Stories from Saturday, July 25, 2020

Warrants have been issued naming a pair of Cape Girardeau men in connection with the murder Monday morning of Anthony Miller, 21, also of Cape Girardeau. The warrants for Brandon M. Pratt, 32, and Clarence J. Smith, 28, were issued on by the Cape Girardeau prosecuting attorney's office based on information gathered by the Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad. The warrants were announced Friday afternoon...

Cape Girardeau County reported 14 new COVID-19 cases Friday. The new cases bring the county's total case count to 549, with 360 recoveries and three deaths. Of the new cases, three were reported in the Cape Girardeau, four in Jackson and seven elsewhere in the county...

Madison Long, Gideon High School Top of her class at Gideon High School, Madison Long participated in National Honor Society, Beta Club, volleyball, softball, cheerleading, math field days and the sophomore pilgrimage. She also volunteered with food drives and the Salvation Army and won several academic awards...

Cape Girardeau County assistant prosecuting attorney Julia Meiners Koester has been appointed to serve as associate circuit judge for the 32nd Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Bollinger, Cape Girardeau and Perry counties. Her appointment was announced Friday afternoon by Gov. Mike Parson...

Dozens of law enforcement personnel and multiple area K-9 units gathered Friday morning outside of LaCroix Pet Hospital in Cape Girardeau to pay their final respects to Cape Girardeau police K-9 Dallas. Dallas was escorted into the veterinarian office by his lifelong partner, patrolman Eric Steiner, through the use of a specialized carrier due to Dallas' inability to walk under his own power following a recent paralysis...

Up to $22 million is available for eligible Missouri not-for-profit groups helping communities respond to COVID-19. "Missouri nonprofits have been a lifeline for many Missourians throughout the (pandemic)," Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday. "This grant will ensure they are able to continue helping those who need it most," he added...

Cape Girardeau County is hiring to make sure COVID-19 doesn't interfere with the Aug. 4 primary election. On Thursday, the county trained 18 new election judges to take the place of veteran employees who said they don't feel comfortable working their designated polling places...

One of the top races in Missouri politics -- certainly in Southeast Missouri -- is the primary between Holly Rehder and Kathy Swan, two Republican state representatives vying for the 27th District Senate seat. Both women own small businesses and profess some of the same basic views on top issues for GOP voters, ranging from pro-life views on abortion, to support for the Second Amendment and a general philosophy of limited government. ...

During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump directly appealed to African American voters for their vote, asking them, "What do you have to lose?" Trump should have received more credit for this, as Republicans have often been criticized for not wooing African Americans from Democrats, who crucially depend on their overwhelming support yet take their votes for granted...

In the 1960s and early '70s, the U.S. was convulsed by massive protests calling for radical changes in the country's attitudes on race, class, gender and sexual orientation. The Vietnam War and widespread college deferments were likely the fuel that ignited prior peaceful civil disobedience...

Today is Saturday, July 25, the 207th day of 2020. There are 159 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 25, 1866, Ulysses S. Grant was named General of the Army of the United States, the first officer to hold the rank. On this date:...

"Overwhelmed by elegance" is how one traveler described life aboard the new American Queen riverboat; for six hours Monday the sternwheeler's 406 passengers toured Cape Girardeau, while a few area residents were allowed to tour the boat. The City of Cape Girardeau will seek federal and state aid to buy flood-prone homes; but the City Council still must decide if it can afford its share of such a program before it makes a final decision; city officials don't know how much the city will have to spend, although estimates place the cost at $160,000 or more.. ...

A reporter from The Southeast Missourian, October 1929, asked Cape Girardeau's leading citizens what the most outstanding community undertaking was since 1900. Without a doubt, it was the addition of the shoe factory. All agree, there was a need for more industry, more jobs, and weekly paychecks...

The 8th Annual Stand Up for Life event will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 25, at the corner of William Street and Silver Springs Road. Parking will be on the lower ends of Logan's Roadhouse and Best Buy parking lots. There will be attendants present to help you park. ...

Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary This funny guy is Cason. He is 3 months old and has two sisters that all need a loving home. If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823.

A week or two ago, I started up our lawn mower and was going to mow around our hill garden. When it started, it kind of burped a couple times and sounded kind of funny but it smoothed out and ran good. So I drove around the south side of our Hill Garden, and the mower virtually quit. For the motor to even run I had to have the choke on and even then it would quit. So I had Marge drive the four-wheeler around, and we drug the mower up by the shop under a tree...

This is a trail camera photo of a whitetail deer buck in velvet. This deer is probably between five and seven years old. Where he lives, I do not have the liberty of saying. Bucks drop their antlers each year during winter and grow new ones back the following spring and summer. The velvet is thin and fuzzy. Within the velvet are blood veins that carry nutrients to the growing antler/bone structure. The dense fuzzy velvet also provides an element of protection from blood-sucking insects...

Senior Centers are open for carryout and delivery only. Monday; Scrambled eggs, sausage patty, biscuit and gravy, hash browns with onions, bran muffin, orange juice and grapes. Tuesday: Ham and beans or chicken livers, tomatoes, oven-fried potatoes, cornbread or crackers and mixed fruit dessert of lemon pineapple cake...

Southeast Missouri State University spring 2020 -- students who graduated cum laude, magna cum laude and summa cum laude and students who received master's and specialist degrees. Alicia Sullinger graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science with a major in agribusiness: plant and soil science option ...

I listened to Dan Rather's "America" radio show on Sirius XM Tuesday, and Rather and one of his guests got into a riveting discussion about heaven. Two very old men were discussing what comes next after this life. Rather, the grizzled 88-year old former CBS newsman, is sure of heaven...

What do you do when your loved ones come to visit during this season of COVID-19? We are told to social distance, wear masks and stay home, a scenario that's unconducive to entertaining. I asked this question of myself recently. My son, Jack, and his family came to visit for a week from a far-a-way state. ...

O Lord, we ask you for wisdom and that you would direct our steps each day. Amen.

Democrats did the country a big favor the last five months. They very clearly showed us exactly how it will be if Democrats win in November. Far left protesters' riots are OK, but church going is not OK. Defund police so criminals can go wild. Government takeover of everything (in Democrat-controlled cities nationwide if Democrats win) for as long as it is "politically good" for Democrats. (AOCs recent tweet proves this.)...

I am 13 years old and a Boy Scout with Troop 2 in Cape Girardeau. I am currently working on my Community Merit Badge. I would like to express my opinion about the back to school plan that our district has made. I think it's great that we have a choice to attend school in person or stay at home and are not forced to go back to school when conditions are still not safe. I will be doing the online Tigers@Home and am really excited to start my new experience...

Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. Monday 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes from July 23 meetings 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. ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assaults n Assault was reported in the 1400 block of North Water Street. n Assault was reported in the 2000 block of Old Sprigg Street Road. n Assault was reported in the 1100 block of William Street...

Daniel J. Whiteside, 50, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Southeast Hospital. He was born Jan. 14, 1970, in Cape Girardeau to James Franklin and Freda Dick Whiteside. He worked at Ford Groves for more than 25 years. He loved riding motorcycles, working on cars, going to car shows and being with friends and family...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Ellen L. Weinhold, 88, of Crosstown, Missouri, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Independence Care Center in Perryville. She was born Feb. 10, 1932, in Cape Girardeau County to Edwin and Laura Aufdenberg Fluegge. She and Herbert Weinhold were married Aug. 9, 1953. He preceded her in death Sept. 28, 2015...

Beloved teacher at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Virginia, Ronald L. Umbeck, 78, of Arlington, Virginia, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, at Inova-Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria. He was born Aug. 14, 1941, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Roy Herman and Gladys V. Adams Umbeck...

David "Sky King" Seesing, 69, of Waco, Texas, formally of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness. David was born Oct. 5 1950, in Cape Girardeau to the late John "JT" and Joyce Kirkland Seesing...

Narassar Jarvis Robinson, 58, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, July 3, 2020, in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at True Vine Ministries, 1224 Bloomfield St. in Cape Girardeau.

Beryl "Tom" Thomas Roberts, 84, of Jackson died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri. He was born Dec. 15, 1935, in Oak Ridge to B. Ephrum and Pearl Tracy Wills. He married Mary Sue Roberts. She preceded him in death Oc. 24, 2018...

Allene Carl Owen, 89, of Cape Girardeau went to her Heavenly home Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center. She was born May 20, 1931, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Albert C. and Lillian Herring Owen. Miss Owen's family relocated to Illmo, where she attended school there. As an adult, she lived in Cape Girardeau and worked for the State of Missouri for many years, while caring for her father and brother until their deaths...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Bruce H. MacKnight, 83, of Chaffee, formerly of Morton, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, a Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield, Pennsylvania...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Otho "Sonny" Irvin, 84, of Marble Hill died Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill. Funeral will be at noon Monday at the funeral home. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Old Union Cemetery near Bessville, Missouri...

ADVANCE, Mo. -- Harry Froman Jr., 90, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Harry was born Nov. 29, 1929, in Flint, Michigan, to Grace Gribler and Harry Froman Sr. After working various jobs as a young man, he joined the Marine Corps in 1950. ...

Dr. Glen Elwood Cooper, 70, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Southeast Hospital. He was born in Keytesville, Missouri, on March 29, 1950, to the Chester Elwood Cooper and the late Nola Jean Ashley Cooper. On June 7, 1970, Glen married Deanna Kay Jones Cooper in Rolla, Missouri. She preceded him in death July 22, 1997. He later married Debra Sue (Jones) Knipp Cooper in Columbia, Missouri, on June 29, 2002. She survives his passing...

Margaret Helen Call, 101 of Turlock, California, formerly of Cape Girardeau passed away July 20, 2020, in California. She was born Sept. 14, 1918, in Kansas to Alvin and Christina Abrahamson. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Margaret married Ray Call and together they had three children and shared 57 years of marriage before his passing...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Dora E. Cadwallader, 76, of Radom, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in Gillman, Illinois. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Heartland Baptist Church in Perryville. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Jim Kiefer officiating. Burial will be at Home Cemetery in Perryville...

As president of the Southeast Missouri Eagle Scout association, I posted about a local Eagle Scout project benefiting Cape County Park. The story was picked up by the National Eagle Scout Association. You can see it at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/284314304928323/posts/3803359813023737/?sfnsn=mo...

The Board of Regents plans to appoint an interim president at Southeast Missouri State University until a permanent president is hired; the interim president won't be a candidate for the job and will be named before the current president, Dr. Kala Stroup, steps down at the end of August...

Charles and Pat Schabbing of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a surprise celebration hosted by their children and grandchildren at Port Cape Girardeau. The couple was married Jan. 30, 1960, at St. Mary Cathedral in Cape Girardeau...