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Pit stop: Downtown Cape gears up for 900 Corvettes on Tuesday
(Local News ~ 08/24/19)
It's no easy task to accommodate 900 Corvettes in downtown Cape Girardeau -- even for just a five-hour pit stop. The Corvette Caravan is set for 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. And according to Old Town Cape, the event requires a lot of logistics. Cars from California, Utah, Nevada, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas -- and even Hawaii and Australia -- will be part of the caravan on the way to the National Corvette Museum's 25th anniversary celebration in Bowling Green, Kentucky...
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Police asking for help finding man wanted in felony robbery
(Local News ~ 08/24/19)
Cape Girardeau police are searching for a local man wanted in connection with a robbery Wednesday night outside a Cape Girardeau home. Police say Santonio Omar Parker Jr., 24, is wanted on an active $100,000 cash-only warrant for three counts of felony robbery, five counts of armed criminal action, two counts of assault in the second degree and one county of assault in the first degree in connection with the robbery...
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P&G Cape Girardeau facility marked many milestones
(Local News ~ 08/24/19)
The history of the Procter & Gamble plant in Cape Girardeau dates back more than a half century. A timeline of some of the significant activities in the plant's history: n November 1967 -- The Procter & Gamble Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, indicates an interest in Cape Girardeau as a possible site for a production facility...
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Subscriber exclusive: As P&G turns 50, plant managers discuss importance of employees
(Local News ~ 08/24/19)
It was the summer of 1969. Neil Armstrong took a "small step for man," the "Woodstock Music & Art Fair" opened on a small dairy farm in New York, and the U.S. began withdrawing troops from Vietnam. And in late August of that year, the first Pampers disposable diapers rolled off the production line at the new Charmin Paper Products plant north of Cape Girardeau. At the time, Charmin Paper Products was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Procter & Gamble...
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Sundays in Cape
(Local News ~ 08/24/19)
Small drops of rain sprinkled across the lagoon in Capaha Park on Sunday as Aria Proffer stayed dry in the shade, feeding popcorn to a group of geese. She said the birds are mostly nice, but quickly added she had been bitten on the knee by a goose. Despite the rain and her run-in with a waterfowl, Proffer amicably dumped her popcorn bag onto the sidewalk for the gaggle...
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Sikeston official defends officers in violent incident
(Local News ~ 08/24/19)
The acting director of the Sikeston, Missouri, Department of Public Safety took to social media to defend the actions of his officers in arresting a man involved in a domestic disturbance. Responding to a cellphone video of the incident that was widely shared locally, acting director James McMillen said his officers "acted appropriately" in making the arrest Wednesday...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/24/19)
Today is Saturday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2019. There are 129 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces invaded Washington, D.C., setting fire to the Capitol (which was still under construction) and the White House, as well as other public buildings...
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Hemmann - Rohde
(Engagement ~ 08/24/19)
David and Cathy Hemmann of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Emma Katherine Hemmann of Jackson, to Lance James Rohde of Friedheim. He is the son of James and Debbie Rohde of Friedheim. Emma is a 2014 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She received a degree in child development in 2018 from Southeast Missouri State University. She is owner and director of Little Oaks Learning Center...
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Weldon A. Stein's World War II diary
(Column ~ 08/24/19)
Weldon Albert Stein was born in Cape Girardeau on Nov. 29, 1911, a son of Arthur C. Stein and May Sheppard. He graduated from Cape Girardeau Central High School in 1928 and Southeast Missouri State Teachers College with a bachelor of arts degree in 1933. ...
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Adopt Will Smith
(Community ~ 08/24/19)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary This cute little male cat is Will Smith. He is 12 weeks old and needs a loving home. He is available for adoption at Safe Harbor; call (573) 243-9823.
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Senior Center menus for Aug. 26-30
(Community ~ 08/24/19)
Monday: Cheeseburger or smothered bratwurst, seasoned tater tots, steamed zucchini, whole-grain bun and cinnamon applesauce or lemonade cake. Tuesday: BBQ pork chop or chopped steam with bacon and onion gravy, baked potato, Brussels sprouts, whole-grain hot roll and sugar-free peach crisp or cook's choice dessert...
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Not only for May
(Column ~ 08/24/19)
This small insect is called a mayfly, but that doesn't mean you can't find one in August. There are many different kinds of mayflies in North America. Some of them are dark brown with intricately designed wings and are a preferred fish bait for catching panfish. Trout fishermen also prize mayflies as an excellent bait...
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Benton Neighbor Days to hold photography competition
(Community ~ 08/24/19)
BENTON, Mo. -- The Benton Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a photography exhibit and competition from Aug. 29-31 at the annual Benton Neighbor Days. There are three divisions: 12-and-under, 13-and-over non professional and 13-and-over professional. There are six categories: landscapes, people, objects, animals, plants and images of Scott County or Benton...
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Learning briefs 8-25-19
(Community ~ 08/24/19)
Chloe Pipkin, a graduate of Jackson High School, is the P.E.O. Chapter BI scholarship recipient for 2019. Pipkin, the daughter of Richard and Joel Pipkin, will be attending Maryville College, majoring in physical therapy. The BI Chapter Anniversary Scholarship began in 2011 on the 100th anniversary of the organization's charter, according to a news release. ...
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Mingo records first brood of rare duck species
(Community ~ 08/24/19)
PUXICO, Mo. -- If you have plans to visit the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge soon and luck is on your side, you may catch a glimpse of a rare duck species in Missouri. "We've been seeing black-bellied whistling ducks off and on for about 10 years, but sightings have become more and more common," Mingo National Wildlife Refuge biologist Brad Pendley said earlier this week. "We've been consistently seeing them in the summer months for the last five years."...
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Meet Donna Mowery, the bat-rescue queen of greater St. Louis
(Community ~ 08/24/19)
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. -- Donna Mowery really ought to have her own bat signal. In the last seven years, Mowery has become the go-to bat rehabilitation expert for greater St. Louis, helping panicked people remove bats from homes and answering nonstop calls to take in bats in need...
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Sweat equity
(Column ~ 08/24/19)
Seems like most every year someone wants to buy us seed for part of the produce. I've never taken them up on it and probably never will. When you compare the amount of work it takes to grow produce to maybe a dollar for seed, there isn't a bit of comparison. In our country, I look at a veggie from the garden and think of how much sweat it took to grow...
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No more dutiful nodding
(Column ~ 08/24/19)
A Missouri colossus, not in physical size but in imputed importance, strode the stage as if inspecting troops. A bishop-of-the-moment addressed the men and women about to be ordained in the United Methodist Church and fired off questions -- part of founder John Wesley's historic questions for those entering the ministerial office...
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Rushing through life
(Column ~ 08/24/19)
I couldn't believe my eyes as I shopped in a popular department store recently. Walking down the aisles was uplifting to me. The colorful merchandise drew my attention and my spirits were lifted. To many, this may sound frivolous, but not to me. The fruit beaconed to me as I passed by. ...
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To create spaces conducive to creative thinking, consider plants, order, natural light, inspiring objects
(Community ~ 08/24/19)
How do you create a space conducive to creative thinking? A number of recent books explore the working environments of creative people in search of hints and inspiration. "They're not highly produced spaces. They are spaces that reflect the real lives of people," says Ted Vadakan, co-author with Angie Myung of the new "Creative Spaces: People, Homes, and Studios to Inspire" (Chronicle Books). They talked with 23 creative people in a range of disciplines...
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Notre Dame announces interim principal
(Local News ~ 08/24/19)
Notre Dame Regional High school has announced assistant principal Tim Garner as interim principal following the departure of Brother David Migliorino last week, the school announced Friday afternoon. Jeff Worley will continue as assistant principal, "assuring a smooth transition," the release stated...
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SE River Campus season opens Sunday
(Local News ~ 08/24/19)
The Southeast River Campus season will open Sunday to the tune of wind and percussion talent from the Department of Music. "A Soldier and the King" -- set for 3 p.m. at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus -- will feature Stravinsky's "Histoire du Soldat" and Michael Daugherty's "Dead Elvis."...
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Dems shift toward health care middle
(National News ~ 08/24/19)
LAS VEGAS --Rank-and-file Democrats appear to be shifting to the middle on health care, worried about what's politically achievable on their party's top 2020 issue. While "Medicare for All" remains hugely popular, the majority say they'd prefer building on "Obamacare" to expand coverage instead of a new government program replacing America's mix of private and public insurance...
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Ginsburg treated for tumor on pancreas
(National News ~ 08/24/19)
WASHINGTON -- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has completed radiation therapy for a cancerous tumor on her pancreas and there is no evidence of the disease remaining, the Supreme Court said Friday. It is the fourth time the 86-year-old justice has announced she has been treated for cancer and follows lung cancer surgery in December that kept her away from the court for weeks. ...
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Illinois patient's death may be first in U.S. tied to vaping
(National News ~ 08/24/19)
CHICAGO -- Health officials said Friday an Illinois patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping has died and they consider it the first death in the United States linked to the smoking alternative popular with teens and young adults. The Illinois Department of Public Health the adult patient was hospitalized after falling ill following vaping, though it didn't give other information about the person, including the patient's name, age, hometown or date of death...
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'Our bigger enemy': Trump escalates attack on Fed chief
(National News ~ 08/24/19)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump launched a furious and highly personal Twitter attack Friday against the Federal Reserve and Chairman Jerome Powell, fuming the Fed once more "did NOTHING!" and wondering who is "our bigger enemy" -- Powell or China's leader...
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Hong Kong protesters form human chains to call for democracy
(International News ~ 08/24/19)
HONG KONG -- Supporters of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement lined city streets and part of the city's harbor front Friday, inspired by a human chain in a historic Baltic states protest against Soviet control 30 years ago. Some raised linked hands while others switched on their smartphone lights and held the devices aloft to create a row of white lights against the nighttime skyline. Organizers hoped the chains, which traced three subway routes, would total 25 miles in length...
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Strikes on Iran-backed militias threaten to destabilize Iraq
(International News ~ 08/24/19)
BAGHDAD -- An Israeli airstrike on an Iranian weapons depot in Iraq, confirmed by U.S. officials, is threatening to destabilize security in the volatile country struggling to remain neutral in the conflict between Washington and Tehran. It would be the first known Israeli airstrike in Iraq since 1981, when Israeli warplanes destroyed a nuclear reactor being built by Saddam Hussein, and significantly expands Israel's campaign against Iranian military involvement in the region...
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Security in Kashmir tightened following call for protest march
(International News ~ 08/24/19)
SRINAGAR, India -- Authorities intensified patrols Friday in Indian-controlled Kashmir's main city after posters appeared calling for a public march to a United Nations office to protest New Delhi's tightened grip on the disputed region. Police and paramilitary soldiers re-imposed restrictions on traffic in areas where they had been eased, putting steel barricades back up and laying razor wire across roads, bridges and intersections...
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Bolsonaro prepares to send army to contain Amazon fires
(International News ~ 08/24/19)
PORTO VELHO, Brazil -- Under increasing international pressure to contain fires sweeping parts of the Amazon, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Friday he might send the military to battle the massive blazes. "That's the plan," said Bolsonaro. He did not say when the armed forces would get involved but suggested action could be imminent...
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Man charged over 'Your Next Mass Shooter' social media claim
(State News ~ 08/24/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Missouri man accused of identifying himself as "Your Next Mass Shooter" on social media has been charged with a felony. Twenty-six-year-old Brian Groner of Jefferson City is jailed without bond after he was charged Thursday with one count of making a terroristic threat...
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Trade war escalates with China, U.S. actions
(National News ~ 08/24/19)
WASHINGTON -- Escalating his trade war with China, President Donald Trump bumped up his tariffs on Chinese imports Friday, lashing back after Beijing raised taxes on U.S. products. In a tweet, Trump said he would be raising planned tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese goods from 10% to 15%. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative also said existing tariffs on another $250 billion in Chinese imports would go from 25% to 30% Oct. 1 after receiving feedback from the public...
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Scott City fire report 8-25-19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/24/19)
SCOTT CITY The Scott City Fire Department responded to the following calls: Aug. 16 n At 12:42 a.m., vehicle collision was reported on Interstate 55, southbound mile marker 92. n Medical assist in the 1300 block of West Mar-Elm Street. Aug. 17 n Medical assists were made at 4:49 a.m., in the 400 block of South Benton Street in Cape Girardeau, 1:19 p.m. in the 200 block of Jetta Mae Drive and 7:35 p.m. in the 600 block of Scott Avenue...
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Police report 8-25-19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/24/19)
JACKSON The Jackson Police Department released the following itemS. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Jason Schaper, 45, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on a Jackson warrant. n Charles Meeker, 32, of Sikeston, Missouri, was arrested on a Jackson warrant...
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Julia Winder
(Obituary ~ 08/24/19)
** Julia Winder Julia J. Winder, 94 of Cape Girardeau, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, at Southeast Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau.
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James Starkey
(Obituary ~ 08/24/19)
James W. Starkey, 90, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, at Lutheran Home. He was born Feb. 19, 1929, in St. Louis to William and Lillie B. Mooney Starkey. He and Jerry Lou Meissner were married Feb. 7, 1965, at Cape Girardeau. He retired from the U.S. Air Force Sept. 1, 1972...
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Richard Reed II
(Obituary ~ 08/24/19)
Richard Alan Reed II, 35, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at home. He was born March 29, 1984, in Cape Girardeau to Richard Alan and Cheryl Lynn Johnson Reed. Ricky was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School. He served in the Navy...
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Nick Minor
(Obituary ~ 08/24/19)
Nick Minor, 50, of Millersville died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born June 3, 1969, in Cape Girardeau to Sonny and Barb DiLallo Minor. Nick was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School and attended Southeast Missouri State University...
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Linda Miederhoff
(Obituary ~ 08/24/19)
KELSO, Mo. -- Linda Miederhoff, 65, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston, Missouri. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Bill Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield, Missouri...
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Etta Mayberry
(Obituary ~ 08/24/19)
SCOTT CITY -- Etta Lee Mayberry, 87, of Scott City died Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, at Missouri Delta in Sikeston, Missouri. She was born Dec. 6, 1931, in Advance, Missouri, to George Herman and Laura Golden McNamee Winemiller. She married Richard Carl Mayberry on Oct. 3, 1955, in Clarksville, Mississippi. He preceded her in death Aug. 12, 2004...
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Kimberly Hummer
(Obituary ~ 08/24/19)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Kimberly Dawn Hummer, 55, of Marble Hill passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born July 27, 1964, in Glendale, California, the daughter of William and Shirley Lemons Dicus. Kimberly and James Hummer were united in marriage, and he preceded her in death...
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Out of the past: Aug. 24
(Out of the Past ~ 08/24/19)
Prestige Air Services, a newly-formed company owned by Duane Beussink, will petition the Cape Girardeau City Council for the right to become a fixed-base operator at Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport; Prestige is also seeking approval from the Federal Aviation Administration...
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Out of the past: Aug. 25
(Out of the Past ~ 08/24/19)
Cape Girardeau's two hospitals are divided over the merits of merging; Southeast Missouri Hospital officials favor such a move, while those at Saint Francis Medical Center oppose it. Earl T. Shinhoster, newly-appointed interim executive director of the NAACP, will speak at St. ...
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Prayer 8-25-19
(Prayer ~ 08/24/19)
Though we may not always understand, O God, we trust in you and your unfailing love. Amen.
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Cantrell's recovery is a story of hope
(Column ~ 08/24/19)
David Cantrell's life forever changed on June 9. The Navy captain and local businessman was struck by a vehicle while riding his motorcycle. His leg bled profusely. An off-duty EMT started a tourniquet to control the blood loss. Cantrell could hardly breathe as he was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital, but he uttered the words: "God. Let. Me. Live." With each word he grasped for breath...
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