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Former Marble Hill police chief faces federal indictment
(Local News ~ 02/16/21)
Former Marble Hill, Missouri, police chief Marc Tragesser faces a federal indictment for a civil rights violation that occurred during his tenure with the police department. According to court documents filed Wednesday, Tragesser is charged with depravation of rights under the color of law...
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Coronavirus vaccine clinic postponed because of wintry weather
(Local News ~ 02/16/21)
The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled for Tuesday at Century Casino for second doses of the Moderna vaccine has been postponed because of inclement weather conditions. Officials rescheduled the clinic for Feb. 23 at the casino. Participants do not need to register again for an appointment; they will keep their same appointment time and have been notified via email or phone call about the cancellation.
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February Annual art event to feature social-distancing theme
(Local News ~ 02/16/21)
What do art exhibits, food trucks, and a scavenger hunt have in common? The answer is they're all part of the Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization's February Annual set for later this month. The annual outdoor event, referred to this year as "February Annual — Six Feet Together," is set for Feb. 27 along Court, Main, High and Adams streets in uptown Jackson. Free activities will start at 11 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m...
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Area schools use virtual-learning to work through disruptions
(Local News ~ 02/16/21)
When the pandemic began last year, schools adjusted to online learning. Almost a year later, with some students back in the classrooms and others still learning remotely, it is now possible for a snow day to become a virtual learning day at schools across Cape Girardeau County...
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Business Notebook: Tool comes online to help avoid coronavirus exposure; CAPE job fair rescheduled to next month
(Business ~ 02/16/21)
A retired director of nursing at SoutheastHEALTH has partnered with a former colleague at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis to create an online tool they hope will help people reduce their COVID-19 exposure risks as well as overall infection rates among the general public...
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Who you gonna call? The AG's office, that's who
(Business ~ 02/16/21)
When Ray Parker Jr. asked "Who you gonna call?" in the "Ghostbusters" title track back in 1984, I doubt he had the Missouri Attorney General's Office in mind as the answer. I received an email last week from Attorney General Eric Schmitt's office summarizing the Top 10 consumer complaints his office received in 2020. (And although we had plenty to complain about last year, only a few of the complaints had anything to do with COVID-19.)...
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Safe Harbor able to foster dogs ahead of cold weather, snow
(Local News ~ 02/16/21)
Every dog at the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Jackson except for one was fostered by local homes this past weekend thanks to a Facebook post from the not-for-profit asking for foster homes because of the below-freezing temperatures and snow that hit the area...
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Council gives final OK to amended Cape deer ordinance
(Local News ~ 02/16/21)
By a 4-1 vote, with the Ward 1's Dan Presson dissenting, the Cape Girardeau City Council gave its collective blessing Monday to a revised new urban deer management program to be conducted Nov. 1 to Dec. 5. The hunt will be strictly limited to four designated areas of city property: Twin Trees, Delaware Park, Fountain Park and Cape Rock...
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Bonded over their love of teeth: Trevor and Ashley Blattner both have dental practices in Cape
(Business ~ 02/16/21)
When you first meet someone, many people say a smile is the first thing that's noticed. For Cape Girardeau dentists Drs. Trevor and Ashley Blattner, it was teeth, more specifically. When asked whether they noticed each other's teeth right off the bat, Ashley replied, "100%."...
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Winter storm warning in effect through Tuesday morning; more snow later this week
(Local News ~ 02/16/21)
While a thick, white blanket already covered Southeast Missouri, more snow was expected to continue to fall overnight into this morning, and possibly later in the week. The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, issued a winter storm warning early Monday morning for Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Mississippi, New Madrid, Perry, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne counties that is set to expire at 6 a.m. today...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda for 2/17/21
(Local News ~ 02/16/21)
City of Jackson mayor and Board of Aldermen Regular meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday Public Hearings n Hearing to satisfy the latest requirements of the state mandated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit which focuses on the management of stormwater, as required by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources...
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Black History Month: '80s a significant decade for African Americans at SEMO
(Local News ~ 02/16/21)
The first Black member of the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents, the Rev. Dr. Samuel W. Hylton Jr. was appointed in 1987. The longtime St. Louis clergyman died in 2018 at the age of 91. According to Southeast's Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, African American enrollment increased to nearly 800 students during the 1980s, with many Black students recruited from the St. Louis area...
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Due to extreme cold, Tuesday Southeast Missourian print edition to be delivered in daylight
(Local News ~ 02/16/21)
Southeast Missourian circulation director Mark Kneer has encouraged carriers to wait on delivering the print newspaper until after daylight today. “With temperatures expected to be below zero, we didn’t want anyone to slip off the road and be stuck,” Kneer said. “The safety of our carriers and independent contractors is paramount.” ...
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Missouri bicentennial: Mules a good fit as state animal
(Local News ~ 02/16/21)
Nearly 26 years ago, on May 31, 1995, after intense lobbying by the late retired Air Force Col. Charles Woodford of Cape Girardeau and others, then-Gov. Mel Carnahan signed a bill establishing the mule as Missouri's state animal. A mule is a hybrid animal, the offspring of a female horse (mare) and a male donkey (jack). ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/16/21)
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2021. There are 318 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 16, 1959, Fidel Castro became premier of Cuba a month and a-half after the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista. On this date: In 1862, the Civil War Battle of Fort Donelson in Tennessee ended as some 12,000 Confederate soldiers surrendered; Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's victory earned him the moniker "Unconditional Surrender Grant."...
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Winter Safety Tips for Cat and Dog Owners
(Insiders Advice ~ 02/16/21)
When the temperature drops, we offer the following tips to keep pets safe: 1. Prepare for power outages. Call your veterinary clinic several days in advance to refill your pet’s medications or to pick up food and make sure there is enough kitty litter to last several days in case inclement weather prevents you from driving to the store...
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William Stoffel
(Obituary ~ 02/16/21)
William "Bill" Stoffel, age 85, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are private for the family only. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Ruby Matthews
(Obituary ~ 02/16/21)
Ruby Niswonger Matthews, 95, of Cape Girardeau departed this life peacefully at her daughter's home Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. She was born to the late Charles Cronenbold and Ella May Walker. She married Walter J. Niswonger Jr., and he preceded her in death in 1995. She later married Charles Matthews...
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James Lynch
(Obituary ~ 02/16/21)
ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- James "Jim" A. Lynch of St. Charles passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at the age of 87. He was the loving husband of Dolores Heuring Lynch; beloved son of the late James Christopher Lynch and Ella Margaret Lewis; devoted father of James Michael "Mick" (Debbie) Lynch, Mark Bradley (Vivian) Lynch, Steven Craig (Karen English) Lynch, Dale Alan Lynch and Teresa Ann (Karl) Schuemann; cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; dear brother of Elizabeth (Mark) Mueller and the late John Lynch.. ...
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Emery Dodson
(Obituary ~ 02/16/21)
Emery Allen Dodson, 71, of Scott City died Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
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Frances Dirnberger
(Obituary ~ 02/16/21)
NEW HAMBURG, Mo. -- Frances Dirnberger, 78, of New Hamburg died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel.
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Lela Buerck
(Obituary ~ 02/16/21)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Lela Rose Buerck, 98, of Perryville passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 5, 1922, in Perry County, Missouri, to Thomas A. and Ida Krieger Buchheit. She and William A. Buerck were married Oct. 1, 1949, at Church of the Assumption in Perryville. He preceded her in death March 20, 2002...
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Kathryn Bender
(Obituary ~ 02/16/21)
Kathryn Louise (Kay) Stiegemeyer Bender died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral service time Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial following at Cape County Memorial Park...
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Pelosi says independent commission will examine Capitol riot
(National News ~ 02/16/21)
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that Congress will establish an independent, Sept. 11-style commission to look into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol. Pelosi said the commission will "investigate and report on the facts and causes relating to the January 6, 2021, domestic terrorist attack upon the United States Capitol Complex . and relating to the interference with the peaceful transfer of power."...
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COVID-19 shots might be tweaked if variants get worse
(National News ~ 02/16/21)
The makers of COVID-19 vaccines are figuring out how to tweak their recipes against worrisome virus mutations -- and regulators are looking to flu as a blueprint if and when the shots need an update. "It's not really something you can sort of flip a switch, do overnight," cautioned Richard Webby, who directs a World Health Organization flu center from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital...
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Millions without power in Texas as snow storm slams U.S.
(National News ~ 02/16/21)
AUSTIN, Texas -- A frigid blast of winter weather across the U.S. plunged Texas into an unusually icy emergency Monday knocking out power for more than 2 million people, shut down grocery stores and air travel and sent cars skidding on dangerously snowy and slick roads...
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Editorial: SEMO Food Bank doubled food distributions in 2020
(Editorial ~ 02/16/21)
The Southeast Missouri Food Bank rallied quickly to meet the rising need of those facing food insecurity due to the pandemic. During a time when most of us were limiting the places we went and people we came into contact with, the food bank stepped up to the plate for those in need. They were determined to help get food to families, holding a remarkable 432 mobile distributions in 2020, compared to the 234 held in 2019...
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6 impeachment sham takeaways
(Column ~ 02/16/21)
The whole thing was a sham. 1. The Constitution does not allow removal from office someone who is no longer in office. Duh! That really should be a no-brainer, right? But folks hell-bent on a diabolical plan don't care about the Constitution they purport to honor...
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Speak Out 2/16/21
(Speak Out ~ 02/16/21)
Thank you to all the people who work in awful conditions to make it possible for us navigate the streets of Cape Girardeau. And thank you to Schnucks for a great job clearing their parking lot. Folks want to get upset about the Keystone pipeline. That's Canadian oil being shipped to our Gulf Coast. ...
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Prayer 2/16/21
(Prayer ~ 02/16/21)
O Lord Jesus, our Savior and Lord, may we love others as you love us. Amen.
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Births 2/16/21
(Births ~ 02/16/21)
Son to Trevor and Sadie Proffer of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 4:52 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. Name, Samuel Lee. Weight, 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Proffer is the daughter of Tracy Kain of Jackson and Mike Earney of Chillicothe, Ohio. Proffer is the son of Frank Proffer of Chaffee, Missouri. He works at Procter & Gamble...
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Out of the past: Feb. 16
(Out of the Past ~ 02/16/21)
Brian Miller made "Be prepared" a way of life; Miller, Cape Girardeau County's first and only emergency preparedness director, died yesterday after a heart attack at the age of 50; Miller suffered a heart attack at his Jackson home around noon Thursday, one day after his release from a local hospital following another heart attack a week ago...
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/16/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/16/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. DWI n Driving under the influence was reported at Broadway and Perry Avenue. Assaults n Assault was reported on Clark Avenue. n Assault was reported on South West End Boulevard...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 2/16/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/16/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Feb. 14 n Medical assists were made at 4:46 p.m. on Earleen Drive; 5:35 p.m. on William Street; 6:58 p.m. on Bloomfield Road; 8:03 p.m. on Good Hope Street; 9:35 p.m. on William Street; 10:22 p.m. on South West End Boulevard; 11:05 p.m. on Maria Louise Lane...
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Going Downhill Cape Girardeau MO
(Submitted Story ~ 02/16/21)
Going Downhill in the latest February 2021 snowstorm in Cape Girardeau MO
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