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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 9/30/21 meeting
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. Thursday 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes of stated meeting of Sept. 23, 2021 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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Dexter man injured in one-vehicle crash
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
A Dexter, Missouri, man sustained "moderate" injuries in a one-vehicle crash in Stoddard County, Missouri, shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred on County Road 525 east of Bloomfield when a 2002 Ford F150 pickup driven by John Jones, 50, left the roadway and overturned. The report indicated Jones was not wearing a safety device...
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Two die in camper fire in Scott County
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
BENTON, Mo. — A Charleston, Missouri, man and Sikeston, Missouri, woman died after their camper caught fire Thursday in Scott County. Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury said deputies were called Thursday to 155 County Road 209 in rural Chaffee, Missouri, in reference to two deceased people inside a camper on the property. The camper had moderate smoke and fire damage, the sheriff said...
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A few recipes for those fall gatherings
(Community ~ 09/30/21)
As we wind up the month here on the last day, we look forward to October and all things fall and pumpkin. But before we turn the calendar page, I am taking a look at a few recipes I am eager to try. As I have been looking for different recipes for various things I need to plan for, I have come across several new recipes I am planning to make. These are mostly entree recipes, but I have thrown in a couple of sides and a dessert...
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Area health officials report 5 virus deaths
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
Area health officials reported five COVID-19-related deaths Wednesday Cape Girardeau County health officials reported three coronavirus-related virus deaths, pushing the county's pandemic death toll to 152. Officials with the county's public health center said the deaths involved people in their 50s, 70s and 80s. They also reported 32 new confirmed virus cases and 23 new probable cases for a pandemic total of 12,476. Active virus cases in the county, though, fell by 69 to 251...
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Find the flavors of France on the corner of Spanish and Themis streets
(Community ~ 09/30/21)
Eight years ago, director David Fincher brought actor Ben Affleck and some Hollywood glam to the corner of Spanish and Themis Street when he selected "The Bar" as one location for the filming of his movie "Gone Girl." I remember feeling the buzz of excitement in the air as the crowd of onlookers patiently waited for an opportunity to take a photo with Affleck. For a moment, we experienced a bit of Hollywood right here in Cape Girardeau...
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Cape Comic Con returns this weekend
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
Thousands of super fans and characters in costumes will be swooping into Cape Girardeau this weekend for Cape Comic Con 2021. Cape Comic Con will be held Friday through Sunday at Drury Conference Center and feature "three days of professional comic book artists, publishers and over 100 booths of comics and merchandise for fans of all genres to enjoy," according to the event website...
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A&E show spotlights murderer of five Cape women in the '70s, '80s
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
Don Call remembers Jan. 27, 1982, with utter clarity — recalling the moment when he heard his mother, 57-year-old Margie Call, had been found dead, a strangulation victim, in her home in the 1800 block of Brink Avenue in Cape Girardeau. She was discovered bound and gagged and also raped...
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PORCH names Tameka Randle as new executive director
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
After a monthslong search, a local initiative dedicated to enlivening the south side of Cape Girardeau has announced its new executive director. Tameka Randle will assume her new role Monday. The position was vacated by Julian Watkins in December. PORCH — short for People Organized to Revitalize Community Healing — consists of a group of local residents dedicated to recreating the vibrant community that once flourished in the south side of the city...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 09/30/21)
Today is Thursday, Sept. 30, the 273rd day of 2021. There are 92 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 30, 1962, James Meredith, a Black student, was escorted by federal marshals to the campus of the University of Mississippi, where he enrolled for classes the next day; Meredith's presence sparked rioting that claimed two lives...
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Prayer 9-30-21
(Prayer ~ 09/30/21)
O Lord Jesus, thank you for the glorious gift of salvation through you. Amen.
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Washington's chilling abortion politics
(Column ~ 09/30/21)
This past week Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrat-led House of Representatives once again reminded us just how removed they are from the values and beliefs of mainstream America. On a near party line vote, Democrats in Congress passed possibly the most extreme abortion bill in the history of our nation. How extreme? Simply put, this bill will allow health care providers to perform an abortion on anyone for any reason at any time, up until birth...
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Verbosity isn't Biden's problem -- misreading the room is
(Column ~ 09/30/21)
If you've spent any time in Washington, you've heard stories about Joe Biden's loquaciousness. Asked to give brief remarks, he'd famously meander for 30, 40 or more minutes about whatever came into his mind. But his verbosity is a symptom of his larger problem: a lack of situational awareness. After all, this is the guy who once asked a man in a wheelchair to stand up and take a bow...
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Cape Girardeau Fire report 9/30/21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/30/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Sept. 28 n Medical assists were made at 7:11 a.m. South Kingshighway; 6:27 p.m. on South Silver Springs Road.n At 9:24 a.m., fire alarm on Independence Street. n At 10:54 a.m., lift assist on Merriwether Street. n At 3:03 p.m., lift assist on Merriwether Street. n At 7:43 p.m., structure fire on East Rodney Drive
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Dora May Walker
(Obituary ~ 09/30/21)
Dora May Walker, 93, passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Cape Girardeau. She was born July 13, 1928, in Dudley, Missouri, daughter of Luther and Ara Elizabeth Hobbs Moore. She and Donald R. Walker were married on July 26, 1947, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He passed away July 23, 2009...
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Carolyn Thomas
(Obituary ~ 09/30/21)
BENTON, Mo. -- Carolyn S. Thomas, 65, of Benton died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. She was born Aug. 28, 1956, in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, to Jessee Gray and Jewell Berkley. She and Jon Thomas were married at Sikeston, Missouri, on Aug. 23, 2001. He preceded her in death...
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Kenneth Ruff
(Obituary ~ 09/30/21)
Kenneth Julius Ruff, 91, of Jackson passed on to his reward of eternal life Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at Chateau Girardeau Rehabilitation Center. Kenneth was born Dec. 9, 1927, in Wartburg, Illinois, to Theodore William and Dorina Estella Straub Ruff. His parents moved to Red Bud, Illinois, to enable him to attend Waterloo High School. He was confirmed on April 18, 1943, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Illinois...
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Orene Perry
(Obituary ~ 09/30/21)
Orene "Jo" Perry, 92, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at Heartland Care and Rehab Center. She was born April 19, 1929, to Herschel Wagner and Magdalene Layton. She and Henry Leonard Perry were married at Piggott, Arkansas, on Oct. 8, 1948. He preceded her in death Aug. 10, 2010...
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Russell Nielsen
(Obituary ~ 09/30/21)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Russell Dean Nielsen, 61, of Marble Hill died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at his home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill. Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in Sedgewickville Lutheran Cemetery in Sedgewickville, Missouri...
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Patricia Matlock
(Obituary ~ 09/30/21)
Patricia "Patty" Irene Skelton Matlock, 68, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at the Jackson Manor. (If you asked her, she was forever 29.) She was born Nov. 28, 1952, in Gordonville to the late Evelyn Skelton Dake and raised by her grandmother, the late Pearl Skelton. She married the love of her life, Gary Matlock Sr. on April 21, 1973. She was the mother of three children, Gary Jr., April and Laura...
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Cindy Greco
(Obituary ~ 09/30/21)
Cynthia Lynn Greco, 56, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at her home. She was born Dec. 5, 1964, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Leroy and Ruth Kaufman Hahn. Cindy was a 1983 graduate of Jackson High School. Her enjoyment in life came from caring for her great niece and great nephews. Cindy played a vital part in their daily lives. They brought her true joy and were the love of her life...
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Chelsea Dye
(Obituary ~ 09/30/21)
On Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, Jesus called sweet, spunky and loud Chelsea Taylor Dye to be home with Him. No one who knew her or loved her was ready for this, but God is always in control and has the plan. Chelsea came into this world at 10:44 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, 1993, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, the child of Terry Dean and Angela Suzanne Dye. ...
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Bonnie Crawford
(Obituary ~ 09/30/21)
Bonnie Rose Crawford, 84, of Scott City died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at The Arbors at Capetown in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct. 25, 1936, in Malden, Missouri, to F.W. and Bertha Holifield Brandt. She married Carrell Gene Crawford on March 2, 1957, in Malden...
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Curry powder shortcuts savory beef skewers
(Community ~ 09/30/21)
Across Southeast Asia, sidewalk hawkers offer sizzling meat skewers bathed in the smoky aroma of smoldering wood coals and a seemingly endless combination of savory sauces. In Thailand, they might be pork slathered in coconut cream, or in Singapore, they could be charred chicken smothered in spicy peanut sauce...
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Out of the past: Sept. 30
(Out of the Past ~ 09/30/21)
The St. Louis Cardinals won the Central Division title last week, and that's good news for Cape Girardeau clothing merchants; Cardinals caps, T-shirts and sweatshirts are selling like hotcakes; and since is was the team's first playoff berth since 1987, people are spending even more money to identify with the team...
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Jacqueline Backfisch
(Obituary ~ 09/30/21)
Jacqueline Sue Backfisch, 72, of Scott City died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 5, 1949, in Charter Oak, Missouri, to Albert Franklin and Hazel June Tharp Baldwin. She married Robert Antone Backfisch on Jan. 14, 1967. He preceded her in death March 2, 2017...
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