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Cape Area Habitat for Humanity dedicates 58th home
(Local News ~ 07/30/18)
Cape Area Habitat for Humanity dedicated its 58th home Sunday. That’s 58 families in the Cape Girardeau area — some in Jackson, some in Perryville, but most in Cape Girardeau — who have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to get into a home they otherwise couldn’t qualify for, said Jeff Long, president of the Cape Area Habitat for Humanity, and a real-estate agent...
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Dancing with Show Me Stars raises almost $40K to benefit Community Caring Council
(Local News ~ 07/30/18)
Thirteen local stars and four performers from ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” displayed their dance moves, rhythm and class at the Drury Plaza Conference Center during 2018 Dancing with Show Me Stars, raising $39,423.40 to benefit the Community Caring Council. The money raised will go directly to assisting families in need, said Melissa Stickel, executive director of Community Caring Council. ...
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Tech Fest set for Aug. 9 and 10 in Cape
(Local News ~ 07/30/18)
Marquette Tech District's Tech Fest is coming up Aug. 9 and 10, and for its third year, organizers are shaking things up. Codefi co-founder Chris Carnell said the event has traditionally been held at Codefi’s 338 Broadway location, but the event has outgrown the space. This year, it’ll be at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau’s Event Center at 777 N. Main St...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 07/30/18)
Today is Monday, July 30, the 211th day of 2018. There are 154 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 30, 1945, the Portland class heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis, having just delivered components of the atomic bomb to Tinian in the Mariana Islands, was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine; only 317 out of nearly 1,200 men survived...
- Prayer 7-30-18 (Prayer ~ 07/30/18)
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A 'yes' vote makes more sense on Prop A
(Editorial ~ 07/30/18)
On Aug. 7, Missouri voters will be asked to decide the fate of so-called right-to-work in Missouri. Proposition A, as it will be listed on the ballot, aims to eliminate union dues as a requirement for employment in any workplace, effectively certifying a law passed by our elected representatives in the 2017 general assembly. ...
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Veterans unite
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/30/18)
My fellow Americans, I started with those words to get your attention. Do you remember who spoke those words to us? He was brave! Just listen to words on Jimmy Dean’s (the Sausage Guy) song “P.T. 109.” President Kennedy took on Russia, because of their actions in Cuba. He showed bravery in war and peace time...
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Debating Prop A merits
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/30/18)
A previous letter to the editor supporting Proposition A contained some statements which need to be addressed. I support Proposition A. I am no fan of unions and have always opposed compulsory union membership or dues. But in fairness, it was stated that labor unions contribute “billions and billions of dollars” to the Democrats. ...
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Out of the past: July 30
(Out of the Past ~ 07/30/18)
There's no change in the 48.5-foot record flood crest expected to pass Cape Girardeau in six days; and the good news is that no heavy rains are forecast for the next six to 10 days over the Midwest; but river watchers say to expect the flood to linger at Cape Girardeau through late August...
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S.P. Watson Jr.
(Obituary ~ 07/30/18)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- S.P. Watson Jr., 74, of Perryville died Saturday, July 7, 2018, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Young and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Matthew Marks officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis...
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Celestia Steimle
(Obituary ~ 07/30/18)
KELSO, Mo. — Celestia Ann Steimle, 88, of Kelso died Friday, July 27, 2018, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. She was born April 24, 1930, in Benton, Missouri, to Andrew John and Mary Katherine LeDure Welter. She married Herbert Fred Steimle on July 2, 1949. He preceded her in death April 15, 1989...
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Ronnie Slinkard
(Obituary ~ 07/30/18)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Ronnie Slinkard, 64, of Carbondale, formerly of Jackson, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018, at the Carbondale Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 1, 1953, in Cape Girardeau, son of Ronnie Gene and Della Stovall Slinkard. Ronnie worked on the river from 1974 to 1979 before becoming an OTR trucker; he worked for several companies throughout his career...
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Donald 'Popeye' Schremp
(Obituary ~ 07/30/18)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Donald L. “Popeye” Schremp, 78, of Perryville died Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Estates of Perryville. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 6:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, with rosary recited at 9:30 a.m., at Young and Sons Funeral Home...
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Walter Obermann
(Obituary ~ 07/30/18)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Walter Herman Obermann, 75, of Chaffee died Saturday, July, 28th, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 28, 1942, in Cape Girardeau to the late Fred Herman and Josephine Louise Probst Obermann. He married his bride of 47 years, Margaret Jane Miller, on July 3, 1971, and she survives of the home...
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Freda Hogan
(Obituary ~ 07/30/18)
Freda Hogan, 78, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, July 28, 2018, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born May 9, 1940, in Salisbury, Missouri, the daughter of Gerald and Mallie Shoemaker Leonard. ...
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David Foster
(Obituary ~ 07/30/18)
ORAN, Mo. -- David Foster, 78, of Oran died Sunday, July 29, 2018. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapels in Oran.
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John Dohogne Jr.
(Obituary ~ 07/30/18)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- John Joseph Dohogne Jr., 90, of Chaffee passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 27, 1928, in Chaffee to the late John and Laura Dirnberger Dohogne. He married Marilyn Davis on April 22, 1950. John worked for Todt Sheet Metal for 27 years as a welder. He had an ability to master any project. His biggest passion was farming. John was noted for his ability to fix or build anything without opening a book. His memory of past events was legend...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 7/30/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/30/18)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Thursday n Medical assists were made at 12:31 a.m. on South Ellis Street, 2:32 a.m. on North Sprigg Street and 10:07 a.m. on William street. n At 5:59 p.m., smoke detector activation, no fire, on North Sprigg Street...
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Cape Girardeau police report 7/30/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/30/18)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI n Kenneth Tribout, no age given, of Charleston, Missouri, faces charges of driving while intoxicated at Independence Street and U.S. 61...
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'Mission: Impossible — Fallout' shoots to No. 1
(Entertainment ~ 07/30/18)
LOS ANGELES -- After six movies, 22 years, countless bruises and a broken ankle, Tom Cruise's death-defying "Mission: Impossible" stunts continue to pay off at the box office. "Mission: Impossible -- Fallout" easily took the No. 1 spot on the domestic charts this weekend. Paramount Pictures estimates it earned $61.5 million from 4,386 North American theaters...
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Mass. pawn shop buys violin for $50, finds out it's worth $250,000
(National News ~ 07/30/18)
SOMERVILLE, Mass. — A violin bought by a Massachusetts pawn shop for $50 has ended up being worth about 5,000 times that. WFXT-TV reported a new employee at the LBC Boutique and Loan in Somerville had no idea what he was buying when he paid for the Ferdinando Gagliano violin, which was handcrafted in 1759 and is worth $250,000. ...
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Strong quake hits Indonesian island, killing at least 14
(International News ~ 07/30/18)
JAKARTA, Indonesia -- A strong and shallow earthquake early Sunday killed at least 14 people and injured more than 160 on Indonesia's Lombok island, a popular tourist destination next to Bali, officials said. The quake damaged more than 1,000 houses and was felt in a wider area, including on Bali, where no damage or casualties were reported...
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Officials say fast growth to continue, Trump respects Fed
(National News ~ 07/30/18)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's top economic policymakers insisted Sunday the robust growth marked in the April-June quarter will maintain its pace and he respects the Federal Reserve's independence despite his condemnation of the central bank for raising interest rates...
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Rising backlash as U.S. firms seek Trump's steel tariff waiver
(National News ~ 07/30/18)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. companies seeking to be exempted from President Donald Trump's tariff on imported steel are accusing American steel manufacturers of spreading inaccurate and misleading information, and they fear it may torpedo their requests. Robert Miller, president and CEO of NLMK USA, said objections raised by U.S. ...
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Trump says willing to shut down government over border security
(National News ~ 07/30/18)
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- President Donald Trump said Sunday he would consider shutting down the government if Democrats refuse to vote for his immigration proposals, including a U.S.-Mexico border wall. Republicans, trying to protect their majority in Congress, are playing down the chance of a shutdown as the November election nears. Trump, however, isn't backing away from the idea...
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Hope grows as deadly Northern California blaze slows down
(National News ~ 07/30/18)
REDDING, Calif. -- The deadly Northern California wildfire that has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes slowed down Sunday after days of explosive growth, giving officials hope even as they announced the discovery of a sixth fatality...
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Bad week in social media gets worse; Twitter hit
(Business ~ 07/30/18)
NEW YORK -- Cracking down on hate, abuse and online trolls is also hurting Twitter's shares. The company's stock plunged Friday morning after it reported a decline in its monthly users and warned the number could fall further in the coming months. The more than 14 percent drop in share value at the opening bell came one day after Facebook lost 19 percent of its value -- worst trading day since Facebook went public in 2012...
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Coke is hoping to turn free water machine into a cash stream
(Business ~ 07/30/18)
NEW YORK -- Can a machine that dispenses water for free also turn into a cash stream for Coca-Cola? The world's largest soda maker is testing a fountain that lets people fill reusable water bottles with free, filtered water -- but also offers the option of paying to add bubbles and fruity flavors. It's an example of how the maker of Fanta, Sprite and Powerade is searching for new ways to make money as Americans cut back on traditional sodas...
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NerdWallet: Insurers turn to technology to woo and track drivers
(Business ~ 07/30/18)
Americans love technology, and we expect companies to deliver delightful digital experiences. Insurers aren't doing that -- yet. So far, updates have been skin-deep. "If you go to a carrier's website, the look and feel is pretty good, but the functionality is lacking," said Tom Super, director of J.D. ...
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Panel: Suit over execution witness selection moves forward
(State News ~ 07/30/18)
ST. LOUIS -- A lawsuit challenging the Missouri Department of Corrections' policy for selecting execution witnesses can move forward following a ruling Friday by a federal appeals court panel. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with reporter Chris McDaniel, who applied in 2014 to serve as an execution witness. A lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union states McDaniel was not approved for any of the 17 executions since he applied...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 7/30/18
(Local News ~ 07/30/18)
Approval of minutes n Minutes of July 26 meetings Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Routine business...
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Road work 7/30/18
(Local News ~ 07/30/18)
Route B in Perry and Cape Girardeau counties over Apple Creek between County Road 630 and Route KK will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge deck repairs, according to a MoDOT news release. Work is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday...
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Business Notebook: Record-setting service — Drury Hotels earns 13th consecutive J.D. Power Award
(Business ~ 07/30/18)
Consistency is key to Drury Hotels' recent recognition: For the 13th consecutive year, the hotel chain and its 5,000 employees was ranked "Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upper Midscale Hotel Chains" in the J.D. Power 2018 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study...
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Births 7/30/18
(Births ~ 07/30/18)
Son to Eric Christopher and Jennifer Paige Shannon of Beaumont, Texas, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Hospital, 7:18 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2018. Name, Jude Alexander. Weight, 6 pounds, 10 ounces. First child. Mrs. Shannon is the former Jennifer Willis, daughter of David and Evelyn "Annie" Willis of Cape Girardeau. Shannon is the son of Christopher and Terry Shannon of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. Shannon live and work in Beaumont...
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Mark Welker endorsement
(Paid Letter ~ 07/30/18)
I have worked in Law Enforcement in Cape Girardeau County for the past 45 years. I have worked with numerous Attorneys. Some were Prosecuting Attorneys and some were Criminal Defense Attorneys. I have found that the best Attorneys are the ones that work hard, prepare well, are fair, and honest. ...
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