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Cape man injured in single-car wreck Sunday
(Local News ~ 02/11/13)
A 22-year-old Cape Girardeau man was hurt in a single-car accident early Sunday, when his vehicle veered off the road and hit a concrete culvert, police said. Denzel T. Smith was taken to a hospital by ambulance with moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. ...
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4-year-old injured in ATV wreck
(Local News ~ 02/11/13)
ORAN, Mo. -- A 4-year-old Scott County boy remained in serious condition Sunday night at an area hospital after he and an adult driver were ejected from their overturning all-terrain vehicle. Blake L. Grogan, 4, and driver Jeremy W. Grogan, 29, were riding the 2004 Polaris on County Road 427 just south of Morley, Mo., when the ATV began sliding and ran off the road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. ...
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Daughter: mother's death was drug related
(Local News ~ 02/11/13)
Macey Legrand doesn't regret that she was in a Cape Girardeau rehab early Friday when word came that her mother had been shot and killed just hours before. The 19-year-old said she is finally getting the treatment she needs to get her life back on track. So she doesn't regret where she was. In fact, she said, if her mother had managed to beat back her own demons -- in rehabilitation, 12-step-meetings, whatever -- then she most likely would still be alive...
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Southeast seeks bids to run bookstore, textbook rental
(Local News ~ 02/11/13)
Southeast Missouri State University's in-house bookstore and textbook rental system could be up for bid. In November, university officials began requesting proposals from outside vendors to continue bookstore and textbook rental services. Interested firms had a Jan. 9 deadline to submit bids...
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Quality concerns: Perryville officials worry regulations could hurt growth
(Local News ~ 02/11/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- There's something in the air in Perryville. And in the water. City officials say the community has expended extensive resources -- to the tune of about $350,000 so far -- to respond to state and federal air and water quality regulators amid worry that tightened environmental restrictions could hurt existing industry and suffocate future growth...
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Strange weather over west Cape Girardeau
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/11/13)
Early morning rainbow over Cape Girardeau
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Barnes & Noble donates nearly 2000 books to LFCS
(Submitted Story ~ 02/11/13)
Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri, Southeast Region, was the 2012 recipient of the Barnes & Noble annual Holiday Book Drive. Barnes & Noble in the Westfield West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau hosted the annual book drive, which began November 1, 2012 and ended January 1, 2013. ...
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Guardsmen conduct state emergency training
(Submitted Story ~ 02/11/13)
WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- Guardsmen can be called to state emergency duty any time, and Soldiers of the 1137th Military Police Company want to be sure they're always prepared for that call. During their recent training, the Soldiers focused on the tasks and responsibilities as military police officers they would do while supporting local first responders...
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Little Pirates prepares children for kindergarten
(Submitted Story ~ 02/11/13)
Their little hands are so busy! They are building, drawing, counting, sculpting -- and learning every minute of the day. They are the Little Pirates, the students in the Perry County School District 32 public preschool program. "Little Pirates is a preschool program for children ages 2-5," said director Renea Schnurbusch. ...
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Brewer honored by Elks
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/11/13)
Perryville Elks Lodge 2701 honored Adam Brewer of Perryville High School as the January 2013 Student of the Month. Adam, the son of Gerald and Donna Brewer, is pictured with PHS Principal Lee Gattis (left) and Eric Tucker of the Elks (left). He receives a $500 savings bond scholarship from the Elks. Adam, who is a senior, has played soccer and basketball while at PHS and plans to attend Nashville Auto Diesel College...
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A Walk on the River
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/11/13)
Thebes Illinois, it was a beautiful day to walk along the banks of the Mississippi river.
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Ireland family given Pirate welcome
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/11/13)
Incoming Perry County School District 32 superintendent Scott Ireland and his family were given a big Pirate welcome during the Feb. 1 Perryville High School boys' basketball game. Mr. Ireland, his wife Karie and twin sons Trevor (left) and Connor attended the home game against Festus, and the Pirates delivered a 59-45 win. The Irelands were presented with Perry County School District 32 shirts by Superintendent Kevin Dunn, who will retire June 30...
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PHS seniors explore city government
(Submitted Story ~ 02/11/13)
Did you know that the City of Perryville was incorporated in 1882? Or that the city is leading the way in technology and conservation by "going paperless?" Or that its employees maintain 85 miles of gas lines? Those were just a few of the things that two dozen seniors from Perryville and St. Vincent High Schools learned during the second annual Perryville City Government Day sponsored Feb. 4 by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 133...
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Volunteers are heart of Perryville Elementary
(Submitted Story ~ 02/11/13)
While they don't receive a paycheck, the parents, grandparents and community members who volunteer at Perryville Elementary School say that they receive something even better -- the joy of helping children. "Our volunteers are really the heart of our school," said principal Jennifer Streiler. ...
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Officials seek upgrades at Fulton mental health facility
(State News ~ 02/11/13)
FULTON, Mo. -- Ceilings are low, conversations echo and vocational space is limited at the Fulton State Hospital. Patient units lack private areas for individualized treatment, and at one structure within the oldest public mental health facility west of the Mississippi River, fire stairs are pulling away from the building...
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Critics: Homeless charities do more harm than good
(State News ~ 02/11/13)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A vat of hot chili sloshes in the back of the white panel truck on a cold winter's night as Neal Jorgenson and his crew of Salvation Army volunteers set off to perform what they've always considered an act of charity. One that's suddenly come under fire from Kansas City officials...
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After Joplin storm, mystery persists around fungus
(State News ~ 02/11/13)
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Steven Weersing survived Joplin's 2011 tornado, but the battle to recover from a fungus that nearly killed him continues 20 months later. Weersing has a crater-like scar on the right side of his chest. To save him from the mold that was eating his skin and muscle, doctors cut away four ribs and part of his chest wall...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/11/13)
Today is Monday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2013. There are 323 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 11, 1963, American author and poet Sylvia Plath was found dead in her London flat, a suicide; she was 30. On this date:...
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United We Read
(Editorial ~ 02/11/13)
The United We Read program is in its 12th year. It's hard to believe it's been 12 years since Cape Girardeau readers collectively read "A Painted House" by John Grisham. The program, sponsored by Cape Girardeau Central High School, is designed to encourage both young and old readers to read and discuss the same book. This year's book is "A Dog's Purpose," a New York Times best-seller by W. Bruce Cameron that is said to be a touching and funny story...
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Daniel Womack
(Obituary ~ 02/11/13)
Daniel Curtis Womack, 55, of Scott City died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Aug. 24, 1957, in St. Louis, to John Willard and Myrtle Marie Reed Womack. He was employed by Columbia Construction Co.'s furniture division...
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Paul Simmons
(Obituary ~ 02/11/13)
ORAN, Mo. -- Paul J. Simmons, 78, of Oran, passed away at the family home Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. Paul was born in St. Louis on Dec. 2, 1934, to the late James Simmons and Minnie Ditterline Simmons Stehr. He was in the United States Army, serving some time in Germany. Germany was where Paul found his future wife, Hermine Hodl. They were married May 14, 1960, and she survives of the home...
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Dora Morgan
(Obituary ~ 02/11/13)
ZALMA, Mo. -- Dora Morgan, 106, of Advance, Mo., for the last four years and formerly of Zalma, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct, 31, 1906, at Lowndes, Mo., the daughter of Andrew Jackson and Canzada Stevens Hogg...
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Misty Cole
(Obituary ~ 02/11/13)
Misty Cole, 39, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. To leave online condolences, visit www.crainsonline.com.
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Clement Birk
(Obituary ~ 02/11/13)
Clement Oscar Birk, 94, of Chesterfield, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield. He was born Sept. 24, 1918, in Tilsit, son of Oscar A. and Olinda Best Birk. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit. He and Mary Irene Sander were married Dec. 19, 1941...
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Verna Bilek
(Obituary ~ 02/11/13)
Verna Ethel Bilek, 80, of Millersville passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 13, 1932, near Millersville, daughter of Roy Z. and Ethel Ross Brennecke. She and Edward L. Bilek were married Dec. 22, 1950, in Cape Girardeau. He passed July 5, 2005...
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Joan Bartruff
(Obituary ~ 02/11/13)
ANNA, Ill. -- Joan Bartruff, 81, died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at her home in Anna. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Ill. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Bob Fear officiating. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery...
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Paternos challenge Freeh report on scandal at PSU
(Professional Sports ~ 02/11/13)
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Joe Paterno's family released its response to Penn State's report on the Jerry Sandusky scandal Sunday, attacking Louis Freeh's conclusion that the coach hid sex abuse allegations against his longtime assistant. In a report commissioned by the family, former U.S. ...
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Northeast recovering slowly from blizzard
(National News ~ 02/11/13)
NEWPORT, R.I. -- Travel eased and life slowly returned to normal for most New Englanders after a massive blizzard, but many remained without power in cold and darkened homes, and a forecast of rain brought a new worry: Weight piling up dangerously on roofs already burdened by heavy snow...
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‘Identity Thief' swipes No. 1 spot with $36.6M
(Entertainment ~ 02/11/13)
LOS ANGELES -- "Identity Thief" has turned out to be the real thing at the North American box office. The comedy starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy made its debut at No. 1 with a $36.6 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday...
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Road work 2/10/13
(Local News ~ 02/11/13)
Highway 34 in Bollinger County closed for pipe installation Highway 34 in Bollinger County from County Road 508 to County Road 506 will be closed Tuesday as contractor crews install a pipe under the roadway. Weather permitting, the work will take place from 6 a.m. ...
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Grammy voters spread love all around
(Entertainment ~ 02/11/13)
LOS ANGELES -- Mumford & Sons wrapped up a completely unpredictable Grammy Awards with perhaps the most surprising win of the night, taking home album of the year for "Babel." It was an event that even shocked the London folk-rockers. "We figured we weren't going to win anything because The Black Keys have been sweeping up all day, rightfully so," Marcus Mumford said...
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Talking Shop with John Koepp of Addiction Calls
(Business ~ 02/11/13)
Award-winning duck, turkey and goose call business owner dealing with success.
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Witness describes shooting near Mardi Gras in St. Louis
(State News ~ 02/11/13)
ST. LOUIS -- A suburban St. Louis man was walking to his car Saturday after the city's annual Mardi Gras parade when he heard a pop that sounded like a firecracker and saw dozens of people running in all directions. Peter George, 56, of Brentwood, said that's when he saw two St. Louis police officers pull up in a golf cart, shout at a man wielding a gun and then start shooting, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported...
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Prayer 2/11/13
(Prayer ~ 02/11/13)
Father God, we sing songs of praise to you, for you are our redeemer. Amen.
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Speak Out 2/11/13
(Speak Out ~ 02/11/13)
How many of you are paying attention to what the president is doing? He seems so concerned about getting guns into the wrong hands and is building pressure to keep law-abiding citizens from getting firearms. Yet at the same time, he authorized a transfer of F-16 fighter jets and Abrams tanks to the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. How can anyone go along with that idea? Putting weapons in Jihadists hands? What is going on? We better wake up, Americans...
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Out of the past 2/11/13
(Out of the Past ~ 02/11/13)
Cape Girardeau area residents must live charmed lives; for the third time this winter, the area has avoided a major snowstorm; this latest storm passed to the north of Cape Girardeau, leaving the city with only a dusting of snow. Following a public meeting Wednesday, the Scott County Commission unanimously approved a motion requesting the Cape Girardeau City Council to extend its enterprise zone into the Scott County portion of the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority...
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Jackson police and fire report 2/11/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/11/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Cape Girardeau fire report
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/11/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Wednesday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/11/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/11/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Corn shortage idles ethanol plants
(Business ~ 02/11/13)
ST. LOUIS -- The persistent drought is taking a toll on producers of ethanol, with corn becoming so scarce that nearly two dozen ethanol plants have been forced to halt production. The Renewable Fuels Association, an ethanol industry trade group, provided data to The Associated Press showing that 20 of the nation's 211 ethanol plants have ceased production during the last year, including five in January. ...
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Businesses focus on networking and celebration
(Business ~ 02/11/13)
"During his lifetime (1920-2004), Mr. Ruzicka mentored and provided opportunities for the business growth of many. It is fitting that his entrepreneurial spirit be remembered with this perpetual legacy to encourage and support young men and women who embody the promise of innovation," said Bill Holland, Southeast vice president of University Advancement and executive director of the Southeast Missouri University Foundation, in a news release. ...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 2/11/13
(Local News ~ 02/11/13)
Office Building 1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Routine business...
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Search for fugitive ex-cop in California sets region on edge
(National News ~ 02/11/13)
IRVINE, Calif. -- Police blocked off a street and stood guard in front of a home in a typically quiet Southern California suburb Sunday, protecting a man they believe has been targeted by a fugitive ex-police officer suspected of killing three people and setting the region on edge by eluding authorities in a sprawling manhunt that has lasted days...
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Homes wrecked, dozen injured in Mississippi tornado
(National News ~ 02/11/13)
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- A tornado tore through Hattiesburg on Sunday as part of a wave of severe storms that downed trees, damaged buildings and injured more than a dozen people. The twister traveled down one of Hattiesburg's main streets and mangled homes, commercial buildings and structures on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi. ...
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People on the move 2/11/13
(Business ~ 02/11/13)
Fumatore di Sigaro, a cigar shop in Cape Girardeau, was awarded the Excellence in Business Award from the Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers and Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers. Business partners Scott Pieterface and Richard Proffer were recognized for outstanding achievement in business management, government contracting, job creation and revenue generation...
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Visit area veterans for Valentine's week
(Column ~ 02/11/13)
No one should be alone on Valentine's Day, and this year -- no one has to be. I would like to invite personally every one of your readers to show their love and appreciation to the veterans who defended their freedoms by visiting the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center as part of the National Salute to Veteran Patients occurring this week...
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Struggling Blues activate Halak
(Professional Sports ~ 02/11/13)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues have activated goalie Jaroslav Halak from injured reserve, a signal that struggling Brian Elliott is headed for some time on the bench. Halak is 3-0 with a 2.10 goals-against average and two shutouts this season. He had been sidelined by a groin strain...
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Home wins boost Redhawks' bid for OVC tourney
(Sports Column ~ 02/11/13)
SIU Edwardsville and Eastern Illinois, not to be confused with two of the Ohio Valley Conference's top men's basketball teams, proved to be just what the doctor ordered for Southeast Missouri State. The Redhawks broke out of a slump that had lasted for several weeks by beating SIUE 76-67 on Thursday and EIU 77-64 on Saturday. Both games were at the Show Me Center...
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Southeast's Lawson breaks own record at Samford Inv.
(College Sports ~ 02/11/13)
Sophomore Rebekah Lawson broke her own school record in the 5,000-meter run to highlight Southeast Missouri State track and field over the weekend at the Samford Invitational in Birmingham, Ala. Lawson's time was 17 minutes, 36.30 seconds as she finished fourth. She leads the Ohio Valley Conference by more that 25 seconds in the event...
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Southeast women have rare morning tipoff
(College Sports ~ 02/11/13)
The Redhawks anticipate young crowd as part of ‘Classroom on Court’ program
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Bieser looks to win permanent job with alma mater
(College Sports ~ 02/11/13)
Steve Bieser's first game as a collegiate head coach is just a few days away. He is eagerly anticipating the occasion. Bieser, named Southeast Missouri State's interim coach last year after Mark Hogan retired following 18 seasons, will lead the Redhawks for the first time when they open Friday at New Orleans...
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Redhawks face big changes, challenges in 2013 season
(College Sports ~ 02/11/13)
The Southeast Missouri State baseball team faces plenty of question marks after losing most of its best players from last year and having arguably its top two pitchers slated to miss the season with injuries. But interim coach Steve Bieser thinks the Redhawks have potential and he believes they can do much better than expected during the campaign that begins Friday at New Orleans...
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Bohnert is fourth Crusader to reach 1,000-point plateau
(High School Sports ~ 02/11/13)
Gabe Bohnert's quest to reach 1,000 points in his high school basketball career sent Saxony Lutheran High School officials scurrying through their scorebooks. Bohnert topped the 1,000-point mark Friday night in the Crusaders' 53-34 victory over Meadow Heights. The senior forward converted a lob pass from junior center Jack Lake at the 3 minute, 58 second mark of the third period to surpass the milestone. Bohnert finished with 15 points and now has 1,005 for his four-year career...
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How Obama is wielding executive power in second term
(National News ~ 02/11/13)
WASHINGTON -- This is what "Forward" looks like. Fast forward, even. President Barack Obama's campaign slogan is springing to life in a surge of executive directives and agency rule-making that touch many of the affairs of government. They are shaping the cost and quality of health plans, the contents of the school cafeteria, the front lines of future combat and the price of coal. ...
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