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Missouri House cancels work as lawmakers sickened with virus
(State News ~ 01/16/21)
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House canceled work next week because of a rising number of coronavirus cases in the Capitol. Republican House leaders announced the decision late Thursday. “Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the building, we are exercising an abundance of caution to protect members, staff, and visitors by canceling session next week,” top Republican representatives said in a joint statement...
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Guest column: Rep. Jason Smith: 'What I witnessed'
(Column ~ 01/16/21)
Martin Luther King Jr. once said that "Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal." Over the past year, we have seen violent protests spread throughout our country, and over and over, those who committed violence were not held accountable. In fact, when the statue of Christopher Columbus was torn down this past summer in Baltimore, Speaker Nancy Pelosi shrugged it off as "people will do what they do."...
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House cancels work because of virus
(State News ~ 01/16/21)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Missouri House canceled work next week because of a rising number of coronavirus cases in the Capitol. "Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the building, we are exercising an abundance of caution to protect members, staff, and visitors by canceling session next week," top Republican representatives said in a joint statement released late Thursday...
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Cape airport recaps the COVID year of 2020
(Local News ~ 01/16/21)
Katrina Amos is clear-eyed about the obstacles of the past 12 months at U.S airports, including the one she leads: Cape Girardeau Regional. The Sikeston native is no stranger to CGI, the official airport code given by the International Air Transport Association to the facility which long ago was known as Harris Field...
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Two killed in I-55 crash
(Local News ~ 01/16/21)
Two women were killed Thursday in a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 55 just north of Cape Girardeau. Madison Bowman, 18, of Cape Girardeau and Nancy Dahlberg, 77, from Galesburg, Illinois, both died Thursday as a result of injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle crash near mile marker 98 on southbound I-55...
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Two virus-related deaths reported
(Local News ~ 01/16/21)
Area health officials reported only two COVID-19-related deaths Friday, both were Scott County residents. New virus case growth has slowed in recent weeks, as most counties in the region are reporting a fraction of the new cases they were in the fall...
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With governor's support: Legislators may address internet tax proposals
(Local News ~ 01/16/21)
When the General Assembly reconvenes Jan. 25 after a one-week COVID-19 "pause" announced late in the day Thursday due to continuing pandemic concerns in Jefferson City, there is new hope in Southeast Missouri that a Wayfair sales tax measure will be approved this session...
- Sleuthing helps jewelry store owner catch theft suspects (Local News ~ 01/16/21)
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Today in History
(National News ~ 01/16/21)
Today is Saturday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2021. There are 349 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 16, 2020, the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump opened in the Senate, with senators standing and swearing an oath of "impartial justice." Trump again denounced the proceedings as a "hoax," while House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said new evidence reinforced the need to call additional witnesses...
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For whom the bell tolled ... Early days of the fire department
(Column ~ 01/16/21)
The Argus, Jan. 26, 1865: "Our sincere thanks to the citizens at large ... soldiers and officers of the post for subduing the fire in the St. Charles Hotel." Early efforts were made to establish a Cape Girardeau Fire Department in its early days. However, it was not until after the Civil War, 1866, the first formal fire department -- The Good Intent Fire Department -- was established under Mayor G.H. Cramer...
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Brennan-Keusenothen
(Engagement ~ 01/16/21)
Steve and Sandy Brennan of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Angela Brennan, to Justin Charles Keusenkothen, son of Jim and Kim Keusenkothen of Jackson. Samantha is a 2017 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She expects to graduate in May from Benedictine College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing...
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Adopt Shiloh and Roland 1-17-21
(Community ~ 01/16/21)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary These two very cute guys are Shiloh and Roland. They are Beagle puppies about 8 months old. All they need is the perfect forever home. If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823...
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A goose of another color
(Column ~ 01/16/21)
A few weeks ago I received a cellphone message from someone who regularly reads my newspaper feature. He told me he and his wife own a small pond where they have seen a strange-looking bird they think is called an Egyptian goose. That seemed odd to me, but I was definitely interested...
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Where we go from here
(Column ~ 01/16/21)
In her 1981 keynote address "The Uses of Anger: Women Responding to Racism" at the National Women's Studies Association Conference, writer Audre Lorde made a helpful distinction between anger and hatred. She said, "This hatred and our anger are very different. Hatred is the fury of those who do not share our goals, and its object is death and destruction. Anger is a grief of distortions between peers, and its object is change."...
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Love without hypocrisy
(Column ~ 01/16/21)
Have you realized how easy it is to find fault in someone else, but difficult to see the same traits in yourself? The Bible says, "Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good." Romans 12:9 (NASB9). There are different Greek terms for love. ...
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Living generously
(Column ~ 01/16/21)
What if I told you there was one habit you could build into your life that would have a cascading impact both on you and those around you. A habit essential but not exclusive to the Christian faith. A habit that can lower your blood pressure, reduce stress, help you live longer, and lift your mood. ...
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Senior Center menus for Jan. 18-22
(Community ~ 01/16/21)
Senior centers are open for carryout and delivery only. Menus are subject to change. Monday: Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tuesday: Barbecued meatballs or sweet-and-sour chicken, brown rice, glazed baby carrots, green peas, bread slice and pineapple tidbits or iced orange cake...
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FYI 1-17-21
(Community ~ 01/16/21)
Bethel Assembly of God Church will hold free USDA food distribution from 3 to 5 p.m. every Monday through May 24 at the 4-H Barn at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. Food is available for children 18 years old and younger. Each child will be seven snacks, seven suppers and one gallon of milk. Food will be distributed while supplies last...
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Saving your own seed
(Column ~ 01/16/21)
I had dabbled in saving my own seed a little but never very seriously, My brother, Mick, though, had been saving Stupice tomato seed for some time. What he did was pick out the very biggest tomatoes every year, and he'd save the seed. He had done this for several years when he sent me a whole passel of these seeds. Germination on his seeds was probably around 100%. I doubt there were one or two out of 100 seeds that didn't germinate...
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Cheshier to share story of hope at Sikeston First Assembly
(Community ~ 01/16/21)
SIKESTON, MO. -- A special guest will give hope through his testimony on Sunday at the Sikeston First Assembly of God. Mikey Cheshier, will give his testimony of determination and survival at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Sikeston First Assembly of God Church, located at 306 S. Kingshighway...
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Fall 2020 Dean's list
(Local News ~ 01/16/21)
To qualify for this list an undergraduate student must attain a semester 4.0 grade point average and must complete at least 12 credit hours. Cape Girardeau: Emily Buerck, Alleigh Emmendorfer, Katie Richmond. Jackson: Matt Hartmann, Lillian Schell, Kyle Seabaugh...
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Southeast Missouri State University 2020 Fall Dean's List
(Local News ~ 01/16/21)
The following students have been named to the fall 2020 dean's list at Southeast Missouri State University. Advance, Missouri: Jerry Bell, Alanis Below, Jordan Clark, Mikayla Mikels, Dalton Wilson. Altenburg, Missouri: Carly Bronenkant, Caleb Ebert...
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Egyptian Middle School second quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 01/16/21)
Egyptian Middle School High Honor Roll 7th grade: Aubrey Schultz, Landon Thompson. 8th grade: Pearl Burton, Claire Greenley, Brandon Tedlock. Honor Roll 6th grade: Gabina Dare, Coy Schultz, Mason Vaughn. 7th grade: Rayah Huffman. 8th grade: Angel Brown, Camie Clark-Blake, Anthony Hale, Alesha Knupp, Jeremy Mann, Madison Myers, Elijah Sitton...
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Egyptian Elemetnary School second quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 01/16/21)
Egyptian Elementary School High Honor Roll 3rd grade: Macen Henderson, Leila Mandrell, Chesleigh Miller, Avery Parker, Journey Webb. 4th grade: Brayden Bagby, Brian Cox, Vanessa Greenley, Lyric Houston, Kamden Turner, Reece Turner, Abigail White. 5th grade: Dynastee Carthell, Audrey Franklin, Lacie Goines, Dakota Myers, Dayana Peach, Aiden Stephens...
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Guardian Angel School second quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 01/16/21)
Guardian Angel School Super Students Kindergarten: Maebry Enderle, Tucker Hahn, Owen Morrison, Laynie Priggel. 1st grade: Chloe Caudle, Elizabeth David, Andrea Pobst, Saydi Priggel, Kambrie Seabaugh, Kaydren Williams. 2nd grade: Elaina Hahn. 3rd grade: Everett David, Harper Gadberry, Ashtyn Pobst, Kyla Rains, Riley Ramsey, Xaveon Ross, Veronica Seyer...
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Scott County Central Junior and Senior High School second quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 01/16/21)
Scott County Central Junior and Senior High School High honor roll 7th grade: Cameron Bean, Ellie Britt, Jamie Duck, Aiden Tanchek, Chloe Warren. 8th grade: Briley Couch, Stevey Klingel, Kyle Nixon, Landon Trout, Skyler Wallace. 9th grade: Asher Britt, Ayden Burlbaugh, Tanner Coleman, Makinna Easter, Alycea Jones, Zavior Mize, Annie Oliver...
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Nell Holcomb School second quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 01/16/21)
Nell Holcomb School Honor Roll 6th grade: Tyler Craig, Natalie Hahs, Sydney Hoehne, Briley Hollis, Shaylee Mathes, Shelby Prokopf, Presley Sumner, Paige Rice, Molly White. 7th grade: Kendall Bourbon, Emma Dean, John Dickerson, Evan Farrow, Hannah Garnett, Lucy Kerr, Cedric McCarty, Mark Richey...
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St. Augustine School second quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 01/16/21)
St. Augustine School A Honor Roll 4th grade: Brock Page. 5th grade: Martina Ressel, Claire Robert, Jack Jansen, Khloe Gantt, Lillie Kern, Brenlee Hennemann, Sophia DeJournett, Tucker Johnston, Lucy Allen. 6th grade: Eloiza Marquez, Josie Schwartz, Morgan LeGrand, Luke Seyer...
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St. Joseph School second quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 01/16/21)
St. Joseph School A Honor Roll 3rd grade: Elizabeth Crump, Hudson Burger. 4th grade: Avery Ziegler. 5th grade: Cambrie Stulll, Owen Spinks, Nathan Walker. 6th grade: Connor Lee, Gavin Spalding. 8th grade: Halle Comer, Hannah Kluesner, Jaylen Rulo, Madeleine Themm...
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Jackson Junior High School first semester
(Honor Roll ~ 01/16/21)
Jackson Junior High School First Semester A Honor Roll 8th grade: Harlie Allen, Camryn Alsdorf, Olivia Amschler, Jaidyn Auer, Allie Aufdenberg, Kaitlyn Aufdenberg, Vincent Baliva, Annika Barks, Elaina Baugh, Gabriela Becerril Escandon, Mia Becker, Emma Bennett, Emma Benton, Jayden Beussink, Maxwell Blackburn, Brady Blackman, Jade Bollinger, Kassidy Bourner, Shawn Bradley, Darcy Brady, Matthew Breese, Kennedy Brown, Marah Brown, Kendall Burger, Blake Cain, Clara Carnell, Kimmora Carothers, Matthew Chambless, Steven Claussen, Kael Coffey, Lillie Cole, Brock Compton, Miley Conklin, Lily Conrad, Austin Criddle, Alaina Crowell, Lynn-Avery Crowley, Austin Culbreath, Marcus Cutsinger, Jack Dameron, Lucy Dameron, Greyson Daniel, Katelyn Day, Kaden Deboer, Kirstin Dietiker, Maya Domian, Keller Drum, Peter Dynneson, Benjamin Edmunds, Sydney Edwards, Aiden Eftink, Dru Eller, Kelby Engelen, Greyson Evans, Hannah Ferrell, Ella Fliege, Kyndall Flores, Tyson Ford, Preston Forest, Keilah Freeman, Graham Gentry, Scott Gers, Carter Goin, Sophia Gold, Chase Goodson, Emma Green, Jenna Greene, Brylie Grogan, Emmerson Gross, Luke Hahs, Maelee Hale, Karson Hamm, Nathaniel Harris, Rachel Harrison, Ellie Hasty, Brendon Hawkins, Thomas Hays, Maddux Heider, Zackary Heider, Gabriel Hendon, Aramet Herbert, Kyndahl Kilse, Addyson Hofstra, Evan Holm, Wyatt Hopkins, Alyvia Hotop, Aidan Hottes, Aidan Hottes, Nicholas Hull, Connor Hutteger, Kassie Jamieson, Sophia Jessell, Jacob Johnson, Spencer Jones, Garrett Joshlin, Jesse Keller, Ian Kelley, Mackinzie Kerns, Peyton Kight, Brianna Kimbel, Kara Kinder, Landon Kistner, Sunshin Koehler, Cali Kopf, Carter Kuntze, Grace Kyle, Tommy Lane, Wade Lavalle, Tristan Layton, Owen Leckie, Robert Letner, Mason Locklear, Chant Long, Russell Ludwig, Grace Mansfield, Owen Masters, Adrianna Mastropierro, Matthew May, Ainsley McClard, Hayden Messmer, Jacob Milam, Braden Moll, Landon Myer, Keera Newcomer, Melanie Mugent, Kiera Ordonia, Landon Overbey, Kiarra Peet, Kathryn Petzoldt, Abigail Phillips, Annabelle Philllips, Brooklyn Phillips, Jonathan Phillips, Layla Pobst, Shyleigh Pohlman, Brooklyn Ponder, Halle Ponder, Sydney Popp, Ella Price, Ava Proffer, Bailey Proffer, Colton Raines, Bailey Jo Rees, Evan Respondek, Josiah Respondek, Traci Rhodes, Jakedon Rice, Drew Rigdon, Shandi Rogers, Kyndall Rose, Jonathan Rosenquist, Natalee Roth, Landon Rudolph, Haley Sanders, Trenton Schorey, Debra Seabaugh, Erin Shields, Micaela Shipley, Lucas Skidmore, Ashley Smart, Brayden Smith, Merritt Smith, Grant Sparks, Katherine St. ...
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Egyptian High School second quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 01/16/21)
Egyptian High School High Honor Roll 9th grade: Mary Cox, Hailee Holm, RayLynn Liggett, Elijah Price, Allison Turner, Peyton Vaughn. 10th grade: Caylee Davis, Charley Glaab, Makenzie Knupp, Chloe Shafer, Issac Turner, Rollin Turner, Kelsey Whalen. 11th grade: Anna McLaughlin, Jennifer McLaughlin, Kaden Miller, Breanna Plott, Sha'veh Price, Massie Sitton...
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MissouriCare supports health, welfare of Southeast Missourians through grants
(Column ~ 01/16/21)
In these trying times, I am grateful for the continued support from the Missouri business community in contributing to the health and welfare of our region. I am particularly grateful for Missouri Care Inc., an Anthem company, for donating a total of $54,000 to a trio of noble causes that will benefit the residents of Southeast Missouri...
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Focus on issues, not election
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/16/21)
At the present moment the USA is faced with three serious situations. n We have two forms of a pandemic called COVID-19 which is killing 1,000 to 2,000 people daily. n There is a vaccine for this illness. To date only a little over a third of the distributed doses have been used...
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In response to Rust column
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/16/21)
I applaud Jon Rust on his column in the Jan. 9, 2021 Southeast Missourian. I agree with your personal thoughts completely, and with the thoughts expressed by most of the leaders whom you cited. However, I felt the basic thought of the column was diluted by your inclusion of quotes from Sen. Josh Hawley and U.S. Rep. Jason Smith...
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The peril of false idols
(Column ~ 01/16/21)
On the morning of Jan. 5, a bestselling Christian author posted a picture of the Egyptian Coptic martyrs who were beheaded on a beach in Libya in 2015. Above the photo, the author asked: "What price are you willing to pay for what you believe in?" That's an excellent question I ask myself often. ...
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Prayer 1-17-21
(Prayer ~ 01/16/21)
O God, in whatever we do, whether in word or deed, may we do it for your glory. Amen.
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Missouri nuclear plant shut down for third time in nine months
(State News ~ 01/16/21)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Ameren Corp.'s nuclear plant in mid-Missouri has halted operations because of a non-nuclear issue involving the generator, the utility company said. The shutdown announced Thursday was the third time in nine months the plant about 30 miles north of Jefferson City has halted operations, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported...
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No e-edition Monday for King holiday
(Local News ~ 01/16/21)
The Southeast Missourian will not publish an e-edition Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Visit semissourian.com for the latest news and updates.
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 1/17/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/16/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Jan. 14 n Medical assists were made at 5:18 a.m. on Northwoods Court; 7:46 a.m. on Jefferson Avenue; 1:30 pm. on William Street; 7 p.m. at North West End Boulevard and North Louisiana Avenue. n At 2:48 p.m., expanded traffic collision on Interstate 55, mile marker 97...
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Area Police report 1/17/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/16/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. DWI n Driving under the influence was reported at South West End Boulevard and Merriwether Street. n Driving under the influence was reported in the 1900 block of Broadway...
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Thomas Wiginton Jr.
(Obituary ~ 01/16/21)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Thomas E. Wiginton Jr., age 85, of Marble Hill died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at his son's home in Marble Hill. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mount Auburn Christian Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesdayat the church with the Rev. Casey Elmore officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery in White Hall, Arkansas...
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Gelena Stoffregen
(Obituary ~ 01/16/21)
Gelena W. Stoffregen, 89, of Jackson, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 30, 1931, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Claude and Dorothy Kellett Culp. She was a 1950 graduate of Delta High School...
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Karen Schaefer
(Obituary ~ 01/16/21)
Karen Sue Schaefer, 60, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 8, 1960, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Walter B. and Jean B. Friedrich Schaefer. Karen was loved by everyone and will be missed by many...
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Howard Reece
(Obituary ~ 01/16/21)
Howard Junior Reece, 78, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Southeast Hospital. He was born May 26, 1942 in Jackson to Howard Densel and Velma M. Jauch Reece. Howard and Saundra Meier were married July 2, 1966, at Tilsit. He worked for Floyds Equipment Co. for several years and Erlbacher Materials for over 30 years...
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Ronald Popp
(Obituary ~ 01/16/21)
** Ronald Popp Ronald Popp, 79, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at his residence in Saxony Village. McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements.
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Terry Pingel
(Obituary ~ 01/16/21)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Terry Alan Pingel, age 73, of Perryville died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Sereno, Missouri. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. ...
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William Gieselmann
(Obituary ~ 01/16/21)
William "Jan" Gieselmann, 79, of Jackson died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson was entrusted with his care. There were no services.
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Glenda Farris
(Obituary ~ 01/16/21)
Glenda L. Farris, 80, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16 at McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Entombment will be private at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum in Cape Girardeau...
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Terry Dewrock
(Obituary ~ 01/16/21)
ST. LOUIS -- Terry Van Dewrock, 65, of St. Louis, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. He was born April 2, 1955, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Melba Dewrock and the late Emil Dewrock. He and Catherine Long were married Aug. 17, 1991...
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Births 1/17/21
(Births ~ 01/16/21)
Son to James Dean and Samantha Rene Johnson of East Prairie, Missouri, Saint Francis Medical Center, 10:14 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. Name, Zayden Kade. Weight, 5 pounds, 4.3 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Johnson is the former Samantha Sams, daughter of Tanya and Ronnie Sams of Olive Branch, Illinois. She is employed by Grand Rivers Community Bank. Johnson is the son of Cynthia and Robert Johnson of Olive Branch. He works for Bennett Ag...
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States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies
(National News ~ 01/16/21)
Responding to warnings of potentially violent demonstrations, governors across the nation are calling out National Guard troops, declaring states of emergency and closing their capitols to the public ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration next week...
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Biden's virus plan: 100 million shots just the start
(National News ~ 01/16/21)
WILMINGTON, Del. -- Getting 100 million shots into Americans' arms in his first 100 days is only the beginning of his coronavirus plan, President-elect Joe Biden declared Friday. Lasting impact, he said, will come from uniting the nation in a new effort grounded in science and fueled by billions in federal money for vaccination, testing and outbreak sleuths...
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Michael Willingham
(Obituary ~ 01/16/21)
Michael Lee Willingham, 34, of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Sept. 24, 1986, in Cape Girardeau to J. Robert and Pat Willingham. A 2005 graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School, he attended Southeast Missouri State University, majoring in communication studies...
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Out of the past: Jan. 16
(Out of the Past ~ 01/16/21)
Legislation to make English the official language of Missouri government is again making the rounds in the General Assembly; bills introduced in both houses of the legislature would mandate the use of English-only in all state documents. The Rev. William Bird, a longtime minister in Cape Girardeau, hopes to become a catalyst for change and reconciliation in he city; he has filed for a three-year term on the Cape Girardeau Board of Education; he joins incumbents Bob Blank and Steve Wright in seeking three, three-year seats on the board.. ...
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Out of the past: Jan. 17
(Out of the Past ~ 01/16/21)
The 82-year-old mortar holding bricks together at L.J. Schultz School crumbles like sand, prompting the Cape Girardeau Board of Education to seek advice from a structural engineer; on Thursday, a 60-foot section of the brick parapet of the school at 101 S. Pacific St., collapsed onto the roof; while no one was hurt, principal John Eck blames the collapse on the building's age...
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