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That church fire Friday destroyed the church my grandparents started in 1948. What’s in incredible coincidence is each year on this weekend, the Fisher family—grandma and grandpa—still has 10 living children—we gather at that church TODAY for lunch during our annual two-day Family Reunion. 80-100 people show. Great story. Today, we’re having lunch at the old VFW hall in Scott City. Starts at Noon...

The Cape Girardeau Evening Lions Club awarded the Calvin R. Wells Scholarship to Ashley Stone of Cape Girardeau and Whitney Unterreiner of Frohna. Ashley Stone is a graduate of Cape Central High School and will be attending Southeast Missouri State University...

Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland congratulates Taylor Klipfel and Madelyn Sparks for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. They were acknowledged with Girl Scouts’ highest honor at Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland’s Girl Scout Gold Award Celebration on June 1, 2019. In total, 14 Girl Scouts from across Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland earned the Girl Scout Gold Award this year...

The Union County Colorfest Biathlon Committee is pleased to announce the 25th annual Colorfest Biathlon scheduled for October 12, 2019. The two-part race has been a cornerstone of the Union County Colorfest celebration since 1995. The 3.1 mile (5k) run begins and ends at the Choate Mental Health and Development Center at 8:30 AM. The athletes then transitions to a beautiful 17.8 mile bicycle ride throughout Union County...

Randy Kilburn Jr, age 9; caught his first fish (bass) this weekend on June 14th at Whippoorwill Lake while fishing with his dad Randy Kilburn Sr and his mom Sirena Kilburn. Randy loves spending time at the lake every weekend meeting new friends.

Donuts at the Riverfront Market

P.E.O. Ch. JN received recognition recently for its $700 donation to the Friends of the Library Foundation of the Cape Girardeau Public Library. Funds will be used to enhance library services and to support numerous educational programs for the community...

A Blues Community By Jessica Marie Baumgartner We walked up the cracked sidewalk. “It’s nicer up there.” My mom nudged my sister forward and I skipped along. A new neighborhood full of big houses had been built up the street from our apartments. The flat pavement sloped as if the hill ahead divided the well-off from my family and our neighbors. I didn’t mind. I marveled at the manicured lawns and shiny cars...

“Compassion” was the unsung tune at a special benefit organized by those whose lives have been profoundly touched by cancer. Jim and Rhonda Pender lost their son Chad to cancer at the age of 26. Don Griffaw fought a personal battle with cancer. They, along with Wayne Unterreiner and support of Knights of Columbus Council 1111, partnered to host “Cancer, We Won’t Sing Your Tune,” a dinner, dance and auction to benefit individuals who are fighting cancer now. ...

Robert (Bob) Phillips, Commander of the Thomas English Chapter 16 of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) of Cape Girardeau, was awarded Chapter Service Officer of the Year for the state of Missouri at the annual DAV State Convention held in Jefferson, Missouri. ...

June 11, 2019 - Toastmaster Ellen Kirchdoerfer was recently named Division Director of the Year for District 8 as part of the global communication and leadership organization, Toastmasters International. District 8 includes Central and Southern Illinois along with Eastern Missouri. Kirchdoerfer received this award at the District 8 Toastmaster Convention held in St Louis on Saturday, May 4, 2019...

Ramblewood Garden Club has awarded the June Yard of the Month to Charles and Wanda Kelly Kirkpatrick who live on their beautifully landscaped five acres at 610 West Cape Rock Drive. Mrs. Kirkpatrick has gardened there for 51 years and has planted or directed the placement of every tree and shrub on the property with the exception of six pre-existing trees. ...

Huntsville, AL – Zachary Hodges of Cape Girardeau, MO recently attended Space Academy at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, home of Space Camp®, Space Camp® Robotics™, Aviation Challenge®, U.S. Cyber Camp® and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center’s Official Visitor Center...

Lauren Crutsinger of Whitewater was selected as a delegate to National 4-H Congress during State 4-H Congress May 29-31. Lauren is a member of the Delta 4-H club in Cape Girardeau County. She is one of 21 delegates who will represent Missouri at the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA November 29-December 3, 2019. ...

The Missouri Broadcasters Association held its 2019 Awards Banquet on Saturday, June 8th at the Branson Hilton Convention Center. The evening was part of the MBA annual convention and included dinner, entertainment by the Showboat Branson Belle, the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and MBA Awards Presentation...

The Osage Centre will be the venue for the WATATAH FITNESS EXERCISE CONCERT taking place Jun 15 and this is the first time an event like this is being brought to Cape. The group fitness exercise session will feature the typical Zumba Fitness® workout led by licensed instructors — but instead of melodies playing over the booming speakers, students will be treated to a live performance by Latin-Music artist Watatah, who hales from the Dominican Republic...

Excelsior Chapter, Order of DeMolay attended the Missouri DeMolay Conclave in Jefferson City, Missouri over Memorial Day Weekend. Excelsior was named Chapter of the Year for the third year in a row. Twenty-Eight young men attended the conclave and competed in ceremonial and athletic competitions. ...

Students of the Southeast Missouri Music Academy Suzuki Fiddlers recently performed with the Bob Dolle Band at the 2019 Western Swing Convention on Saturday, May 18th at the Cape Girardeau VFW. The Western Swing Society of the Southwest are generous benefactors of the Suzuki String Program, directed by Laura Ryan...

The Arnsberg Cemetery Association held its 20th annual business meeting May 18 on the cemetery grounds. In addition to routine business matters, Association members expressed appreciation for two recent additions to the grounds – a lighted flag pole with US flag, and a sign commemorating the Native Americans who lived in the northern Cape Girardeau County area...

The United Methodist Women of Cape Grace constructed school bags to be filled with school supplies for the October Festival of Sharing. The goal is to fill 80 bags with school supplies which will be distributed in Missouri as well as internationally. Participants are: Seated, Kathy Wright and JoAnn Deere Standing from left: Amy Cain, Joan Haring, Betty Warren, Barbara Miller, Debbie Cato and Mary Ann Pensel...

Recently Manac Trailers completed a new project by adding a new breakroom and Engineering Department for employees. This new building was a year in the making. It now provides a place for employees to enjoy their breaks and lunch.

Release on or before June 14, 2019 The citizens of Benton, Missouri now have a place to bring their worn out flags to be retired. Thanks to Eagle Scout Nathan Kiehl, BSA Troop 4025 and Legion Post 369. Nathan Kiehl’s Eagle Project was to install a flag retirement box at the American Legion Post. ...

My daughter Loren caught this bitter-sweet moment when her 3 year old daughter Charlee, with her brother Logan by her side, decided she wanted to have a tea party with her daddy Travis Keele. Travis is serving in the USAF and has been deployed overseas since January...

Mayor Bob Fox has proclaimed Friday, June 7 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in Cape Girardeau. At the May 20 City Council meeting, Mayor Fox presented proclamations to representatives of Stop Needless Acts of Violence Please, S.N.A.P. and the southeast Missouri chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America in recognition of the work these organizations do to make our communities safer from gun violence...

OUTSTANDING ATHLETES – Southwestern Illinois College recently recognized outstanding students at the annual Student Awards Night. From left, front row, Hannah Bouas of Smithton, Claire Hoover of Shiloh, Addison Hanusek of Waterloo, Anjanice Jones of Swansea; standing, Andrew Kordys of Sparta, Justice Crosnoe of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; from left, back row, Milen Hagos of Sweden, Precious McGlown of Collinsville, Sydney Thurwalker of Belleville, Trevor Davis of Waterloo, Tyler Joest of Albers, Oliver Stephen of Edwardsville, Hunter Grupe of Belleville, Javonte Perkins of St. ...

Steps are being taken to promote the state, its regions, communities, and people, both past and present, as Missouri prepares for its bicentennial on August 10, 2021. Under the Missouri 2021 Bicentennial banner is the State Historical Society of Missouri, which is committed to coordinating a statewide commemoration to include projects, programs, and events that contribute to a better understanding of the State’s geographic and cultural diversity, and provides opportunities for citizens to celebrate, explore, and share perspectives on the state’s rich history and culture.. ...

Hello. My name is Kevin Stewart and I am the promoter at the annual Metropolis Super Con, this year taking place June 7-9 during the 41st annual Superman Celebration in Metropolis, IL. I believe this press release will be of interest to your readers, viewers or listeners. ...