Dexter News

Hampton and Son Construction of Poplar Bluff is renovating the train depot in downtown Dexter.

City governments are busy making preparations for the 2010 US Census. In March of 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Special events are planned for both the City of Dexter and at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield to commemorate Veterans Day next Wednesday, Nov.

Noreen Hyslop photo Lt. Governor Peter D. Kinder, at left, paid a special visit to Dexter Monday afternoon to award local physician and community servant, Dr.

Her talents continue to take her to new heights. Dexter High School senior, Diana Lanpher, has been the focus of previous articles in The Daily Statesman for her numerous musical accomplishments, many of which are unique to a student her age.

A tribute to celebrate the life of Marilyn Taylor Williams is planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.

Mike McCoy photo Mo. Homeland Security Coordinator Paul Fennewald addresses Thursday's meeting in Dexter.

Dexter's own Sarah Phillips was crowned Miss Missouri Teen International at the state competition held at the Tinnin Fine Arts Centers in Poplar Bluff on Saturday, Oct.

Noreen Hyslop photo A wreck on Business 60 and Walnut Street near downtown early Friday afternoon resulted in serious injuries to a Dexter man, 67-year-old Donald Robinson.

Winners of the 2009 Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest were announced this week at the MPA Convention held at Lake of the Ozarks and The Daily Statesman fared well among the competition.

The Stoddard County 911 Services Board of Directors approved several purchases to improve communications from cell phone and internet users at their regular meeting Oct.

Congratulations to Bluff Falls Cornmaze Family 4-Pak ticket winners: Gene Lewis, Caruthersville MO Leann Knuckles, Chaffee MO Andrea Hodge, Advance MO Jami Jones, Dexter MO For directions, follow this link: http://www.blufffallscornmaze.com/ You must be logged in to rate this story.

Noreen Hyslop photo A four-point buck crashed through the glass door at LeGrand's Communications Sunday morning.

It's a zebra. It's a donkey. No, it's a "zedonk"! More than a few heads have turned over the past couple of weeks to look back at a paddock as they pass the farm of Brad and Helen Hessling on County Road 612 just west of town.

In a surprise announcement that came at Thursday's Regional Healthcare Foundation's luncheon, it was learned that the Foundation has purchased Cox's Corner, formerly Patricia's Tearoom at the corner of Business Highway 60 and Walnut Street near downtown Dexter.

Noreen Hyslop photo The works of 14 artists from Dexter High School were recognized at the recent Delta Fair.

Noreen Hyslop photo Dean Adkins observes the work of his father, Jim Adkins, of rural Dexter during a recent visit from California to his father's shop.

A celebration this Saturday in the Southwest Elementary gym will mark the 25th year the Parents as Teachers Program has been operating within the Dexter School System.

Daily Statesman Editor Noreen Hyslop has been awarded three of four awards presented annually to Missouri newspapers by the Missouri State Teachers Association for excellence in educational coverage over the past year.

Noreen Hyslop photo Friends Annie Banken and Andie Kruse take a look at a purchased scarecrow to get some ideas for their own scarecrows they'll be making for the upcoming Fall Fest Scarecrow Contest.