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Model-aircraft enthusiasts take to the sky during Cape Fly Hi
(Local News ~ 06/25/18)
The high-pitched whine of a small engine ratchets up as a miniature plane circles back toward the earthbound pilot during Cape Fly Hi, a Southeast Missouri Modelers Association model-plane air show held Saturday at Galaxy Park in Cape Girardeau. The park, at 441 Gizmo Lane off Highway 177, has several amenities on site for model plane enthusiasts. ...
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Leland Shivelbine, longtime Cape music lover, businessman, dies at 92
(Local News ~ 06/25/18)
Leland J. "Freck" Shivelbine, businessman and community leader in Cape Girardeau, died Sunday. He was 92. Born in Cape Girardeau in 1926, the son of Central High School band director William Shivelbine, Leland Shivelbine played trumpet while attending Cape Girardeau Central High School and the baritone while attending Southeast Missouri State University...
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U.S. Supreme Court ruling may eliminate need for use tax
(Local News ~ 06/25/18)
Missouri’s local governments may no longer have to rely on voter-approved use taxes to collect sales tax on online purchases from retailers outside their jurisdictions. The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, on Thursday overruled a pair of decades-old decisions that made it difficult for states to collect sales tax from online businesses that didn’t have a physical presence in their states. Under the ruling, states can pass laws requiring out-of-state sellers to collect sales taxes...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/25/18)
Today is Monday, June 25, the 176th day of 2018. There are 189 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 25, 1868, Congress passed an Omnibus Act allowing for the readmission of Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina to the Union...
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Issues with Jackson schools
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/25/18)
Please correct me if I’m wrong, but aren’t school boards supposed to be open to listening to the community? Ours apparently isn’t. They meet once per month and during that time they apparently don’t have the time to listen to the community. I’ve tried for 20 years (since Columbine) to help Jackson schools be safer. I’ve attended board meetings, listening and tried to offer any help I could. For some reason, I have been met with resistance at each step...
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Out of touch commission
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/25/18)
At a public hearing on June 13, the Cape Girardeau Planning and Zoning Commission voted to rezone a small parcel of land from R1 (Single Family Residential) to R3 (High Density Single Family Residential). The neighborhood adjacent to the rezoned site is just off Old Hopper Road at the top of the hill where the road makes a sharp bend. ...
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Vargas contract extension a good move by regents
(Editorial ~ 06/25/18)
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents voted earlier this month to offer university president Carlos Vargas-Aburto a three-year contract. Vargas has had the task of leading the institution through deep state budget cuts, while maintaining educational quality. The contract keeps his salary and annuity at the current level: $278,000 and a $30,000 annuity...
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Zsa Zsa, the English bulldog, wins World's Ugliest Dog title
(Entertainment ~ 06/25/18)
PETALUMA, Calif. -- A 9-year-old English bulldog was named the winner of the 2018 World's Ugliest Dog contest in the San Francisco Bay Area. Zsa Zsa won the title Saturday night at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds in Petaluma. The dog's owner, Megan Brainard of Anoka, Minnesota, will receive $1,500 for Zsa Zsa's win. Brainard found Zsa Zsa on a pet-finding site, according to the contest bio...
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Bank robbery suspect gives ID, easily tracked by police
(National News ~ 06/25/18)
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police said a quick-thinking bank teller in Ohio convinced a suspected robber to hand over his own license. Authorities said the man walked into a Huntington Bank in Columbus on June 4 and gave the teller a note saying he was armed and demanding money. ...
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Erdogan proclaimed winner of Turkey's presidential election
(International News ~ 06/25/18)
ISTANBUL -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was proclaimed the winner early today of a landmark election that ushers in a government system granting the president sweeping new powers and which critics say will cement what they call a one-man rule...
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EU leaders back Africa, Balkans migrant reception centers
(International News ~ 06/25/18)
BRUSSELS -- The idea of screening Europe-bound asylum-seekers in North Africa and the Balkans gained support from several European Union leaders Sunday as tensions over how best to handle new arrivals threatened to undermine the bloc's unity. At emergency talks in Brussels, a group of 16 countries led by France and Germany were thrashing out who should take responsibility for the thousands of migrants landing primarily in Italy, Greece and Spain, how long they should take care of them and how much their European partners should do to help out.. ...
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Corporate America increasingly avoids gun-industry business
(National News ~ 06/25/18)
GAINESVILLE, Ga. -- With Gary Ramey's fledgling gun-making business taking off in retail stores, he decided to start offering one of his handguns for sale on his website. That didn't sit well with the company he used to process payments, and they informed him they were dropping his account. Another credit-card processing firm told him the same thing: They wouldn't do business with him...
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Trump wants those who 'invade' sent right back
(National News ~ 06/25/18)
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Sunday compared people entering the U.S. from Mexico to invaders and said they should be immediately sent back without appearing before a judge. The American Civil Liberties Union said in response such a step would be illegal and violate the Constitution that Trump swore to uphold,...
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Trump tweets, hard-right voters hamper GOP immigration push
(National News ~ 06/25/18)
WASHINGTON -- Republican apprehension over President Donald Trump's next tweet and fear of riling conservative voters are undermining GOP leaders' election-year struggle to pass an immigration bill in the House this week, leaving their prospects dubious...
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Biggest U.S. banks strong enough to survive shock
(Business ~ 06/25/18)
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve says all of the 35 largest U.S. banks are fortified enough to survive an economic shock and keep on lending. Banks' hypothetical losses from credit cards increased in the latest "stress tests," however. The first round of the central bank's annual stress tests, released Thursday, shows that as a group, the 35 big banks have benefited from a steadily recovering economy to gain strength and build up capital buffers against unexpected losses. ...
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NerdWallet: Don't let puppy love blind you to the expense of a dog
(Business ~ 06/25/18)
How much is that doggy in the window? More than you may think. New dog owners can expect to shell out $1,200 to $2,000 in the first year , and as much as $14,500 over their pup's lifetime, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. And that's just for routine costs. Emergencies will happen -- and they will be expensive...
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Fiber optics? Range of ingredients bulk up food fiber counts
(Business ~ 06/25/18)
NEW YORK -- Are the fiber counts for foods getting bloated? Browse supermarket shelves, and it's easy to find ice cream, yogurt and brownies with impressive fiber totals. That's because companies add ingredients to boost the fiber, a practice they say helps people enjoy treats with less guilt but critics say distorts ideas about what's healthy...
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Out of the past: June 25
(Out of the Past ~ 06/25/18)
The Blue Unit of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus arrived yesterday by train at the Burlington Northern Railroad's South Cape Girardeau yards; the traditional circus parade occurs this morning, with a walk up Broadway and out to the Show Me Center; The Greatest Show on Earth will be in town through Sunday...
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Lavanda White
(Obituary ~ 06/25/18)
Lavanda C. White, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, June 23, 2018, at the Chateau Girardeau. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mark Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at Cape County Memorial Park...
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Leland Shivelbine
(Obituary ~ 06/25/18)
Leland J. Shivelbine, 92, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, June 24, 2018. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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Patricia Schumer
(Obituary ~ 06/25/18)
Patricia A. Schumer, 71, of Old Appleton died Saturday, June 23, 2018, at her home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 6:30 to 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, with at rosary said at 8:30 a.m., at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville, Missouri...
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Dora McGinness
(Obituary ~ 06/25/18)
Dora McGinness, 91, of Cairo, Illinois, died Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, with her family at her side. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston, Missouri.
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Harry LaFoe
(Obituary ~ 06/25/18)
Harry E. LaFoe, 92, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, June 22, 2018, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born Aug. 28, 1925, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to the late Harry and Martha Bohlen LaFoe. Harry served as a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corp from 1943 to 1945. In 1952, he married Marian Keller in Oak Grove, Louisiana. She survives...
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Lorine Kutz
(Obituary ~ 06/25/18)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Lorine M. Kutz, 97, of Perryville died Friday, June 22, 2018, peacefully and surrounded by family at Holiday Residential Care in Perryville. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, with a rosary at 9:30 a.m., at Young and Sons Funeral Home...
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Carol Marie Ide
(Obituary ~ 06/25/18)
Carol Marie Ide, 47, of Jackson died Thursday, June 21, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Cape Girardeau fire report 6/25/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/25/18)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Friday n Medical assists were made at 8:28 a.m. on South Silver Springs Road, 8:41 a.m. on Maria Louise Lane, 9:46 a.m. on Doctors Park Drive, 7 p.m. on Perry Avenue, 7:34 p.m. on Independence Street and 9:18 p.m. on North Pacific Street...
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Cape Girardeau police report 6/25/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/25/18)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI n Amond Williams, 63, of Frona, Missouri, was arrested at Frederick and Morgan Oak streets on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Arrests...
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Former Missouri coach manages Alzheimer's with wife's help
(State News ~ 06/25/18)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The wife of a former University of Missouri football coach is helping her husband remember the details of his seven seasons with the team after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Warren Powers, 77, learned of his diagnosis five years ago, the Columbia Missourian reported. Warren Powers still remembers the 93 games and five bowl appearances as the Tigers' head coach, earning a spot in MU history and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame...
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St. Louis to be site of election security summit
(State News ~ 06/25/18)
ST. LOUIS -- A national gathering in St. Louis in September will focus on election security. Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced last week the National Election Security Summit will be Sept. 10 and 11. Participants will include national, state and local election authorities, who will be joined by officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Election Assistance Commission and other experts...
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Police directory seeks to identify people with autism
(State News ~ 06/25/18)
MOBERLY, Mo. -- The police department in the central Missouri town of Moberly has launched a voluntary autism directory aimed at helping improve officers' interactions with people on the autism spectrum. Personal information on the form includes names, addresses, descriptions, special tics and more so police can identify and help people who have autism, the Columbia Missourian reported...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 6/25/18
(Local News ~ 06/25/18)
Approval of minutes n Minutes of June 21 meetings Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Routine business...
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Feeling blue(berries) Saturday at Knowland family Farm
(Local News ~ 06/25/18)
Nora Jenkins, 2, picks blueberries with her family Saturday at Knowlan Family Farm in Jackson.
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Prayer 6/25/18
(Speak Out ~ 06/25/18)
O Lord Jesus, may those with heavy hearts feel your presence and comfort. Amen.
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Births 6/25/18
(Births ~ 06/25/18)
Son to Travis Ray Lauck and Olivia Brehanne Hess of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 8:56 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2018. Name, Bentley Ray. Weight, 4 pounds, 4 ounces. First child. Hess is the daughter of Carrie Hess and Keven Hess of Jonesboro, Illinois. Lauck is the son of Mary Lauck of Paducah, Kentucky. He is self-employed...
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Southeast Missouri State University's Alumni Association to Host Travel Presentation for Spain's Classics
(Submitted Story ~ 06/25/18)
SEMO Alumni Association is hosting an upcoming travel presentation to highlight an upcoming travel opportunity with the longest-standing U.S. tour operator Collette and local travel agency, 1st Class Travel. Interested travelers can learn more about the Spain’s Classics by attending a free, informational presentation...
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14u Missouri Babe Ruth State Softball Champions
(Submitted Story ~ 06/25/18)
The 14u Heartland Havoc placed 1st in this weekend Missouri Babe Ruth State Softball Tournament, which was held in Scott City, MO on June 21st-24th. The team is made up of ladies from Benton, Chaffee, and Delta, MO. Kimberly Seabaugh and Tabbetha Buchanon from Benton...
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1st Class Travel to Host Travel Presentation for Magical Christmas Markets
(Submitted Story ~ 06/25/18)
1st Class Travel is hosting an upcoming travel presentation to highlight an upcoming travel opportunities with the longest-standing U.S. tour operator Collette. Interested travelers can learn more about the Magical Christmas Markets by attending a free, informational presentation...
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Business Notebook: BioKyowa facility implements new software to improve processes
(Business ~ 06/25/18)
BioKyowa, a biochemical production facility in Cape Girardeau, was recently recognized by DocuWare Software Corp. for its software implementation -- a move Mike Smith, president of partner Miken Technologies, said is a win-win that will continue to contribute to efficient production, productivity and morale...
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Local Band Opens for Sara Evans
(Submitted Story ~ 06/25/18)
Recently local Country- Rock Band The Hollerboys based out of Euby- Dam Holler, Jonesboro, IL competed against other local bands for a chance to open up for multi platinum country music star Sara Evans at Walker’s Bluff Carterville, IL. The Hollerboys were one of the two local acts to win this amazing opportunity! We are all extremely proud of all of The Hollerboys hard work. ...
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Advance Resident Surprised with $2,000 Scholarship to WGU Missouri
(Submitted Story ~ 06/25/18)
Advance resident Tiffany Wright was recently surprised with a $2,000 scholarship to WGU Missouri. The Women in Leadership Scholarship is awarded to women who are ready to ramp up their careers, break through that glass ceiling, and share what they have to offer the workplace...
- Albino deer comes to visit (Submitted Story ~ 06/25/18)
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Sponsored: What is being done to market Southeast Missouri to business and industry?
(B Magazine ~ 06/25/18)
Because marketing efforts are directed externally, they are not always readily apparent to local citizens. Through the Cape Chamber and Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET, we consistently strive to promote our region and work very closely with a variety of groups, including the Missouri Partnership — the group charged with promoting Missouri to the rest of the world — and the Missouri Department of Economic Development, to broaden our business base. ...
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