May 2022

Former Teacher, Coach Remains In Jail

A former teacher and coach in Braymer has been denied bond in one of two cases that allege sexual abuse toward a student. On Thursday, Zachary Wayman Douglas, 29, Utica, was once again denied bond on the charges of four felony counts of first-degree sexual abuse, two felony counts of second-degree statutory sodomy, and four felony counts of sexual contact with a student.

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Be Motorcycle Aware

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol preliminary 2020 statistics indicate there were 173 crashes involving a motorcycle. In these crashes, 157 people were injured and 11 people were killed.

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Around Linn County

Hemoglobin Screenings The Linn County Health Department is offering lead and hemoglobin screenings for preschool-age children. Screenings will be held on June 1, 15 and July 28 from 9 a.m., - 4 p.m., and from 9 to 11:30 a.m., on July 13.

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