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Cape County Commission approves bridge replacements
(Local News ~ 11/17/20)
Members of the Cape Girardeau County Commission gave their consent during their meeting Monday to replacement of bridges on a pair of county roads. The commissioners unanimously approved a motion by First District Commissioner Paul Koeper to replace a bridge on County Road 420 as well as one on County Road 436. Cost of the bridge work, which was not specified at the commission meeting, will be paid through a combination of county and state road and bridge construction funds...
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Cape County coronavirus cases top 4,500
(Local News ~ 11/17/20)
COVID-19 cases topped 4,500 in Cape Girardeau County on Monday. Officials with the county’s Public Health Center reported the county’s total number of cases since the coronavirus pandemic began hit 4,538, and 3,461 county residents have recovered from the virus. Active cases in the county were 1,017 as of Monday. Sixty county residents have died because of the virus...
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Citing loitering, city to cut power to Cape's Boardman Pavilion
(Local News ~ 11/17/20)
Cape Girardeau’s Parks and Recreation Department is switching off the electricity to John Boardman Plaza in downtown, except when events are scheduled, city police announced. Sarah LaVenture, assistant director of Old Town Cape, told downtown merchants in an email turning off power to outlets will “potentially help to eliminate loitering” in the parking area...
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Cape Council to use nearly $750,000 in CARES Act money for public safety
(Local News ~ 11/17/20)
In an emergency measure Monday, the Cape Girardeau City Council voted to spend $747,855 to cover the purchase and installation of mobile radios for both the city fire and police departments. “These radios will allow us to go outside (municipal) boundaries (especially) during the pandemic and will enhance radio communications,” said city manager Scott Meyer, noting the funding must be utilized by June 30...
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Jackson mayor lays out priorities for city
(Local News ~ 11/17/20)
Retail business development, an upgrade and expansion of the city's wastewater system and replacement of a pair of low-water bridges along Hubble Creek are three of the priority projects Jackson Mayor Dwain Hahs envisions for the community in the next one to three years...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 11/17/20)
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 17, the 322nd day of 2020. There are 44 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 17, 1800, Congress held its first session in the partially completed U.S. Capitol building. On this date: In 1558, Elizabeth I acceded to the English throne upon the death of her half-sister, Queen Mary, beginning a 44-year reign...
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Age Spots: This (Medicare) Appeal is Bananas
(11/17/20)
Do you know you can appeal most decisions in Medicare? If you disagree with a payment or coverage decision Medicare has made, you have the right to appeal the decision. Each part of Medicare handles appeals differently. Original Medicare Part A and B appeals can be made using the Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or your MyMedicare account. ...
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Catholic beliefs, Catholic responsibilities
(Column ~ 11/17/20)
"Are you celebrating?" The Uber driver's question took me a little off-guard. And then he may have gotten an earful from me. He was talking about the election. And my answer was "no." There is nothing to celebrate when New York City was boarded up for election night, with the threat of violence looming on the chance that Donald Trump would win reelection...
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'Judgmental' joins 'racist' as insult meant to silence
(Column ~ 11/17/20)
"Judgmental" has joined "racist" as the ultimate attempt to silence people with differing perspectives. No one wants to be called either, of course, which is exactly what fuels the label-throwers to throw that insult around all willy-nilly. It doesn't work on me. ...
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Agnes Wilson
(Obituary ~ 11/17/20)
NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Agnes Wilma Lee Wilson, beloved mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, loving sister and aunt, life-long friend and long-time educator, went home to live in heaven with our Lord on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at the age of 94 years. ...
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Dean Scott
(Obituary ~ 11/17/20)
Beverly "Dean" Scott, 76, of Jackson, formerly of Boone County, Kentucky, passed away at his home with family by his side Saturday, Nov. 15, 2020. Dean was born in 1944 in Carrolton, Kentucky, to William and Milda Johnson Scott. He graduated from Boone County High School in 1962 and attended the University of Kentucky. Dean loved fishing, golf, bowling and UK basketball...
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Tina Roberts
(Obituary ~ 11/17/20)
Florence Parthena "Tina" Roberts, 86, of Jackson passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 11, 1934, in Gideon, Missouri, daughter of John and Fleta Hays Ellsworth. She and Frank Roberts were married Dec. 12, 1953...
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Stella Reinagel
(Obituary ~ 11/17/20)
KELSO, Mo. --Stella Marie Reinagel, 77, of Kelso died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct. 18, 1943, in Portageville, Missouri, to Henry and Viola Dirnberger Brands. She married Billy Joseph Reinagel on Aug. 8, 1964...
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Martin Radmer
(Obituary ~ 11/17/20)
Martin F. Radmer, born June 17, 1924, in St. Louis to the late Martin M. and Molly Lubau Radmer, departed this life Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Jackson at the age of 96 years. Martin was a school teacher for the Ste. Genevieve (Missouri) School District for many years and was a past administration of Riverview at the Park Care Center...
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Dorothy Lusk
(Obituary ~ 11/17/20)
Dorothy Mae Lusk, 87, of Scott City died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. A private family service will be held at a later date. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Frank Jenkins
(Obituary ~ 11/17/20)
Frank Jenkins, 73, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Friday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at noon Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...
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Gladys Hoffman
(Obituary ~ 11/17/20)
Gladys I. Hoffman 92, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Jackson passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born June 9, 1928, in New Wells to Hugo E. and Marie A. Boren Scholl. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells. She and Melvin E. Hoffman were married Dec. 7, 1947. They had been married 68 years, when Melvin passed away April 23, 2016...
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Jimmie Eskew
(Obituary ~ 11/17/20)
MORLEY, Mo. -- Jimmie Eugene Eskew, 85, of Morley died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Feb. 1, 1935, in Scranton, Arkansas, to the late Nettie and Dewey Eskew. He married Tula Eskew on Sept. 8, 1954. Jim was a retired minister...
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Karin Dutt
(Obituary ~ 11/17/20)
Karin Anemone Dutt, 86, of Jackson died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at the Monticello House in Jackson. There will be no services Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. McCombs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Richard Bell
(Obituary ~ 11/17/20)
Richard "Jerry" Bell, 70, of Cape Girardeau passed away Nov. 15, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born April 19, 1950, in Camden, Tennessee, the son of Lee Roy and Ruby Asalee Hardin Bell. Jerry had been a truck driver for many years. He drove over the road for Wal-Mart in Cullam, Alabama, for 13 years. He was also a member of the Lakeville Masonic Lodge 489 as well as a Shriner. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War...
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About 90K sex abuse claims filed in Boy Scouts bankruptcy
(National News ~ 11/17/20)
NEW YORK -- Close to 90,000 sexual abuse claims have been filed against the Boy Scouts of America as the Monday deadline arrived for submitting claims in the organization's bankruptcy case. The number far exceeds the initial projections of lawyers across the United States who have been signing up clients since the Boy Scouts filed for bankruptcy protection in February in the face of hundreds of lawsuits alleging decades-old sex abuse by Scout leaders...
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2nd virus vaccine shows striking success in U.S. tests
(National News ~ 11/17/20)
A second experimental COVID-19 vaccine -- this one from Moderna Inc. -- yielded extraordinarily strong early results Monday, another badly needed dose of hope as the pandemic enters a terrible new phase. Moderna said its vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective, according to preliminary data from an ongoing study. A week ago, competitor Pfizer Inc. announced its own vaccine looked 90% effective -- news that puts both companies on track to seek permission within weeks for emergency use in the U.S...
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After a year lost in the woods, dog reunites with owner
(State News ~ 11/17/20)
ARNOLD, Mo.-- Nearly a year after Walter the dog went missing in suburban St. Louis, apparently wandering the woods behind an industrial park, the golden retriever is back with his owner. KSDK-TV reported Kate Olson of New Hampshire was in Arnold visiting relatives last Thanksgiving when Walter slipped out of his collar and took off. Olson stayed in Missouri for weeks searching for the dog and printing and distributing flyers...
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Kansas City-area officials announce new restrictions
(State News ~ 11/17/20)
O'FALLON, Mo. -- Leaders of the Kansas City area announced Monday new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus, days after St. Louis County announced similar new measures. All indoor gatherings will be limited to no more than 10 people effective Friday in Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas said. ...
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Missouri high court reviews new public union restrictions
(State News ~ 11/17/20)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Lawyers on Monday argued to the Missouri Supreme Court over whether new restrictions on public unions can take effect, including bans on picketing and strikes. At issue is a 2018 law requiring public unions to get annual permission to deduct dues from workers' paychecks and include bans on striking in their contracts. Public safety unions, such as police unions, would be exempt...
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Jackson priorities 2021-23
(Column ~ 11/17/20)
Normally, every October, the City of Jackson holds a retreat at the Jackson Civic Center; attending are the Board of Aldermen, key city staff members and myself. These meetings are very important to assure the Board of Aldermen has an opportunity to assess the progress of the city and to set the priorities going forward...
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Prayer 11/17/20
(Prayer ~ 11/17/20)
Thank you, O Lord Jesus, that your promises are true yesterday, today and forevermore. Amen.
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Out of the past: Nov. 17
(Out of the Past ~ 11/17/20)
Tonight's Lorrie Morgan and Daryle Singletary concert at the Show Me Center has been canceled; the decision to call off the show was made yesterday morning by the promoter, Wisconsin-based Starshow Presents; fewer than 1,500 tickets had been sold. An associate circuit judge from Stoddard County is named to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District; Robert S. Barney is appointed by Gov. Mel Carnahan to fill the vacancy of retiring Judge George M. Flanigan...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 11/16/20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/17/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Nov. 13 n Medical assists were made at 2:51 a.m. on Robin Hood Circle; n At 3:48 a.m., lift assist on Woodlawn Avenue. n At 8:12 a.m., smoke investigation on Cousin Street...
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Area police reports 11/17/20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/17/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assaults n Assault was reported in the 2800 block of Independence Street. n Assault was reported in the 700 block of South Pacific Street. n Assault was reported in the 600 block of South Spring Avenue...
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Births 11/17/20
(Births ~ 11/17/20)
Daughter to Corey and Kendra Trowbridge of Millersville, Southeast Hospital, 12:42 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Name, Adeline Kay. Weight, 7 pounds, 15 ounces. Third child, first daughter. Mrs. Trowbridge is the daughter of Ron and Julie Kucera of Jackson. Trowbridge is the son of John and Sheila Trowbridge of Oak Ridge. He works for Ameren...
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S. M. WILSON APPOINTS MAGGIE FARRELL AS DIVERSITY & HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
(Submitted Story ~ 11/17/20)
St. Louis, Mo., November 17, 2020 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has appointed Maggie Farrell as Diversity & Human Resources Manager. Farrell is committed to initiatives surrounding diversity in the construction industry and actively participates in coaching, training, mentoring, networking and career development. ...
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Sponsored: 4 foods your pet should avoid this holiday season
(Insiders Advice ~ 11/17/20)
Before you gather around the table this holiday season, make sure these foods are NOT within your pets’ reach. 1.) Bones. While dogs and cats have a natural inclination to chew, we do not recommend giving them leftover bones. Real bones can splinter, leading to choking, intestinal blockage or tears in your pet’s digestive system. ...
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Jack Huckstep
(Obituary ~ 11/17/20)
Jack Wayne Huckstep, 68, of Scott City passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at his residence. He was born Dec. 2, 1951, in Cape Girardeau to the late Roscoe and Georgia Davis Huckstep. On July 4, 1987, he married Tammy Givens. She preceded in death March 12, 2014...
- Oran’s Senior Katie Webb signs with Culver-Stockton (Submitted Story ~ 11/17/20)
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