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Newspaper seeks carrier, particularly in Scott City
(Local News ~ 07/28/20)
The Southeast Missourian will need to switch home newspaper delivery in Scott City to mail if it cannot find a new carrier for the city in the next couple weeks, said Lucas Presson, assistant publisher. If such a change takes place, home delivery subscribers in Scott City will receive their newspaper the same day it is printed via U.S. Postal Service, but it won’t be early in the morning...
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Riverside chat Monday evening in Cape
(Local News ~ 07/28/20)
From left, Cayla Albee of Springfield, Missouri, chats with Jake and Jacqueline Rankin of Cape Girardeau while eating ice cream at Riverfront Park after an early evening rainstorm Monday in Cape Girardeau. ...
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My most important column ever
(Column ~ 07/28/20)
"Out of sight, out of mind," we flippantly say in reference to things on the back burner of our lives, but when a person begins to get along in years and both sight and mind begin to challenge them, what has not been at the forefront may come back to haunt both them and those who love them...
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New coronavirus cases confirmed in area
(Local News ~ 07/28/20)
Cape Girardeau County reported 15 new coronavirus cases Monday. The new cases bring the county’s total case count to 575 (530 confirmed and 45 probable), with 381 recoveries and three deaths. Of the new cases, five were reported in the City of Cape Girardeau, two in Jackson and eight elsewhere in the county...
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Hovis bill may impact the Madi Robinson murder case in Cape
(Local News ~ 07/28/20)
Rep. Barry Hovis (R-146th District) filed House Bill 2 during the Missouri General Assembly’s special session Monday — and the Whitewater resident hopes that if the legislation is enacted into law, the circumstances following the homicide of 15-year old Madison “Madi” Robinson of Cape Girardeau won’t happen again...
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Homicide investigators charge third suspect, identify 2 more wanted for questioning
(Local News ~ 07/28/20)
With one suspect already in custody and charges filed against a second, a third suspect was arrested Monday in connection to the July 20 homicide of Anthony Miller. Robert E. Simmons Jr., 40, of Cape Girardeau was peacefully taken into custody Monday afternoon on charges for one Class A felony count of second-degree murder; two unclassified felony counts of armed criminal action; one Class B felony count of first-degree burglary; one class B felony count of first-degree attempted robbery and one Class D felony count of unlawful possession of a weapon. ...
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Puppies rescued from dog hoarding situation in critical care
(Local News ~ 07/28/20)
Three puppies rescued from a hoarding situation in Ripley County were fighting for their lives Monday, and animal rescues Mac’s Mission and Humane Society of Southeast Missouri are raising funds to aid in their care. Rochelle Steffen, Mac’s Mission founder, said Monday that the puppies, named Carter, Ripley and Butler, are in critical condition...
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Jackson superintendent, staff working on plan to open schools amid coronavirus
(Local News ~ 07/28/20)
It’s no surprise when the superintendent of the Jackson School District, a former standout basketball player, trots out a sports metaphor to describe what it’s like getting ready for the 2020-2021 academic year, set to begin in four weeks on Aug. 24...
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Today in History 7-28-20
(National News ~ 07/28/20)
Today in History Today is Tuesday, July 28, the 210th day of 2020. There are 156 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 28, 1945, the U.S. Senate ratified the United Nations Charter by a vote of 89-2. On this date: In 1794, Maximilien Robespierre, a leading figure of the French Revolution, was sent to the guillotine...
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Support life; 'No' on Amendment 2
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/28/20)
After reading articles/letters from Missouri Catholic Conference of Bishops regarding Ballot Initiative (2020-63) to Expand Medicaid, I feel I must respond. I do understand to a degree where they are coming from on encouraging "Yes" votes on this ballot issue in looking out for the poor, underinsured, etc. I get that! BUT we must look deeper!...
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BLM protesters not anarchists
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/28/20)
Among the Black Lives Matter protesters, there were criminals who looted, committed arson and vandalized Confederate monuments. However, most protesters across America were peaceful. They were patriotic citizens demanding equal justice for all, not anarchists, as Trump and Trumpists brand them. That begs the question, "Who are the real anarchists in America?"...
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Wayne Wallingford, my choice for state representative
(Paid Letter ~ 07/28/20)
I have long believed the best indicator for future performance is past behavior. Wayne Wallingford's past performance is a lifetime of service to our country, a distinguished military career flying 300 combat missions, awarded more than 47 medals. A recipient of the Silver Star, the third-highest decoration given by U.S. military. A true conservative: a safeguard for innocent life, defender of our Second Amendment, and dedicated to the preservation of religious freedom...
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Pat Spurlock
(Obituary ~ 07/28/20)
Pat Spurlock, 68, of Scott City died Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his home. He was born Feb. 25, 1952, in Cape Girardeau to Robert and Gladys Martin Spurlock. He was married to Nancy Jenkins. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and received the National Defense Service medal, Vietnam Service and campaign medals, Army commendation medal, Sharpshooter M-14 and Marksman M-16 and two overseas bars...
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Mildred Reynolds
(Obituary ~ 07/28/20)
Mildred Lee Reynolds, 90, of Whitewater died peacefully Sunday, July 26, 2020, at her home. She was born Sept. 13, 1929, in Whitewater to Lee and Desdia Nance Proffer. On Nov. 6, 1953, Mildred married Gary Reynolds, and together they had two children, Carla and Scott...
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Anthony Miller
(Obituary ~ 07/28/20)
On Monday, July 20, 2020, Anthony Miller of Cape Girardeau -- beloved son, brother, uncle and nephew -- died at Saint Francis Medical Center. Although he was only 21 years old, Anthony affected many people in his lifetime. He was deeply committed to being a hard worker and a family man...
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William Leyerle
(Obituary ~ 07/28/20)
William Dean Leyerle, "Will" or "Bill", 89, of Sun City Carolina Lakes at Indian Land, South Carolina, and formerly of Mount Morris, New York, passed away at his home Saturday evening, June 27, 2020. His loving sister, Betty, and brother-in-law, Howard, were with him...
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Jeffrey Green
(Obituary ~ 07/28/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Jeffrey Dewayne Green, 50, of Perryville died Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville and from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home...
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William Gerecke
(Obituary ~ 07/28/20)
William J. "Bill" Gerecke, 95, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, July 24, 2020, at his home. He was born Jan. 30, 1925, in Gordonville to Henry and Martha Lange Gerecke. Bill served in the Sixth Army in World War II in the South Pacific and Philippines from 1943 to 1945. He was honorably discharged as a corporal...
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Alice Filer
(Obituary ~ 07/28/20)
Alice Filer, 88, of Jackson passed away peacefully Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home. She was a daughter of Lee and Geneva Winchester Hansen. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Buford Filer; son, John Filer; daughter, Judy McCullough;, and a sister, Jo Ann Hansen...
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Elmer Buchheit
(Obituary ~ 07/28/20)
Leo Elmer Buchheit, 85, of Friedheim died Monday, July 27, 2020, at Monticello House in Jackson. He was born Feb. 10, 1935, in Longtown, Missouri, to Leo J. and Adella Henneman Buchheit. He and Shirley Kurre were married May 1, 1954, at St. Maurus in Biehle, Missouri...
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Planned Parenthood's unexpected move
(Column ~ 07/28/20)
I'm no fan of cancel culture, which seems to me to be shrill, suffocating and unforgiving. At the same time, Planned Parenthood in New York is distancing itself from its co-founder, Margaret Sanger, removing her name from one of their health centers in lower Manhattan. This is overdue -- and, frankly, unexpected. For as long as I can remember, protests about her pro-eugenics views were largely ignored...
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St. Louis County announces new restrictions as coronavirus cases soar
(State News ~ 07/28/20)
Missouri's most populous county is limiting crowd sizes, ordering bars to close early and getting tough on businesses as the number of coronavirus cases soars, complicating the start of the school year. St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page said Monday that the new restrictions would take effect at 5 p.m. Friday. The announcement came one day after the county reported 523 new positive cases for its largest single-day increase...
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Prayer 7/28/20
(Prayer ~ 07/28/20)
O Lord, may we hasten and not delay to obey your commands. Amen.
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Out of the past: July 28
(Out of the Past ~ 07/28/20)
City officials say the cost of the Cape LaCroix Creek-Walker Branch Flood Control Project might approach $48 million, $16 million more than the Army Corps of Engineers' estimate when the city passed a half-cent sales tax to fund 25% of the project in 1988...
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Missouri School for the Blind Beta Club Places in National Competition
(Submitted Story ~ 07/28/20)
St. Louis, Missouri – The last few months, Beta Club members from Missouri School for the Blind (MSB) have been working hard to submit their entries for the National Beta Virtual Convention. In late July, they were able to celebrate that hard work when announced as 3rd winners of the Club Trading Pin competition...
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