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Authorities say man assaulted mother, holed up in house for hours
(Local News ~ 05/02/20)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- A nearly six-hour standoff ended Wednesday night with the arrest of a Wayne County man after authorities deployed tear gas into his mother's Advance home. At about 6 p.m., authorities received a 911 call from an Advance woman, who reported she had been assaulted inside her home by her son, said Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner, who indicated the man's name is not being released at this time...
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Sikeston DPS officer involved in fatal crash resigns post
(Local News ~ 05/02/20)
SIKESTON -- A review of a deadly accident Feb. 29 has led to the resignation of a Sikeston Department of Public Safety officer. According to a release from Sikeston Department of Public Safety director Jim McMillen, DPS was informed Thursday the reconstruction of the Feb. 29 accident by the Missouri State Highway Patrol was finalized...
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Lipke, Beussink appointed to judgeships in 32nd judicial district court
(Local News ~ 05/02/20)
On Friday, Hon. Scott Lipke and attorney Alan Beussink were appointed to serve on the 32nd judicial circuit court, Gov. Mike Parson's office announced. Lipke, a Jackson resident, will serve as circuit judge for the court, filling the vacancy created by Hon. Michael Gardner's appointment to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District...
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Cape County issues guidance to reopen Monday
(Local News ~ 05/02/20)
Cape Girardeau County leadership is encouraging a phased approach to reopening, beginning at the expiration of Gov. Mike Parson's stay at home order at 12:01 a.m. Monday, according to guidance published jointly by the county leadership, County Department of Health and city governments of Cape Girardeau and Jackson...
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Marriage at a distance: 'I do' amid a pandemic
(Local News ~ 05/02/20)
Jenni Heisserer invited 240 guests to her April 25 wedding. But because of social distancing guidelines and the statewide stay-at-home order, the bride -- now Jenni Kroenung -- had to make some changes to her big day and the milestones leading up to it...
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Scott County reports seven new virus cases
(Local News ~ 05/02/20)
Scott County's COVID-19 case total jumped again Friday, as officials reported seven new cases. The county's Health Department reported the new cases, bringing the total in the county to 75 positive cases. Thirty-three people in the county have recovered from the virus, and two have died...
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Emerson tests Covid-free in D.C., while cases rise in Sikeston
(Column ~ 05/02/20)
A few weeks ago, I reported about the outbreak of COVID-19 at the Sikeston Convalescent Center, where at the time 16 of 19 residents on the memory wing tested positive. According to several sources, cases there continue to spread. One of them cited the total number of COVID-19 at the facility, including staff, to be "at least 27 cases." One reason for the spike is that more residents and staff were tested this week as part of a general test program...
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State dispurses $9.2M to county for virus costs
(Local News ~ 05/02/20)
Cape Girardeau County has been designated to receive more than $9.2 million of federal assistance to help cover expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of that money could be used to test a representatives sampling of county residents to determine whether they have coronavirus antibodies, under a proposal the County Commission will consider Monday...
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Rob Mehner talks about Guatemala mission work, pandemic impact
(Column ~ 05/02/20)
Rob Mehner is a familiar face to many in the area. He was on staff at LaCroix Church before pursuing a call to international missions with his wife Kristy. For the last three years, the couple has served in Guatemala through New Life Advance International, a Christian missionary organization...
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Scott County adds one COVID-19 case
(Local News ~ 05/02/20)
Scott County’s COVID-19 count grew by one Saturday, according to state officials. The county’s virus count grew by two dozen during the week, but officials with the county’s Health Department did not post an update on virus cases in the county Saturday. The state Department of Health and Senior Services reported 76 cases Saturday, one more than the county reported Friday...
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Clippard, namesake of local school, dies at 90
(Local News ~ 05/02/20)
The namesake of a Cape Girardeau school has died. Charles C. Clippard died Friday. He was 90. Clippard was a longtime principal at Hawthorn Elementary School, 2800 Hopper Road, and upon his retirement in 1991, the school district's board voted to rename the school in his honor...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/02/20)
Today is Saturday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2020. There are 243 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa's first democratic elections; President F.W. de Klerk acknowledged defeat...
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Wente-Seabaugh
(Engagement ~ 05/02/20)
Jerry Lynn and Dinah Seabaugh of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their son, Jacob Benton Seabaugh, to Charlotte Marie Wente, both of Cape Girardeau. She is the daughter of Patrick and Sharon Wente of Teutopolis, Illinois. Jacob is a 2012 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts in History in 2017 from Missouri Valley College. He is a PGA Professional at the Cape Girardeau Country Club...
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A zebra in Missouri
(Column ~ 05/02/20)
This butterfly is called a zebra swallowtail. It has markings reminiscent of a zebra. In Southeast Missouri the zebra swallowtail is less common than many other kinds of butterflies such as the tiger swallowtail or pipe-vine butterfly. The tail at the end of each of its wings is about an inch long...
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Hear the latest news!
(Column ~ 05/02/20)
Tom Stockton and John Osborn are remembered for their historic roles as communicators of community news. We learn their stories from scattered collections of Cape Girardeau memories. In a memoir, "Sounds and Pictures of Yesterday" (1933), Clara Rider Hayden memorialized Tom Stockton as the "town's crier." Hayden's mid-1880s memories of red brick houses, locust trees, stone walls and brick sidewalks on Jackson Street (now Broadway) included a little, bent, old man walking in the middle of the graveled street, swinging an immense dinner bell. ...
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Senior Center Menus for May 4 through 8
(Community ~ 05/02/20)
Cape Girardeau/Scott City Monday: Apricot glazed turkey slice or beef liver and onions, seasoned carrots, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, whole-grain hot roll and sugar-free apple crisp. Tuesday: Ham slice or roasted chicken thighs, scalloped potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, fruited gelatin, whole-grain hot roll and pineapple with coconut or pineapple right-side-up cake...
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Adopt Marley
(Community ~ 05/02/20)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary Marley is a sweet 10-year-old poodle with special needs. He is in need of a loving home. If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823.
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Looking for the right tree
(Column ~ 05/02/20)
Have you ever shook a tree to allow the delicious goodies to fall on the ground? Maybe the fruit was still somewhat green and stuck to the branches more tenaciously. We had to be patient and wait, even though we felt we must hurry. We climbed the tree and we shook even harder. ...
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Getting things done
(Column ~ 05/02/20)
If you are like me, then you are an expert at putting things off. We have a good number of those sticker trees growing here and there on our place. Never thought anything about them until the tires on the side by side kept going down. So I bought one of those tire sealer kits and started to patch or fill up the holes. ...
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As in 1944, Democratic running mate seems pivotal
(Column ~ 05/02/20)
Few Americans can remember past vice presidents such as Charles Curtis, Charles Dawes or Thomas Marshall. In more recent memory, almost no one can recall vice presidential nominees who lost such as William Miller, Sargent Shriver or Lloyd Bentsen. John Nance Garner served as Franklin D. ...
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Prayer 5-3-20
(Prayer ~ 05/02/20)
O Heavenly Father, in good times and in bad, you alone are our strength. Amen.
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U.S. allows use of drug shown to help virus recovery
(National News ~ 05/02/20)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of the first drug that appears to help some COVID-19 patients recover faster, a milestone in the global search for effective therapies against the coronavirus. The Food and Drug Administration said in a statement that Gilead Science's intravenous drug would be specifically indicated for hospitalized patients with "severe disease," such as those experiencing breathing problems requiring supplemental oxygen or ventilators...
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Police report 5-3-20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/02/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assault n Assault was reported in the 1300 block of Bertling Street. Miscellaneous n Disorderly conduct was reported in the 800 block of South Pacific Street.
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Births 5/3/20
(Births ~ 05/02/20)
Daughter to Lerin Lee and Christin Lynn Hester of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:39 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Name, Claire Lynn. Weight, 2 pounds, 2 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Hester is the former Christin Tanner, daughter of Chris and Gay Tanner of Campbell, Missouri, and Cathy Tanner of Jackson. ...
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Lisa Wilder
(Obituary ~ 05/02/20)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Lisa Faye Wilder, 63, longtime resident of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. By her sheer will and determination to live, she fought a courageous battle with brain cancer for more than 25 years, achieving a survival rate classified as statistically rare. ...
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Ryan Weibrecht
(Obituary ~ 05/02/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Ryan Alan Weibrecht, 39, of Perryville died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his home. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Vince Ventres
(Obituary ~ 05/02/20)
Vince Ventres, 86, of Jackson passed away Monday, April 20, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 6, 1933, in Whitewater to the late Rev. George L. and Myrtle Jackson Ventres. Vince was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School. ...
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Hayden Scholl
(Obituary ~ 05/02/20)
Hayden M. Scholl, 24, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at his home in Cape Girardeau. He was born April 20, 1996, in St. Louis to Kevin and LaVanda Wills Scholl. Hayden played basketball for Community Christian Academy in Barnhart, Missouri, and was a 2014 graduate of the academy. He studied biomedical technology at Jefferson County Community College and graduated with honors in 2018...
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Diana Robinson
(Obituary ~ 05/02/20)
Diana Lynne Robinson, 64, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at her home. She was born Aug. 24, 1955, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Robert Lee and Marilyn Sperling McLemore. She and Tad Robinson were married June 27, 1981, in Branson, Missouri...
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Joseph Otte
(Obituary ~ 05/02/20)
BREWER, Mo. -- Joseph V. Otte, 95, of Brewer died Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Jackson Manor in Jackson. A graveside service at Home Cemetery will be private for the family, with Deacon Joe Brindley officiating. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Daniel Moore II
(Obituary ~ 05/02/20)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Daniel Lee Moore II, 52, of Nashville, formerly of Kelso, Missouri, died Thursday, April 30, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
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Jack Landgraf
(Obituary ~ 05/02/20)
O'FALLON, Mo. -- Jack Landgraf of O'Fallon passed away at the age of 26 on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Jack had a creative soul, and over the years he built upon his talent to become an amazing artist and guitarist. He worked as a welder for many local businesses and in his free time enjoyed listening to music, especially his favorite genres, bluegrass, blues and rock 'nr oll. ...
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Mark Johnson
(Obituary ~ 05/02/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Mark W. Johnson, 53, of Perryville died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at a later date. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Josh Howell
(Obituary ~ 05/02/20)
SCOTT CITY -- Josh Uriah Howell, 36 of Scott City died Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. He was born June 13, 1983, in Cape Girardeau to James Eugene Howell and Debra Ann Thomure. He worked for Illinois Marine Towing...
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Blake Crowson
(Obituary ~ 05/02/20)
** Blake Crowson Blake Baxter Crowson, 18, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, April 29, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Luella Armstrong
(Obituary ~ 05/02/20)
Luella Armstrong, 92, of Cape Girardeau peacefully passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Capetown Assisted Living at The Arbors in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 5, 1927, in Fornfelt, now Scott City, to William E. and Elsie Beckett Anderson. She and Russell Armstrong were married July 29, 1945, at Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death March 4, 1982...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 5/4/20
(Local News ~ 05/02/20)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. Monday 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes for April 30 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n COVID-19 Update: In an effort to keep Cape Girardeau County residents safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director Mark Winkler will be issuing an update at County Commission meetings. ...
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Road work 5/3/20
(Local News ~ 05/02/20)
Cape County Route D reduced for pavement work Route D in Cape Girardeau County from U.S. 61 to Route E will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews make pavement repairs. According to a MoDOT news releases, the work will take place Monday through Wednesday, from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda 5/4/20
(Local News ~ 05/02/20)
Jackson Board of Aldermen 6 p.m. Monday City Hall 101 Court St. Approval of minutes n Minutes of special meeting of 4/20/20. Financial affairs n Monthly bills Action items Power, Light and Water Committee n Consider a resolution accepting a voluntary annexation petition for the property addressed as 357 Timber Lane, and setting a public hearing for Monday, June 1, 2020, at 6:00 P.M., as submitted by Todd Johnson and Kaci Jo Sparkman...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 5/4/20
(Local News ~ 05/02/20)
Cape Girardeau City Council 5 p.m. Monday City Hall 401 Independence St. Study session n No action will be taken during the study session Presentation n Recognition of Quentin Gaither for Retirement from the Fire Department. n Building Safety Month 2020 Proclamation...
- 5 tips for saying 'I do' in virus era (Local News ~ 05/02/20)
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Wedding businesses help navigate pandemic waters
(Local News ~ 05/02/20)
"Right now, a lot of brides are probably on about Plan F or G," said Tanisha Watkins, owner and operator of Photography by Tanisha Watkins. Watkins, now a resident of St. Louis, lived in Cape Girardeau for 21 years and still does about half of her business in Southeast Missouri. ...
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Getting married during COVID-19: Newlyweds don't let pandemic to change wedding date
(Local News ~ 05/02/20)
Jenni Heisserer and Trevor Kroenung didn't let the COVID-19 pandemic change the date they had set for their wedding. They simply downsized. With only their parents and a few select others in physical attendance, the couple exchanged rings and entered their union April 25 at the home of bridesmaid Brittany Felter, who also officiated the service...
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The fruit of the Spirit
(Column ~ 05/02/20)
The message of Christianity is that God can give us a new nature. While some claim to be Christian, Jesus told us that we could know the tree by the fruit it produces. A closer look at the characteristics we can expect from true believers will encourage us. The Apostle Paul describes the fruits of the Spirit in detail in Galatians 5:22-23, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."...
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Rising above unspeakable tragedy with faith
(Column ~ 05/02/20)
While filling the pulpit for a few months in a Cape Girardeau church as a pastoral retiree a few years back, I was invited to join an intrepid group of folks who came together occasionally to talk about interfaith understanding. One of my better evenings as a clergyman occurred at Christ Episcopal Church, where directed conversation happened over a meal, a repast with a dizzying variety of food from all over the world...
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Memory of JD Clippard
(Submitted Story ~ 05/02/20)
The neighbors on Master drive are lighting up the street with blue lights in Memory of JD Clippard. His parents Mark & Kari Simon handed out a blue light bulb to ever neighbor in memory of their son who would have been a senior this year a CHS.
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Out of the past: May 2
(Out of the Past ~ 05/02/20)
The Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce, housed at 601 N. Kingshighway more than 20 years, may move west; the chamber's facilities committee has recommended a site along North Mount Auburn Road for a new chamber building. Speaking at a news conference at noon, NAACP President Dawn Evans says the local branch will "most definitely" put forward candidates for Cape Girardeau Board of Education in the next election; Evans calls the appointment by the Cape County Commission of Harry Rediger, Bob Blank and Dr. ...
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Out of the past: May 3
(Out of the Past ~ 05/02/20)
Cape Girardeau public schools have earned accreditation for grades kindergarten through 12 from the North Central Association; this is the first year the district's elementary schools have been accredited; Central High School has been accredited since 1922...
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Tax Liens April 2020
(Business Records ~ 05/02/20)
Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Drew Blattner, recorder of deeds, during April are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123...
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