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Kelso under boil water order
(Local News ~ 05/25/19)
All residents of Kelso, Missouri, are under a mandatory boil water order until further notice, Larry McClain, chairman of the board of Kelso, said Friday. McClain said the order was made by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. He did not specify the trigger, only saying it was based on DNR readings...
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Cherishing the fallen: Workers at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield take pride in upkeep
(Community ~ 05/25/19)
The door to the welcome center of the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield opens and a bell chimes, a family is looking for assistance to find their loved one's grave. Paul Martin, manning the front desk, retrieves a golf cart and takes the family to the grave...
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State audit finds minor issues in Cape County Collector's Office; overall good rating
(Local News ~ 05/25/19)
An audit of the Cape Girardeau County Collector’s Office has identified three minor deficiencies related to the county’s property tax system, all of which are being addressed, according to the Cape Girardeau County Commission. The audit, performed earlier this year, was released last week by Missouri Auditor Nicole Galloway and was reviewed at Thursday’s Cape Girardeau County Commission meeting...
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Volunteers needed to display, put away 700 flags at Cape County Park North
(Local News ~ 05/25/19)
In observance of Memorial Day, 700 American flags are set to line the Avenue of Flags route at Cape County Park North in honor of deceased veterans — but not without the help of dedicated veterans, patriots and volunteers. Beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, Avenue of Flags chairman and U.S. Navy retired Capt. Dave Cantrell will oversee the flag placement with members of the Adult Teen Challenge Mid America lawn care crew...
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Ad hoc committee set to begin aquatic center planning June 5
(Local News ~ 05/25/19)
A 21-member ad hoc committee will meet June 5 to begin detailing plans for a new indoor aquatic center in Cape Girardeau. The committee will meet as needed over the next several months, with a goal of completing its research by this fall, said former Mayor Jay Knudtson, who will serve on the committee. ...
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Cape city expenses exceeding revenue; staff to propose changes, cuts
(Local News ~ 05/25/19)
Cape Girardeau city government expenses are exceeding revenue, forcing city staff to look at making changes to city operations going forward, including possibly cutting services. That’s the message from city manager Scott Meyer and finance director John Richbourg. ...
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Sponsored: Progress 2019: Kasten - Building Family Memories Since 1895
(B Magazine ~ 05/25/19)
Kasten has been focused on building family memories since 1895. From brick and stone for a new home, a fireplace or stove to keep your family warm over the winter, or creating a summer backyard getaway with a pool, hot tub and landscaping, Kasten can help create something beautiful that will last for generations...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/25/19)
Today is Saturday, May 25, the 145th day of 2019. There are 220 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 25, 1935, Babe Ruth hit his last three career home runs -- Nos. 712, 713 and 714 -- for the Boston Braves in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. (The Pirates won, 11-7.)...
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Out of the past: May 25
(Out of the Past ~ 05/25/19)
Virgil Chirnside is retiring as district manager with Union Electric, after serving 35 years with the company; when he leaves his job May 31, he says he'll "be looking forward to golfing fishing and traveling." BENTON, Mo. -- Thomas Kelly High School Principal Ernie Lawson has been hired as the high school principal at Chaffee, Missouri, for the 1994-95 school year; Kelly's boys' basketball coach, Greg Duigan, is also leaving; he will be a teacher and head boys' basketball coach at Union (Missouri) High School.. ...
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Senior Center Menus for May 27-31
(Community ~ 05/25/19)
Monday: Center closed for Memorial Day. Tuesday: Baked potato with ham, broccoli and cheese or chicken spinach Alfredo, peas and carrots, whole-grain garlic bread and Mandarin oranges or cherry cake. Wednesday: BBQ chicken or Italian beef, potato salad, breaded tomatoes, whole-grain hot roll or bun and spiced peaches or blackberry cobbler...
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Just do it
(Column ~ 05/25/19)
When we bought our place a good many years ago, we knew that there were three big pipe lines running up through the valley back of our house. It's a good ways back there, so at the time it didn't mean a whole lot. Once a year they'd send a mower crew to mow about 20 feet on the outside edge of the pipes to keep it free of trees and such...
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St. Denis School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 05/25/19)
St. Denis School 3rd grade: Bella Allred, Paxton Beck, Mallory Burger, Preston Burger, Elizabeth Christian, Tucker Dirnberger, Abby Henson, Jack Heuring, Kaydin King, Raegan Mason, Lucy Massey, Tate Shively, Brenly Thorne, Colton Uhrhan. 4th grade: Jocelyn Bickings, Dustin LeGrand, Nicholas Mack, Avree Riley, Tennyson White...
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Alma Schrader School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 05/25/19)
Alms Schrader School A Honor Roll 3rd grade: Makenzie Britt, Donna Cai, Avery Caldwell, Anthony Cattaneo, Elijah Cheek, Kinley Couch, Connor Crosnoe, Nolan Evans, Margaret Florian, Amelia Fox, Connor Glueck, Jace Graham, Julia Gray, Josiah Greenwood, Isla Hammond, Alexandra Hogan, Alaina Honza, Eli Kight, Hayden Knight, William Lawrence, Mya Lentz, Clayton Long, Madison Lowrey, Elizabeth McClanahan, Cora McDougal, Kai McDowell, Kendall McDowell, Luke Merriman, McKenzie Moorman, Annabell Morgan, Reese Nesler, Paxton Nguyen, Caroline Ogles, Jessica Pham, Chrisean Pullett, Brayden Riehl, Audrina Roach, Alese Rodgers, Wyatt Segraves, Claire Smith, Dylan Voshage, Jamison Wagganer, Collin White, Ashton Williams, Cali Williams, Monica Yang.. ...
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Trinity Lutheran School 4th quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 05/25/19)
Trinity Lutheran School A Honor Roll 5th grade: Kendall Bourbon, Ava Brown, Beckley Goetz, Hannah Pruitt. 6th grade: Austin Belanger, Margaret Hillin, Noah Kirn, Jefferson Walling, Jackson Wilson. 7th grade: Annie Adams, Clara Brune, Berkley Inman, Ellie Kratochvil, Maeson Renshaw, Katie Swain, Owen Tarry...
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St. Joseph School 4th quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 05/25/19)
St. Joseph School A Honor Roll 4th grade: Connor Lee, Gavin Spalding. 7th grade: Julia Campbell, Tess Glastetter, Kaitlyn Walker. 8th grade: Bridget Bailey, Jennifer Groves. B Honor Roll 6th grade: Halle Comer, Hannah Kluesner, Jaylen Rulo.
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Guardian Angel School 4th quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 05/25/19)
Guardian Angel School Super students Kindergarten: Elaina Hahn, Liam LeGrand, Dylan Levan, Sadler Mattingly. 1st grade: Everett David, Harper Gadberry, Baker Mattingly, Ashtyn Pobst, Kyla Rains, Riley Ramsey, Veronica Seyer. 2nd grade: Gianna LeGrand...
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Our time is like vapor: live wisely
(Column ~ 05/25/19)
The words of the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem: "Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. "Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless!" (Ecclesiastes 1:1-2) "Hold on," said Samantha, "I thought the Bible was supposed to be comforting. ...
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Perspective needed to understand God's plans
(Column ~ 05/25/19)
I am really good at starting projects. Finishing them is another story. I am sure that I am not the only one who has this issue. Thankfully God is not that way. God always finishes what he begins. Philippians 1:6 says, "And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns" (NLT). These verses build three ways in which your confidence, your faith is increased...
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Southeast Missouri men fought the Battle of the Sinkhole
(Column ~ 05/25/19)
Oftentimes we hear that the Battle of New Orleans was the last battle of the War of 1812, fought on Jan. 8, 1815, after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. However, Southeast Missouri men fought a later battle on May 24, 1815: the Battle of the Sinkhole...
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Not cobbler yet
(Column ~ 05/25/19)
One of the best desserts on Earth is fresh from the oven blackberry cobbler. I remember picking wild blackberries as a boy. I also remember sitting at my grandmother's table and eating blackberry cobbler and homemade ice cream. Nothing compares! Wild blackberry fruits can be small and bitter or large and sweet. ...
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Adopt Max
(Community ~ 05/25/19)
Max is 5 years old and is a special and unique little guy!. He just needs a loving, always home. H is available for adoption at Safe Harbor; call (573) 243-9823.
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Club news 5-26-19
(Community News ~ 05/25/19)
Members of the Lamplighter FCE Club gathered May 16 in the home of Sharon Bogenpohl. Judy Strickland, president, called the meeting to order. She gave the devotion "On Love" from "Simple Words of Wisdom." Jackie Kurre led in singing "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)" in memory of the late Doris Day. ...
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GT - Learning briefs 5-26-19
(Community ~ 05/25/19)
Takara Stanley is one of 150 doctoral students in the United States and Canada selected to receive a $15,000 scholar award from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was sponsored by Chapter GF of Cape Girardeau. She received her Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine from Harvard University and is working as a physician in the pediatric endocrinology division at Massasschusetts General Hospital. ...
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Roses are red ...
(Community ~ 05/25/19)
Roses are among the oldest flowers in cultivation, although many have earned a reputation as fussy or difficult to grow. Some of the newer shrub rose hybrids, however, are disease-resistant, carefree and repeat-blooming -- just the qualities novice gardeners love...
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Generosity
(Community ~ 05/25/19)
Enterprise Holdings Foundation recently made a $1,500 contribution to the Southeast Missouri University Foundation earmarked to support the Southeast Office of Career Services which works to prepare students for successful careers. Enterprise Holdings Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Enterprise Holdings of St. ...
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Prayer 5-26-19
(Prayer ~ 05/25/19)
O Heavenly Father, thank you for watching over us and drawing us close to you. Amen.
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Newspaper seeks nominations for Spirit of America Award
(Column ~ 05/25/19)
Last summer as Raymond Buhs prepared to accept the Southeast Missourian's Spirit of America Award, he told reporter Joshua Hartwig about serving in World War II fresh out of high school and again at age 26 in the Korean War. As a working professional, Buhs made contributions to the community through business leadership and civic involvement. He said that "everybody owes something to the community, just like you owe something to your church."...
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May's relationship with EU often rocky
(International News ~ 05/25/19)
BRUSSELS -- As British Prime Minister Theresa May announced her departure with a Brexit plan nowhere near success, European Union leaders offered kind words. But it was quite another matter during the years of negotiations with the bloc -- often producing exasperation, miscommunication and even some ridicule of her...
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May to step down June 7
(International News ~ 05/25/19)
LONDON -- Theresa May ended her failed three-year quest to lead Britain out of the European Union on Friday, announcing she will step down as Conservative Party leader June 7 and triggering a contest to choose a new prime minister who will try to complete Brexit...
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Catalan separatist vows EU parliament fight
(International News ~ 05/25/19)
BARCELONA, Spain -- Blocked from pursuing his political crusade in Spain's parliament, the most prominent jailed leader of Catalonia's separatist movement is vowing to take his fight to the European Parliament. The lower chamber of Spain's Parliament on Friday suspended Oriol Junqueras and three colleagues from their recently gained seats as national lawmakers because they are currently in jail during an ongoing trial at Spain's Supreme Court. ...
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China ramps up war of rhetoric in trade standoff with U.S.
(International News ~ 05/25/19)
BEIJING -- Stepping up Beijing's propaganda offensive in the tariffs standoff with Washington, Chinese state media Friday accused the U.S. of seeking to "colonize global business" with moves against Huawei and other Chinese technology companies. There was no word from either side on progress toward resuming talks between the world's two largest economies, though President Donald Trump said he expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, next month at a G-20 meeting in Japan...
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FDA approves $2M medicine, most expensive ever
(National News ~ 05/25/19)
U.S. regulators have approved the most expensive medicine ever, for a rare disorder destroying a baby's muscle control and killing nearly all of those with the most common type of the disease within a couple of years. The treatment is priced at $2.125 million. Out-of-pocket costs for patients will vary based on insurance coverage...
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Russell Tallevast
(Obituary ~ 05/25/19)
** Russell Tallevast Russell W. Tallevast, 50, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, May 24, 2019, at his home. Ford and Young Funeral Home of Perryville is in charge of arrangements.
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WWII Code Talker and longtime New Mexico lawmaker dies at 94
(National News ~ 05/25/19)
SANTA FE, N.M. -- John Pinto, a Navajo Code Talker in World War II who became one of the nation's longest serving Native American elected officials as a New Mexico state senator, has died. He was 94. Senate colleague Michael Padilla confirmed Pinto's death in Gallup on Friday after years of suffering from various illnesses rarely keeping him from his duties...
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Dorothy Wilson
(Obituary ~ 05/25/19)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Dorothy "Dot Jolley" Wilson, 90, of Olive Branch passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, at her home. She was born June 26, 1928, in Cairo, Illinois, the daughter of Victor Sr. and Gladys Coakley Throgmorton. Dorothy is survived by her sons, Don (Gail) Richards of Dexter, Missouri, Joseph Jolley Jr. ...
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Trump expands Barr power in Russia probe
(National News ~ 05/25/19)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has granted Attorney General William Barr new powers to review and potentially release classified information related to the origins of the Russia investigation, a move aimed at accelerating Barr's inquiry into whether U.S. officials improperly surveilled Trump's 2016 campaign...
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Wisconsin man who kidnapped Jayme Closs gets life in prison
(National News ~ 05/25/19)
BARRON, Wis. -- A Wisconsin man was sentenced Friday to life in prison for kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents after the girl told the judge she wanted him "locked up forever" for trying to steal her. Jake Patterson, 21, pleaded guilty in March to two counts of intentional homicide and one count of kidnapping. ...
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U.S. beefing up forces in Middle East to counter Iranian threats
(National News ~ 05/25/19)
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. will send hundreds of additional troops and a dozen fighter jets to the Middle East in the coming weeks to counter what the Pentagon said is an escalating campaign by Iran to plan attacks against the U.S. and its interests in the region. And for the first time, Pentagon officials Friday publicly blamed Iran and its proxies for recent tanker bombings near United Arab Emirates and a rocket attack in Iraq...
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FDA approves $2M medicine, most expensive ever
(National News ~ 05/25/19)
U.S. regulators have approved the most expensive medicine ever, for a rare disorder destroying a baby's muscle control and killing nearly all of those with the most common type of the disease within a couple of years. The treatment is priced at $2.125 million. Out-of-pocket costs for patients will vary based on insurance coverage...
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Tensions flare in Texas Capitol over new Sandra Bland video
(National News ~ 05/25/19)
AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas authorities Friday denied withholding a cellphone video of Sandra Bland's confrontational traffic stop, responding to a Democratic legislator's heated questions about why the 39-second clip never publicly surfaced until now. Bland, a 28-year-old black woman from outside Chicago, had used her phone in 2015 to briefly film a white state trooper as he drew a stun gun and yelled "I will light you up!" while ordering her out of the car. ...
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After shark attacks, is Cape Cod ready for tourist season?
(Community ~ 05/25/19)
WELLFLEET, Mass. -- As Cape Cod's tourist season gets underway, there's uncertainty after two shark attacks -- including Massachusetts' first fatal attack since 1936 -- rattled beachgoers last year and sparked a still unresolved debate about how the vacation destination should respond...
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CEOs get 7% pay raise, leaving workers behind
(National News ~ 05/25/19)
NEW YORK -- Did you get a 7% raise last year? Congratulations, yours was in line with what CEOs at the biggest companies got. But for chief executives, 7% was roughly $800,000. Pay for CEOs at S&P 500 companies rose to a median of $12 million last year, including salary, stock and other compensation, according to data analyzed by Equilar for The Associated Press. ...
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Administration moves to revoke transgender health protection
(National News ~ 05/25/19)
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration moved Friday to revoke newly won health care discrimination protections for transgender people, the latest in a series of actions aiming to reverse gains by LGBTQ Americans in areas ranging from the military to housing and education...
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Out of the past: May 26
(Out of the Past ~ 05/25/19)
The Cape Girardeau Planning and Zoning Commission will recommend to the City Council most of the proposals made by Boyd Gaming Corp. to handle increased traffic and the need for additional parking for its casino; however, there will be stipulations that will require further study of traffic on William Street heading northbound onto Sprigg Street and the need to widen William east of Sprigg Street...
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Births 5/26/19
(Births ~ 05/25/19)
Son to Austin Jerome and Erika Elizabeth Westrich of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 4:12 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Name, Cooper Jerome. Weight, 7 pounds, 11 ounces. First child. Mrs. Westrich is the former Erika Reinagel, daughter of Ron and Lori Reinagel of Kelso, Missouri. She is a nurse practitioner at Saint Francis Medical Center. Westrich is the son of Larry and Stephanie Westrich of Cape Girardeau. He is a teacher at Chaffee (Missouri) High School...
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Police report 5-26-19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/25/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Derek T. Gill, 24, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on suspicion of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. n Bryce P. McCutcheon, 48, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license...
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Navy: Sailor contacted Russians, pleads guilty to espionage
(National News ~ 05/25/19)
SAN DIEGO -- A U.S. sailor has pleaded guilty to two counts of espionage and sentenced to three years after admitting he took classified information about the Navy's nuclear-powered warships and planned to give it to a journalist and then defect to Russia, officials said Friday...
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Russell Tallevast
(Obituary ~ 05/25/19)
** Russell Tallevast Russell W. Tallevast, 50, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, May 24, 2019, at his home. Ford and Young Funeral Home of Perryville is in charge of arrangements.
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Charles Snider Jr.
(Obituary ~ 05/25/19)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Charles William Snider Jr., 75, died Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Woodland Hills. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Liley Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with Pastor Terry Scott officiating. Interment will be in Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery...
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Karen McLane
(Obituary ~ 05/25/19)
** Karen McLane Karen D. McLane, 73, of Oak Ridge died Friday, May 24, 2019, at her daughter's home. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Ray Knoll
(Obituary ~ 05/25/19)
Raymond R. "Ray" Knoll, 75, of Jackson died Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. June 2 at St. James United Church of Christ in Tilsit, with the Rev. Jim Schultz officiating. Military honors will be observed following the ceremony...
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Irene Eggimann
(Obituary ~ 05/25/19)
** Irene Eggimann Irene E. Eggimann, 97, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, May 24, 2019, at Lutheran Home. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.
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Lawrence Burress
(Obituary ~ 05/25/19)
WENTZVILLE, Mo. -- Lawrence E. Burress, 94, of Wentzville and formerly of Jackson, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen R. Samples Burress; loving father of Annetta (Gary) Godier; cherished grandfather of Scott and Bryan Godier; treasured great-papaw of Christian, Kayleigh, Trinity and Nathan; and dear brother, uncle and friend...
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Dr. Charles Bahn
(Obituary ~ 05/25/19)
McCORDSVILLE, Ind. -- Dr. Charles "Charlie" Bahn of McCordsville passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at the age of 92. The youngest of three children of William C. and Louise B. Bahn, he grew up in Cape Girardeau, spending almost all of his childhood and pre-retirement years here, working in his medical practice as a gastroenterologist...
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Former governor returns to Navy, but not as a SEAL
(State News ~ 05/25/19)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Former Gov. Eric Greitens' request to return to active duty with the Navy has been approved, but he will not serve again as an elite Navy SEAL. Greitens will be assigned to the Navy Operation Support Center in St. Louis as a general unrestricted line officer, which usually involves performing general office jobs, Navy Personnel Command spokeswoman Cmdr. Karin Burzynski said...
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Governor signs bill banning abortions at 8 weeks
(State News ~ 05/25/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Mike Parson on Friday signed a bill banning abortions on or beyond the eighth week of pregnancy without exceptions for cases of rape or incest, making it among the most restrictive abortion policies in the nation. Under the law coming into force Aug. 28, doctors who violate the eight-week cutoff could face five to 15 years in prison. Women who terminate their pregnancies cannot be prosecuted. A legal challenge is expected, although it's unclear when that might occur...
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SEMO Fair to kick off Sept. 7, grandstand performers named
(Local News ~ 05/25/19)
The annual SEMO District Fair this year will feature musical entertainment by Jason Crabb, Francesca Battistelli, Sawyer Brown and Little River Band, organizers announced Friday. The fair will run from Sept. 7 to 14 at the Cape Girardeau fairgrounds in Arena Park. This year’s theme is “Feathers, Flowers and Ferris Wheels,” signifying the end of summertime with back-to-school, harvesting of crops and the return of fair season, according to a news release...
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Cape fire report 5/26/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/25/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Thursday n Medical assist calls were made at 10:37 a.m. on South Ellis Street and 7:32 p.m. on South Broadview Street. n At 1:10 a.m., a system malfunction call was made on North Sprigg Street...
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Castleman - Slavik
(Engagement ~ 05/25/19)
Mark and Paula Castleman of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Castleman to Mark Slavik, both of Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada. He is the son of Dennis and Tracy Slavik of Hinton, Alberta. Lauren is a 2010 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. ...
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