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'Rural Missouri' magazine announces annual Readers' Choice awards

'Rural Missouri' magazine announces annual Readers' Choice awards

(KFVS) - For the 12th consecutive year, the readers of "Rural Missouri" magazine have selected their statewide favorites in the publication's annual Best of Rural Missouri Readers' Choice Contest.

Last year, readers overwhelmingly approved the return of a statewide format for the contest that asks them to name their favorite eateries, destinations and activities. For this year's edition of the contest, the format remained the same. "Rural Missouri's" editors had the task of tabulating entries from readers who offered their picks in 20 categories, ranging from "Best Restaurant" and "Best Burger" to "Best Small-town Museum" and "Best Theater." A winner, runner-up and editor's choice were named in each category.

4 Bell City residents arrested on drug charges

4 Bell City residents arrested on drug charges

STODDARD COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner reports that four Bell City subjects were arrested on drug charges, which included distribution of: Oxycodone, Xanax, Hydrocodone and Marijuana.

Those arrested after an ongoing drug investigation by the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office and the SEMO Drug Task Force include:

Alina Lynn (Gibson) Dawson, 35, was charged with two counts of the class B felony of distribution of a controlled substance. Bond set at $50,000 cash only.

Samuel Thomas Winfrey, 18, was charged with the class B felony of distribution of a controlled substance. Bond set at $50,000 cash only.

Sara Lace Bailey, 21, was charged with the class B felony of distribution of a controlled substance bond set at $35,000 cash only.

Trenton C. Arnold, 19, was charged with the class B felony of distribution of a controlled substance. Bond set at $50,000 cash only.

All four remain in the Stoddard County Jail.

Advance city leaders table dog ordinance, form committee

ADVANCE, MO (KFVS)- Advance city leaders have decided to table a new dog ordinance that have many people speaking out on both sides of the issue.

Mayor Pete Ritter says city leaders met Tuesday morning and decided to table the new dog ordinance that limits each home in city limits to two dogs.

Ritter says he has appointed a chairperson and is in the process of forming a committee of city residents who represent dog owners and those without dogs.

He says city leaders had to take a stand after several situations involving barking dogs got out of hand.

The section of the ordinance many residents have a problem with: if you already have more than two dogs you can't be grand fathered in.

He says city leaders just want to solve the problem and unruly dogs and are not trying to punish people who take care of their dogs.

Heartland Sports Scores from Monday 3/25

(KFVS)- Here's your Heartland Sports Scores from Monday March 25.

H.S. Baseball

Woodland---14
Bell City---7

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Dog owners speak out about proposed ordinance in Advance

Mayor Pete Ritter says city leaders had to take a stand after several situations involving barking dogs got out of hand.

ADVANCE, MO (KFVS)- It's an issue that has a lot of you talking, all about an ongoing dog dilemma in Advance. People there say they are starting a petition to ask the city council, mayor and aldermen to amend a new ordinance limiting each home in city limits to two dogs.

Mayor Pete Ritter says city leaders had to take a stand after several situations involving barking dogs got out of hand.

The section of the ordinance many residents have a problem with: if you already have more than two dogs you can't be grand fathered in.

Monday the Roe family spoke out about the new rules. Heather Roe has three dogs at her home. Otis is an 11-year-old Peekapoo and they rescued Lab mixes, Abby and Harlo, five years ago. The Roe family says it's not fair to lump all owners of three or more dogs into the same category. Heather Roe, and her father Doug they say their dogs are well taken care of, fenced in and rarely bark at anyone.

New ordinance stirs dog debate in Advance

A canine controversy is brewing in Advance over a new ordinance limiting each household to two dogs.

ADVANCE, MO (KFVS)- Way too strict, or appropriate action? A canine controversy is brewing in Advance over a new ordinance limiting each household to two dogs.

According to Mayor Pete Ritter, it all started over several complaints of barking dogs that verged on out of control. While he says the ordinance was something they had to do in the best interest of the community. Some say the new rules go too far.

Mayor Ritter said in one case six dogs in one back yard brought quite a few complaints.

"It goes on every day and every night," said Angel Leon, a man who lives near those six dogs. ‘It's bad. I can't sleep. It makes you want to leave. It drives me nuts."

Leon says he feels the ordinance is needed and he's considered moving.

Rte. 51 to be reduced for shoulder installation, resurfacing

Rte. 51 to be reduced for shoulder installation, resurfacing

STODDARD COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route 51 in Bollinger and Stoddard Counties will be reduced to one lane while crews begin installing shoulders and resurfacing the road.

This section of road is located between Route 34 at Marble Hill and US 60 in Stoddard County.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Monday, April 1 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and will be finished in August 2013.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

 

For additional information, contact the Resident Engineer Audie Pulliam at (573) 840-9781 or MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.