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Historic Jackson water tower reaches landmark status
By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
The Depression-era water tank at Eastview Street and Sawyer Lane in Jackson, reportedly America's oldest water tower constructed of all welded steel and still in use, has been designated a "water landmark." Kent Peetz, Jackson's public works director, informed city aldermen Monday about the award from American Water Works Association (AWWA)...
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    Visit Cape organization to host city's Juneteenth celebration2
    Organizers from Visit Cape will hold a celebration of humanity and unity to honor Juneteenth on June 18 at Iver's Square -- Juneteenth: Doin' it Together. Executive director of the Cape Girardeau...
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    Officials say project to ease 177 flooding to finish in Nov.2
    Work is continuing to alleviate flooding along a mile-long section of Highway 177 on the northeastern edge of Cape Girardeau. Kevin Plott, an engineer with the state Department of Transportation,...
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    Cape Martial Arts hosts Tuesday health fair
    Ready to talk health are Stacy Skidmore, left, Christy Sprengle, middle, and Dotty Golson at the Cape Girardeau County Public Heath Center booth at Tuesday's Cape Health Fair hosted by Cape Martial...
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    Smoke detector campaign takes place in south Cape Girardeau
    A simple device, powered by a 9-volt battery, can help keep a family alive in case of fire. This message was carried to south Cape Girardeau Saturday in physical form as American Red Cross volunteers...
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    Cape Girardeau to host Midwest Conference on the Unknown
    From Aug. 5 to 7, Cape Girardeau will host a Midwest Conference on the Unknown at the Drury Conference Center. Local UFO expert Michael Huntington, a 45-year veteran of unexplained phenomena, said he...
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    FOUR-PEAT: Oran wins C1D2 title 11-3 over Advance
    By Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat
    ADVANCE, Mo. — It wasn’t perfect, but for the fourth consecutive played season Oran captured the MSHSAA Class 1 District 2 Championship. The top-seeded Eagles (17-3, 6-0 Scott-Mississippi Conference) overcame some blunders and a rally to win 11-3 against the second-seeded Advance Hornets (11-12, 0-4 Stoddard County Activities Association) in the title game at Westfield Park in Advance, Mo., on Tuesday, May 17...
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    Cy Worley and Dylan Sitze earned all-state medals, leading the Dexter golf team to a third place finish at the MSHSAA Class 3 championships at...
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    Class 5 District 1 Quarterfinals @ Festus Cape Central (9-20) - Batting: Ty Thatcher (1-2), Carter Crosnoe (Run). Pitching: LP - Thatcher (3 IP, 2 H,...
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    St. Vincent scored two runs in the top of the seventh to take the lead and the Indians held off Brentwood to win 4-3 on Monday at Perryville Park...
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    The business of blood — drilling down on 'the gift of life' (5/16/22)
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    Cape Girardeau Area Magnet leader Thompson retires (5/16/22)
    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
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    By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
    Family-owned Schnuck Markets of St. Louis is among 51 companies -- and one of three in Missouri — named a 2022 U.S. "best managed company." Awarded...
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    Use-tax receipts in May show year-to-year drop in Cape Girardeau County (5/16/22)
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    Few people are more committed to Christian education than Carroll and Debbie Williams. The two have played important roles at Lynwood Christian...
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