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Historic Preservation: What's on Dr. Steven Hoffman's mind
(B Magazine ~ 03/12/20)
Dr. Steven Hoffman, historic preservation program coordinator and professor of history and anthropology at Southeast Missouri State University, has done much to save the history of Cape Girardeau since his arrival on the scene 25 years ago. Through his own efforts and the efforts of his students, he has shepherded more than 10 Cape Girardeau buildings and districts onto the National Register of Historic Places, among them the St. ...
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NB I-55 in Cape County reduced for pavement repairs
(Local News ~ 03/12/20)
Northbound Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County, between mile markers 106 and 108, will be reduced with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews repair the pavement. A MoDOT news release stated the work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Friday...
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Cape Girardeau County commission agenda 3/12/20
(Local News ~ 03/12/20)
Approval of minutes n Minutes for March 9 Communications/reports n Purchase order approval request No. 28 to UMB Bank for direct payment to Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE) n Purchase order approval request No. 29 to UMB Bank for payment to Penzel Construction, application No. 18...
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Have a casserole up your sleeve with these on-the-go recipes
(Community ~ 03/12/20)
I was visiting with one of my cousins over the weekend, and she is at that point in life with very busy children. Between her and her sister, they have seven children involved in extracurricular activities and are always on the go. My cousin was telling me she needs to make a casserole or two per week to have on hand for quick meals and that would reheat easily...
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Drive-through recycling now open in Perry County
(Local News ~ 03/12/20)
Perry County’s drive-through recycling facility is up and running, according to a news release. The Perry County Recycling Center at 5193 Highway 51 in Perryville serves as a collection facility, not a sorting facility, the release stated. Solid waste manager Sheila Jett said the new building allows the center to store collected materials under roof...
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Lutz indicted in alleged sexual abuse case, venue changed to Cape County
(Local News ~ 03/12/20)
One day after his March 2 bond reduction hearing, retired Catholic priest Fred Lutz was indicted by a Stoddard County grand jury on two counts of forcible sodomy and two counts of deviate sexual abuse, according to information released Wednesday by Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Russell D. Oliver...
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Free event Saturday to provide discounted enrollment in Cape Girardeau parks programming
(Local News ~ 03/12/20)
Local families will be able to sign up for upcoming sports leagues, events and classes during Play Cape this weekend. From 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will host Play Cape at the Osage Centre. The free event will grant attending registrants a 10% discounted rate for Parks and Recreation leagues or programs, in addition to free games, bounce houses, activities and door prizes for children...
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My, my, strawberry pie
(Community ~ 03/12/20)
Ah, spring! Its coming heralds budding trees, blooming bulbs and my interest in food trucks once again. Some food trucks serve their customers all year long. I just don't think of patronizing them when the weather is cold, but when that first warm gust of spring air caresses my face, I know it is time: Time to find the food trucks again...
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Top-scoring science projects going to international competition in May
(Local News ~ 03/12/20)
After Tuesday’s 64th annual Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair in Cape Girardeau, three students are taking their projects to an international competition in Anaheim, California. Two students from Jackson High School, Mallorie Coffee and Elijah Jones, both in 11th grade, earned top spots, and Hayti (Missouri) High School senior Hannah Davis will join them at the competition...
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51st Lincoln Day to feature Republican officeholders, candidates
(Local News ~ 03/12/20)
Gov. Mike Parson, 8th District Rep. Jason Smith and many of Missouri’s Republican state officeholders will be among the featured speakers this weekend at the 51st annual Cape Girardeau County Lincoln Day program. The event, sponsored by the Cape Girardeau County Republic Women’s Club, is set for 6 p.m. Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3305 N. High St. in Jackson. Doors will open at 5 p.m...
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Missouri launches hotline for COVID-19 information
(Local News ~ 03/12/20)
In an effort to provide current and accurate information about COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services on Wednesday created a toll-free hotline to answer any questions the public might have on the subject...
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Fake Facebook post says first coronavirus case reported in Southeast Missouri; it's wrong
(Local News ~ 03/12/20)
Southeast Missouri Hospital officials contacted the Southeast Missourian Thursday morning to report a fake post circulating on Facebook. The post, which uses the Southeast Missourian logo, wrongly says that a press conference is scheduled at the hospital. The Southeast Missourian did not make the post; nor is it on the Southeast Missourian site. "It appears someone has used our logo to try to stir up anxiety and controversy," said Jon K. Rust, publisher of the newspaper. "We will be reporting this to Facebook, law enforcement and investigating ourselves. But it is important for everyone in Southeast Missouri to know that the post is a fake." For more information, continue to check www.semissourian.com.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/12/20)
Today is Thursday, March 12, the 72nd day of 2020. There are 294 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On March 12, 1980, a Chicago jury found John Wayne Gacy Jr. guilty of the murders of 33 men and boys. (The next day, Gacy was sentenced to death; he was executed in May 1994.)...
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Sponsored: Haven't we seen this before?
(Insiders Advice ~ 03/12/20)
Trends can be found in every aspect of home design — furniture, color palette, wall coverings, flooring, windows and window treatments. The list of options and opportunities in home design is almost limitless. Not all trends are necessarily ones to avoid, but being a little cautious and taking a few important things into consideration before going all-in on the current trend bandwagon will save you a great deal of time, money and energy in the long run...
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Unearth Your Garden’s Potential
(03/12/20)
If you miss cool, dewy mornings listening to birds as you tend to your garden, you’re in luck: the gardening season is upon us. The final tendrils of winter are releasing their grasp, and spring’s mellow days are almost here to stay. Before you begin sowing this year’s crop, local horticulture specialist Donna Aufdenberg has advice for gardeners of all experience levels. Here are five tips she has specifically for those in Southeast Missouri...
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The great coronavirus war is upon us
(Column ~ 03/12/20)
Try this thought experiment. Envision the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as a living, breathing enemy -- which, of course, is exactly what it is. But imagine for a moment that we are in real war with a cognizant, thinking and clever enemy whose sole reason to live is to hurt, maim or kill as many of us as it can...
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Patterson earns top honor; Redhawks set for NCAA Tournament appearance
(Editorial ~ 03/12/20)
Rekha Patterson and the SEMO women's basketball team are the toast of the town. The Redhawks recently won the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament over No. 1 seed UT-Martin 64-47. While nothing beats a championship victory, the game itself may not have been the most exciting one of the tournament. ...
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Amaranth, barley, corn and more: the ABCs of whole grains
(Community ~ 03/12/20)
We all know by now that whole grains are good for us and that we should be eating more of them. Anyone who has dipped a toe (or spoon) into the world of farro, brown rice and quinoa also knows how satisfying and versatile the arena of whole grains can be...
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Avengers Campus to let Disneyland visitors sling like Spidey
(Community ~ 03/12/20)
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Some assembling is still required, but the Avengers are gathering in a big way at Disneyland. A new Spider-Man attraction that allows riders to sling webs with their bare hands and live-action fights between Avengers members and Marvel supervillains are among the highlights of the new Avengers Campus that arrives July 18 at Disney's California Adventure in Anaheim...
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A cow is on the loose and wanted by police in South Florida
(National News ~ 03/12/20)
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — A cow is on the loose in South Florida. Not considered dangerous, but police have been trying to corral it for weeks. The Pembroke Pines Police Department said Wednesday the animal has been spotted near Interstate 75 in southern Broward County. Somehow it has eluded capture since late January. ...
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Russian lawmakers allow Putin in power past 2024
(International News ~ 03/12/20)
MOSCOW -- Russian lawmakers on Wednesday rapidly rubber-stamped sweeping constitutional changes that could keep President Vladimir Putin in power until 2036. If Putin won and completed two more terms as president, it would make him the ruler of Russia for 36 years -- longer than any other leader in its modern history...
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Turkey vows military action if Syria truce violated
(International News ~ 03/12/20)
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Wednesday that his military would launch its harshest retaliation yet if the Syrian government breaks a fragile truce in Idlib province brokered last week. The cease-fire arranged by Turkey and Russia -- which support opposing sides in the conflict -- halted a three-month air and ground campaign by the Syrian government against the rebel-held province. ...
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Sandy Hook-inspired law limiting gun rounds prompts federal suit
(National News ~ 03/12/20)
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Gun rights supporters are suing Connecticut officials over part of a 2013 state gun control law passed after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, saying it unconstitutionally bans people from loading more than 10 rounds of ammunition into their firearms...
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Sanders says he's moving ahead with his Dem campaign
(National News ~ 03/12/20)
BURLINGTON, Vt. -- While acknowledging his deficit in the Democratic race, Bernie Sanders said Wednesday he's pressing ahead with his presidential campaign at least long enough to debate Joe Biden this weekend and try to force him to answer questions about economic inequality and the country's fraying social safety net...
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Congress limits military action in Iran
(National News ~ 03/12/20)
WASHINGTON -- Defying a veto threat, Congress has approved a bipartisan measure to limit President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran. The House gave final legislative approval to the measure Wednesday, 227-186, sending it to Trump. The president has promised to veto the war powers resolution, warning that if his "hands were tied, Iran would have a field day."...
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Dow tumbles into bear market as coronavirus fears intensify
(National News ~ 03/12/20)
NEW YORK -- Stocks tumbled again Wednesday as fears about the economic damage from the coronavirus intensified and investors questioned whether any economic response from Washington would be enough -- if it happens at all. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,464 points, dragging it 20% below the record set last month and putting it in a bear market. ...
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Trump clamps limits on travel from Europe to U.S. for 30 days
(National News ~ 03/12/20)
WASHINGTON -- Taking dramatic action Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced he is sharply restricting passenger travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling global financial markets and disrupting the daily lives of Americans...
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Charles Wade Jr.
(Obituary ~ 03/12/20)
BENTON, Mo. -- Charles Wade Jr., son of the late Charles Byron Sr. and Cora Blaes Wade, was born June 24, 1923, in Oran, Missouri, and departed this life Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri, at the age of 96 years...
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Keith Schuessler
(Obituary ~ 03/12/20)
Keith Alan Schuessler, 67, of Jackson passed away Monday, March 9, 2020, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born March 24, 1952, in Cape Girardeau to Wilbert Arnold "Wib" and Elsie Laura Koch Schuessler. Keith was baptized April 13, 1952, and confirmed April 3, 1966, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells. ...
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Helen Morrison
(Obituary ~ 03/12/20)
Helen Voneda Morrison, 79, of Jackson passed away Monday, March 9, 2020, at her home. She was born June 17, 1940, in Belleville, Illinois, daughter of Oliver and Kathleen Oriley Friess. She and Lynn Morrison were united in marriage Aug. 30, 1958. Helen worked for H&R Block as a tax preparer and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Jackson...
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Berniece Lorenz
(Obituary ~ 03/12/20)
Berniece D. Lorenz, 92, of Shawneetown passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born March 7, 1928, in Shawneetown to Charles and Dora Starzinger Schlimpert. She and Edgar Lorenz were married Jan. 19, 1947, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Shawneetown. Three children were born to their union. They had been married 54 years when Edgar passed away Jan. 20, 2001...
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Jerry Hampton
(Obituary ~ 03/12/20)
Jerry Alvin Hampton, 74, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, March 9, 2020, at Southeast Hospital. He was born April 25, 1945, in Pascola, Missouri, to Alvin Frederick and Gloria Jean Byrd Hampton. He and Betty Tanner were married June 12, 1965, in Sikeston, Missouri...
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Mike Engelmann
(Obituary ~ 03/12/20)
David "Mike" Engelmann, 77, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at his home. He was born Oct. 8, 1942, in Cape Girardeau to Rudolph and Verna Mills Engelmann. He and Clara Warren were married Oct. 18, 2003, in Cape Girardeau. Mike was a graduate of College High School. ...
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Donald Boettcher
(Obituary ~ 03/12/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Donald G. Boettcher, 73, formerly of Frohna, Missouri, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Estates of Perryville. He was born Nov. 13, 1946, in Cape Girardeau to Cornelius Albert and Frieda Martha Louise Lueders Boettcher. He and Marlies Lilli Stuppi were married July 11, 1970. She preceded him in death Aug. 1, 2003...
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New medical school to train doctors to work in poor areas
(State News ~ 03/12/20)
ST. LOUIS -- A new four-year medical school in St. Louis will focus on training doctors who will work in poor urban and rural areas. Puerto Rico-based Ponce Health Sciences University is making an $80 million commitment to develop the new campus in north St. Louis, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported last week. Construction will begin later this year with a freshman class of 150 in the fall of 2022...
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Prayer 3/12/20
(Prayer ~ 03/12/20)
Thank you, O God, that in all things you work for the good of those who love you. Amen.
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Speak Out 3/12/20
(Speak Out ~ 03/12/20)
No one wants to see photos of hogs being butchered. Perhaps this is a tradition for this family. But not everyone is amused by your bloody Texas chainsaw massacre type of family values depicted. I feel sorry for their children having to watch animals being slaughtered. ...
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Out of the past: March 12
(Out of the Past ~ 03/12/20)
Work began recently on renovating the attic of the Wesley House at Southeast Missouri State University; it will become the Upper Room Chapel and will be used for student-led worship services and communion services on Fridays. The Southeast Missourian receives more than 2,000 phone calls from subscribers looking for their Sunday edition, delivered in some cases several hours past its 7 a.m. ...
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Jackson police report 3/12/20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/12/20)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Thefts n Theft was reported in the 2200 block of East Jackson Boulevard. n Theft was reported in the 2800 block of South Old Orchard Road. n Burglary was reported in the 1900 block of East Jackson Boulevard...
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Walking Down Broadway with Dad
(03/12/20)
Barbara Rose Rust is a Cape Girardeau native writing vignettes about her childhood for her children and grandchildren, considering her growing up was very different from theirs. This is the first in a three-part series in which she shares these anecdotes with TBY readers, too...
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Missouri S&T professor named AGC National Educator; names Cape Girardeau student for scholarship
(Submitted Story ~ 03/12/20)
ROLLA, Mo. – The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) awarded its 2020 Outstanding Educator Award to Dr. Eric Showalter, a professor of civil engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, at the AGC Annual Convention in Las Vegas. Each year, AGC recognizes an educator who makes a significant mark in the field of construction education...
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Ozark Trail Association Named Conservation Organization of the Year
(Submitted Story ~ 03/12/20)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Abi Jackson abi.jackson@ozarktrail.com (573) 436-0540 Ozark Trail Association Named Conservation Organization of the Year Potosi, Missouri, March 12, 2020 – The Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) honored leading citizen conservationists and natural resource professionals at the 84th Annual Conservation Federation of Missouri Awards Ceremony on Friday March 6th during their Annual Convention in Jefferson City. ...
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