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Ride of the Week: 2015 Custom Motorized Barstool
(Submitted Story ~ 04/20/15)
Make and model: 2015 Custom Motorized Barstool Owner(s): Johnnie James Owner's hometown: Jackson Mo 6 HP. Ford-Stratton Engine / Front Steer / Drop Front Axle / 3" Rake / Hydraulic Disc Brakes / Aluminum Wheels / Diamond Plate / Custom Built Chassis...
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Preliminary hearing set for Cape Girardeau County man accused of murder
(Local News ~ 04/20/15)
The man accused of shooting a Cape Girardeau County woman to death in March will appear in court for a preliminary hearing this summer. Ricky L. Schweain, 54, charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Melissa Luttrell, 27, will appear the morning of June 2 before Judge Gary Kamp in Jackson. Schweain has requested a formal arraignment, according to online court records...
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Service held to mark 20th anniversary of Oklahoma City bombing
(National News ~ 04/20/15)
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Every day when Dr. Rosslyn Biggs goes to work as a federal government veterinarian, she is reminded of her mother, one of 168 people killed in the Oklahoma City bombing and honored Sunday on the 20th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil until Sept. 11, 2001...
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PES Relay team raises $10,300
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/20/15)
The Perryville Elementary School Relay For Life team presented a check for $10,300 to the American Cancer Society at the Perry County Relay For Life. The team plans and fundraises throughout the year to help fight the battle against all forms of cancer. ...
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First Communion at Guardian Angel Parish
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/20/15)
First Communion Mass at Guardian Angel Parish, Oran, was on Sunday, April 19. Pictured are on front row: Aiden Scheeter, Michael Eftink, Bailey Hahn, Camden Hahn, and Parker Bryant. Back row: Katrina Kluesner, Principal; Sherry Mitchem, teacher; Rev. Randy Tochtrop, Pastor, and Sandi Hulshof, teacher...
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U.S. flag at Bellevue Street overlook
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/20/15)
US flag at Bellevue Street overlook
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Letter People of Guardian Angel School
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/20/15)
Guardian Angel School kindergarten students celebrated learning all the letters and sounds by wearing personally designed costumes on April 20. Pictured from left are: Blaine Jolley as Mr. Q, Dane Loper as Miss A, Porter Gadberry as Miss S, Weston Woods as Miss W, Westyn Keller as Mr. Z, Ellie Montgomery as Miss F, Eva LeGrand as Mr. M, and Jonah Dirnberger as Mr. B...
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State 4-H Conference Develops Local Young Leaders
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/20/15)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Tyler Alsdorf, Caleb Aufdenberg, Zach Aufdenberg, Lauren Crutsinger, Morgan Crutsinger, Logan Rhodes, Riley Russell, Taylor Seyer, Andrea Slinkard, and Hailey Yates from Cape Girardeau County, were among the 342 people attending the 2015 state 4-H Teen Conference, March 28-29, at the University of Missouri and the Holiday Inn Executive Center. ...
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Happy Holly in bluebells
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/20/15)
My dog, Holly, smiling up at me in a patch of bluebells
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Litzelfelner, Notre Dame settle for second at Jackson Invitational
(High School Sports ~ 04/20/15)
Jack Litzelfelner, who was coming off a runner-up finish at the Poplar Bluff Invitational, shot a 2-over par 72. But even a quality score like his wasn't good enough to beat out Sikeston senior Gabe Wheeler, who finished with an even-par 70 to claim medalist in the Jackson Invitational on Monday afternoon.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/20/15)
Today is Monday, April 20, the 110th day of 2015. There are 255 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 20, 2010, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, leased by BP, killed 11 workers and caused a blow-out that began spewing an estimated 200 million gallons of crude into the Gulf of Mexico. (The well was finally capped nearly three months later, on July 15.)...
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Solving the information puzzle: Talking communications with Nicolette Brennan, public information manager for the City of Cape Girardeau
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
As public information manager for the City of Cape Girardeau, Nicolette Brennan is something of a vehicle between city operations and the community. Whether she's sending news releases and coordinating media interviews or fixing website bugs and programming errors, her goal is to provide access to all the information people need to make wise decisions and improve their quality of life...
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Get hired: Do's and don'ts for your next job interview
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
Job interviews can make anyone nervous and anxious. But, there are things you can do to set yourself apart from the other candidates and increase your chances of landing the job. There also are things you should never, ever do on a job interview. Below is a list of interview do's and don'ts from area experts...
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Providing coverage: Hiring new employees this year? Here's what you need to know about the Affordable Care Act
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
This year the Affordable Care Act is prompting many changes for businesses -- for some, there is a new requirement to offer health insurance plans or face fines; for others, 2015 is marked as the year businesses can begin offering affordable plans to employees through the federally run marketplace exchange...
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Holding steady: Unemployment rates down, business formation up in Southeast Missouri
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
A steadying job market looks to have returned to Southeast Missouri as area unemployment rates recently reached the lowest mark in years, and some labor market summaries are unchanging -- but whether it will stay is uncertain. Unemployment during October, November and December in the Cape Girardeau metropolitan statistical area was below 5 percent, the first time since fall 2007 that rates have been so low for three consecutive months, according to data from the U.S. ...
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Stay focused: Tips on hosting a productive focus group event
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
Businesses that want to test a strategy or gauge perceptions and opinions of a product or service may turn to focus groups to help provide answers and clarity. But exactly how and why are focused groups used? And what goes into hosting a productive focus group event?...
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The digital age: From social media to geo-positioning, digital marketing has become commonplace - and continues to grow
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
Digital devices are everywhere and people are using them constantly -- so much so, that digital marketing has become commonplace. "There's so much digital that is going on in the world of advertising and promotion," says Dr. John Cherry, a professor at Southeast Missouri University, who teaches advertising, marketing, promotions and public relations. "Everybody is being buffeted by this technology."...
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Business briefs
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
CONSIGNMENT, FURNITURE STORE OPENS IN JACKSON The Hidden Attic, a furniture and consignment store, opened March 16 at the former location of Ross Furniture on South High Street in Jackson. Owner Daniel Glasco said in a news release the store will offer furniture from store closeouts, factory overruns and local consignments of home décor. The store formerly operated in Marion, Illinois, but is moving to Jackson because of the attraction of the area and the market, Glasco said...
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Names in the news
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
MONDI JACKSON HONORS EMPLOYEES Bradley Ahrens of Oak Ridge was employee of the month for March at Mondi Jackson Inc. Ahrens, a material handler, has been with the company since March 5, 2012. Mondi Jackson also recognizes the following employment anniversaries: Melody Burroughs, 15 years of service; Joshua Schultz, 10 years; and Terry Campbell, five years...
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Health briefs
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
LAGUARDIA JOINS SOUTHEAST HEALTH Dr. James J. LaGuardia joined SoutheastHEALTH's medical staff. He is affiliated with Southeast Neurology. He is a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves and before coming to Cape Girardeau served as a neurologist at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Marion, Illinois, according to a news release...
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Tax liens
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Drew Blattner, recorder of deeds, during March are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at 573-243-8123...
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Business licenses
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during March include the following: Hyperion Security and Logistics, 2850 Whitener St. A7 Olde Towne Cape Brewing LLC, 132 N. Main St. Meehan, Brenda K., 113 Independence St. Dosvita Designs LLC, 233 Bellevue St...
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Bankruptcies
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
Bankruptcies filed through March for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case numbers. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau...
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Southeast journalism students take home big state honor
(Editorial ~ 04/20/15)
Journalism is a labor of love. Even more so when you're a student trying to put out a newspaper around your studies. The Arrow, Southeast Missouri State University's student newspaper, recently was awarded the Missouri College Media Association's top honor, receiving the Best in the State award for 2014...
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Speak Out 4/20/15
(Speak Out ~ 04/20/15)
** Roundabout; ** Mehan's screed; ** Attention span; ** Millions wasted; ** Coach pick; ** Qualified; ** Union, cost; ** 2 percent; ** Women's coach; ** Hillary lunch
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Prayer 4-10-15
(Prayer ~ 04/20/15)
We give thanks to you, O Lord Jesus, for your steadfast love endures forever. Amen.
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Officials: 3 shot, injured at Delaware State cookout
(National News ~ 04/20/15)
DOVER, Del. -- Three men were shot and injured Saturday night at a cookout on the Delaware State University campus, officials said, and authorities are searching for the shooter. The shooting happened about 8 p.m. at a university-sanctioned fraternity and sorority event, DSU spokesman Carlos Holmes said...
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Gyrocopter pilot irked his message overlooked isn'toverthrough
(National News ~ 04/20/15)
RUSKIN, Fla. -- The letter carrier who caused a full-scale security review in Washington when he violated national airspace by landing a gyrocopter on Capitol Hill expressed frustration Sunday his message wasn't getting through. Doug Hughes had hoped to raise awareness about the influence of big money in politics by deliberately breaking the law to deliver 535 letters, one for each member of Congress. ...
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SoutheastHEALTH to host health career camp for high school students
(Local News ~ 04/20/15)
SoutheastHEALTH will host a Healthcare Professionals Camp this summer for high school juniors and seniors who are considering careers in health care. Campers will shadow nurses and other health-care professionals in patient care areas, earn CPR certification, learn to use a stethoscope, take blood pressure and talk with SoutheastHEALTH College of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty and graduates...
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BackPacks for Friday 5K set for Saturday morning
(Local News ~ 04/20/15)
The Jackson School District's BackPacks for Fridays 5K will take place Saturday morning at the Jackson Junior High School. The event raises money to help provide weekend meals for more than 70 needy families in the school district. Registration is from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., and the race starts at 8 a.m. Runners can dress as their favorite superheroes...
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Man kills armadillo; ricocheted bullet hits mother-in-law
(National News ~ 04/20/15)
LEESBURG, Ga. -- Authorities say a man shot an armadillo, but ended up accidentally wounding his mother-in-law when the bullet ricocheted off the animal's shell. Lee County sheriff's deputies tell WALB-TV Larry McElroy, 54, fired his 9 mm pistol at the armadillo April 12. ...
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Jackson police report, 4/20/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/20/15)
n Randall J. Hays, 31, of Jackson was issued a summons for failure to register a motor vehicle. Arrests n Jonathan A. McNeil, 31, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, was arrested on a Jackson warrant for failure to appear for a show-cause order. Miscellaneous...
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Scott City fire report, 4/20/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/20/15)
n At 11:25 p.m., medical assist on U.S. 61 April 11 n Medical assists were made to: U.S. 61 at 7:41 a.m.; U.S. 61 at 11:17 a.m.; Third Street West at 11:57 a.m.; Cape Street at 2:06 p.m. April 12 n Medical assists were made to: Jetta Mae at 1:49 a.m.; Jetta Mae at 4:15 a.m.; Jetta Mae at 6:33 a.m.; Lakeshore Drive at 1:33 p.m.; North Messmer Street at 4:54 p.m.; Jetta Mae at 5:37 p.m...
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Lorene Woodson
(Obituary ~ 04/20/15)
** Lorene Woodson ** Lorene Woodson TAMMS, Ill. -- Lorene Woodson, 79, of Tamms died Friday, April 17, 2015, at the Life Care Center of Jonesboro in Jonesboro, Illinois. Arrangements are incomplete at Massie Funeral Home in Mounds, Illinois.
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Myrtle Stephens
(Obituary ~ 04/20/15)
Myrtle Ann Stephens, 65, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, April 17, 2015, at her home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jeremy Sells officiating. Burial will be in Lightner Cemetery in Scott City...
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Lee Coleman
(Obituary ~ 04/20/15)
** Lee Coleman ** Lee Coleman CAIRO, Ill. -- Lee E. Coleman, 86, of the Daystar Care Center in Cairo died Saturday, April 18, 2015, at home. Arrangements are incomplete at Massie Funeral Home in Mounds, Illinois.
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Agnes Leible
(Obituary ~ 04/20/15)
KELSO, Mo. -- Agnes Helen Leible, 98, of Kelso died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 25, 1916, in Kelso, the daughter of Aloysius and Eleanor Glueck Felter. She and Henry F. Leible were married Jan. 19, 1937, in Kelso, and he preceded her in death Nov. 4, 1993...
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Out of the past: April 20
(Out of the Past ~ 04/20/15)
Members of the Cape Girardeau plumbing and gas fitters boards say they oppose the city abolishing the boards and testing requirements for licenses; they say measures would lead to more unqualified plumbers and gas fitters doing business here. A budget committee at Southeast Missouri State University has reached conceptual agreement on salary increases it will recommend for university employees next fiscal year; the committee will recommend pay raises of 4 percent for administrators, 5 percent for faculty members, 6 percent for professional staff employees and 4 percent or $600, whichever is greater, for clerical, technical and service employees.. ...
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Council to consider court costs, traffic issues
(Local News ~ 04/20/15)
Traffic issues and a change in court costs are a couple of the top items on tonight's Cape Girardeau City Council agenda. Representatives from the Safe House for Women attended the last meeting, asking the council to consider increasing the surcharge assessed by the municipal court to benefit domestic violence shelters to align with a recent change in state law...
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Almonds get roasted in California water debate
(National News ~ 04/20/15)
SAN FRANCISCO -- California almonds are becoming one of the world's favorite snacks and creating a multibillion-dollar bonanza for agricultural investors. But the crop extracts a staggering price from the land, consuming more water than all the showering, dishwashing and other indoor household water use of California's 39 million people...
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This year's fight for the tech industry: Patent trolls
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
WASHINGTON -- The same week that Alex Haro and Chris Hulls raised $50 million for their mobile app, Life360, the business partners got a letter. It said they had three days to pay licensing fees to a company they had never heard of because their app violated its patented technology...
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Google shaking up search recommendations on smartphones
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Google is about to change the way its influential search engine recommends websites on smartphones in a shift that's expected to sway where millions of people shop, eat and find information. The revised formula, scheduled to be released Tuesday, will favor websites that Google defines as "mobile-friendly." Websites that don't fit the description will be demoted in Google's search results on smartphones while those meeting the criteria will be more likely to appear at the top of the rankings -- a prized position that can translate into more visitors and money.. ...
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Cape Girardeau police report, 4/20/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/20/15)
n Zachariah T. Nelms, 24, no address given, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Arrests n Ahmed Althawadi, 21, no address given, was arrested on a Cape Girardeau warrant for failure to appear. n Carlos Bingham, 18, was arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana...
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Cardinals sweep Reds to extend winning streak to five games
(Professional Sports ~ 04/20/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Two on and two out in the eighth inning with the heart of the Cincinnati Reds lineup due in a tie game, Adam Wainwright was at a crossroads. In a brief mound meeting that matched the brisk pace of the game in a 2-1 victory Sunday night, St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny showed faith in his ace...
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Law change could mean more funds for local domestic violence shelters
(Local News ~ 04/20/15)
Representatives from Safe House for Women are asking local municipalities to take advantage of a recent change in state law that authorizes an increase in court costs for domestic violence shelters. Since August, state law has allowed cities and counties with a shelter to collect up to $4 per case, instead of the $2 surcharge allowed in the past...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 4/20/15
(Local News ~ 04/20/15)
Cape Girardeau City Council City hall 401 Independence St. Study session, 5 p.m. today n No action will be taken during the study session. Items for discussion n Presentations on emergency solutions grant closeout n Parking discussion with West End Boulevard Historic District residents...
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Business Notebook: Old Town Cape to host award celebration party, show video
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
Cape Girardeau's downtown revitalization organization Old Town Cape plans to hold a party Thursday to celebrate receiving the Great American Street Award from the National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Old Town Cape was one of three organizations nationwide to receive the award, which recognizes the best example of commercial district revitalization, this year during a conference in Atlanta...
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Bjelich: Collaboration key to successful leadership
(Business ~ 04/20/15)
Steve Bjelich might have one of the most demanding positions in Cape Girardeau and the Cape Girardeau County region. As the president and chief executive officer of Saint Francis Medical Center, he oversees the occupations and responsibilities of 2,700 employees on a daily basis. ...
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Ervin Eichhorn
(Obituary ~ 04/20/15)
KELSO, Mo. -- Ervin Eichhorn, 87, of Kelso, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the family home. He was born on Jan. 19, 1928, near New Hamburg, Missouri, to the late Edward and Nora Dannenmueller Eichhorn. He married Rita Heisserer on Feb. 4, 1948, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 14, 2011...
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