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Local veterans group decry IRS audit rules
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder brought together about 25 local veterans Friday to join him in decrying changes in the way the Internal Revenue Service audits veterans organizations. A review by a congressional committee of alleged improper audits of the American Legion recently began, and Kinder and other lawmakers are attempting to gather local attention for the issue...
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Override of gun bill veto appears iffy
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
Some members of the state legislature from Southeast Missouri are questioning the likelihood of a planned veto override this week for a bill that would nullify federal gun control laws and could make it illegal for federal law enforcement officials to enforce federal gun laws...
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More alleged victims of HIV suspect come forward
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
By COREY NOLES The Daily Statesman BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- A Dexter man accused of recklessly exposing others to HIV has been charged with 21 counts. Just one day after a hearing where David Mangum was denied reduced bond, his bond was revoked. This means Mangum will remain in jail until his case is decided...
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Volunteers stuff thousands of backpacks for hungry kids
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
For the third year, Party for the Good brought volunteers from around the area to pack food bags for the Southeast Missouri Food Bank's Backpacks for Friday program. On Friday, more than 800 volunteers gathered at the Osage Centre to pack more than 10,000 bags of food to be distributed to families every Friday throughout the school year...
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Jackson man dies in fatal crash
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
A Jackson man was killed in a crash early Saturday morning on Highway 25. Jared Spencer Lane, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene about 6:30 a.m., said Cape Girardeau County Coroner John Clifton. Lane was driving south on Highway 25 when his car ran off the road and hit a tree near the Grandview Acres subdivision. He was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the vehicle. The reason for the crash remains unknown at this time, Clifton said...
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Drivers try out for 'Gone Girl'
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
While no official word has been given by 20th Century Fox as to whether Cape Girardeau will be a filming location for the feature film "Gone Girl," there was another casting call -- of a different sort -- Friday at the Osage Centre. About 20 people brought their cars, trucks and jeeps to a parking lot adjacent to the Osage Centre to audition for the film. ...
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Southeast Missouri State football team collects check, loss at Mississippi
(College Sports ~ 09/08/13)
Southeast falls into deep early hole, suffers 31-13 loss to Mississippi
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SEMO District Fair opens
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
Having gathered momentum each year since 1858, not counting war years, the 155th annual SEMO District Fair opened its gates at midday Saturday with its usual multiplicity of attractions that will draw 90,000-plus visitors by the time it closes next weekend...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 09/08/13)
Today is Sunday, Sept. 8, the 251st day of 2013. There are 114 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On September 8, 1943, during World War II, Gen. Dwight E. Eisenhower announced Italy's surrender; Nazi Germany denounced Italy's decision as a cowardly act...
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Law - Oschman
(Wedding ~ 09/08/13)
Lauren Michelle Law and Nicholas Andrew Oschman were married July 13, 2013, at Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville, Tenn. The Rev. Jeff Long performed the ceremony. Ken Ozimek was flutist, violinist and oboist; Jocelyn Sprouse was violinist; and Diedre Emerson was cellist, all of Nashville...
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Barrett - Burzynski
(Wedding ~ 09/08/13)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Jennifer Ann Barrett and David William Burzynski were married July 20, 2013, at Kenlake Lodge and Resort in Hardin, Ky. The Rev. Bill Coleman performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Brian and Jo Ann Barrett of Marble Hill. The groom is the son of Russell and Debra Burzynski of Paducah, Ky...
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West - Enderle
(Engagement ~ 09/08/13)
Norman and Tammy West of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Brooke West, to Scot Michael Enderle. He is the son of Carol Enderle of Chaffee, Mo., and the late Herman Enderle. Whitney is a 2006 graduate of Zalma High School in Zalma, Mo. She graduated summa cum laude from Southeast Missouri State University in 2013, with a master's degree in wildlife biology...
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Helderman - Kibble
(Engagement ~ 09/08/13)
James and Carolyn Helderman of Whitewater announce the engagement of their daughter, April Fay Helderman, to Matthew Paul Kibble of Jackson. He is the son of Paul and Laura Kibble of Dixon, Ill. April received a master of science in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a family nurse practitioner at Southeast Convenient Care in Jackson...
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Hawthorne - Wilson
(Engagement ~ 09/08/13)
Stan and Sue Pierce of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Hawthorne, to Bobby Wilson Jr. He is the son of Bobby and Diane Wilson of Mt. Juliet, Tenn. Courtney is also the daughter of Bill Hawthorne of Branson, Mo. Courtney is a 1998 graduate of Jackson High School, and a 1999 graduate of Nashville Auto Diesel College. She is employed at Skyline Hail Repair in Cottontown, Tenn...
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Crawford - Johnson
(Engagement ~ 09/08/13)
Greg and Lynne Crawford of Marshfield, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Emily Anne Crawford, to Paul Jonathan Johnson. He is the son of the Rev. David and Valerie Johnson of Jackson. Emily is a 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She is associate veterinarian at Marshfield Veterinary Clinic...
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A ruby-throated hummingbird
(Column ~ 09/08/13)
The ruby-throated hummingbird is Southeast Missouri's only hummingbird. This small bird is a great pollinator of many flowering plants, especially those plants that have throated flowers. Trumpet creeper and jewelweed are two favorites of ruby-throated hummingbirds...
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FYI 9-8-13
(Community ~ 09/08/13)
The First Baptist Church of Delta, Mo., will celebrate Homecoming 2013 at 10:45 a.m. Sept. 15. Guest speaker will be John Vernon of the Cape Girardeau Baptist Association. The church will be celebrating 113 years of ministry to the community. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish for a fellowship meal following the morning worship service. Meat and drinks will be furnished. For more information, contact the First Baptist Church of Delta at 573-794-2478...
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Veteran ranger, at 81, on verge of retirement
(Community ~ 09/08/13)
WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- The dedication of Wappapello Dam in July 1941 drew a large crowd, at least to 9-year-old Ira Tucker. His family drove over from Puxico, Mo., on the hot day, cutting across gravel roads and a few fields, the way locals did then, when roads to the dam were rough and few...
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Something inside no one can touch
(Community ~ 09/08/13)
I recently watched a television interview with an actor who starred in the movie "Shawshank Redemption." The actor told of his preparation to play the main role in the story. To prepare, he asked to be placed for a period of time in solitary confinement in an actual prison. He wanted to participate in the undesirable scenario so he could assume the proper frame of mind to take on the identity of the central character, the criminal...
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A range of dishes rounded up by avid recipe collectors
(Column ~ 09/08/13)
I have so many friends who are great cooks. However, a couple of them are recipe collectors and don't really cook that much. But, for whatever reason, all of today's recipes have been shared with me by friends. I love trying new recipes, and our daughter, especially, is so food adventurous. She likes different tastes and textures, which makes it fun to have her rating of each new recipe. I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I think she will...
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Early pumpkin beers brew dismay among drinkers
(Community ~ 09/08/13)
RICHMOND, Va. -- It's bad enough that back-to-school comes in June, and Halloween arrives in July. And, of course, we all know Christmas begins in September. Now even the craft beer industry is caving to seasonal creep. For this year, the beer drinker's harbinger of autumn -- pumpkin ales -- apparently couldn't hold off until the pumpkins actually ripened...
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School menus for Sept. 9-13
(Menus ~ 09/08/13)
Need Cape Christian, Kelly. Sept. 9-13 Cape Girardeau Elementary MONDAY--Corn dog, broccoli & cheese or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, pears, cookie. TUESDAY--Super nachos, black beans or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, orange sections...
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Pet of the week
(Community ~ 09/08/13)
Pet Name: Daisy Owner: Mindi Favorite activity: Playing the yard with her sisters. SAMSUNG...
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Adopt Rhett & Scarlet
(Community ~ 09/08/13)
Rhett Butler & Scarlett O'Hara are 8 week old playful kittens (Rhett is fluffy). They are both available for adoption for a donation. For more information, call Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...
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Adopt Lex
(Community ~ 09/08/13)
Lex is 7 years old. He is neutered and housebroken. He is available for adoption at The Humane Society. For more information, call 334-5837. ...
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Club news Sept. 8, 2013
(Community News ~ 09/08/13)
Marybelle Mueller was recognized Aug. 25 for her 60 years of P.E.O. membership and service. She entertained 19 member of her Chapter DJ and six friends from sister chapters in Cape Girardeau at a gathering at Chateau Girardeau where she now resides...
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Unique career fulfills local man's dream
(Community ~ 09/08/13)
For all his adult life, Chris Foster has been in the business of helping others. Foster, an Essex native now living in Dexter, served four years in the Air Force after graduating from Richland High School. His military training was as a heavy equipment operator...
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Firearm bill
(Editorial ~ 09/08/13)
The following editorials represent our views on two controversial measures before Missouri lawmakers during a veto override session, which begins Sept. 11. House Bill No. 436 This bill is widely considered unconstitutional even by conservatives who say they hold the U.S. ...
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Tax cuts
(Editorial ~ 09/08/13)
House Bill No. 253 Few things get people riled up like taxes -- specifically, about paying too much. With an economy that remains sluggish, it's understandable why people watch their pocketbooks. Many states, including Missouri's neighbors Kansas and Oklahoma, are seeing changes to their tax codes. But here, Gov. Jay Nixon has vetoed legislation that would implement marginal tax cuts for businesses and individuals. The Missouri Legislature should override his veto of House Bill 253...
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Prayer 9-8
(Prayer ~ 09/08/13)
Father God, may we be bold in proclaiming your Word and saving grace to others. Amen.
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Willie Hensley
(Obituary ~ 09/08/13)
Willie Crader Hensley, 79, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at the Lutheran Home. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 14 at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Sept. 14 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Paul Short officiating. Burial will be in Baker Cemetery at Marble Hill, Mo...
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Council agenda
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
Cape Girardeau City Council City hall 401 Independence St. Study session, 5 p.m. Monday No action will be taken during the study session. Items for discussion Closed session Items for discussion Regular session, 7 p.m....
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Road work
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
Sewer line repairs to close portion of Lynnwood Drive Sewer line repairs will begin on Monday in the 2500 block of Lynnwood Drive in Cape Girardeau. During the work, Cape Girardeau Public Works Department crews will have Lynnwood between Randol Avenue and Delwin Street open to local traffic only. ...
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Richard Krewinghaus
(Obituary ~ 09/08/13)
Richard E. Krewinghaus, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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Jared Lane
(Obituary ~ 09/08/13)
Jared Spencer Lane, 22, of Jackson died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, as a result of an automobile accident in Jackson. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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James Meier
(Obituary ~ 09/08/13)
STEELEVILLE, Mo. -- James M. Meier, 60, of Steeleville passed away at 9:35 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at the Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, Ill. James was born Jan. 2, 1953, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Melvin and Helen Biester Meier. He married Nancy S. Pensel on Aug. 29, 1987, in Jackson. He was a Machinist at Sparta Light Metals. James was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Steeleville...
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Out of the past 9/8/13
(Out of the Past ~ 09/08/13)
A memorial plaque has been installed at the Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport honoring Dr. John T. Crowe; the plaque, with a likeness of Crowe etched in bronze, reads: "Dr. John T. Crowe, M.D., Pilot and Friend of Aviation 3-26-18 to 2-25-88." Petitions urging that lighting be installed along Route K are being circulated at West Park Mall businesses, Saint Francis Medical Center, Doctors' Park and Wal-Mart; the petitions request adequate lighting from Kingshighway to Interstate 55...
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John Hovis
(Obituary ~ 09/08/13)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- John H. Hovis, 55, of Marble Hill died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grassy Friendship Church, with the Revs. Jerry Sander and Jack Faries officiating. Burial will be in Grassy Cemetery at Grassy, Mo...
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Roy Glass
(Obituary ~ 09/08/13)
Roy Glass, 81, of Jackson died Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at Missouri Veterans Home. He was born Oct. 3, 1931, in Biggers, Ark., son of Raymond H. and Nancy Hudgins Glass. Roy was a corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was principal for 21 years at Alma Schrader School. Roy was an avid Cardinals fan, and enjoyed John Wayne movies and cattle farming...
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Norman Youngblood
(Obituary ~ 09/08/13)
Norman E. Youngblood, 83, of Festus, Mo., died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, at the home of a son in Festus. He was born Jan. 3, 1930, in Brickeys, Mo., to William T. and Mamie H. Holst Youngblood. He and Dorine Lampman were married March 31, 1951, in Hillsboro, Mo...
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Gisela Gockel
(Obituary ~ 09/08/13)
Gisela Gockel, 84, of Cape Girardeau ended her long, valiant struggle with breast cancer Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, at Chaffee Nursing Center. She was born Sept. 29, 1928, in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, to Alexander and Gisela Militz. Her mother died when she was 5 years old. ...
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Edward Castleman
(Obituary ~ 09/08/13)
Edward Lee Castleman, 69, of Columbia, Ill., died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, at his home. He was born July 21, 1944, in Cape Girardeau. Ed retired from Southern Pacific (Cotton Belt) Railroad after 32 years. After retirement, he volunteered at RSVP and Radio Information Service in Belleville, Ill. He was a member of Christ Community Lutheran Church in Columbia, VFW Post 2593 and United Transportation Union...
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Aaron Johnson
(Obituary ~ 09/08/13)
Aaron A. Johnson, 31, of Jackson died Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at his home. He was born Feb. 16, 1982, in Cape Girardeau, to Everett G. and Martha Ann Farrow Johnson Jr. Aaron was a graduate of Jackson High School. He was employed at Nearly Perfect Shoes in Jackson...
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Arkansas girl recovering from a rare brain infection
(National News ~ 09/08/13)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- An Arkansas girl who has been recovering from a rare and often-fatal infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba went swimming at a hospital pool Friday. That marks a milestone for 12-year-old Kali Hardig, who health officials believe got sick because of a trip to a now-shuttered water park...
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Yosemite wildfire burns into fourth week
(National News ~ 09/08/13)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- As a gigantic wildfire in and around Yosemite National Park entered its fourth week Saturday, environmental scientists moved in to begin assessing the damage and protecting habitat and waterways before the fall rainy season...
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Castro said police missed chance in 2004
(National News ~ 09/08/13)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A man who held three women for a decade in his Cleveland home said authorities missed an opportunity to catch him in 2004, because his picture should have been captured by a school security camera minutes before he abducted one of his victims, according to interrogation videotapes that became public Friday...
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NASA launches explorer to moon
(National News ~ 09/08/13)
NASA's newest robotic explorer rocketed into space late Friday in an unprecedented moonshot from Virginia that dazzled sky watchers along the East Coast. But the LADEE spacecraft quickly ran into equipment trouble, and while NASA assured everyone early Saturday that the lunar probe was safe and on a perfect track for the moon, officials acknowledged the problem needs to be resolved in the next two to three weeks...
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Woman released from death row
(National News ~ 09/08/13)
PHOENIX -- An Arizona woman is getting her first taste of freedom in more than two decades after an appeals court overturned her murder conviction, setting the stage for a retrial as prosecutors seek to put her back on death row. Debra Milke walked out of the Maricopa County Sheriff's jail Friday after supporters posted her $250,000 bond...
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Freeh: Possible corruption in BP Gulf oil-spill claims
(National News ~ 09/08/13)
NEW ORLEANS -- A former FBI director recommended Friday that the Justice Department investigate whether several lawyers plotted to corrupt the settlement program designed to compensate victims of BP's 2010 Gulf oil spill. But the independent probe led by Louis Freeh didn't find any evidence of wrongdoing by the multibillion-dollar settlement's court-appointed administrator, who has been a target of BP's increasingly aggressive campaign to challenge payouts to Gulf Coast businesses...
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Tobacco store owners behind effort to ease sex-offender rules
(State News ~ 09/08/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The owners of a multistate tobacco store chain have contributed thousands of dollars to Missouri officials and even hired their own lobbyists. But their cause this year is not focused on cigarettes. Jon Rand and Sharie Keil are backing Missouri legislation that would remove hundreds of people convicted of sex crimes as juveniles from the state's online listing of registered sex offenders...
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President Obama signs Mo. disaster declaration
(State News ~ 09/08/13)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama has signed a major disaster declaration for 18 Missouri counties hit hard by last month's floods. The floods that resulted from nearly two weeks of heavy rain caused widespread damage across the southern tier of the state and left at least three people dead...
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Looming vote on Syria prompts protests, prayers
(National News ~ 09/08/13)
WASHINGTON -- Anti-war protesters gathered outside the White House on Saturday to voice their opposition to a U.S. military strike in Syria, calling their picket line one that Congress shouldn't cross as it prepares to vote on the issue. At least 150 protesters picketed the sidewalk in front of the White House and marched to Capitol Hill, chanting slogans like "They say more war; we say no war" and carrying signs that said a war on Syria would be "Built on a Lie."...
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House shows opposition to attack
(National News ~ 09/08/13)
WASHINGTON -- Suggesting an uphill fight for President Barack Obama, House members staking out positions are opposed to or leaning against his plan for a U.S. military strike against Syria by more than a 6-1 margin, a survey by The Associated Press shows...
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Making a bid
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
Wes Langston ~ photos@semissourian.com Sam and Katie McGinty of Cape Girardeau place their bids on items in the silent auction at the 26th annual Charles L. Hutson Auction Saturday night, Sept. 7, 2013 in the Event Center at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. Proceeds of the auction will benefit downtown revitalization....
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Elderly couple jailed for alleged threats at bank
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH ~ Daily American Republic VAN BUREN, Mo. -- An elderly Van Buren couple was charged Thursday with entering a Carter County bank, demanding the return of $200 bank employees had "stolen" and threatening to "kill everyone inside" if their demands weren't met...
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No one hurt, six cars involved in I-55 crashes
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
No one was injured in two crashes involving six vehicles on Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau on Friday morning. The crash happened in the area of the Diversion Channel and shut down a lane northbound. According to Cape Girardeau Police Department spokesman Darin Hickey, the first crash happened when a ladder fell off a truck and was struck by a van. ...
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Web-based program aims to help businesses prepare for disaster
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
Ice storms, flooding, earthquakes and tornadoes are just a few of the disasters -- natural or otherwise -- that could harm businesses, but few of them are prepared should any of these events occur, a local disaster-response planner told business leaders Friday...
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Missing Illinois teen found in Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
A 13-year-old girl reported missing in Champaign, Ill., has been found with her alleged abductor in southeast Missouri. KMOV-TV (bit.ly/17KAAZE) reports that Cleo Younce was found unharmed Friday afternoon in Cape Girardeau...
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Red Devils improve to 2-0 with 31-14 win
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/13)
FESTUS -- Peyton Montgomery rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another as visiting Chaffee downed St. Pius X 31-14 in high school football action Friday night. Jimmy Golden rushed 12 times for 110 yards and was on the other end of Montgomery's touchdown throw, a 16-yarder with 2 minutes, 41 seconds left in the second period that pushed Chaffee's lead to 18-0 at halftime...
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High school roundup: ND swimmers place second to MICDS
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/13)
All the area events reported Friday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Vengeful Vianney hands loss to Jackson
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/13)
A combination of a team bent on revenge, a prized college recruit, four turnovers and attrition proved to be a lethal combination for the Jackson football team on Friday night. Visiting Vianney got payback for two losses last season, including a 40-point season-ending setback in the Class 5 district semifinals, to hand the Indians a 52-27 loss at The Pit...
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St. Vincent collects first victory vs. Scott City
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/13)
The indians' Alex Winkler piled up 193 yards of offense in the 25-14 win
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Completed deal includes Perry County sand mine
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
FTS International announced Friday it closed the sale of its proppant business and related assets to Fairmount Minerals, according to a news release from FTS International spokeswoman Pam Percival. FTS International has a long-term proppant supply agreement with Fairmount to provide proppant for FTS International's natural-gas well customers, the release said...
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High school roundup: Perryville wins Notre Dame VolleyballFest
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/13)
All the local high school events reported Saturday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Leopold wins Woodland Volleyball Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/13)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- A lively near-capacity crowd of more than 800 people saw some serious power volleyball as Leopold threatened to blow Woodland out of its own gym before the Cardinals digested a coach's tongue-lashing and made a championship match out of it at the annual Woodland Tournament...
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Central football loses to Warriors in wild finish
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/13)
St. Charles West rebuffed the Tigers' late rally, 40-38
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Samuel gives Lathrop starting nod at QB against Mississippi
(College Sports ~ 09/08/13)
By Marty mishow ~ Southeast Missourian OXFORD, Miss. -- The Southeast Missouri State football team has only played two games this season, but the Redhawks have already used two different starting quarterbacks. Sophomore Scott Lathrop, last year's starter, got the nod Saturday night at Mississippi...
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Southeast Missouri State spikers grab second at K-State tournament
(College Sports ~ 09/08/13)
The Southeast Missouri State volleyball team continued its strong early-season play over the weekend by finishing second at the Kansas State Invitational in Manhattan, Kan. Southeast went 2-1 for the second straight tournament, pushing its record to 4-2. Host Kansas State went 3-0 to win its own tournament...
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Mizzou sputters past Toledo, 38-23
(Professional Sports ~ 09/08/13)
The Tigers had only a one-point lead in the third quarter
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Rams launch season today against Arizona
(Professional Sports ~ 09/08/13)
St. Louis will unveil its new offensive weapons when Arizona visits
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Cardinals overtake Pirates in NL Central
(Professional Sports ~ 09/08/13)
Wainwright rediscovers his winning touch in a 5-0 victory over Pittsburgh By STEVER OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS -- Adam Wainwright decided to use a simple approach to break out of his two-game slump. The St. Louis right-hander bounced back from back-to-back sub-par outings with seven shutout innings and David Freese homered to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night...
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Cardinals have no timetable set for Craig's return to field
(Professional Sports ~ 09/08/13)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said he'd be happy if Allen Craig could return for the postseason. Craig is sidelined by a left mid-foot sprain and he's wearing a boot to immobilize the injury sustained rounding first base Wednesday in Cincinnati...
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Banquet worthy of both host and guest
(Community ~ 09/08/13)
I have been doing a lot of cooking lately. I haven't prepared anything that would qualify me as a "foodie" or master of anything; although if you ask my kids, I am the master of pancakes. This newly found fascination with the simple elegance of food has raised some awareness of things that I didn't expect. Much to my surprise this new awareness of food has brought a greater depth and appreciation of the banquet contained in the 23rd Psalm...
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A greater cause: Walk to End Alzheimer's serves as celebration of life
(Community ~ 09/08/13)
The Walk To End Alzheimer's long has been recognized as a worthy fundraiser and a time to remember friends and loved ones whose lives have been claimed by the tragic disease. The walk, now in its 17th year, also serves another purpose -- as a celebration of life and a show of strength by participants...
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Stained-glass window business focuses on restoration
(Community ~ 09/08/13)
The odds of finding someone in Cape Girardeau that creates stained glass art is pretty slim. That's why Belinda Schearf said meeting Dick McClard "was a God thing." When Schearf moved to Cape Girardeau, she joined the Gold Wing Riders Association, a motorcycle riders club of which McClard was a member. They quickly discovered they had another hobby in common...
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Jackson police report 9/8/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/08/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest Summonses Property damage Miscellaneous...
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Veteran ranger, at 81, on verge of retirement
(Community ~ 09/08/13)
WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- The dedication of Wappapello Dam in July 1941 drew a large crowd, at least to 9-year-old Ira Tucker. His family drove over from Puxico, Mo., on the hot day, cutting across gravel roads and a few fields, the way locals did then, when roads to the dam were rough and few...
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Cape Girardeau police report 9/8/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/08/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Summonses Assaults Burglaries Thefts SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY The Department of Safety at Southeast Missouri State University released the following item:...
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Births 9/8/13
(Births ~ 09/08/13)
Son to James W. Stegall and Jenna C. Schenimann of Perryville, Mo., Southeast Hospital, 2:39 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013. Name, Cash James. Weight, 8 pounds, 8 ounces. Ms. Schenimann is the daughter of Gary Schenimann and Lee Ann Schenimann of Jackson. Stegall is the son of Dennis Stegall and Cathy Stegall of Jackson...
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