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Pet treats sold at Petco, Target, Sam's Club recalled
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
Kasel Associates Industries Inc. is recalling pet treats manufactured from April 20 through Sept. 19 because of potential salmonella contamination. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said brands such as Boots and Barkley, Colorado Naturals, Nature's Deli and others are affected. People and animals can be infected with salmonella through either contact or consumption. The Kasel-manufactured products are sold at retailers including Target, Petco, Sam's Club and Costco. ...
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Police seeking help in identifying shoplifting suspects
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department is asking the public for help in connection with a shoplifting case at Walmart. According to department spokesman Darin Hickey, officers were dispatched to Walmart at about 4 p.m. Wednesday in reference to a report of shoplifting. Employees said three people entered the business and walked out with items without paying for them. The suspects left with a television, a surround-sound system, a media tower and small tables, valued at more than $500. ...
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Cape trash customers can schedule limb pickup
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
Residential trash customers in Cape Girardeau can schedule a pickup of limbs brought down by Thursday's ice storm. Customers can schedule the free curbside pickup by calling the public works department before March 1. Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 339-6351 or go to cityofcape.org/solidwaste for more information.
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Industrial Development Authority gives nod to Saint Francis bonds
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
The board of directors of the Industrial Development Authority of Cape Girardeau County on Friday approved an application by Saint Francis Medical Center for up to approximately $215 million in tax-exempt development bonds to help fund new construction and refinance debt. Tony Balsano, Saint Francis Medical Center vice president of finance, Marilyn Curtis, vice president of professional services, and David Prather, controller, presented the application to the board and emphasized the economic benefits to the community. ...
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Portageville man, wife were among those stranded at sea
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
David Tuttle of Portageville, Mo., described his cruise on the Carnival Triumph, the ship that lost power and drifted more than four days, as "an experience I won't soon forget." Tuttle, along with 3,000 other passengers and more than 1,200 crew members, was stuck at sea after the 14-story luxury liner lost power in the middle of a scheduled four-day cruise from Galveston, Texas, to Cozumel, Mexico, and back...
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Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team sees comeback busted up by Ball St.
(College Sports ~ 02/24/13)
The Cardinals hit a last-second 3-pointer to defeat Southeast 85-82 in their BracketBusters game
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Steve Hodges: A Democrat - and he is conservative
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
A trip to the state capitol for East Prairie, Mo., native Steve Hodges several years ago solidified his decision -- Jefferson City, Mo., would be where he could make a difference. There he would be conservative, and a Democrat, even if some would argue one term does not belong with the other...
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School board to mull dress code
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
About a year after it last revised the student dress code in district public schools, the Cape Girardeau School Board will decide at its Monday meeting whether to make additional changes, focusing on issues pertaining to jeans, shorts, shirts, coats and jackets...
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Oran boys basketball team continues to be Advance's district nemesis
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/13)
Oran thwarted the Hornets in a district final for the third consecutive season with an 81-74 victory at Bismarck High School.
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Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary Adorable Adoptable
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/24/13)
Paisley loves attention and would do well in a house with another young cat. Paisley was born in April of 2010 so she is a young cat. Paisley is spayed and up-to-date on shots. She is very sweet and now looking for a great family. Please contact Safe Harbor at 243-9823 for more information. Other cats and dogs available for adoption at Safe Harbor can be seen on Petfinder.com and Adoptapet.com...
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Friday fire causes heavy damage to Cape Girardeau home
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
A blaze of undetermined origin caused extensive fire and smoke damage to a Cape Girardeau residence early Friday morning. According to a report prepared by battalion chief Brad Dillow of the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, firefighters responded to a structure fire at 646 S. Henderson Ave. at about 12:15 a.m....
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MoDOT worker injured removing tree from road Thursday
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
A Missouri Department of Transporation worker was injured in Cape Girardeau County on Thursday when he was struck by a vehicle while removing a fallen tree from Highway 72, about a mile east of Millersville. Michael R. Schwendemann, 35, of Cape Girardeau was taken to Saint Francis Medical Center with moderate injuries after he was hit at about 5 p.m., according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report....
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/24/13)
Today is Sunday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2013. There are 310 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 24, 1868, the U.S. House of Representatives impeached President Andrew Johnson following his attempted dismissal of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton; Johnson was later acquitted by the Senate...
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Perry County Health System holds skeet shoot
(Community ~ 02/24/13)
The annual Perry County Health System Skeet Shoot raised $10,800 for the Children's Healthcare Fund. The funds will be used for families with children in need. Winners for the skeet shoot competition were: first place, Robinson Construction team; second place, Zoellner Construction team and third place went to the ARCO team. ...
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Porter - Schaal
(Wedding ~ 02/24/13)
Katie Christine Porter and Ryan Andrew Schaal were married Aug. 4, 2012, at Centenary United Methodist Church. Dave Schaal, uncle of the groom, performed the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Don and Chris Porter of Cape Girardeau, and Bob and Angie Schaal of Columbia, Mo...
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Schneider - Osler
(Wedding ~ 02/24/13)
Casey Lane Schneider and Christopher Scott Osler were married Jan. 5, 2013, at Boettcher Mansion on Lookout Mountain in Golden, Colo. Donna Fullmer performed the ceremony. Violinist was Samuel Baker of Wheat Ridge, Colo. Readers were Joseph Schneider of Columbia, Mo., brother of the bride, and Sally Osler of West Des Moines, Iowa, sister of the groom...
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Kreher - Carlton
(Wedding ~ 02/24/13)
Laurie Elizabeth Kreher and Mark Lee Carlton were married July 14, 2012, at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Revs. Tom Kiefer and Thomas Miller performed the ceremony. Readers were Alison Keiper and Mary Amann, godmother of the bride. Music was by a string quartet comprised of Michael and Nancy Monahan and Erica and Toni Lynne...
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Zimmer - Mann
(Engagement ~ 02/24/13)
John and Lisa Zimmer of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan Elizabeth Zimmer, to Tyler Evans Mann, both of Birmingham, Ala. He is the son of Amanda Mann of Muscle Shoals, Ala., and the late Clarence Mann. Zimmer is a graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Missouri. She is employed in the corporate office of Hibbett Sporting Goods in Birmingham...
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Schierbaum - Spaulding
(Engagement ~ 02/24/13)
VILLA RIDGE, Ill. -- Aaron and Kaylee Rose and Clayton Spaulding announce the engagement of their parents, Melody Schierbaum and Jason Spaulding of Villa Ridge. She is the daughter of Gary and Susan Schierbaum of Olmsted, Ill. He is the son of Robert and Christy Spaulding of Villa Ridge...
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Deline - Griffin
(Engagement ~ 02/24/13)
Mr. and Mrs. Smith DeLine of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Grace DeLine, to Daniel Lee Griffin, both of Hattiesburg, Miss. He is the son of the Rev. and Mrs. Kevin Griffin of Brandon, Miss. DeLine received a bachelor of science degree in biomedical science from Southeast Missouri State University. She is attending William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg...
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Sherwood Forest: Robin Hood's hood
(Community ~ 02/24/13)
By Gary Clothier Question: All my life I have loved watching Robin Hood movies and TV shows. I'm still fascinated by him. Was there really a place named Sherwood Forest back in his days? H.L., Manchester, N.H. Answer: There was and still is a Sherwood Forest, though it's not even close to the same size today as in the days of Robin Hood. ...
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A shed antler makes a lovely perch
(Column ~ 02/24/13)
Pictured here is an antler that has dropped from the head of a whitetail deer buck. After finding this antler I placed it conspicuously on some rocks in order to get a good photo. Waiting several minutes before moving on proved beneficial as an inquisitive titmouse flew down to investigate, thus giving a sense of perspective as to the size of the antler...
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FYI 2-224-13
(Community ~ 02/24/13)
Friends of the Library will host the annual spring book sale at the Cape Girardeau Public Library on the following dates. Hundreds of items will be on sale. Hardcover books are available for $1 each, paperbacks for 50 cents and books-on-tape and videos for $2. All proceeds benefit library projects sponsored by the Friends Foundation...
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AUL broker donates to Helping Hands Fund
(Community ~ 02/24/13)
American United Life, SoutheastHEALTH's retirement broker, donated $5,000 this year and will donate the same amount next year to the SoutheastHEALTH Foundation to help support the Helping Hands Fund to assist the health system's employees in times of unforeseen emergencies. From left are: SoutheastHEALTH vice president of human resources Lincoln Scott; AUL plan adviser Josh Selzer, JD, MBA; president and CEO Wayne Smith; and Foundation executive director Mary Burton-Hitt...
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Satisfaction comes while dwelling in the spiritual realm
(Community ~ 02/24/13)
Have you ever felt on top of the world, like your present state of happiness would never disappear and nothing could destroy your peace? Almost everyone has felt that euphoria. Although you don't need to think a bomb is going to drop at any time, you must learn how to handle feelings of occasionally being "down in the dumps."...
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God is more than a first-aid kit
(Community ~ 02/24/13)
You can tell a lot about a person by what they keep in the back of their car. At certain times of year my car easily transitions from basic transportation to mobile storage locker. In the spring, the back of my car is full of bats, balls and portable chairs. One thing that I try to keep in my car on a regular basis, no matter the season, is a first-aid kit...
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Christian band to perform in Jackson and highlight work against human trafficking
(Community ~ 02/24/13)
Contemporary Christian band The Museum will give several concerts in smaller communities this spring and summer. On Thursday, the band will stop in Jackson for a concert at New McKendree United Methodist Church South Campus. This is the second stop at New McKendree for the band, which will perform songs from its albums "Let Love Win" and "My Only Rescue."...
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A pear crisp for any season
(Community ~ 02/24/13)
Sometimes, even on a weeknight, you crave a little dessert. But making dessert takes time, and you already are spending time cooking up the main event, namely dinner. That's where this recipe comes to the rescue. It's a quick, easy and delicious pear crisp that calls for just five ingredients -- pears, granola, lemon juice, apricot jam and a pinch of salt...
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Recipes to celebrate an anniversary
(Community ~ 02/24/13)
Scott and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary today. It is fun to recall details from that day 23 years ago. It was an unusually warm day, and we ran the air conditioner at the church to keep the wedding party and guests comfortable. My brother served as head usher and was extremely tired having stayed up all night finishing our beautiful wedding cake, and my three small nieces were precious in their darling white dresses all serving as flower girls. ...
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Adopt Nala & Nim
(Community ~ 02/24/13)
Nala & Nim are 4-year-old Australian Shepherds. For more information, call the Humane Society at 334-5837. ...
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Adopt Tuff
(Community ~ 02/24/13)
Tuff has a gentle disposition and is a sweet cat. This 3-year-old loves to be petted, is neutered and up-to-date on shots. For more information, call Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...
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Pet of the week
(Community ~ 02/24/13)
Pet Name: Molly Owner: Sandy Lowrey Favorite activity: Getting all dressed up for tea parties. ...
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School menus Feb. 25-March 1
(Menus ~ 02/24/13)
MONDAY--No classes. TUESDAY--Crispito with cheese, refried beans or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, cinnamon applesauce. WEDNESDAY--Rotini pasta with chicken alfredo, cheese breadstick, candied carrots or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, mixed fruit cup...
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Dunn - Simmons
(Engagement ~ 02/24/13)
Wes and Tracey Tripp of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Halie Dawn Dunn, to Timothy Marcus Simmons. He is the son of Deena Ring of Jackson and Mark and Karla Simmons of Olive Branch, Ill. Dunn is a 2009 graduate of Central High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in communication disorders from Southeast Missouri State University in May 2013. She is employed in the Residence Life office at the university...
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Oregon lawmakers make Dull and Boring tourism move
(Community ~ 02/24/13)
SALEM, Ore. -- Legislative sessions can be dull and boring, but Oregon lawmakers Wednesday moved to commemorate the humdrum -- even if no one is quite sure how. Based on their mundane names, the rural communities of Dull, Scotland, and Boring, Ore., formed an international partnership last year to build cultural and commercial connections. ...
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N. Korea warns U.S. commander against drills
(International News ~ 02/24/13)
PYONGYANG, North Korea -- North Korea warned the top American commander in South Korea on Saturday of "miserable destruction" if the U.S. military presses ahead with routine joint drills with South Korea set to begin next month. Pak Rim Su, chief of North Korea's military delegation to the truce village of Panmunjom inside the Demilitarized Zone, sent the warning Saturday morning to Gen. ...
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Sirens
(Editorial ~ 02/24/13)
Cape Girardeau city officials have plans to add five sirens during the next five months, which would double the number of sirens currently in the city. The idea is to reach as many people as possible for weather emergencies, such as a tornado warning...
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Mary Zacharias
(Obituary ~ 02/24/13)
Mary Ruth Bok Zacharias, 82, of Marysville, Ohio, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, Scott City, and the Sherwood, Ohio, area, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at The Gables at Green Pastures in Marysville. A graduate of Robinwood School of Nursing, she served as a registered nurse many years in obstetrics and geriatrics. ...
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Richard McMunn
(Obituary ~ 02/24/13)
Richard L. McMunn, 81, of Villa Ridge, Ill. passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Mr. McMunn was born June 21, 1931, in Champaign County, Ill., son of the late Richard L. McMunn, Sr. and Virginia (Carter) McMunn...
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Ivan McLain
(Obituary ~ 02/24/13)
Ivan Ernest McLain, 82, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Sunday, June 1, 1930, in Cape Girardeau to Monroe and Myrtle Comer McLain. Ivan was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Navy...
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Ernest Jordan
(Obituary ~ 02/24/13)
The Rev. Ernest Jordan, 87, of Jackson died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Tuesday, May 12, 1925, in Bunker, Mo., to the late Raymond Everett and Ada Celeste Lowrence Jordan. The Rev. Jordan was a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Eden Seminary. ...
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Clarence Ervin
(Obituary ~ 02/24/13)
Clarence R. Ervin, 69, of Scott City died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. There will be no service. Cremation will be accorded by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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James Drickey
(Obituary ~ 02/24/13)
Dr. James M. Drickey, 88, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born Nov. 20, 1924, in Spencer, Neb., to Charles A. and Blanche Dorothy Drickey. James attended county schools and Spencer Public Schools during his elementary and high school years. After graduation he taught elementary school in Crawford and Harrison County until entering the U.S. Army...
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Clyde Behrle
(Obituary ~ 02/24/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Clyde J. Behrle, 85, of Perryville died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at his home. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A celebration of Clyde's life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and will continue from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. A Catholic wake will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday...
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Dress code recommendations
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
There are four recommended changes to the dress code that Cape Girardeau School Board members will consider Monday:n Eliminating jeans at the secondary level (grades seven through 12)...
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Vegas Strip shooting, crash SUV found; man sought
(National News ~ 02/24/13)
LAS VEGAS -- Police on Saturday found the black SUV used as a getaway car in a pre-dawn shooting and crash that killed an aspiring rapper in a Maserati and two people in a taxi on the Las Vegas Strip, and named a 26-year-old man as the prime suspect...
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IDA grant applications receive consideration
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
Cape Girardeau County's Industrial Development Authority approved a request by Old Town Cape for a $10,000 grant that will contribute to the salary of a new development and resources coordinator. Janey Radford was hired this month and will be responsible for volunteer and committee support, development and fundraising coordination and office management. Before Radford, two full-time employees worked alongside several interns and volunteers...
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Six leaking nuclear waste tanks are Hanford nuke site's latest woe
(National News ~ 02/24/13)
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Federal and state officials said six underground tanks holding a brew of radioactive and toxic waste are leaking at the country's most contaminated nuclear site in south-central Washington, raising concerns about delays emptying the aging tanks...
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Out of the past 2/24/13
(Out of the Past ~ 02/24/13)
A high-speed chase of a stolen pickup truck began at New Madrid, Mo., and ended abruptly in Cape Girardeau yesterday afternoon when a Cape Girardeau County sheriff's deputy fired shots that blew out the remaining inflated tire and radiator of the truck...
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Central girls eliminate Sikeston from district basketball tournament
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/13)
DEXTER, Mo. -- In a season of ups and downs, the Central girls basketball team needed just four minutes Saturday night to show how good they can be when they put everything together. The Tigers used a 12-2 third-quarter run to blow open a close game and rolled to a 49-36 victory over Sikeston in the opening game of the Class 4 District 1 tournament, the third time they've beaten the Bulldogs this season. ...
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Central boys basketball team makes final district prep a rout
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/13)
Central flexed its muscle against visiting Dexter Friday night, showing it was going to be a tough out in this week's district play. The Bearcats showed they still needed some tune-ups before this week's postseason play. The Tigers shrugged off a sluggish start and overwhelmed Dexter 61-35 on senior night...
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Bismarck sinks Chaffee's hopes in girls district basketball final
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/13)
BISMARCK, Mo. -- The Chaffee girls got off to a familiar slow start in Saturday's Class 2 District 3 championship. This time the ending was different. The No. 3 seed Red Devils lost 46-38 to No. 5 seed and host Bismarck. Chaffee committed turnovers on its first three possessions and fell behind 6-0...
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Notre Dame girls basketball team closes regular season with victory
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/13)
The Notre Dame girls basketball team closed its regular season with a 54-48 home win against Poplar Bluff on Friday. Annie Siebert scored 15 points, had five steals and four rebounds for the Bulldogs. Miranda Fowler added 13 points, while Shelby Beussink had 11 points and five rebounds. Madeline Rosenquist finished with six steals...
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Jackson fire report 2/24/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/24/13)
*** JACKSON The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following calls Saturday: * A medical assist at East Main Street.
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Jackson police report 2/24/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/24/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/24/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/24/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI Arrests Summonses Assaults Burglary Thefts Property damage Miscellaneous CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Scott County Central girls basketball team makes long climb to district title
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/13)
MORLEY, Mo. -- Just a few years ago the Scott County Central girls basketball team, the owner of seven state championships, didn't have enough players to field a team. Junior Mikaela Blissett remembers that season, and she remembers how she knew she would help change that...
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Scott County Central boys upend Leopold in district final
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/13)
four-time defending state champion SCC upsets Leopold in district final
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North Dakota State threatens to sweep weekend series
(College Sports ~ 02/24/13)
The Southeast Missouri State baseball team lost its second straight game to North Dakota State University, 9-6 Saturday afternoon at Capaha Field. NDSU, which handed the Redhawks their first loss of the season Friday, will go for the three-game series sweep at 1 p.m. today...
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Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team yields first win to Jacksonville State
(College Sports ~ 02/24/13)
Southeast Missouri State's chances of qualifying for the Ohio Valley Conference women's basketball tournament were slim to begin with. The Redhawks needed to win their final three regular-season games and hope the two squads directly ahead of them lost the rest of their contests...
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Southeast Missouri State women dethrone EIU for OVC indoor title
(College Sports ~ 02/24/13)
Southeast Missouri State track and field coach Eric Crumpecker expected a tight battle between several women's teams, including the Redhawks, at the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships. That's exactly what transpired over the weekend in Charleston, Ill. -- and Southeast came out on top...
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team falls behind early, encounters first loss
(College Sports ~ 02/24/13)
North Dakota State scored six runs in the first and won 7-2 on Friday
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Cardinals drop exhibition opener 8-3
(Professional Sports ~ 02/24/13)
JUPITER, Fla. -- Giancarlo Stanton drove in two runs to lead the Miami Marlins past the St. Louis Cardinals 8-3 Saturday in the Grapefruit League opener for both teams. David Freese hit a solo homer off John Maine with one out in the second. Maine allowed one hit, walked one and struck out one in his first spring start since making one for Colorado in 2011. He threw 31 pitches, including 18 strikes in two innings...
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Blues end home slump vs. Columbus
(Professional Sports ~ 02/24/13)
ST. LOUIS -- With one period to go in a tie game, Blues coach Ken Hitchcock asked his top line for more. St. Louis got just enough to end a five-game home losing streak. David Perron scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and Jaroslav Halak made some big saves late in a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night...
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Kentucky outlasts Tigers in OT, 90-83
(Professional Sports ~ 02/24/13)
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Julius Mays' eight points in overtime, including four clinching free throws in the final 33 seconds, helped Kentucky get the important victory it needed to bolster its NCAA tournament chances, beating Missouri 90-83 Saturday night...
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Notre Dame boys basketball team thumps Perryville in district opener
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/13)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Any thoughts Perryville had of an upset in the first round of the Class 4 District 1 boys basketball tournament were quickly shredded by a Notre Dame buzz saw. The Bulldogs, seeded third in the district, scored early and often, hitting 11 three-pointers on their way to an impressive 82-44 victory over the No. 6 Pirates...
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Jackson arena hosts adoption event for wild horses, burros
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
A Wild Horses and Burro Adoption event took place with a preview Friday and sales Saturday at Flickerwood Arena in Jackson. Adoptions were on a first-come, first-served basis for approved applicants. Bureau of Land Management requirements included details such as never having been convicted of inhumane treatment to animals, having no prior violations of adoption regulations, and being financially able to provide shelter and feed, as well as veterinary and farrier care. ...
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Horne - Slattery
(Engagement ~ 02/24/13)
Ricky and Rhonda Horne of Demopolis, Ala., announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Renae Horne, to Patrick David Slattery. He is the son of Terry and Annette Slattery of Cape Girardeau. Horne is a 2005 graduate of West Alabama Preparatory School in Demopolis. She received a bachelor of science degree in biological sciences from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2010. She is an emergency room technician at Huntsville Hospital...
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State employee charged with marriage fraud
(State News ~ 02/24/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Missouri state employee has been taken into federal custody as part of a marriage fraud scheme. Oleksandr "Alex" Druzenko, a Ukrainian national, is among three people indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit marriage fraud in order to evade immigration laws...
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Funding source for water protection running dry
(State News ~ 02/24/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Missouri's ability to curb water pollution and monitor water quality could be in jeopardy as a state fee that helps fund the program is in danger of expiring by the end of this year. Routine fees paid by businesses and municipalities for permission to discharge wastewater or divert storm runoff into Missouri rivers and streams are set to expire Sept. 1, unless they're renewed by state lawmakers...
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Woman, 2 kids found dead in burning home
(State News ~ 02/24/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Police and fire officials in Springfield are investigating the deaths of a woman and two children whose bodies were found inside a burning home. Springfield Assistant Chief David Pennington said crews arrived within minutes of a passerby's call Saturday morning and quickly extinguished the fire. The bodies of the victims were found inside the home...
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Missouri legislation seeks taxes from out-of-state retailers
(State News ~ 02/24/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri lawmakers are seeking to collect taxes from some online and out-of-state retailers in a move that could both bolster the state's finances and aid traditional stores in their competition for customers. Support has grow in the House and Senate for legislation that would tighten the requirements for when businesses must collect Missouri taxes on their sales. ...
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Scott City uses 'fireside chat' to get to town's roots
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
A "fireside chat" Friday in Scott City kicked off an effort to collect oral histories of Scott City and the five communities that came together throughout the years to form the town's boundaries. Several people with ties to the Scott City community gathered at the Scott City Nutrition Center to discuss the history of what used to be five separate towns -- Illmo, Fornfelt, Ancell, Burger and Scott City. Each used to exist independently before consolidating with Scott City decades ago...
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Reporter writes book chronicling Missouri's Civil War history
(Community ~ 02/24/13)
"It's history -- with a twist," is what Rudi Keller, author and former Southeast Missourian reporter, said about his new book "Life During Wartime." In the soon-to-be-released book, readers relive the past with day-by-day chronicles of the Civil War in Missouri. The idea, said Keller, is to make the war "contemporary."...
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Granddaughter's international lessons
(Column ~ 02/24/13)
The following are blogs from my granddaughter Reagan Payne (daughter of Rich and Holly Payne). Reagan is a junior at the University of Missouri and spending six months in Maastricht, Netherlands on a study course. I think it's worth sharing. Her mother backpacked Europe about 25 years ago and we shared her letters in the Bulletin Journal...
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