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Cape woman jailed after child dies of fentanyl overdose
(Local News ~ 12/21/20)
A Cape Girardeau woman was arrested earlier this month after it was discovered a girl in her care died after ingesting a lethal amount of the drug fentanyl. Stephanie K. Durbin, 35, was taken into custody Dec. 11 by the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of first-degree abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death...
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Farming for Christmas: Family-owned Christmas tree farm provides holiday magic
(12/21/20)
Southeast Missourians are no strangers to the farming lifestyle. Living life by the sweat of your brow to provide for one’s family and community has been a respected staple in this area for generations. There is a sense of magic and wonder that comes from planting a seed in the ground, nourishing that seed and seeing life spring from it. The Meiers are a farming family that provides the Southeast Missouri area with a different kind of magic: the Christmas spirit...
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You are what you drive, according to study
(Business ~ 12/21/20)
There's an old saying that claims you are what you eat. Now there's apparently research saying you are what you drive, as well. According to a recent study by Strategic Vision, a research firm in San Diego that helps companies understand human behavior and consumer decisions, the type of vehicle you drive is often an indicator of your political leanings...
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Christmas tree business rooted in tradition
(Business ~ 12/21/20)
Many small businesses have taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, but one that has found tremendous success is selling Christmas trees, both real and artificial. Not traveling for the holidays this year has kept many families at home, triggering some to get holiday decorations out and Christmas trees up earlier than ever before...
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Yule Log Cabin Christmas store in Scott County closed because of coronavirus
(Local News ~ 12/21/20)
The pandemic has caused a popular seasonal business to close but its owners vow to be back for Christmas in 2021. The area’s surge in coronavirus cases forced Yule Log Cabin, 7634 Route N near Scott City, to shut down just prior to the holiday. “It saddens our heart to do this, but for everybody’s safety, we have decided to close for the season,” said co-owner Joannie Smith, in a message left on the store’s answering machine...
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Annual Christmas Day meal offers relief to those in need
(Local News ~ 12/21/20)
For some, the Christmas season is “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for others, it can be the most difficult. LendingTree’s 2019 Holiday Spending Survey found 61% of Americans were dreading the holidays because of “the extra spending and financial burden the season brings, causing loss of sleep, anxiety and added debt.”...
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Business Notebook: Missouri employment recovery better than most states; KRCU expanding reach
(Business ~ 12/21/20)
Missouri had the nation's fifth best employment recovery in November, according to a report released Friday. The personal financial website WalletHub compared Missouri data to the other 49 states and the District of Columbia based on four key metrics...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/21/20)
Today is Monday, Dec. 21, the 356th day of 2020. There are 10 days left in the year. Winter arrives at 5:02 a.m. Eastern time. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 21, 1620, Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower went ashore for the first time at present-day Plymouth, Massachusetts...
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Continuing education during COVID-19
(Column ~ 12/21/20)
There's no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted childhood education. In many countries, kids have physically returned to school. In others, schools were never closed. Yet in the United States, many public schools have been closed since March, yielding disastrous results for millions of kids. While scientific data say it's safe to bring them back, incentives in the school systems are such that many kids continue to be locked up at home rather than receiving a proper education...
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Building a stronger force
(Editorial ~ 12/21/20)
Earlier this month, the Cape Girardeau Police Department made two major announcements, one of which is already making the force stronger and one that could widen the search for officers. If given final approval at the Cape Girardeau City Council meeting today, a city ordinance would change to allow out-of-state applications for the city's police department, enabling applicants from not only across the river in Illinois, but anywhere...
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Marilyn Taber
(Obituary ~ 12/21/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo -- Marilyn L. Dobbelare Dreyer Taber, 81, of Perryville died Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville, and from 8 to 9:50 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville...
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Martin Sanchez
(Obituary ~ 12/21/20)
Martin "Gunny Sergeant" Sanchez, 70, of Cape Girardeau died, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with Revs. Rick Jones and Brian Straus as concelebrants. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Cape Girardeau, with full military honors...
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Clyde Moll
(Obituary ~ 12/21/20)
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. -- Clyde H. Moll, 75, of Ste. Genevieve died Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at Ste. Genevieve Memorial Hospital. Private service for the family will be held at a later date. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Paul Crosnoe
(Obituary ~ 12/21/20)
Paul Crosnoe, 80, of Cape Girardeau, went home in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at Southeast Hospital. He was born Oct. 20, 1940, in Cape Girardeau to the late Goly and Nora Geringer Crosnoe. He and Joey Griffith were married Oct. 3, 1965, in Sikeston, Missouri...
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Marcella Click
(Obituary ~ 12/21/20)
Marcella E. Click, 92, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Monticello House. She was born Dec. 13, 1928, in St. Louis to the late Olive H. and Helen E. Kurrus Lawrence. She and Arthur J. Click were married May 13, 1950, in St. Louis. He preceded her in death July 10, 1998...
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Cathey Buchheit
(Obituary ~ 12/21/20)
Cathey Lynn Buchheit, 66, of Oak Ridge passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 5, 1954, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Ervin and Leta Vasterling Leadbetter. She and Brad Buchheit were married June 8, 1974, at St. Maurus Catholic Church in Biehle, Missouri...
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Terry Bollinger
(Obituary ~ 12/21/20)
Terry Jean Bollinger, 67, of Jackson gained her angel wings Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was surrounded by her daughters and husband of 47 years. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, nana, aunt and friend. She was cared for by Saint Francis Medical Center's amazing medical team of hero's in the COVID ICU the last two weeks of her life...
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Snow days, virtual opera: The office holiday party goes on
(Community ~ 12/21/20)
NEW YORK -- An online murder mystery. Law-themed opera arias. A snowman-building competition. With dancing, drinking and fancy dinners a no-go because of coronavirus concerns, companies are getting creative about their holiday office parties this year. The challenge is how to organize a virtual celebration that doesn't feel like yet another Zoom meeting...
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EU-UK trade talks floundering over fish as cutoff day nears
(International News ~ 12/21/20)
BRUSSELS -- With yet another Brexit deadline disappearing in the rearview mirror, a breakthrough on fishing rights remained elusive for the European Union and Britain on Sunday -- leaving both without a trade agreement that would dull the cutting edge of a chaotic, costly economic break on New Year's Day...
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More EU nations ban travel from UK, fearing virus variant
(International News ~ 12/21/20)
BERLIN -- A growing list of European Union nations and Canada barred travel from the U.K. on Sunday and others were considering similar action, in a bid to block a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England from spreading to the continent...
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Aide: Biden won't talk about son Hunter with AG candidates
(National News ~ 12/21/20)
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Joe Biden's incoming press secretary said Sunday that Biden would not discuss the investigation of his son with any prospective candidates for attorney general. A federal investigation into the finances of Biden's son Hunter will likely be a major point of contention during Senate confirmation hearings for Biden's nominee to lead the Justice Department. ...
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Panel: People older than 75, essential workers next for vaccines
(National News ~ 12/21/20)
NEW YORK -- A federal advisory panel recommended Sunday people 75 and older and essential workers such as firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers should be next in line for COVID-19 shots, while a second vaccine began rolling out to hospitals as the nation works to get the coronavirus pandemic under control...
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Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill
(National News ~ 12/21/20)
WASHINGTON -- Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package, finally delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals, and providing money to deliver vaccines to a nation eager for them...
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Prayer 12/21/20
(Prayer ~ 12/21/20)
O Lord Jesus, Immanuel, thank you for coming to save us. Amen.
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Out of the past: Dec. 21
(Out of the Past ~ 12/21/20)
All that is left to do on the North Sprigg Street extension is to put down the actual road; however, it will be a while before conditions make that possible; the road is slated to be asphalt, and asphalt cannot be installed until the weather is more than 40 degrees; the extension continues Sprigg Street from where it previously dead-ended at Bertling Street and runs north for one-quarter of a mile, where it will meet the Lexington Street extension...
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Births 12/21/20
(Births ~ 12/21/20)
Daughter to Joshua Paul and Allison Lauren Peikert of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 4:01 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. Name, Ivy Reign. Weight, 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Peikert is the former Allison Fazzari. Peikert is employed by Nestle Purina...
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