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Ameren: Events coinciding with smoke in businesses on Siemers unrelated
(Local News ~ 06/15/18)
In the last three weeks, several businesses on or near Siemers Drive have reported smoke in the building in separate incidents. Cape Girardeau fire chief Rick Ennis called this an "unusual" situation, and Ameren Missouri said the three incidents each were caused by distinct circumstances...
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New urban dance studio opens on Broadway
(Local News ~ 06/15/18)
Micheal Curry sits in the back room of 707 Broadway, where his new business, Fingerprint Urban Dance Studio, is housed. He's in front of a brick wall painted dusky gray. It'll be home to a graffiti mural, painted by a local artist, he said, opposite a desk where he'll handle billing and scheduling...
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SEMO University seeks $13.6 million in state funding to renovate Art Building
(Local News ~ 06/15/18)
Southeast Missouri State University wants nearly $13.6 million in state funding to renovate the more-than-century-old Art Building, the second oldest building on the school's main campus. University president Carlos Vargas-Aburto told the board of regents earlier this week the project is the school's top priority for capital improvements...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/15/18)
Today is Friday, June 15, the 166th day of 2018. There are 199 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 15, 1215, England's King John put his seal to Magna Carta ("the Great Charter") at Runnymede. On this date: In 1520, Pope Leo X issued a papal bull in which he threatened to excommunicate Martin Luther if he did not recant his religious beliefs, a threat that was carried out the following January...
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Surprise! Some comments on current events
(Column ~ 06/15/18)
As you already know, if you have been reading these scribblings for a while, I don't often comment on current events. Today I will. One reason I don't do much commentating (is that really a word?) is because the "current" in current events is so slippery. ...
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Spirit of America donation
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/15/18)
Editor's note: Pete Poe was recognized in 2017 as the Southeast Missourian Spirit of America award. Nominations for the 2018 Spirit of America Award continue through Thursday, June 21. We are so honored to have received the gift of $500 from the Southeast Missourian as the designated charity for the Spirit of America award to Mr. Pete Poe. [Editor's note: Another $500 was donated to Saint Francis Foundation on behalf of Poe through the Spirit of American Award.]...
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Hats off to area local valedictorians' impressive performances
(Editorial ~ 06/15/18)
High school graduations have come and gone, but we're still having a good time learning about our area valedictorians. For the past couple of weeks the newspaper has profiled and photographed several of the area's brightest students. We enjoy learning about their favorite moments and future plans. When asked where they see themselves in 10 years, some have said a doctor or a veterinarian. When answering her survey, Morgan Kluge of Central High School simply said "In debt."...
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White House calls on Bible to defend immigration stand
(National News ~ 06/15/18)
WASHINGTON -- Congressional Republicans distanced themselves Thursday from the Trump administration's policy of separating children from their parents at the southern border even as the White House cited the Bible in defending its "zero tolerance" approach to illegal border crossings...
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Trump approves China tariffs
(National News ~ 06/15/18)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has approved a plan to impose punishing tariffs on tens of billions of dollars of Chinese goods as early as today, a move that could put his trade policies on a collision course with his push to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons...
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Education board takes first action since being revived
(State News ~ 06/15/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri State Board of Education reapproved six charter schools Thursday, in its first meeting of the year after a standoff between lawmakers and former Gov. Eric Greitens left the group without enough members to meet for months...
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Judge considers whether to allow public access to government data on opioids
(State News ~ 06/15/18)
CLEVELAND -- A federal judge in Ohio will consider whether to allow public access to government data detailing years of prescription opioid painkiller shipments. The information is at the heart of lawsuits filed by hundreds of local governments against the companies that manufacture, distribute and sell the drugs, which are blamed for sparking an addiction and overdose crisis that killed more 42,000 Americans in 2016 alone...
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Once sidelined, romantic comedies rise again this summer season
(Entertainment ~ 06/15/18)
LOS ANGELES -- Summer is always full of action and superhero pics, but this year a once dormant yet utterly adored genre is coming back in a big way: the romantic comedy. After a 2017 without any from a major studio, this summer is proving to be a re-birth for this lost Hollywood staple with five notable releases, including "Crazy Rich Asians " and a "Mamma Mia! " sequel...
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Carolyn Welter
(Obituary ~ 06/15/18)
GRANITE CITY, Ill. -- Carolyn Marie Welter, 70, of Granite City passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois. She was born June 16, 1947, in Cape Girardeau to Ellis "Buck" and Helen Graham Whittaker. Carolyn was a security officer for District 150 schools in Peoria, Illinois, for 30 years. She enjoyed playing video poker machines and taking trips to Las Vegas...
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Thelma Stone
(Obituary ~ 06/15/18)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Thelma Lea Baker Stone, 94, of Chaffee died Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at her home. She was born Dec. 30, 1923, to the Rev. Charles R. and Mary E. Baker in Bourbon, Missouri. Rev. Baker was appointed to the Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, and that is where Thelma spent her childhood and teenage years until she and George F. Stone of Chaffee married April 7, 1940...
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Lowell Spane II
(Obituary ~ 06/15/18)
ST. ANN, Mo. -- Lowell Gaylord Spane II, 51, of St. Ann, Missouri, formally of Chaffee, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri. He was born Jan. 27, 1967, in Cape Girardeau to Lowell Gaylord and Margaret Ann Chamberlain Spane...
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Rose Schnurbusch
(Obituary ~ 06/15/18)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Rose L. Schnurbusch, 92, of Perryville died Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Independence Care Center. She was born Sept. 16, 1925, in Silver Lake, Missouri, daughter of Joseph B. and Mary N. Duvall Gibbar. She and Wallace W. Schnurbusch married Sept. 6, 1944, in Long Beach, California, just before he shipped out to the Philippines. He preceded her in death May 19, 2002...
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Paul Kesterson Sr.
(Obituary ~ 06/15/18)
Paul R. Kesterson Sr., 85, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Southeast Hospital. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Revs. David Pringle and Marvin Followell officiating. Entombment will be at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum in Cape Girardeau...
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Audrey Dillard
(Obituary ~ 06/15/18)
ST. MARY, Mo. -- Audrey M. Dillard, 92, of St. Mary died peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and 6:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville, Missouri...
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Dr. S. Charles Balsamo
(Obituary ~ 06/15/18)
Dr. Salvatore Charles "Charlie" Balsamo died Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. Survivors include his wife, Sue Keim Balsamo; three children, Charles Anthony (Ann) Balsamo of St. Louis, Dr. Luke Hodgson (Thao Nguyen) Balsamo of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Charlotte Kathryn (Aaron) Puttroff of San Diego; four grandchildren, Cole Evan Puttroff and Ford Thomas Puttroff of San Diego and Wesley Salvatore Balsamo and Dolores Charles Balsamo of St. Louis; as well as many friends...
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Prayer 6/15/18
(Prayer ~ 06/15/18)
Lord Jesus, thank you that through you we have a hope and a future. Amen.
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Cape Girardeau fire report 6/15/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/15/18)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Wednesday n Medical assists were made at 3:03 a.m. on Bloomfield Road, 4:05 a.m. on Scott Street, 7;06 a.m. on Linden Street, 12:37 p.m. on South Benton Street, 3:58 p.m. on William Street, 3:59 p.m. on Bloomfield Road, 4:19 p.m. on Bloomfield Road, 5:29 p.m. on North Missouri Street and 5:48 p.m. on South Kingshighway...
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Road work 6/15/18
(Local News ~ 06/15/18)
Route K in Perry County reduced for bridge maintenance Route K in Perry County will be reduced to one lane between County Road 616 and Route O as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform maintenance to a bridge over Apple Creek. The work will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday...
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Culture & Entertainment Notebook: Bearded guitarist Crowder brings story of rebellion and redemption to Cape
(Entertainment ~ 06/15/18)
David Crowder -- once lead singer of the David Crowder Band -- now goes by "Crowder." He hasn't been clean-shaven since 2000, he said, and is currently traveling the country with his guitar singing hits from his latest album "American Prodigal."...
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Briefly 6/15/18
(State News ~ 06/15/18)
**St. Louis to explore privatizing LambertST. LOUIS -- St. Louis officials have approved hiring consultants to determine whether to lease the city's airport out to a private operator. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the city's Board of Estimate and Apportionment voted 2-1 Wednesday to look into privatizing St. Louis Lambert International Airport...
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Out of the past: June 15
(Out of the Past ~ 06/15/18)
Former Missouri Secretary of State Roy Blunt, who left office in January after losing a primary race for governor, was in Cape Girardeau yesterday to announce his support for the newly formed Missourians for Fair Elections; the bi-partisan coalition will soon begin a petition drive aimed at putting a measure before voters in 1994 that would limit contributions to political candidates from individuals and PACs; Blunt is chairman of the organization...
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Weekend Outlook: Crowder + Summer Arts Festival
(Entertainment ~ 06/15/18)
If you were unaware it's Father's Day weekend, consider this your official, friendly reminder. Lucky for you, we have a plethora of events you can attend with your biological father or father figure. Crowder -- bearded and formerly known as lead singer for David Crowder Band -- will perform Sunday at the AC Brase Arena in Cape Girardeau. There's also a full day devoted to performances, art and music Saturday at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus Summer Arts Festival...
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Birth 6/15/18
(Births ~ 06/15/18)
Daughter to Eric and Sarah Minor of Anchorage, Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center, 12:17 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2018. Name, Morgan Virginia. Weight, 6 pounds, 4 ounces. First child. Mrs. Minor is the former Sarah Hinkebein, daughter of Don and Kathy Hinkebein of Jackson. She is a pharmacist with Carr's. Minor is the son of Dwight and Cindy Minor of Raleigh, North Carolina. He is an air traffic controller at Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage...
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