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Sponsored: Southeast Hospital offers innovative treatment option for patients with Atrial Fibrillation
(Local News ~ 02/18/23)
The Heart Team at Southeast Hospital is the first in the region to offer a minimally invasive therapy to treat patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who are at risk of ischemic stroke. The device, Abbott's Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage -- (LAA) Occluder, is a nonsurgical therapy that immediately seals the LAA, eliminating the need for long-term blood-thinning medications following the procedure. The device is made of a nickel-titanium mesh...
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Three Cape-area veterans added to Wall of Valor at VA health center
(Local News ~ 02/18/23)
Three local veterans showed "heroism", "meritorius service", and "courage in the face of overwhelming danger" more than 50 years ago during the Vietnam War. Their names were permanently enshrined with their fellow distinguished veterans Friday, Feb. 17, to help others remember their actions...
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Asking for a medical examiner in Cape Girardeau County
(Local News ~ 02/18/23)
This story has been updated. Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Welker, accompanied by a group of law enforcement professionals, asked county commissioners Thursday, Feb. 16, to consider establishing the position of medical examiner to handle death cases. The county is presently served by a coroner...
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Column: FFA instills values that last for a lifetime
(Local News ~ 02/18/23)
It's a sharp jacket. Somehow, it's disappeared. Probably my youngest sister, Kim, borrowed it for some reason back in the day -- maybe Halloween for one of her bunch -- and didn't return it. Must admit, I haven't looked for it in decades. No real reason to. It sure wouldn't fit today...
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Elroy Kinder: Preserving, sharing history was his life
(Local News ~ 02/18/23)
Elroy Kinder was a man passionate about the past and focused on preserving it for the future. A father, husband, teacher, veteran and historian, Kinder died Dec. 30, 2022, a few weeks before his 89th birthday. His friends, family and those interested in the local history of Southeast Missouri will be able to experience his legacy for years to come...
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Frank - 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 02/18/23)
Jim and Vicki Frank of Cape Girardeau will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Feb. 18,2023. Jim and the former Vicki Vogel were married Feb. 17, 1973, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville Missouri. The Rev. W.F. Neumann officiated the ceremony...
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Cox - 65 years
(Anniversary ~ 02/18/23)
ARBOR, Mo. -- Glen and Sunda Cox of Arbor celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, while visiting their son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Christina Cox, for Christmas in Marietta, Oklahoma. They were married Dec. 22, 1957, at Arbor General Baptist Church in Arbor. They are members of this church...
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Bartholomew Cousin's life in Southeast Missouri
(Column ~ 02/18/23)
Bartholomew Cousin filled several roles between the 1790s and his death. Prior to Cousin's arrival in "Louisiana", Louis Largeau was Lorimier's long-time associate, assistant and secretary. Lorimier employed Largeau from 1769, when he traveled from Quebec to the Old Northwest. Largeau kept Lorimier's journals until Jan. 17, 1795...
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How old is that tree?
(Column ~ 02/18/23)
You are looking at the stump cut of a Southeast Missouri tree called the tulip tree. Tulip trees are one of Missouri's fastest-growing timber trees. When tulip trees are left to stand and grow for several decades, they can grow into very large, valuable trees...
- Adopt Bandit 2-19-23 (Community ~ 02/18/23)
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Senior Center Menus for Feb. 20 through 24
(Community ~ 02/18/23)
Monday: Closed for President's Day. Tuesday: Salisbury steak or Polish sausae, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, steamed zucchini, whole-grain bread slice and sugar-free peach crisp or king cake. Wednesday: Ash Wednesday: Fried or baked fish or pork burger, pickles and onions, potato wedges, coleslaw, whole-grain bread or bun and fruit salad or strawberry shortcake...
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Asbury revival
(Column ~ 02/18/23)
Have you heard about the Asbury Revival in Wilmore, Kentucky, near Lexington? I am not referring to the 1970 revival that sparked the "Jesus Movement." As I write this, there is an ongoing revival at Asbury University. It began Wednesday, Feb. 8. During a midweek chapel service, campus minister Zach Meerkreebs led an invitation for personal confession and testimonies. ...
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Deciding if it's our problem
(Column ~ 02/18/23)
Have you ever had someone say to you, "Leave it alone, it's not your problem"? Almost all of us have heard that bit of advice at one time or another. Often that point of view is helpful to hear, but at other times, it's a frustrating statement. While at lunch, recently, a friend and I were discussing that very topic -- "with whom does responsibly lie in particular instances?" Mila and I tossed various issues around, concerning whether one should or should not respond to particular needs. ...
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Learning briefs 2-19-23
(Local News ~ 02/18/23)
The following students graduated with honors from Missouri University of Science and Technology for the fall 2022 semester. Jackson: George Kietzer, cume laude; Ashley Pittman, magna cum laude. Perryville, Missouri: Tyler Monier, master of science; Rachel Sutterer, master of science...
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Club news 2-19-23
(Community News ~ 02/18/23)
Kage FCE Club met Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Cape Girardeau Senior Center. Jobyna Daume called the meeting to order. Judie Herbst gave the devotional titled " The Rose." As we cannot unfold a rosebud, how do we have the wisdom to unfold our lives? We trust God to do the unfolding, leading and giving us guidance...
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Saxony Lutheran High School first semester
(Honor Roll ~ 02/18/23)
Saxony Lutheran High School Honor Roll with High Distinction 9th grade: Ariel Barr, Rachel Lichtenegger, Mark Richey, Cole Roth. 10th grade: Gabriel Hendon, Margaret Hillin, Wesley Kiehne, Evan Respondek, Myra Roth, Lauren Sheriff, Erin Spencer, Jackson Wilson...
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St. Vincent de Paul School second quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 02/18/23)
St. Vincent de Paul School A Honor Roll 4th grade: Lili Applegate-Adams, Mary Kate Boldrey, Chase Brumbaugh, Michael Buersmeyer, Emmalynn Care, Bristol Clubb, Estella Cox, Alexis Donze, Sam Farnham, Rosa Galati, Lila Gamadia, Charlie Holiman, Johnny Koester, Mary-Claire Kohlfeld, Logan Riley Lemmons, Kennedy Marquart, Claire Miget, Hugh Moon, Goldie Nelson, Mason Nguyen, Boyd Pfeiffer, Kenia Quintas Chavez, Anni Renick, Erik Riney, Noah Schade, Richard Surratt, Anna Uhrhan, Henry Wade, Leonardo Vollink.. ...
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St. Mary Cathedral School second quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 02/18/23)
St. Mary Cathedral School A Honor Roll: 4th grade: Isaiah Stuchlik, Austin Nelson, Jibreel Rodgers, Regan Salter, Bao Tran, Olivia Williamsen. 6th grade: Nolan Eftink, Presley Florek, Scarlett Hampton, Katelynn Nguyen. 7th grade: Faraz Alam, Kade Burner, Colin Farrow, Margaret Florian...
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Breakfast for champions
(Column ~ 02/18/23)
Marge and I grew up in Nebraska, so technically we were Northerners. We now live in Missouri, so we are now Southerners but with a palate that is both northern and southern. Throw in having COVID a couple, three times, and our taste buds are all mixed up. ...
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FYI 2-19-23
(Community ~ 02/18/23)
A euchre tournament will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19 at St. Ambrose Parish Center in Chaffee, Missouri. Food will be available. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Daughters of St. Ambrose. For more information, contact Donna at (573) 450-0065...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda for 2/20-23
(Local News ~ 02/18/23)
Cape Girardeau City Council 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, City Hall Presentations n Annual Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022 n Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SEMO Redi) Presentation- SEMO Redi Executive Team Items for discussion...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda 2/19/23
(Local News ~ 02/18/23)
City of Jackson mayor and Board of Aldermen Regular meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Adoption of agenda n Motion adopting the Regular Meeting Agenda. Approval of minutes n Motion approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Monday, Feb. 6. Financial affairs...
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Fire report 2-19-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/18/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Feb. 15 n Medical assists were made at 12:40 a.m. on North Frederick Street; 1:37 p.m. on South Mount Auburn Road; 3:01 p.m. on South West End Boulevard; 5:41 p.m. on William Street; and 11:43 p.m. on Park Place Drive...
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Police report 2-19-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/18/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on West Rodney Drive. n A warrant arrest was reported on West Rodney Drive. n A warrant arrest was reported on North Sprigg Street...
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Clinic to open near Ohio derailment as residents' health worries linger
(National News ~ 02/18/23)
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio -- A plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern, Ohio's governor said Friday. But worries remain near the disaster site among residents who have complained about lingering headaches and irritated eyes...
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6 fatally shot in Miss.; suspect in custody
(National News ~ 02/18/23)
ARKABUTLA, Miss. -- Six people were fatally shot Friday in a small town in rural Mississippi near the Tennessee state line, and authorities said they had taken a suspect into custody. Mississippi Department of Public Safety spokesperson Bailey Martin confirmed the killings in Arkabutla, in Tate County, to The Associated Press...
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Zelenskyy pushes for speedy support to avoid more deaths
(International News ~ 02/18/23)
MUNICH -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Western allies Friday to quicken their military support for Ukraine, warning at a major international security conference that delays would play into Russia's hand as the invasion approaches its first anniversary...
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Brazil's Carnival finally reborn in full form after pandemic
(International News ~ 02/18/23)
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Brazil's Carnival is back. Glittery and outrageous costumes were prepared again. Samba songs were ringing out 'til dawn at Rio de Janeiro's sold-out parade grounds. Hundreds of raucous, roaming parties were flooding the streets. And working-class communities were buoyed, emotionally and economically, by the renewed revelry...
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Prayer 2-19-23
(Prayer ~ 02/18/23)
O Lord Jesus, we join with other believers in praising you, our Mighty Redeemer. Amen.
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Social Security reform about principles, not accounting
(Column ~ 02/18/23)
Per CNN and other media outlets, when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ran his first campaign for Congress in 2012, he expressed support for "privatizing" Social Security. They predict, with little surprise, that this should provide red meat for attacks from former President Donald Trump and from Democrats, should DeSantis announce a presidential run...
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Speak Out 2-19-23
(Speak Out ~ 02/18/23)
Instead of Congress giving into lobbyist for special interests groups outside our country they should be taking care of our own, the taxpayers' kids. Eighth grade on down should be offered free lunches in all schools, public and private. Parents of students in private schools pay their fair share of taxes too. Congress needs to invest in our future. Remember, Congress, it's our money...
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Kathryn Werner
(Obituary ~ 02/18/23)
Kathryn "Katie" Werner, 86, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau She was born Aug. 22, 1936, daughter of Henry Otto and Hedewege "Hattie" Niederstadt Petzoldt. She and Wilfred Werner were married Aug. 24, 1957, in Altenburg, Missouri. He preceded her in death Sept. 23, 2005. Their union was blessed with two children, Laurie Hill and Timothy Werner...
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Lee Weed Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/18/23)
Lee Henderson Weed Jr., 89, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born Nov. 14, 1933, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Lee H. and Elizabeth Wood Weed. He and Catharine Carpenter were married Dec. 19, 1959, at Memphis,...
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Janet Merrick
(Obituary ~ 02/18/23)
Janet Daisey Merrick, born in Sikeston, Missouri, in 1944, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at a nursing facility in Cape Girardeau. Jan was a registered nurse for 40 years, working in hospitals and nursing homes in California and Missouri. She completed her master's degree at Southeast Missouri State University...
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Milton Jung
(Obituary ~ 02/18/23)
ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Milton Lewis Jung, 83, of Altenburg died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, and from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Ford and Young East Perry Funeral Home in Altenburg. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb 22, at St. Michael's Cemetery in Apple Creek, Missouri, with the Rev. Patrick Christopher officiating...
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Jase Hahn
(Obituary ~ 02/18/23)
ST, MARY, Mo. -- Jase Charles Hahn, 4, of St. Mary died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. He ws born August 17, 2018, in Cape Girardeau to Joshua and Heather Adams Hahn. He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Hunter Hahn of St. ...
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Resa Ervin
(Obituary ~ 02/18/23)
Resa Lynn Ervin, 69, of Jackson passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center, after a yearlong battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 28, 1953, in Fulton, Kentucky, to James H. and Martha "Lucille" Bennett. ...
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Darkness retreats, Aaron Rodgers and Lent
(Column ~ 02/18/23)
The Christian season of Lent starts Wednesday, Feb. 22, ushering in a multi-week period of contemplation heading up to Resurrection Sunday, April 9, otherwise known as Easter. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a former Super Bowl champion and four-time National Football League MVP, has garnered attention for announcing plans to take part in a "darkness retreat"...
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Overeaters Anonymous Celebrates 50 Years of Recovery in the St. Louis Bi-State Area
(Submitted Story ~ 02/18/23)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 19, 2023 SAINT LOUIS, Missouri – The St. Louis Bi-State Area Intergroup of Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is celebrating 50 years of recovery in the area. OA members will gather on March 18, 2023, for a 12-hour celebratory day of recovery and fellowship. For registration information about the event, contact Debbie K. at (636) 634-6201...
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Out of the past: Feb. 19
(Out of the Past ~ 02/18/23)
The Army Corps of Engineers and Missouri Department of Natural Resources have confirmed that a wetland area exists on the site of the planned Cape Girardeau vocational-technical school and high school campus; a two-person regulatory team from the Corps and the DNR designated just over three acres of the 72-acre property as wetlands; because of the designation, the Cape Girardeau School District must now hire a surveyor to determine the exact size of the area so it can enter a process called mitigation; the process will include submission for a permit to disturb the land and will offer substitute property for the wetlands.. ...
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Out of the past: Feb. 18
(Out of the Past ~ 02/18/23)
Floodwaters on a Cape Girardeau County road trapped a rural Marble Hill, Missouri, woman in her station wagon shortly before noon yesterday; personnel from the Missouri Conservation Department, the Millersville Fire Department and the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office responded; Verla Crites had attempted to drive through a flooded section of County Road 351 west of Burfordville; the gravel road was covered by water from nearby Whitewater River...
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Protecting children and empowering parents
(Column ~ 02/18/23)
It is nearly 400 miles from Sikeston to Kansas City. That's about the same distance a Southeast Missouri resident would have to drive to get to Atlanta, Chicago or Des Moines. Despite this great distance, I think we all felt a sense of hometown pride watching the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl last weekend. ...
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