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Southeast Regents OK housing fee increases, approve new pilot program fees
(Local News ~ 02/27/21)
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents on Friday approved an overall 2.31% increase in Residence Life room and board rates beginning with the 2021 Fall semester. The Residence Life (RL) system includes 21 buildings, including 12 residence halls, of which nine are currently occupied...
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Chief deputy David James to retire after 38 years of service
(Local News ~ 02/27/21)
Chief Deputy David James with the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office retired Friday after 38-years of service. "It's bittersweet," James said. "I've been doing it so long it's just kind of in my blood, and it's gonna be hard to just stop and turn it off. But, you know, those deals where I know a lot of people work up until the time they die, and I just don't want to be one of those people. I want to have some time to enjoy life."...
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Man arrested for alleged gun thefts
(Local News ~ 02/27/21)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A former employee of Rhino's Gun Worx in Poplar Bluff pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to stealing more than 100 guns from the store and reselling them to individuals and pawn shops. John Franklin Quigley, 37, formally pleaded guilty to possessing stolen firearms and faces up to 10 years in prison, said Assistant U.S. Attorney Keith Sorrell...
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Cape Co. seeking grant to digitize licenses from 1941
(Local News ~ 02/27/21)
Cape Girardeau County commissioners approved Cape County recorder of deeds Drew Blattner's request to apply for a $15,000 grant Thursday to help digitize marital records from 1941. According to Blattner, the records are important to people who were married in 1941, those needing to prove how their name changed from the one on their birth certificates and relatives who are interested in family history and genealogy...
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Rush Limbaugh created, followed plan for success
(Community ~ 02/27/21)
Rush Limbaugh captured the attention of the country as he rose to fame, and people in his hometown of Cape Girardeau had a front row seat. They not only listened to him on the local radio station, but many grew up going to school or church or playing sports with him, and they followed his career as he continued to visit the town to keep up with friends and family. ...
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Former employee sues SEMO
(Local News ~ 02/27/21)
A Scott County woman has sued the Board of Regents of Southeast Missouri State university for alleged employment discrimination. Mary Ann Farmer filed the suit in the 32nd Judicial Circuit and contends the university reduced her work hours, resulting in her losing employment benefits, after she complained about health conditions in Dearmont Hall. The suit claims the university replaced Farmer, who is white, with a younger, less qualified Black person...
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Sponsored: SoutheastHEALTH doctor says this condition left untreated can be deadly
(Local News ~ 02/27/21)
The carotid arteries are blood vessel powerhouses that extend up through the neck, providing adequate blood to the brain. When these arteries become narrowed because of plaque buildup, there could be big trouble ahead. "When we're born, there is no plaque in the carotid artery," says Southeast--HEALTH cardiovascular surgeon George Berberian, MD. ...
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We have lost an American genius
(Column ~ 02/27/21)
"Si Monumentum Requiris, Circumaudi." Rush Limbaugh created modern national talk radio as we now know it. For over three decades he kept at rapt attention -- live from noon to 3 p.m. on weekdays -- the largest conservative audience in broadcast history. More than 15 million tuned in each week...
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State moving to next coronavirus vaccine group
(Local News ~ 02/27/21)
After several weeks of vaccinating people in tiers 1 and 2 of Phase 1B of the state's COVID-19 vaccination plan, officials have announced those in the next tier will be eligible to receive a vaccine dose in two weeks. A release from Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center echoed Gov. Mike Parson's announcement that those in Tier 3 of Phase 1B will be eligible to receive a vaccine dose March 15...
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Out of the past: Feb. 27
(Out of the Past ~ 02/27/21)
FROHNA, Mo. -- East Perry Lumber Co. started its annual spring planting early this year; the Frohna-based sawmill, which annually produces up to 12 million board feet of kiln-dried, finished lumber -- mostly red and white oak, poplar and ash -- established its own hardwood timber farm in East Perry County a quarter century ago; "We plant 30,000 new trees each year now," said Natalie Petzoldt-Naeger of the company; the crop includes red oak, poplar, ash and walnut...
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Survivor of the cold
(Column ~ 02/27/21)
The morning I took this photo the temperature was 6 degrees above zero. During the night, it had fallen to -2 degrees. I found a starling laying in the snow frozen to death, and I wondered why more little birds had not suffered the same fate. How their tiny toes keep from freezing solid is a marvel of nature...
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Senior Center Menus for March 1-5
(Community ~ 02/27/21)
Senior centers are open for carryout and delivery only. Monday: Barbecued meatballs or sweet and sour chicken, brown rice, glazed baby carrots, green peas, bread slice and pineapple tidbits or iced orange cake. Tuesday: Potato soup with ham on a bun or hard shell beef taco with pinto beans, fried okra, garden salad and Mandarin oranges or iced pumpkin bar...
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Saint Francis collects items for Birthright of Cape Girardeau
(Submitted Story ~ 02/27/21)
Saint Francis Healthcare System and Saint Francis Healthcare provider locations, through Joy of Mission activities, recently collected diapers, wipes and assorted baby items for Birthright of Cape Girardeau. Pictured are Kim Sellers, director of Birthright of Cape Girardeau, left, and Laura Propst, development officer-special events coordinator for Saint Francis Foundation...
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Academic honors 2-28-21
(Community ~ 02/27/21)
Students named to the list earned a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade below an A and received no failing grades in enrolled, credit/no credit or pass/fail courses. Advance, Missouri: Mikayla Mikels, Dalton Wilson...
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Get out of the way
(Column ~ 02/27/21)
The snow had drifted in places up to a foot, and I hadn't gone to work all week. Now, it was Friday, we planned to celebrate one of my coworkers' birthdays, and I wanted to be there. Even though the driveway was snowed shut, I didn't think it would be a problem. The night before, my dad had told me how to drive out of the driveway without getting stuck. Thinking I knew how on my own and didn't need to hear his plan, I didn't listen closely...
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Influence from generations unknown
(Column ~ 02/27/21)
Recently I received a copy of my distant grandfather's immigration papers. He arrived in the United States from Prussia in 1854. I have relished having a copy of this piece of my family's history. Of the many things this copy of immigration papers means, it also is a stark reminder of how my life will impact a generation I will never know. Just as my distant grandfather shaped me...
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Go to church with a purpose
(Column ~ 02/27/21)
These have been challenging times for churches. Recently, the weather forced us to cancel services at Bethany Baptist Church. Our parking lot is a great place to go sledding, but not for parking when there is ice or snow. The elderly members are committed to church attendance, so they will not stay home unless we cancel the services. This is for safety like it was with COVID-19. Now there is a vaccine, and it is time to get back to church...
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FYI 2-28-21
(Community ~ 02/27/21)
The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will hold a volleyball skills clinic from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Osage Centre. The volleyball skills clinic is an introductory clinic designed to teach the fundamentals of volleyball. The rules, techniques, serving, passing and other various skills will be taught. ...
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Wise sayings or advice
(Column ~ 02/27/21)
Down through the years, I've heard some wise sayings and advice from a lot of folks. Most of this came from old timers who have been around the block a time or two. Now and then a young whipper snapper will come up with sound advice or a wise statement, but it's the old timers who I tend to listen to. Growing up, the old timers would say he's still wet behind the ear to designate a young person without experience. Here are a few of the sayings I've come across from my years on this earth...
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Adopt Shaggy 2-27-21
(Community ~ 02/27/21)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary This little guy is Shaggy. He is an 8-year-old, 10 pound Chinese Crested who would do well in a home with no other dogs. He really needs a loving forever home. If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823...
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Democratic Party is literally the party of government
(Column ~ 02/27/21)
The Democratic Party is often called the party of government. Ideologically, this is so obviously true it's not worth belaboring. There's nothing inherently wrong with that. We have a federal government for a reason, and there are things it should do. Reasonable people can debate what those things are...
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Prayer 2-28-21
(Prayer ~ 02/27/21)
O Lord Jesus, may we focus on what is right in your eyes. Amen.
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Reparations don't buy justice, dignity or freedom
(Column ~ 02/27/21)
The issue of reparations to Black Americans as payment for damage done as a result of years of legal slavery and subsequent discrimination is back on the table. The House Judiciary Committee just held hearings on H.R. 40, which would establish a commission to look into ways in which African Americans could be compensated, including possible payments of trillions of dollars to individuals...
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One arrested following short chase
(Local News ~ 02/27/21)
A suspect was arrested following a short pursuit with Cape Girardeau police officers Thursday night. According to officer Rich McCall, the suspect failed to yield to police who attempted to stop them for a traffic violation. Officers pursued the suspect for a short time before the suspect hit a curb in the 1100 block of Cousin Street and fled on foot...
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Gunshots cause minor damage on North Fountain Street
(Local News ~ 02/27/21)
Gunshots caused minor property damage Thursday night in Cape Girardeau. According to officer Rich McCall, Cape Girardeau police officers responded to the 500 block of North Fountain Street to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered minor property damage...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 3/1/21 meeting
(Local News ~ 02/27/21)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minute n Minutes from Feb. 25 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n COVID-19 Update: In an effort to keep Cape Girardeau County residents safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director Mark Winkler will be issuing an update at County Commission meetings. ...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda for 3-1-21
(Local News ~ 02/27/21)
Cape Girardeau City Council 5 p.m. Monday City Hall 401 Independence St. Study session n No action will be taken during the study session Presentation n Recognition of Derrick Irwin for retirement from the city of Cape Girardeau. n Muddy River Marathon Presentation...
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St. Louis prosecutor seeks to take back McCloskey case
(State News ~ 02/27/21)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner has asked the Missouri Supreme Court to restore her authority to prosecute a couple accused of wielding guns at racial injustice protesters last summer. Gardner's office on Thursday petitioned the state Supreme Court to block a judge's order disqualifying her and her office from prosecuting the case against Mark McCloskey, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported...
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Third U.S. vaccine prompts question: Which is best?
(National News ~ 02/27/21)
WASHINGTON -- The nation is poised to get a third vaccine against COVID-19, but because at first glance the Johnson & Johnson shot may not be seen as equal to other options, health officials are girding for the question: Which one is best? If cleared for emergency use, the J&J vaccine would offer a one-dose option that could help speed vaccinations, tamp down a pandemic that has killed more than 500,000 people in the U.S. and stay ahead of a mutating virus...
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U.S. implicates Saudi crown prince in journalist's killing
(National News ~ 02/27/21)
WASHINGTON -- Saudi Arabia's crown prince likely approved the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, according to a newly declassified U.S. intelligence report released Friday. The finding could escalate pressure on the Biden administration to hold the kingdom accountable for a murder that drew widespread outrage in the U.S. and abroad...
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Biden surveys weather damage
(National News ~ 02/27/21)
HOUSTON -- President Joe Biden heard firsthand from Texans clobbered by this month's brutal winter weather on Friday as he and his wife made their first trip to a major disaster area since he took office. Biden was briefed by emergency officials and thanked workers for doing "God's work."...
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Congress split on U.S. strikes in Syria on Iran-backed militia
(National News ~ 02/27/21)
WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration defended the U.S. military airstrikes in Syria as legal and appropriate Friday, saying they took out facilities that housed valuable "capabilities" used by Iranian-backed militia groups to attack American and allied forces in Iraq...
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Deer ordinance differences
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/27/21)
It has come to my attention that a group of citizens are forming a petitioners committee to begin the referendum process to overturn the recently passed urban deer hunting ordinance. That is well within their right if they disagree with the intent of the ordinance. As these petitions begin to circulate within our city, as mayor, I think it's appropriate that our citizens know the true facts about the differences in the deer hunting resolution passed in 2012 and the one just recently passed...
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Out of the past: Feb. 28
(Out of the Past ~ 02/27/21)
Groundwork is underway on a $9.75 million project that will provide three clinker storage silos at Lone Star Industries Inc., in the 2500 block of South Sprigg; the silos will be about 120 feet tall and 70 feet in diameter; "This will give us storage for 40,000 tons of clinker," said John Burian, director of operations at the plant...
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 2/28/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/27/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Feb. 24 n At 12:43 p.m., a fire alarm on Independence Street. Feb. 25 n At 8:06 a.m., fire alarm on Shirley Drive. n At 6:54 p.m., fire alarm on North Sprigg Street...
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Area Police report 2/28/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/27/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assault n Assault was reported at New Madrid and Clark streets. Thefts n Shoplifting was reported in the 1900 block of Belleridge Pike. n Larceny was reported in the 3000 block of William Street...
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Clarence Weinhold
(Obituary ~ 02/27/21)
Clarence Weinhold, 79, of Jackson died Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Fruitland. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.
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Etta Temples
(Obituary ~ 02/27/21)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Etta Mae Halbert Temples, daughter of the late Jessie and Opal Lemons DeJournett, was born June 17, 1928, and departed this life Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 92 years. Etta was a former employee of the shoe factory and a farmer. She was a member of Risen Church in Dexter and a resident of Dexter...
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Vera Schuessler
(Obituary ~ 02/27/21)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Vera C. Schuessler, age 84, of Perryville died Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at Jackson Manor in Jackson. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28 and Monday, March 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville...
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Michael Kasten
(Obituary ~ 02/27/21)
Michael Wayne Kasten passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at Ratliff Care Center after a brief illness. Mike was born Oct. 12, 1947, in Cape Girardeau to the late Ralph and Carlene Kasten. Mike graduated from Jackson High School in 1965. He served honorably in the Missouri Army National Guard and graduated from Southeast Missouri State in 1972. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity...
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Harlan Fuehler
(Obituary ~ 02/27/21)
Harlan Fuehler, age 69, of Shawneetown passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at the Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson. He was born July 28, 1951, in Perryville, Missouri, the son of Ernst and Lillian E. Thauwald Fuehler. Harlan was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Shawneetown. He worked as an assembler many years at VIP Industries in Fruitland...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda for 3-1-21
(Local News ~ 02/27/21)
City of Jackson mayor and Board of Aldermen Regular meeting 6 p.m. Monday The board will, among other business, consider several motions related to the proposed rezoning of a 10.85 acre tract of land located at the east end of Ridge Road, just east of Bent Creek Subdivision, Phase 6, from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) to a less restrictive residential zoning classification...
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