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Voice for Cheryl: Family continues to search for answers of missing loved one
(Local News ~ 12/26/20)
BENTON, Mo. -- For holidays and birthday candle wishes, Diane Scherer-Morris said the hope every year since her older sister, Cheryl Anne Scherer, went missing was for Cheryl to come home safe and sound if it was God's will. "Every special intention or every special request was and still is regarding Cheryl's return," Scherer-Morris said. "Every holiday we think: 'Is this going to be the day she walks in?'"...
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Sponsored: Humane Society seeks donations for matching gift challenge
(Local News ~ 12/26/20)
How can you help turn $250,000 into $500,000 for the good of thousands of pets in Southeast Missouri? It’s achievable through a matching gift challenge, made possible by William and Susan Bailey, in memory of Susan’s brother, Chuck, who was passionate about animals. This generous gift of $250,000 is directed toward completion of the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri’s new building construction...
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COVID curtails choir singing at one Cape church at Christmas
(Local News ~ 12/26/20)
At St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau, there was no congregational singing in the Christmas Eve candlelight service. Since September, the church at 1900 Cape LaCroix Road has been holding both virtual and in-person services because of the pandemic without people in the pews singing hymns...
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Cape will collect extra trash this week
(Local News ~ 12/26/20)
The Cape Girardeau Public Works Department is giving residents a Christmas gift in the form of additional trash collection over the next two weeks. Between now and Jan. 8, the department will collect "a few extra bags" of trash left near trash containers along collection routes. ...
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Agencies may now apply for emergency food/shelter funds
(Local News ~ 12/26/20)
More than $24,000 in federal funding has been designated for use by nonprofit organizations in Cape Girardeau County to assist with emergency food and shelter programs in the county. According to a news release issued Wednesday by the United Way of Southeast Missouri, funding in the amount of $24,610 has been made available through the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of Phase 38 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program...
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New monitors allow paremedics to work faster, communicate better
(Local News ~ 12/26/20)
Cape County Private Ambulance Service will be the first EMS agency in Missouri, and one of the first in the United States, to utilize brand new cardiac monitoring technology. CCPA recently acquired eight Philips Tempus ALS monitors and eight defibrillator units that are used together to replace the ambulance service's current, bulky machines...
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There's something special about middle America
(Column ~ 12/26/20)
The following column originally appeared in B Magazine, a regional publication covering business in Southeast Missouri. Stories from the magazine will publish on semissourian.com in the coming days. If you don't already receive B Magazine, you can pick up a copy outside Schnucks in Cape Girardeau or at the Southeast Missourian offices on Broadway while supplies last. ...
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Wyatt man arrested in Jackson on drug trafficking charges
(Local News ~ 12/26/20)
A Wyatt, Missouri, man was arrested Wednesday night in Jackson for possession of a substantial amount of methamphetamine. Charles L. Dowell, 34, was booked at 10:18 p.m. Dec. 23 on charges of second-degree drug trafficking after Jackson Police Department and Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force officers reportedly found 90 grams of methamphetamine in his possession...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/26/20)
Today is Saturday, Dec. 26, the 361st day of 2020. There are five days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 26, 2004, more than 230,000 people, mostly in southern Asia, were killed by a 100-foot-high tsunami triggered by a 9.1-magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean...
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Police report 12-23-20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/26/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assaults n Assault was reported on South West End Boulevard. n Assault was reported in the 3200 block of Percy Drive. n Assault was reported on Good Hope Street. n Assault was reported in the 2000 block of North Sprigg Street...
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Fire report 12-27-20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/26/20)
Cape Girardeau The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Dec. 21 n Medical assists were made at 4:07 p.m. on Linden Street; 4:29 p.m. on South Spring Avenue; 4:52 p.m. at New Madrid Street and North West End Boulevard; 4:52 p.m. on South West End Boulevard; 8:55 p.m. on Whitener Street...
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Coy Vetter
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
Coy Vetter, son of the late Lawrence "Buddy" Vetter and Mary Biri Vetter was born Feb. 27, 1964, in Cape Girardeau and departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at his home in Commerce, Missouri, at the age of 56. On Feb. 25, 1995, he was united in marriage to Lori Ann Knight in Commerce. She survives of the home in Commerce...
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Thomas Unterreiner
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Thomas J. Unterreiner, 62, of Perryville died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at in Perryville. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 6:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Rosary will be at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday...
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Louis Spinner
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
Louis A. Spinner, 86, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born Dec. 26, 1933, in Cape Girardeau to the late Anton and Olevia Hoffer Spinner. Louis served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from ABF Trucking Co. after 30 years. Louis loved animals and was an avid golfer, very proud of his four holes in one...
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Richard Nenninger
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
Richard Nenninger died Dec. 23, 2020, at Southeast Missouri Hospital from aggressive cancer. Richard was born in Cape Girardeau on Dec. 26, 1947, the fifth child of the late Charles and Bernadine Nenninger. Four siblings have preceded him in death. Richard was a member of St. ...
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Cecil Mifflin
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Cecil "Al" Mifflin, 70, of Perryville died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at The Estates of Perryville. Funeral services will be private. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Cynthia McClellan
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
SCOTT CITY -- Cynthia McClellan, daughter of Carol Williams and Helen Carreker Williams of Amarillo, Texas, was born June 27, 1952, in Mineral Wells, Texas, and departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 68 years...
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Mary Jane Long
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
Mary Jane Long died Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was born Oct. 2, 1957, to Billy and Evelyn Sewing Long. She was a 1976 graduate of Jackson High School and attended Lutheran School of Nursing, Southeast Missouri State University and Webster University, earning a certified registered nurse and master's degree in nursing...
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Lorean Knupp
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
SCOTT CITY -- Lorean Knupp, daughter of the late Jesse E. Barbeau and Leona B. Misplay Barbeau was born Aug. 22, 1912, in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee at the young age of 108...
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Marie Jupp
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Marie Ann Jupp, 68, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. She was born Aug. 18, 1952, in Indianapolis. She was the daughter of the late George C. Jupp Sr. and Stella (Stewart) Jupp. She is survived by her son, James David DeWeese of San Pedro, California; daughters, Monica Weston of Poplar Bluff and Judy Pfeiffer of Jackson; brothers, Robert Jupp of Williamsville, Missouri, and Charles Jupp of California; sisters, Carol Raymer of Cape Girardeau and Cynthia Jupp-Haynes of Poplar Bluff; and grandchildren, Joshua Weston, Jared Antolin, Alexa Pfeiffer, Tyler DeWeese and Jasmine Pfeiffer.. ...
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Lawrence Bradt
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
Rev. Lawrence N. Bradt, 54, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 21, 1966, in San Antonio, son of Barry Bradt and Teresa Crego Bradt. He and Deanna Carlson were married Oct. 15, 1985, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She survives...
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Robert Bishop
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
BELLE CHASSE, LA -- Command Master Chief Robert D. Bishop departed this earthly life Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in his home in Harvey, Louisiana. He was 64 years old. He was born July 24, 1956, in St. Louis as the oldest of three siblings. Rob was a 1974 graduate of Jackson High School and was part of the football team. ...
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Rosemary Benton
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Rosemary Benton, 80, of Marble Hill, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at Woodland Hills in Marble Hill. She was born April 30, 1940, in Grassy, Missouri, the daughter of Yano and Ruth I Robbins Militti. For many years she worked as the receptionist/office manager of Chemical LCI, LTD in Missouri and Florida. She loved to ride horses, read and travel...
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Daniel Abernathy
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Daniel L. "Animal" Abernathy, 60, of Perryville died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Services will be held at a later date Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville is in charge of arrangements.
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Bickings - 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 12/26/20)
KELSO, Mo. -- Gary and Diane Bickings of Kelso are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 26. Bickings and the former Diane Burris were married Dec. 26, 1970, at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. Ray Seyer performed the ceremony...
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White - 70 years
(Anniversary ~ 12/26/20)
Robert and Shirley White of Cape Girardeau will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday with a private dinner with family. White and the former Shirley Russell were married Dec. 30, 1950. They had four children, Judy Ann White, Sheila Kay (the late Butch) Noble of McKenney, Texas; Bob (Tina Kay) White of Pasadena, Texas and the late Sonya Faye White...
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Symons brothers of Jackson
(Column ~ 12/26/20)
Brothers Alfred and Silas James Symons and their wives emigrated from England to Jackson in June 1889. They immigrated primarily because their brother, Frederick "Fred" Symons, was the local rail agent for the Missouri Pacific Railway Co. All the brothers had married and began the process of becoming naturalized citizens shortly after they arrived. ...
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Overcoming discouragement
(Column ~ 12/26/20)
There have been good things that have happened over the past year, but for the most part, 2020 has been one of the most difficult years in American history. How do we deal with people who are discouraged? Do we tell them they are not allowed to complain and that they are not owed an explanation? Does the church handle controversial topics like the large tech companies -- with censorship? I hope not. ...
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Reflecting on priorities at Christmas
(Column ~ 12/26/20)
Priorities. Seven Christmases ago I didn't have them sorted correctly. This author was trying to get home to see his father before the latter died of oral cancer. There was a tight window of time to get to Pennsylvania and back. At the time, I was under part-time episcopal appointment to preach Sunday mornings, and I also had a regular Monday-to-Friday secular job...
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Pondering Christmas
(Column ~ 12/26/20)
We are now in the midst of celebrating Christmas. We might still be unwrapping presents and, visiting friends and family, but we're almost finished with the excitement of partying, and participating in the wonderful church services, pageants and other religious observances. It's time now to ponder and think about Christmas. When the commemorations are finished, how do we feel?...
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A get away place
(Column ~ 12/26/20)
We moved to Scott City back in 1986 and began pastoring here. One of the long-standing things that the youth did here was attend a youth retreat at a denomination-owned camp ground up by Sam A. Baker State Park. I don't know how much land the denomination owned, but I'm guessing 5 or 6 acres. ...
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Adopt Mac 12-27-20
(Community ~ 12/26/20)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary This pretty girl is Mac. She is 2 years old and in need of a loving, forever home. If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823.
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A cute little winter visitor
(Column ~ 12/26/20)
We often think of sparrows as small brown birds that like to aggressively take over bird houses made for wrens, bluebirds and purple martins. But there are other kinds of sparrows in the wilds of Southeast Missouri. In this photo I took the afternoon of Dec. 20, you can see the intricate detail of the various shades of brown on the feathers of this bird. It is a white-throated sparrow...
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Senior Center Menus for Dec. 28-31
(Community ~ 12/26/20)
Senior centers are open for carryout and delivery only. Menus are subject to change. Monday: Chili mac or Mexican chicken stew, buttered corn, steamed broccoli, whole-grain crackers and mixed fruit dessert or peach dump cake. Tuesday: Ham and beans or cabbage roll, oven-fried potatoes, zucchini and tomatoes, cornbread and crackers and spiced peaches or brownie...
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Club news 12-27-20
(Community News ~ 12/26/20)
The Town and Country FCE club met Dec. 10 at Delmonico's Steakhouse for its annual Christmas party. Linda Thompson, Donna Woolsey and Lois Seabaugh were in charge of arrangements. Thompson gave the devotion, "The ABC's of Christmas." Darlene McCain presented a game of bingo for members to play. Each club member was presented with a poinsettia as a take-home gift from the Christmas committee...
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FYI 12-27-20
(Community ~ 12/26/20)
Riverside Regional Library will host story time on it's Facebook page and YouTube channel. Finish off the year right with this virtual story as Mrs. A reads about the New Year. For more information, go to riversideregionallibrary.org or call (573) 243-8141...
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Out of the past: Dec. 26
(Out of the Past ~ 12/26/20)
At first, the Cape Girardeau Central High School Pompom Squad looks like any other -- 24 girls dancing on the court at halftime; then the observant fan looks a little closer: One of those girls is a guy, and he's really good; 15-year-old Neil Totton is Cape Central's first male pompom squad member, no small achievement for a black teen-ager attending a conservative, predominantly white school; but after 11 years of dance lessons, once-a-year recitals weren't enough; it was time to show off his talents.. ...
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Angela Young
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
Angela Dawn Clover Young, 39, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born May 15, 1981, in Cape Girardeau to David Fiedler and Debra Clover. She and Robert M. Young Jr. were married in 2001. He survives...
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Ralph Ottinger
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
Ralph O. Ottinger, 93, of Cape Girardeau, formally of Sikeston, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He and Geneva had lived at Saxony Village for several years. Ralph was born Oct. 5, 1927, in Hayti, Missouri, to the late Emerson and Lydia Baird Ottinger. He and Geneva Cunningham were married Feb. 3, 1951, in Piggott Arkansas...
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Gerald Dunn
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
SAN ANTONIO -- Gerald Wayne Dunn, 74, passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in San Antonio. Gerald was born Nov. 27, 1946, in Cape Girardeau to George Wesley and Edna Pauline Dunn. Gerald and Betty married on Oct. 16, 1966, and enjoyed 39 years together...
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Howard Duer
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
Howard Milo Duer, son of the late Dr. Milo and Mary Anna Stone Duer, was born Sept. 4, 1946, in Independence, Missouri, and departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 74 years. Duer attended the First Baptist Church in Puxico, Missouri, and Cape Girardeau. He also was the pastor of Catron Baptist Church and later retired in 2017...
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Prayer 12-27-20
(Prayer ~ 12/26/20)
O Lord Jesus, may the joy of the season fill our hearts daily. Amen.
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76th Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament tips off today
(Editorial ~ 12/26/20)
The 2020 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament will go on, albeit with some modifications due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Games will be played today and continuing on Dec. 28, 29 and 30 -- with one game played between Meadow Heights and Kelly, 3 p.m. Sunday at Kelly High School...
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Dr. Dan De La Cruz
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
Dr. Danilo "Dan" Orcilla De La Cruz, 72 of Altenburg, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Feb. 1, 1948, in Manila, Philippines, the son of Tiburcio Y. and Juanita Orcilla De La Cruz. He married Sherry Harris on April 29, 1972...
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Remembering Bill Anderson
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/26/20)
Southeast Missouri has been a hotbed of outstanding media for decades. The Rust family set the stage for print and digital. Oscar Hirsch started first with radio, built one of the strongest television stations in America and now the station has added many digital products. The Zimmer family grew radio throughout the Heartland along with the great Russ Withers. For three decades, the "new kid on the block," Bill Anderson, brought real country music and Cousin Carl to life on Pure Country 106...
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Billy Ray Anderson
(Obituary ~ 12/26/20)
Billy Ray "Bill" Anderson, 80, also affectionately known as "Cousin Carl," passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, following a visit with his children. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Ann Crowell Anderson. Bill was born Dec. ...
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Out of the past: Dec. 27
(Out of the Past ~ 12/26/20)
EAST CAPE GIRARDEAU, Ill. -- Witz Village Bar-B-Que and Restaurant is closing this weekend; Betty Colyer and her husband, William M. "Witz" Colyer, opened the family restaurant in March 1982; during the past 13 years, the restaurant has become renowned for its home-style cooking...
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