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Saint Robert department head stabbed during domestic violence incident January 13, 2012, 08:52:59 AM by darrellmaurina Christina Rhodenizer   Saint Robert department head stabbed during domestic violence incident PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (Jan. 11, 2012) — The girlfriend of a Saint Robert city department head expected a wedding ring from her boyfriend Monday night, but instead she is in jail facing three felony charges. According to court reports, Christina Fay Rhodenizer, 33, stabbed her boyfriend at the home they shared outside Waynesville on Sedalia Road and was arrested by Pulaski County deputies on a Class A felony charge of first-degree domestic assault, an unclassified felony of armed criminal action, and a Class D felony of tampering with physical evidence. If convicted on all charges, she could spend up to 37 years in state prison with a minimum sentence of 10 years. While widely known and already reported by some local media, the name of the victim has been deleted from court records provided to media as a domestic violence victim. Click here to read more on Pulaski County Daily News ... By Darrell Todd Maurina 3 comments | Write Comment Waynesville schools on snow routes but all area districts holding classes January 13, 2012, 06:34:54 AM by darrellmaurina PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (Jan. 13, 2012) — Wintry weather on Thursday won’t be repeated today, and so far all area school districts appear to be holding classes today. However, bus drivers in the Waynesville R-VI School District will be running only on snow routes; click the attached link for a list of snow routes. As of 5 a.m., Fort Leonard Wood officials reported six accidents and said most on-post roads are in “amber” condition, with Fort Leonard Wood Route 25 in the cantonment area and Secondary Range Roads W, P, H, and PA in “red” condition. No facilities on post have been closed, however. Click here to read more on Pulaski County Daily News ... By Darrell Todd Maurina 0 comments | Write Comment Pulaski jurors won't report Thursday for Gipson criminal assault trial January 12, 2012, 07:02:18 AM by darrellmaurina PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (Jan. 11, 2012) — Jurors called to report Thursday for court in Pulaski County won’t need to appear, Circuit Court Clerk Rachelle Beasley announced Wednesday evening. The trial that had been scheduled involves Roger Matthew Gipson, 35, of Rolla, and was moved to Pulaski County on a change of venue from Phelps County. Gipson is charged with two felonies, second degree assault and first degree property damage. According to court records, Gipson’s jury trial had been set to begin tomorrow in Pulaski County before Circuit Judge Tracy Storie but on Wednesday was reset for a two-day jury trial beginning April 9 with an April 4 pretrial conference. Click here to read more on Pulaski County Daily News ... By Darrell Todd Maurina 0 comments | Write Comment Waynesville schools on snow routes, all other area districts closed January 12, 2012, 06:53:32 AM by darrellmaurina PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (Jan. 12, 2012) — All area school districts except the Waynesville R-VI School District have cancelled classes today due to snow, and Waynesville buses will be running only on snow routes. The districts of the Frisco League including Laquey, Richland, Crocker, Dixon, and Plato, as well as the Swedeborg R-III School District, have all cancelled classes today. A link to the Waynesville snow routes is in the attached article. No Fort Leonard Wood facilities are closed and most roads are in amber condition. Click here to read more on Pulaski County Daily News ... By Darrell Todd Maurina 0 comments | Write Comment Registration deadline today for Missouri presidential primary election January 11, 2012, 03:45:18 PM by darrellmaurina County Clerk Brent Bassett will have his office open until 5 p.m. for voter registration today.   Registration deadline today for Missouri presidential primary election PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (Jan. 11, 2012) — Iowans voted last week, New Hampshire residents voted yesterday, and for Missourians who plan to vote in the Feb. 7 presidential preference primary, today is the last day to register to vote. County Clerk Brent Bassett will be in his office today until 5 p.m. in the county courthouse to take registrations. It’s also possible to go to the website of the Missouri Secretary of State, download a voter registration form, and mail it to his office at 301 Old Route 66, Waynesville, MO 65583. Voter registration forms have to be postmarked today, however, to entitle new registrants to vote in the Feb. 7 primary. Any registration received in person today or mailed with a postmark after today won’t take effect until the April 3 municipal elections for city councils, school boards, and other special entities such as fire, ambulance and water districts. “If you intend to vote in that election, you have to be registered no later than today,” Bassett said. Click here to read more on Pulaski County Daily News ... By Darrell Todd Maurina 0 comments | Write Comment JUDGE COLIN LONG ANNOUNCES BID FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE OF 25TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT January 09, 2012, 06:42:28 PM by Lepard LLC Judge Colin Long of Pulaski County has announced that he is seeking the office of Circuit Judge Division I of the 25th Judicial Circuit.  The 25th Judicial Circuit is comprised of Pulaski, Phelps, Maries and Texas Counties.  The judgeship is currently held by Judge Tracy Storie who has announced his plans to retire at the end of his term in 2012. In 2004, Governor Bob Holden appointed Judge Long as Associate Circuit Judge of Pulaski County.  Since Judge Long’s appointment he has been re-elected twice. During his seven years in office, Judge Long has presided over a multitude of cases ranging from infractions to first-degree murder cases and from small claims cases to complex million dollar civil cases. Judge Long has implemented the Drug Court for Pulaski County, which seeks to rehabilitate offenders while saving taxpayer dollars.  Judge Long is also implementing a Veteran’s Court in Pulaski County which seeks to offer an alternative for veterans who are experiencing substance abuse issues as a result of post traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury which has occurred while the veteran served our Country.  Judge Long has also been recognized by the Supreme Court of Missouri for handling difficult cases in other counties in Missouri. Judge Long was born and raised in Waynesville, Missouri.  He graduated from Waynesville High School.  Judge Long attended college at the University of Missouri-Rolla(now MS&T) and graduated cum laude. He received a Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University Law School and returned to the 25th Judicial Circuit to practice law.  Judge Long was a partner in the law firm of Smith Turley Long. His practice included civil and criminal litigation, domestic relations, municipal government, school and banking law. Judge Long is married to Courtney Lawson Long who is the Principal at Waynesville High School.  They have two children, Connor, 4 and Cate, who is 3 months old.  Judge Long is the son of retired Circuit Judge Douglas E. Long Jr. and Ruth Berry Long who is a retired schoolteacher.   When asked about why Judge Long is seeking office, he states, “I feel that my background in private practice and as an Associate Circuit Judge has given me the experience necessary to assume the office of Circuit Judge.  It is my desire to serve the citizens of the Twenty-Fifth Judicial Circuit in a fair, impartial and efficient manner. I approach every case before me with an open mind, without regard to any political or social standing.   I also believe that every case should be resolved in a reasonable time period. Cases heard in my division are consistently heard within the time standards set forth by the Supreme Court of Missouri. These achievements have been accomplished while maintaining a fiscally conservative budget.  It is my hope to apply these same principles as a Circuit Judge.” 10 comments | Write Comment