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Sponsored: Jack Essner credits Saint Francis cardiologist following cardiac arrest nearly six years ago
(Local News ~ 02/05/22)
It was August 8, 2016, a hot summer day before his senior year of high school. Essner recalled getting halfway through a three-mile run during soccer practice. The next thing he remembers is waking up in a dark room four days later. At age 17, he had suffered cardiac arrest...
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Suspects steal vehicle of woman after she tried to help after crash in Perry Co.
(Local News ~ 02/05/22)
An intended act of kindness resulted in a carjacking on Interstate 55 on Wednesday in Perry County, Missouri. A Perryville, Missouri, woman traveling northbound on I-55 stopped to assist two adults with a small child after an apparent crash. Stephanie Moll, 37, put the child in the backseat of her SUV to shield her from the cold...
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Rick Francis firmly opposed to controversial bill, other area lawmakers defer comment
(Local News ~ 02/05/22)
State House Rep. Rick Francis of Perryville (R-145) is pulling no punches about a self-defense bill which has garnered national attention and is working its way through the Legislature. "I think SB666 is a horrible bill, and I believe it would definitely harm law enforcement and prosecutors from determining what is just and right," said Francis, who was first elected to the General Assembly in 2016...
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City of Cape primary election Tuesday
(Local News ~ 02/05/22)
A primary election on Tuesday will determine which mayoral and Ward 2 candidates will remain on ballots for the April 5 general election. Primary elections are held in Cape Girardeau when more than two candidates file for any single office. The top two vote-getters advance to the general election...
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Out of the past: Feb. 5
(Out of the Past ~ 02/05/22)
Plans for the week-long April inauguration of Dr. Dale Nitzschke as Southeast Missouri State University's 16th president have yielded some big name participants; Dr. Maya Angelou, a distinguished author, poet, actress and playwright, will speak at the April 10 inauguration; earlier that day, former Democratic presidential candidate and conservative commentator William Buckley will debate in Academic Auditorium; former U.S. ...
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Peters-Stauss
(Engagement ~ 02/05/22)
Tony and Renee Peters of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Rae Peters of Cape Girardeau to Wade Garrett Stauss of Wildwood, Missouri. He is the son Dave and Tonia Stauss of Wildwood. Lindsay is an academic advising graduate assistant at Southeast Missouri State University and is pursuing her master's degree in higher education administration at Southeast...
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Don't bury yourself
(Column ~ 02/05/22)
"I'll get on with my life and relax after I catch up," you say. This may be school, family concerns, health issues, changing an undesirable habit, or other things that compete for your attention. I often feel I mimic the words contained within a poem called "Stopping by the woods on a snowy evening" by the poet, Robert Frost. ...
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Just another day?
(Column ~ 02/05/22)
The Bible teaches the principle of the Sabbath. During creation, we read that God rested on the seventh day. Keeping the Sabbath holy is one of the Ten Commandments. If you have studied the Old Testament or if you have Jewish friends, you know that technically the Sabbath is Saturday. Some denominations worship on Saturdays for this reason...
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Fly fishing and mentoring
(Column ~ 02/05/22)
I was probably 8 or 9 when I first saw someone fly fishing. Mom and Dad and Mick and I had gone to Three Corners north of Hyannis, Nebraska, to see if we could catch a bluegill or bass. When we got there, Uncle Raymond, Mom's brother, was fishing there with one of the Roses. He was fly fishing, which I thought was so neat. I had to try it...
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Cold-weather casualty
(Column ~ 02/05/22)
These are the remains of an armadillo I found in the woods last Sunday. It was half-covered with leaves. There are 10 or more different kinds of armadillos spread across South and Central America. The only one found in the United States is called the nine-banded armadillo...
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Senior Center Menus for Feb. 7-11
(Community ~ 02/05/22)
Monday: Cheeseburger or turkey bacon melt, Tater Tots, winter-blend veggies, whole-grain bun or bread and cinnamon applesauce or brownie. Tuesday: Chicken tetrazzini or smothered brat, buttered corn, tossed-garden salad, whole-grain garlic bread or bun and Mandarin oranges or coconut cake...
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FYI 2-6-22
(Community ~ 02/05/22)
PC Medical Centers will hold a class on how to prevent invasive surgeries at noon Tuesday at Pork Cape in Cape Girardeau. Do you know someone that suffers from chronic joint pain? Attend a lunch and learn with Dr. Pursley on how to avoid risky surgery, such as hip or knee replacements, with less invasive options available exclusively at PC Medial Centers...
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World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday on Christmas Eve
(Community ~ 02/05/22)
The following article was originally published in the Highland News-Sun. 2021 years ago what has been traditionally called the first Christmas Eve, a young couple named Mary and Joseph were looking for a place where she could give birth to her baby. They found a barn and their Son Jesus came into the world early the next morning. He was laid in a manger. Shepherds came to adore him and give praise...
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Russian appeasement was a Left-wing monopoly
(Column ~ 02/05/22)
One way of understanding the 2009-2014 Obama Administration policy of "reset" with Vladimir Putin's Russia is to recall two iconic incidents. The first was the 2009 "reset." Newly appointed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced that she would pursue a "reset" detente with Russia. America would relax the prior Bush Administration's mild ostracism of Russia after its 2008 invasion of Georgia and softly start anew...
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Supreme Court nominees -- race can be relevant
(Column ~ 02/05/22)
"Mr. Biden's campaign promise that he'd appoint a Black woman to the Supreme Court is unfortunate because it elevates skin color over qualifications." Thus, The Wall Street Journal editorial page captured, in one sentence, the sentiment of many if not most of right-of-center white Americans about the president's campaign pledge, which he appears to have every intention to fulfill...
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Russia is not our worst enemy
(Column ~ 02/05/22)
Everyone's watching Russia to see what its thug-for-life, Vladimir Putin, is going to do in Ukraine. We ordinary citizens don't know whether Putin will actually invade Ukraine with the 127,000 Russian soldiers he's placed at its borders or whether he's just bluffing...
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Local pride starts with individual
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/05/22)
As you are aware, three individuals are running for the position of mayor for the City of Cape Girardeau. At one of the debates, they were asked the question (paraphrased): What would you do to restore pride and ownership in the city? While I believe a mayor should insist pride and ownership be developed and maintained in city facilities, infrastructure, services and programs, I question if any person has the ability and influence to create these qualities citywide...
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Prayer 2-6-22
(Prayer ~ 02/05/22)
O Lord Jesus, we praise you, for you are forever faithful. Amen.
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Fire report 2-6-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/05/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Feb. 2 n Medical assists were made at 9:57 a.m. on Rusmar Street; 10:53 a.m. on William Street; 12:39 p.m. on North Mount Auburn Road; 1:49 p.m. on Perryville Road; and 9:36 p.m. on Campster Drive...
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Gary Wendel
(Obituary ~ 02/05/22)
Gary Ray Wendel, 78, of Cape Girardeau and formerly of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. He was born Jan. 28, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, son of Jacob T. and Edith "Allegra" Daume Wendel. He and Emilie Propst were married July 10, 1965, at Sedgewickville (Missouri) Lutheran Church...
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Ashley Warren
(Obituary ~ 02/05/22)
Ashley Dawn Warren, 37, passed away Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. She was a resident of Scott City most of her life. She was born March 29, 1984. to Danny Warren Jr. and Tanja Bonhert at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Ashley was a beloved daughter, granddaughter and sister...
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Alvin Smyth Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/05/22)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Alvin Smyth Jr., lifelong resident of Dexter, departed this life Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at Capetown Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau at the age of 97 years. Alvin, the son of the late Alvin and Sarah Manion Smyth Sr., was born Dec. 29, 1924, in Pyletown, Missouri. He graduated from Dexter High School...
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Ruth Sander
(Obituary ~ 02/05/22)
Ruth Ann Sander, 80, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at her home in Jackson. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson and from 10 a.m. until service time Friday at St. John's United Church of Christ in Jackson...
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Glenwood Propst
(Obituary ~ 02/05/22)
PATTON, Mo. -- Glenwood H. Propst, 83, of Patton died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born May 21, 1938, in St. Louis to Howard and Ruby Propst. On June 1, 1957, he married Edith J. Yamnitz, and they enjoyed 63 years together before her passing Sept. 19, 2020. A part of his heart went with her that day, and the family takes comfort knowing they have been reunited in heaven...
- John Price III (Obituary ~ 02/05/22)
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David Niswonger II
(Obituary ~ 02/05/22)
Oscar David Niswonger II, 96, of Cape Girardeau, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. Arrangements are pending at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Kenneth McDaniel
(Obituary ~ 02/05/22)
Kenneth Gene McDaniel, 64, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center. A visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 12 at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Kathryn King
(Obituary ~ 02/05/22)
Kathryn Jean "Ditty" King, 70, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at her home in Jackson. She was born Dec. 22, 1951, in Perryville, Missouri, to Gail William and Gale Mae Allen King Jr. She was a graduate of Truman High School in Independence, Missouri. Kathryn enjoyed a successful career in sales for KFVS-12 and K103 in Cape Girardeau...
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Mark Jones II
(Obituary ~ 02/05/22)
Mark Robin Jones II, 32, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born Sept. 26, 1989, in Fremont, California, to Mark Jones and Christine Marie Hernandez. Mark enjoyed fishing and playing the guitar. He especially loved spending time with his daughters, Lola and Eisley, and his long-time girlfriend, Melanie...
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Christopher Haertling
(Obituary ~ 02/05/22)
Christopher T. Haertling, 51, of New Wells died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Joshua Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson...
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Lonnie Crews
(Obituary ~ 02/05/22)
Lonnie Ray Crews, 75, of Scott City died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Nov. 25, 1946, in Rives, Missouri, to Oscar and Fleeta Scott Crews. He married Cheryl King on Sept. 27, 1973. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City and a life member of Disabled American Veterans. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and served in Vietnam...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 2/6/22
(Local News ~ 02/05/22)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes of stated meeting of Jan. 27 Appointments and possible action items n None at this time Discussion and possible action n Report from the University of Missouri Extension Office...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda for 1-24-22
(Local News ~ 02/05/22)
Cape Girardeau City Council 5 p.m. Tuesday, City Hall Presentations n National Gun Violence Survivor Week Communications/reports n City Council staff Items for discussion n Appearances by Advisory Board applicants n Planning and Zoning Commission report...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda for 2/7/22
(Local News ~ 02/05/22)
City of Jackson mayor and Board of Aldermen Regular meeting 6 p.m. today Adoption of agenda n Motion adopting the regular meeting agenda Approval of minutes n Minutes of regular meeting of Jan. 18 Financial affairs n Motion approving the city collector's report...
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St. Vincent's Young Ladies Academy 1838-1923
(Column ~ 02/05/22)
St. Vincent's Young Ladies Academy was perched on a knoll at the corner of Good Hope and Williams streets, spreading over the east side of the block of Spanish. With an awesome view, it faced the Mississippi River, as did most homes on that side of Spanish...
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Losing all my leaves
(Column ~ 02/05/22)
Some years ago -- about 30 years, truth be told -- I found myself sitting next to an elderly man inside Wohl Psychiatric Hospital in midtown St. Louis. Although in my thirties at the time, pastoral ministry was fairly new to me back then. My training had already taken me to the old St. Louis City Jail on Clark Street...
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Out of the past: Feb. 6
(Out of the Past ~ 02/05/22)
Five southern Missouri counties are waging separate court challenges to the state Tax Commission's order of a major reassessment of property values; Dunklin County's challenge, which will be heard today, will be the first to go to court, with Circuit Judge Stephen Sharp presiding over the hearing in Kennett; Pemiscot, Shannon, Ripley and Carter counties are also suing the Tax Commission...
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