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Peach crops damaged by winter freeze, late frosts
(Local News ~ 06/24/23)
Peach growers in Southeast Missouri and Southwest Illinois reported severe damage to their 2023 harvests caused by sub-freezing temperatures in December and late frosts in March and April. The National Weather Service website reports that the temperature on Dec. 23 in Cape Girardeau dropped to 5 below zero...
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First phase of SEMO stadium rebuild on track for fall completion
(Local News ~ 06/24/23)
A new south side of Southeast Missouri State University's football/soccer stadium is on track to be ready for fall sports. Brady Barke, vice president for Intercollegiate Athletics at Southeast Missouri State University, said the first phase of reconstructing and expanding Houck Field is progressing well...
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Weeklong Show Me Careers program starts Monday
(Local News ~ 06/24/23)
Cape Girardeau businesses will participate beginning Monday, June 26, in the five-day Show Me Careers program, billed by Missouri Chamber of Commerce for area middle school and high school educators as a hands-on learning experience providing "a deeper understanding of skills students need to pursue in-demand careers"...
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Cape County's Anti-Horsethief Association
(Column ~ 06/24/23)
At the Cape Girardeau County Archive Center, we are on a (probably never-ending) quest to reorganize the stacks. As a result, I'm running across all kinds of bits and pieces of the county's history, in interesting locations. This, for example, is a membership roll of the Cape Girardeau County Anti-Horsethief Association, written onto the back few pages of the circuit court clerk's fee book from the era...
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Invasive northern snakehead fish found in Southeast Missouri for second time
(Local News ~ 06/24/23)
PUXICO, Mo. (AP) — An invasive and fish that is voracious predator capable of surviving out of water for days was recently caught in southeastern Missouri, causing worry that the hard-to-contain species will spread and become a problem. The northern snakehead was caught last month in a drainage pool at Duck Creek Conservation Area. The last time one showed up in Missouri was four years ago, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/24/23)
Today is Saturday, June 24, the 175th day of 2023. There are 190 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 24, 1497, the first recorded sighting of North America by a European took place as explorer John Cabot spotted land, probably in present-day Canada...
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St. Vincent de Paul Parish School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/24/23)
St. Vincent de Paul Parish School A Honor Roll 8th grade: Preston Clark, Kate Clippard, Sophie Cook, Camille Cunningham, Tilman Dallas, Joseph Dodson, Mikelyn Dudek, Samuel Gaeta, Caroline Galati, Chase Glosemeyer, Edward Godbey, Katherine Godbey, Brynnan Grimes, Ella Hart, Loralei Martin, Isla McClendon, Maddy McDowell, Cameron Naughton, Jonah Patomson, Isaac Renick, BreAnn Riney, Eli Shaffar, Carlie Shamoun, Hallie Shamoun, Jade VanHoogstraat...
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Saxony Lutheran High School second semester
(Honor Roll ~ 06/24/23)
Saxony Lutheran High School Honor Roll with High Distinction 9th grade: Ariel Barr, Hope Bockelman, Ava Brown, Caitlyn Cutler, Mark Richey, Cole Roth. 10th grade: Jaela Adams, Gabriel Hendon, Margaret Hillin, Evan Respondek, Myra Roth, Lauren Sheriff, Erin Spencer, Jackson Wilson...
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Cape Girardeau Central High School second semester
(Honor Roll ~ 06/24/23)
Cape Girardeau Central High School A Honor Roll 9th grade: Ava Austin, Tacoa Batts, Hayden Bowers, Benjamin Broeckling, Ellis Brune, Alexandrea Burgos, Noah Caldwell, Mia Callinan, Joseph Cao, Caden Chenoweth, Eliza Criblez, George Dean, Lillianna Dubs, Brenna Dunavan, Spencer Engelhardt, Kaleigh Fisher, Zea Grabel, Elisabeth Harder, Ava Harrison, Heidi Hellwege, Zade Hickey, Aleah Jackson, Mena Jackson, Lucille Kerr, Emily Marberry, Kelly Mattes, Obi McAdams, Harper McClard, Stephon McElmurry, Bruce Miller, Sydney Miller, William Miller, Nathan Nelson, Chapman Ogles, Oghenebrume Osiohwo, Ximena Padilla Rivera, Kaleb Ramdial, Matthew Reed, Ava Rhymer, Saratoga Rich, Kent Sheridan, Jathan Spain, Jacie Spooler, Sankriti Srikant, Blayne Sterling, Ethan Stout, Aunicka Tumbleson, Adrienne Wilson.. ...
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Meridian Junior and Senior High School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/24/23)
Meridian Junior and Senior High School High Honor Roll 6th grade: Xavier Green, Kiarei Martin, Anna Temke, Tyson Webb. 7th grade: Kevin Duncan Jr., Ravynn Farmer. 8th grade: Ziah Bartlett, Minique Blake, Gregory Johnson Jr., LaTarus Johnson, Jayla Meeks, Ziaira Rainey, Ahrielya Vasser, Kamora Wiggins...
- Southeast Hospital ICU/CTU hold reunion (Submitted Photo ~ 06/24/23)
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Junk, treasure and keepsake
(Column ~ 06/24/23)
Seems like the "in thing" right now is to buy something that is outdated or no longer wanted and re-purpose it into a valuable treasure. For instance, buy an old vanity that has a stained wood finish and then paint it some color. Sometimes it's painted with a distressed look...
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Senior Center Menus for June 26-30
(Community ~ 06/24/23)
Monday: Chicken tenders or ham and cheese on croissant with soup, Parmesan green peas, broccoli salad, whole-grain bread and blushing pears or fresh baked cookies. Tuesday: Open-faced roast beef or chicken Alfredo pasta, green beans, fried okra, whole-grain bread and Mandarin oranges or Texas sheet cake...
- Adopt Theodore 6-25-23 (Community ~ 06/24/23)
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Is that a fish?
(Column ~ 06/24/23)
I walked the edge of a small pond Saturday, June 17, carrying a glass jar half full of clear water and a long handled minnow net. Of course I had a 6-year-old partner tagging along. He wanted to see and hold a "baby" salamander. We gave it our best try. He dipped up two, and I dipped up several...
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Jackson High School second semester
(Honor Roll ~ 06/24/23)
Jackson Senior High School Second semester 2nd Semester 12th grade: Madelynn Adams, Erica Amelunke, Ryan Berger, Sydney Beussink, Aubrey Brothers, Alexa Buck, Kyleigh Burgess, Eva Carrasquillo-Wilkinson, Mariena Collins, Kyle Craigmiles, Alexandra Gilmore, Layne Gross, Natalie Hawk, Owen Hayes, Elijah Holm, Anna Lacy, Preston Lafave, Samantha Large, Kaden Luker, Noah Lynch, Rebekah Mansfield, Kinsley Martin, Drew McConnell, Lauryn McDowell, Tormey McManaman, Gracie Metzger, Mallorie Metzger, Sadie Middleton, Hannah Mitchell, Justi Nelson, Sara Nevils, Bailey O'Neal, London Popp, Chloe Sadler, Kasidis Saysanan Na Ayudhya, Benjamin Schmitt, Emma Silliman, Aliya Simonis, Ethan Thomas, Kaitlyn Waller, Maci Wendel.. ...
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Will we ever finish trying to get our lives together?
(Column ~ 06/24/23)
I sat on my front porch -- eyes gazing out over the beautifully landscaped yards around me. Summer is arriving, and with it, comes awesome beauty, warm temperatures and the sounds of nature. The warbling of birds singing, filled my ears with melody, and the colors of scenery outside filled my eyes, ears, and heart with happiness. God's artistry displayed itself from every direction. Soon though, my thoughts turned to more serious matters,...
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Learning briefs 6-25-23
(Community ~ 06/24/23)
The following students were named to the Spring 2023 president's list at Mississippi State University: Cape Girardeau: Mary Young, Lucy Gerard. Jackson: Alison Duckworth, Piper Guilliams, Brooke Thompson, Noah Uhrhan, Olivia Ward, Mary Calvin, Scout Pettit...
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Club news 6-25-23
(Community News ~ 06/24/23)
The Town and Country FCE Club met Thursday, June 8 at Port Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau for a dinner meeting celebrating the 57h anniversary of the club. Arrangements were handled by Lois Seabaugh and Linda Thompson. Mary Klaproth, president, presided over a brief business meeting. ...
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Out of the past: June 24
(Out of the Past ~ 06/24/23)
A proposed package of 19 road and highway improvements for Cape Girardeau County calls for everything from widening a section of Interstate 55 to creating an inner belt from downtown Cape Girardeau to Mount Auburn Road; Jackson Mayor Paul Sander called the package "a 20-plus-year plan" for improving traffic flow throughout the county; the plan was outlined during a public hearing yesterday at Jackson City Hall; local officials call the plan a possible alternative to improvements the state is considering to the Highway 34-72-25 corridor and Highway 34 bypass from Cape Girardeau to Jackson.. ...
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Libraries shouldn't be restricted
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/24/23)
On May 30, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft issued a rule concerning the state's public libraries. It dictates how libraries, which receive state funds, must operate. The new policy bans them from buying materials deemed obscene by state statue and from having certain displays in children's areas. ...
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A response to Smith's claims
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/24/23)
With every edition of 8th district Congressman Jason Smith's newsletter, I find myself wanting to correct the misstatements that are advanced. Then I realized that each newsletter followed the same pattern. Take facts. Weave a story surrounding them. The story accomplishes its task in that "the base" unquestioningly accepts this version of alternative truth and then gets really mad that the "deep-state" is out to destroy America...
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Barack Obama v. Tim Scott
(Column ~ 06/24/23)
Barack Obama doesn't want America validated, at least not by the wrong people. In taking a shot at Republicans Tim Scott and Nikki Haley, Obama told his former campaign manager, David Axelrod, in a podcast interview, "I think there's a long history of African American or other minority candidates within the Republican Party who will validate America and say, 'Everything's great, and we can make it.'"...
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Confusing 'disinformation' with mainstream opinions
(Column ~ 06/24/23)
Disinformation, misinformation and fake news are real problems in a world that is now mainly online. However, this shouldn't blind us to the very real risk that comes from a government that aggressively polices information or becomes an arbitrator of the truth. It's simply too easy to use this power to silence political opponents or people who hold unpopular opinions. Caution on this front is more, not less, important now that America is so politically polarized...
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Why a happy marriage is my most ambitious goal
(Column ~ 06/24/23)
I've always felt that my husband was my greatest fan and biggest cheerleader. He has supported me while I chased my dreams. Through chronic illness and little-to-no income, he's had my back. My marriage is the foundation from which many of my ambitions were launched. It is my solid rock bed of support for chasing career aspirations...
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Prayer 6-25-23
(Prayer ~ 06/24/23)
Lord Jesus, may we persevere in the race you have set before us, focusing on you. Amen.
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Tropical Storm Cindy forms behind Bret in start to Atlantic hurricane season
(International News ~ 06/24/23)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Tropical Storm Cindy has formed behind Tropical Storm Bret, in the first case of two storms in the tropical Atlantic in June since record keeping began in 1851, forecasters said Friday. The historic event signals an early and aggressive start to the Atlantic hurricane season that began on June 1 and that usually peaks from mid-August to mid-October. Some forecasters blamed unusually high sea temperatures for the rare development...
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Pence calls for rivals to back federal abortion ban
(National News ~ 06/24/23)
WASHINGTON -- Former Vice President Mike Pence used a Friday gathering of some of the nation's leading Christian conservatives to urge his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination to support a 15-week federal abortion ban at minimum. The exhortation at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's annual conference, coming a day before the first anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. ...
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Biden using abortion rights as galvanizing 2024 issue
(National News ~ 06/24/23)
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden is banking on reproductive rights to be a galvanizing issue for voters in the 2024 election as he collects three top-level endorsements, hosts a rally and issues an executive order seeking to bolster access to contraception as the nation marks a year since the Supreme Court decision overturning federal abortion protections...
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Fire report 6-25-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/24/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. June 21 n Medical assists were made at 7:27 a.m. at Independence Street and Caruthers Avenue; 1:46 p.m. on Lowes Drive; 4:32 p.m. on South Kingshighway; 4:49 p.m. on William Street; and 6:33 p.m. on William Street...
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Police report 6-25-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/24/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on Bloomfield Street. n A warrant arrest was reported on South Spring Avenue. n A warrant arrest was reported on Whitener Street...
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Births 6/25/23
(Births ~ 06/24/23)
Son to Corvin Schoen and Tabbatha Schnurbusch of Oak Ridge, Southeast Hospital, 2:32 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023. Name, Brent Emmanuel. Weight, 8 pounds, 13 ounces. First child. Schnurbusch is the daughter of Jennifer Schnurbusch and Patrick Schnurbusch of Jackson. Schoen is the son of Teri Schoen and John Schoen of Oak Ridge...
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2023 Scott City High School valedictorian Ruth Cobb
(Local News ~ 06/24/23)
Ruth Cobb Scott City Parents: Donald and Teresa Cobb. Post-graduation plans: I plan on attending Central Methodist University to double major in marine biology and chemistry. High school activities: A+ School Tutoring Scholarship, four years; Drama Club, four years; National Honor Society, three years; Science Club, two years (vice president for one year); speech and debate, two years; and Future Business Leaders of America, one year. Favorite high school experience: My favorite memory was playing the senior games with all my friends. Biggest role model: My biggest role model has always been my mom. She has accomplished so many things throughout her lifetime, and she is a constant inspiration. Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy it while you can and don’t wish it away. Three words to describe high school: Went too fast.
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2023 Jackson High School valedictorian Bailey O'Neal
(Local News ~ 06/24/23)
Bailey O’Neal Jackson Parents: Mark and Joey O’Neal. Post-Graduation plans: Attending the University of Alabama, majoring in biology on the pre-med track. High school activities: Speech and drama, French Club, National Honor Society, National Honor Society and tennis team, Favorite high school experience: Going to Springfield, Missouri, for speech and drama state competition. Biggest role model: My mom, because when I grow up I want to always be right like she is. Advice to underclassmen: Everything will be all right. You have time. Three words to describe high school: Short, whirlwind, adventure.
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2023 Leopold High School valedictorian Kinslee VanderMierden
(Local News ~ 06/24/23)
Kinslee VanderMierden Leopold Parents: Lee and Jamie VanderMierden. Post-graduation plans: Attend Ole Miss and get a bachelor’s degree in biology and then go to optometry school. High school activities: Beta Club, Pep Club, Business Club, cross country and cheerleading. Favorite high school experience: My favorite high school experience would probably be this year’s homecoming dance. It was one that I’ll never forget. Biggest role model: My biggest role model is my older sister, Patience, because she is always there for me and gives me advice on things I need. Advice to underclassmen: My advice to underclassmen would be don’t dwell on the little things in life. Focus on the things that really matter. Three words to describe high school: Fun, short, experiences.
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2023 Advance High School valedictorian Jaxon Limbaugh
(Local News ~ 06/24/23)
Jaxon Limbaugh Advance Parents: Kelly Limbaugh and Victoria Pixley. Post-graduation plans: I plan to attend Missouri State University and eventually become an orthopedic surgeon. High school activities: Basketball, baseball, Student Government, BETA and Pep Club. Favorite high school experience: Winning district in basketball my senior year. Biggest role model: My brother. Advice to underclassmen: Do not worry about what other people think, do what makes you happy. Three words to describe high school: Short, memorable, laid-back.
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Patty Glastetter
(Obituary ~ 06/24/23)
Patty Ann Glastetter, daughter of the late Everett and Claudine Cambron Christoff, was born May 4, 1953, in Cape Girardeau and departed her life Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Southeast Hospital at the age of 70. On Oct. 5, 1974, she married Larry Glastetter in Cape Girardeau. He survives of the home...
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2023 Cape Girardeau Central High School Valedictorian Srija Bandyopadhayay
(Local News ~ 06/24/23)
Srija Bandyopadhayay Cape Central Parents: Asit Bandyopadhayay (father) and Sucharita Bandyopadhayay (mother). Post-graduation plans: Plan on attending Saint Louis University and major in biomedical engineering on the pre-med track. High school activities: President of speech and debate and participated in the Robotics Club, Scholar Bowl and National Honors Society. Favorite high school experience: Some of my favorite high school experiences were the French banquets we organized during Honors French class. Another favorite memory would be the Six Flags trip we took in AP Physics for physics day. Even though I almost dropped my phone while collecting data on the roller coasters, it was a fun experience. Biggest role model: I don’t have just one role model, but it’s more like a group of people I am inspired by. I really look up to surgeons, especially pediatrics surgeons. When I was young, I met with an accident where I severely broke my ankle. I needed immediate surgery, but the nearest orthopedic pediatric surgeon was two hours away. I was transferred to the nearest pediatric surgeons and because of them I was able to walk again despite the horrible accident. I don’t remember who performed the surgery on me, but I really appreciate all the surgeons. Moreover, I want to become a surgeon one day and give people a new appreciation for life. Advice to underclassmen: Throughout the high school journey, I have made mistakes, and the biggest lesson I have learned is to not overwhelm yourself with responsibilities that you cannot put your best efforts in. Even though it’s very important for high schoolers to be involved in school, it is OK to take some breaks. At the end of the day, we are human beings, and overwhelming ourselves with tasks would only lead to less overall productivity. Additionally, I also want to emphasize the importance of having goals. In order to achieve our goals, we have to be focused and make small sacrifices. If we are unable to do that, our goals may become the sacrifice instead. Moreover, it is important to have focus and discipline if we are determined to achieve your goals. Three words to describe high school: Discipline. It’s important to maintain discipline if we want to succeed in high school. Not doing tasks on time would only cause more trouble in the future. Meaningful. High school was the time where I truly learned myself and what I looked for in the future. The experiences and the lessons learned along the way make me into the person I am today. Inspiring. High school gave me the inspiration and the motivation to do well. Surrounded by brilliant students and teachers inspired me to put my best efforts and overall turned me into a good student. Even though I have a long way to go, high school helped me persevere and inspired me to work hard.
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2023 Zalma High School valedictorian William Coomer
(Local News ~ 06/24/23)
William Coomer Zalma Parents: Anna and James Coomer. Post-graduation plans: Attend Southeast Missouri State University and become a real estate agent, High school activities: Basketball, FCCLA president, STUCO President, BETA and FBLA. Favorite high school experience: Graduation. Biggest role model: Coach Fernnetti. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take advantage of it. Goes by a lot quicker than you think. Three words to describe high school: Fast, boring, memories.
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Regards to Pastor Dunsel
(Column ~ 06/24/23)
All of my graduate school education is in ministry studies and I served the pastoral office for 25 years in two Protestant denominations. Nownere in my masters-level or doctoral work was anything remotely contemplated as a sermon generated by artificial intelligence...
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Mark Seabaugh
(Obituary ~ 06/24/23)
Mark Alan Seabaugh, 65, of Delta died away Friday, June 23, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. A celebration of life will be held and announced at a later date. Ford and Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill, Missouri, is in charge of arrangements...
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Elite Travel, Inc. explores Old Town Scottsdale
(Submitted Story ~ 06/24/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. --- Elite Travel, Inc. President and CEO, Carolyn Sandgren (Kempf) recently explored Old Town Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ. Old Town Scottsdale is located in the heart of the city, and separated into 9 walkable districts where you will find something for everyone, from restaurants, art galleries, unique shops, nightclubs, museums and historic sites from the late 1880’s...
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Out of the past: June 25
(Out of the Past ~ 06/24/23)
A bust of the late Rep. Bill Emerson resides in the House's page school at the Library of Congress, where, family and friends hope, his likeness will inspire young people to follow the path of a man who believed you could do anything if you worked hard enough; Rep. ...
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