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Chaffee baseball team squeezes by Valle in Class 2 sectional
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/13)
The Red Devils defeated Valle 2-0 to reach the quarterfinal round for the first time in 12 years
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Pedestrian struck by train at crossing in Pemiscot County
(Local News ~ 05/21/13)
STEELE, Mo. -- A Steele pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a train Saturday in Pemiscot County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, at 9:10 p.m., 45-year-old Lisa G. Hemphill of Steele was walking on the railroad tracks at the railroad crossing on Gibson Street in Steele and was struck by northbound train operated by Joseph E. Wormington, 28, of Cape Girardeau...
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Jackson water-flushing program to begin in June
(Local News ~ 05/21/13)
Jackson public works will begin flushing water distribution and hydrant systems in the east-central area of the city, according to a news release sent by the department. Flushing will be from 8 a.m. to noon June 3 and will continue until the program is complete...
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Three facing felony charges in connection with burglaries
(Local News ~ 05/21/13)
Three men face multiple felony charges after being arrested in connection with a string of burglaries in and around Cape Girardeau, a police spokesman said. Steven Johnson, 27, of Cape Girardeau and Xavier Canada, 23, and Marcus Canada, 31, both of Marked Tree, Ark., have been charged in connection with at least three burglaries in Cape Girardeau, said Darin Hickey, public information officer for the Cape Girardeau Police Department...
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Cape school board approves lunch price increase
(Local News ~ 05/21/13)
In their first meeting after the 2012-2013 school year, the Cape Girardeau School Board met Monday night to discuss a light agenda that included breakfast and lunch prices for the 2013-2014 school year. "Our breakfast program is served daily at no charge in all district buildings," said Lisa Elfrink, nutrition coordinator for the district. "Breakfast allows for a great start to the day, particularly during times of testing."...
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Mississippi River continues fall; Themis flood gate opened
(Local News ~ 05/21/13)
The two downtown flood gates at Broadway and Themis Street are open after months of high water. The Cape Girardeau Public Works Department on Monday opened the Themis Street gate and the Broadway gate last week. The Mississippi River is falling steadily, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Ky. ...
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Advance board passes new dog ordinance
(Local News ~ 05/21/13)
Weeks after officially repealing its ordinance that limited dog ownership, the Advance Board of Aldermen passed a new ordinance city officials and residents called a "fair compromise." At their regular monthly meeting Monday night, the four aldermen and the mayor unanimously approved the measure, which will take effect after all official paperwork has been filed today, Mayor Carl "Pete" Ritter said...
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Local group hopes questions will bring out differences in 8th District candidates
(Local News ~ 05/21/13)
Organizers of an 8th Congressional District forum slated for Wednesday night are hopeful the format of their event will help reveal differences among candidates. Six congressional hopefuls running in a June 4 special election will participate in the Cape Girardeau County Tea Party's forum at the Cape Girardeau Public Library...
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Council talks renewal of hotel/motel, restaurant taxes
(Local News ~ 05/21/13)
The Cape Girardeau City Council on Monday discussed whether to renew hotel/motel and restaurant taxes, as well as the projects these taxes might fund. Council members discussed asking residents to renew the tax, but to be cognizant of how to present the proposal. Council members agreed a specific plan for the use of the money is necessary, especially with revenue coming from Isle Casino Cape Girardeau...
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Law named for Jackson teenager would change sentencing guidelines
(Local News ~ 05/21/13)
A bill providing new guidelines for sentencing juvenile offenders passed the Missouri House and Senate and is awaiting Gov. Jay Nixon's signature. "Jonathan's Law" was named for 17-year-old Jonathan McClard of Jackson, who hanged himself in prison in 2008 after pleading guilty to first-degree assault in connection with a July 2007 shooting that partially paralyzed another teenager...
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For Achievement Section
(Submitted Story ~ 05/21/13)
Zachary Lee Hudson, D.O. of Cape Girardeau, MO graduated on May 18th, 2013 from A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM) in Kirksville, Missouri with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (D.O.). Dr. Hudson received his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Missouri in 2009...
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Paying tribute to James Timmerman
(Submitted Story ~ 05/21/13)
James Timmerman, a veteran of the 15th Army Air Corps during World War II, flew in a B-24 airship in Europe out of Torretta, Italy. He flew with the 484 bomber group, and the Tuskekee Airmen. On his 31st mission, his plane was hit by flak, and he parachuted behind enemy lines and was captured by the Nazis and became a prisoner of war at Stalag No. 4 and No. 1...
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The Beautiful Wisteria
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/21/13)
Blue bird box and Wisteria make a good combination
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Discovering fishing
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/21/13)
Hunter Hendershott, of Jackson, baits his hook at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center kid's fishing pond. The pond is "just for kids" and bait and tackle are provided by the Nature Center. Fishing is a great way to help kids discover nature during the summer break. For more information, call the center at (573)290-5218. (Photo by AJ Hendershott)...
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Terrific Tigers recognized at May board meeting
(Submitted Story ~ 05/21/13)
The Cape Girardeau Public Schools Board of Education, during its May board meeting, recognized several outstanding students for their leadership, scholarship and service to others. Recipients of the Terrific Tiger Award are pictured above with School Board President Tony Smee, left, and Superintendent of Schools Dr. ...
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Foggy Morning at Court House Park
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/21/13)
For Memorial Day....
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/21/13)
Today is Tuesday, May 21, the 141st day of 2013. There are 224 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 21, 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean as she landed in Northern Ireland, about 15 hours after leaving Newfoundland...
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Penn urges U.S. to force Bolivia to release U.S. man
(Entertainment ~ 05/21/13)
WASHINGTON -- Actor Sean Penn on Monday urged the U.S. government to pressure Bolivia to free an American businessman detained without charge since 2011 in a case that has drawn accusations he was the victim of corrupt local prosecutors. Penn said international pressure on Bolivian President Evo Morales could help free Jacob Ostreicher of New York...
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Study questions how sharply U.S. should cut the salt
(Community ~ 05/21/13)
WASHINGTON -- A new report questions public health efforts to have Americans sharply cut back on salt, saying it's not clear whether eating super-low levels is worth the struggle. Make no mistake: Most Americans eat way too much salt, not just from salt shakers, but because of sodium hidden inside processed foods and restaurant meals. A recent report stresses, overall, the nation needs to ease back on the sodium for better heart health...
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Preemies gain a boost from live music therapy
(Community ~ 05/21/13)
CHICAGO -- As the guitarist strums and softly sings a lullaby in Spanish, tiny Augustin Morales stops squirming in his hospital crib and closes his eyes. This is therapy in a newborn intensive care unit, and research suggests music may help those born way too soon adapt to life outside the womb...
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Health Beat: Skin cancer awareness: Protect your skin
(Community ~ 05/21/13)
While you enjoy the outdoors this summer, protect yourself from skin cancer by seeking shade, wearing sunglasses, a hat and sun-protective clothing, and using sunscreen When you're having fun outdoors, it's easy to forget how important it is to protect yourself from the sun. Unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun's ultraviolet rays in as little as 15 minutes. Yet it can take up to 12 hours for skin to show the full effect of sun exposure...
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State of the race
(Editorial ~ 05/21/13)
We are two weeks out from the 8th Congressional District special election. There has been one forum and a second, sponsored by the Cape County Tea Party, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. Republican Jason Smith, Democrat Steve Hodges, Libertarian Bill Slantz and the Constitution Party candidate Doug Enyart will all participate, as will two write-in candidates...
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Kevin Wengert
(Obituary ~ 05/21/13)
Kevin Patrick Wengert, 53, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born Aug. 6, 1959, in Cape Girardeau, to Joseph Charles and Venita Marie McAtee Wengert. Wengert graduated from Cape Girardeau Central High School in 1977 and received a welding certificate June 2, 1977, from Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau...
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Norman Tuschhoff
(Obituary ~ 05/21/13)
Norman G. "Norm" Tuschhoff, 81, of Jackson passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 20, 1931, in Millersville, to Reinhardt F. and Grace I. Tuschhoff. He and Valeria "Val" Zoellner were married July 19, 1953, in Altenburg, Mo...
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Lester Pollmann
(Obituary ~ 05/21/13)
Lester Ruffner Pollmann, 93, of Owensville, Mo., passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Auburn Creek Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau. He was born March 6, 1920, in Maplewood, Mo., to Fred and Rose Ruffner Pollmann. He and Ethel Schulte were married June 19, 1948, at St. James United Church of Christ in Charlotte, Mo...
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Speak Out 5/21/13
(Speak Out ~ 05/21/13)
We have always been amazed that the people of Germany claimed after World War II that they did not know the government was killing Jews in concentration camps. The Nazis were also killing a smaller number of outspoken Christians. Most Germans closed their eyes and did not see the murder. Today, many Americans have not seen the murder of babies after they were born alive. Are we as guilty as the Germans?...
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Henry McLane
(Obituary ~ 05/21/13)
WARE, Ill. -- Henry Mac McLane, 85, of Ware died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at his home. He was born Oct. 10, 1927, in Ware, son of Henry Levi and Minnie Jackson McLane. He married Maxine Rogers on Oct. 10, 1948, in Jonesboro, Ill. She preceded him in death March 27, 2010...
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Mary Lange
(Obituary ~ 05/21/13)
Mary Catherine Lange, 77, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Private inurnment will be at a later date.
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Scott City's baseball season ends at hands of New Madrid in Class 3 sectional
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/13)
The Eagles' ace led his school to its first ever sectional victory in a 7-1 win over the Rams
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Janice Flory
(Obituary ~ 05/21/13)
BENTON, Mo. -- Janice Joann Flory, 69, of Benton died Friday, May 17, 2013, at her home. She was born Nov. 29, 1943, in Freeport, Ill., to Joseph Joe Flory and Lavoris June Townsend Flory-Adams. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa (George) Moit of Benton; two brothers, Larry (Sally) Memmer of Menomonie, Wis., and Michael (Sherry) Flory of Trempealeau, Wis.; a sister, Dianne Kohen; and two grandchildren, Dianne Conner and Kristy Moit...
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Dorothy Cockrell
(Obituary ~ 05/21/13)
Dorothy Lee Cockrell, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at her home. She was born Jan. 1, 1929, in Detroit, daughter of Walter and Gothie Smith. She and Robert L. Cockrell were married Sept. 6, 1952, in Chicago. He died Oct. 28, 1996...
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Oran baseball team returns to Class 1 quarterfinals
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/13)
COOTER, Mo. -- At one point during Monday afternoon's Class 1 sectional, Oran pitcher Seth Ressel heard a member of the Cooter baseball team deliver a message to his teammate. "I think I heard one kid say in the dugout when I was about to pitch, 'Here comes the curveball,'" Ressel said. "But it was going to be a fastball."...
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Trace Cashion
(Obituary ~ 05/21/13)
Trace Edward Cashion, 53, of Farmington, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, ascended into Heaven Wednesday, May 8, 2013. He was born Aug. 25, 1959, in Cape Girardeau, son of Henry Yount and Ruth Ann Scherer Cashion Jr. Trace graduated in 1978 from Farmington High School, where he played football and participated in wrestling. He was a very humble man with a passion for helping people...
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Lauren Bullinger
(Obituary ~ 05/21/13)
CHAFFEE, Mo. — Lauren M. Bullinger, 29, of Chaffee died Monday, May 20, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee is in charge of arrangements.
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Out of the past 5/21/13
(Out of the Past ~ 05/21/13)
Dr. Dean Monahan, an English professor at Southeast Missouri State University, will be the first visiting professor of American studies in a new faculty exchange with West Germany; he will teach at the University of Erlangen next fall. After having narrowly lost bids to win Marvin Proffer's House seat in 1984 and 1986, Kevin Phillips of Jackson has filed a third time as a Republican candidate for 158th District state representative; the only other candidate for the seat Proffer is vacating is Republican David Schwab, a farmer from near Jackson.. ...
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Former Southeast Missouri State women's basketball player, Blunt, returns to lead compliance department
(College Sports ~ 05/21/13)
Dexter native Rachel Blunt played for the Southeast women's basketball team
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Cardinals fall to Padres in opener of road trip
(Professional Sports ~ 05/21/13)
SAN DIEGO -- Jason Marquis combined with four relievers on a four-hitter to win his fifth straight start, and Will Venable homered to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-2 win against the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Marquis (6-2) has won five consecutive starts for the first time since 2007 with the Chicago Cubs. He allowed two runs, one earned, on three hits in six innings while striking out three and walking four...
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Prayer 5/21/13
(Prayer ~ 05/21/13)
O Father God, in the shadow of your wings we take refuge. Amen.
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Jackson police report 5/21/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/21/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 5/21/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/21/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 5/21/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/21/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Syrian civil war likely cause of recent attacks in Iraq
(International News ~ 05/21/13)
BAGHDAD -- Iraq's wave of bloodshed sharply escalated Monday with more than a dozen car bombings across the country, part of attacks that killed at least 95 people and brought echoes of past sectarian carnage and fears of a dangerous spillover from Syria's civil war next door...
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Cape Girardeau City Council action 5/20/13
(Local News ~ 05/21/13)
Approved May 6 city council regular and closed sessions meeting minutes Approved an ordinance accepting a permanent access and utility easement for 1201 Broadway Approved an ordinance authorizing the city manager to execute a state block grant agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the completion of a wildlife hazard assessment at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport...
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Yahoo nabs Tumblr in $1.1 billion deal
(National News ~ 05/21/13)
NEW YORK -- As a teenager, Tumblr CEO David Karp would canvass the streets of New York City's Upper West Side, offering to build websites for local businesses. After his freshman year of high school, the precocious, computer-savvy child decided to drop out altogether to devote more time to his passion for technology...
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House passes bill on lying about medals
(National News ~ 05/21/13)
WASHINGTON -- People who falsely claim they have received a military medal in order to obtain money or government benefits could face up to a year in jail under legislation that easily passed the House on Monday. The Stolen Valor Act, sponsored by Nevada Republican Joe Heck, is a second attempt by the House to revive a law on fraudulent claims to medals that was struck down by the Supreme Court in June last year. ...
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Mystery surrounds Hofstra student death
(National News ~ 05/21/13)
Officer fired eight times during a standoff, killing both intruder and hostage
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More Obama aides knew of IRS audit
(National News ~ 05/21/13)
White House chief of staff Denis McDonough and other senior advisers knew in late April that an impending report was likely to say the IRS had inappropriately targeted conservative groups, President Barack Obama's spokesman disclosed Monday, expanding the circle of top officials who knew of the audit beyond those named earlier...
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Oklahoma twister tracked path of 1999 tornado
(National News ~ 05/21/13)
NEW YORK -- Monday's powerful tornado in suburban Oklahoma City loosely followed the path of a killer twister that slammed the region in May 1999. The National Weather Service estimated the storm that struck Moore, Okla., on Monday had wind speeds of up to 200 mph, and was at least a half-mile wide. The 1999 storm had winds clocked at 300 mph, according to the weather service website, and it destroyed or damaged more than 8,000 homes, killing at least two people...
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Residents can vote to revitalize Main Street in Cape
(Local News ~ 05/21/13)
Old Town Cape is participating in Benjamin Moore & Co.'s "Main Street Matters" program. Participants can vote for Main Street to be revitalized by visiting paintwhatmatters.com and voting for Cape Girardeau once a day through June 30. If Cape Girardeau is one of the 20 cities selected, Benjamin Moore will commit to the revitalization using local retailers and painting contractors...
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Most endangered places list to be announced today
(Local News ~ 05/21/13)
Missouri Preservation will announce the list of Missouri's Most Endangered Historic Places at 1 p.m. today, according to a news release. The announcement will be made at the Henry Miller House, 106 Cape Road in Bloomfield, Mo., with a reception immediately afterward at the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau...
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Weather service: Severe storms possible in Southeast Missouri
(Local News ~ 05/21/13)
Southeast Missouri could see strong thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday, with "brief" tornadoes possible, according to a hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service in Paducah, Ky. Thunderstorms were possible Monday night, but a greater chance of strong storms comes into play Tuesday and Tuesday night. ...
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Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills more than 50
(National News ~ 05/21/13)
MOORE, Okla. -- A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, including at least 20 children, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise...
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