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Old Town Cape named 2022 accredited program
(Local News ~ 06/18/22)
Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) has designated Old Town Cape Inc. as an Accredited Main Street American Program for 2022. The designation comes after a rigorous evaluation by members of MMSC to identify communities that build "meaningful and sustainable revitalization programs" in the area. Missouri Main Street Connection's website states the organization works to enhance the "economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being of historic downtown business districts in Missouri."...
- Hubble Street Bridge project moving along (Local News ~ 06/18/22)
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Missouri road fatalities starting to trend downward
(Local News ~ 06/18/22)
According to Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety (MCRS) monthly statistics through June 5, statewide driving fatalities are down 2.5% so far in 2022, with 355 deaths year-to-date compared to 364 a year ago. In the 25-county MoDOT Southeast region, 56 roadway deaths have been reported thus far in 2022, according to savemolives.com...
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Renewal Project event will gather pastors, church leaders Monday
(Local News ~ 06/18/22)
On Monday, Bethel Assembly of God will host a Missouri Renewal Project event that will gather church leaders from the surrounding areas. Special guest at the event will be former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft along with other guests, such as Missouri's Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and the voice of the American Renewal Project, Ken Graves. ...
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Rising food prices hurting consumers, area aid groups
(Local News ~ 06/18/22)
To go along with rising gas prices, food prices have soared in the U.S. in recent months. The increases have had affected many, including community food assistance programs and their clients. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated food prices were 10% higher in April 2022 than they were the year prior. As the nation rebounded from the COVID-19pandemic, rising energy costs and continued supply chain issues drove up prices...
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Airport board again votes to switch carrier
(Local News ~ 06/18/22)
Cape Girardeau Airport Advisory Board members met for the second time in a week Friday, to go over a possible carrier service change in order to make an official recommendation for Monday's City Council meeting. Board members ultimately voted unanimously to affirm their unanimous June 6 decision to recommend switching to Contour Aviation...
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Creating a Plan for the Next Stage of Life: Exploring Retirement Communities
(Community ~ 06/18/22)
Retirement can be a beautiful transition, as it signals growth into a new phase of life. It brings with it opportunities to discover new hobbies, make new friends and travel the world. Art and Nancy Mattingly, prominent members of the Southeast Missouri community, now enjoy their time spent with friends at The Chateau Girardeau. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/18/22)
Today is Saturday, June 18, the 169th day of 2022. There are 196 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 18, 1983, astronaut Sally K. Ride became America's first woman in space as she and four colleagues blasted off aboard the space shuttle Challenger on a six-day mission...
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Out of the past: June 18
(Out of the Past ~ 06/18/22)
Over the next 60 days, Cape Girardeau city officials plan to inspect the old Boatmen's Bank building at Main Street and Broadway in an effort to determined whether the city should buy it; if the deal goes through, the city could move the Convention and Visitors Bureau there, use the drive-up windows for accepting payments of city bills, and use the vaults for storing city records...
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2022 Woodland High School valedictorian Addie Johnson
(Local News ~ 06/18/22)
ADDIE JOHNSON Woodland Parents: Patrick and Emily Johnson Post-graduation plans: I plan to attend Southeast Missouri State University in the fall of 2022. My major is still undecided. High school activities: I participated in volleyball and basketball, for which I was the captain. As for clubs, I was a member of FFA, FCCLA and Beta, and I was the Pep Club president. Favorite high school experience: Making it to the state quarterfinal game during our basketball season my senior year. No one expected us to make it that far, and we made history for our school. We weren’t even supposed to win districts. Biggest role model: My dad. He has been a great Christian role model and has taught me the importance of staying true to your values. He has taught me so many things over the years that I will carry with me through life. Advice to underclassmen: Get involved and don’t wish time away. By getting involved, high school will be the best time of your life, and it is too short to dread. Three words to describe high school: Fun, short and memorable.
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2022 Scott County Central valedictorian Ezekial Johnson
(Local News ~ 06/18/22)
EZEKIEL JOHNSON Scott County Central Parents: Brian and Crystal Johnson. Post-graduation plans: Attend Southeast Missouri University for an engineering degree. High school activities: Basketball. Favorite high school experience: Enjoying PE with friends. Biggest role model: My dad. He is hard working and good at math, like me. Advice to underclassmen: Work hard and pay attention in class. Three words to describe high school: Easy, Fun and memorable.
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2022 Eagle Ridge Christian School valedictorian Rachael Margrabe
(Local News ~ 06/18/22)
RACHAEL MARGRABE Eagle Ridge Parents: Christina and Matthew Margrabe Post-graduation plans: Attend Central Methodist University in pursuit of a BSN, while being a member of the volleyball team. High school activities: Volleyball, basketball, soccer, track and field, Student Council and National Honor Society. Favorite high school experience: Winning back-to-back state titles. Biggest role model: Aunt, coach, teacher and friend — Kristen Martin. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to do the hard thing. Three words to describe high school: Life-changing, period.
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2022 Cape Girardeau Central High School valedictorian Samuel Hwang
(Local News ~ 06/18/22)
SAMUEL HWANG Cape Central Parents: Seong Nam Hwang (Father), Min Hi Seo (Mother) Post-graduation plans: Study computer science at Harvard University. High school activities: Research in combinatorics, Symphonic Orchestra, Missouri ARML A Team, Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, District Honors Orchestra. Favorite high school experience: Being called down to the office and receiving a detention slip for an April Fool’s prank pulled off by my teachers. Biggest role model: My brother, Michael. Advice to underclassmen: Do plenty of socializations with friends, but always make sure to turn in work on time. Three words to describe high school: Rubato, Accelerando and Marcato.
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2022 Notre Dame Regional High School valedictorian Vincent Klueppel
(Local News ~ 06/18/22)
VINCENT KLUEPPEL Notre Dame Parents: John and Marilyn Klueppel Post-graduation plans: Attend the University of Alabama and study engineering. High school activities: Swim team, FBLA, historian of National Honor Society, [resident of French Club, Student Ambassadors, treasurer of Ag Club, Blue Crew, Peer Helpers, Athletes Give Back, Pro-Life Club, Varsity Christian Service Letter and Science Club. Favorite high school experience: Storming the court after winning the district championship my sophomore year. Biggest role model: My father. Advice to underclassmen: High school goes by faster than you think, so enjoy every moment. Three words to describe high school: Fun, busy and fast.
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2022 Eagle Ridge Christian School valedictorian Justice Green
(Local News ~ 06/18/22)
JUSTICE GREEN Eagle Ridge Parents: Robert and Deirdre Green Post-graduation plans: Attend Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. and major in cybersecurity. High school activities: National Honor Society, Student Council president, soccer, track and field. Favorite high school experience: Winning two soccer games in one day to secure first place in the conference tournament. Biggest role model: My father, for showing me how to be a man. Advice to underclassmen: Keep your head high and do not wish to graduate and go to college. That time will come sooner than you think. Enjoy high school before it is over. Three words to describe high school: Interesting, memorable and over.
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2022 Bell City High School valedictorian Bryson Maddox
(Local News ~ 06/18/22)
BRYSON MADDOX Bell City Parents: Deanna Maddox and Daniel Maddox Post-graduation plans: Attend Southeast Missouri University and major in middle school education. High school activities: Baseball, basketball, track, Academic Team, BETA Club, Pep Club, FCCLA, FBLA and Student Council, Favorite high school experience: All the state Beta Club conventions. Biggest role model: My older brother. Advice to underclassmen: Get involved in your school, play sports, join clubs — because hard work pays off. Three words to describe high school: Memorable, fun and family.
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Mission dignity
(Column ~ 06/18/22)
You may have seen or heard negative stories concerning pastors and religious organizations. Most pastors struggle financially, and most churches give sacrificially to minister to the needs of their members as well as their communities. However, there are people who believe all clergy live like health and wealth televangelists. Such people are calling for the removal of pastors' tax-exempt statuses...
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Avoid distractions
(Column ~ 06/18/22)
You need a distraction-free life. A life riddled with distractions is a life doomed for disaster. In 2019 over 3,100 people were killed, and distracted drivers in the United States injured about 424,000 people. We are living in an age of distraction. ...
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Letting God hold our expectations
(Column ~ 06/18/22)
I recently started a big new project and found myself feeling overwhelmed by the number of things I wanted to do for it, along with the number of other things in life that needed my more immediate attention. It felt like there was no way I could get it all done and do it well while also enjoying it. I felt anxious and worried, and John 14:27 (NAB) came to mind...
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No!
(Column ~ 06/18/22)
Growing up in Nebraska on a ranch where Mom and Dad raised Herford cattle and milked some Jersey milk cows was special. We had two older sisters who were 13 and 17 years older than me. So two boys later in life with two older sisters pretty much determined we would be spoiled, and we were. ...
- Adopt Gus 6-19-22 (Community ~ 06/18/22)
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Senior Center Menus for June 20-24
(Community ~ 06/18/22)
Monday: Cheeseburger on bun and potato wedges or chicken livers with mashed potatoes and gravy, zucchini and tomatoes, lettuce and tomatoes and pineapple tidbits or brownie. Tuesday: Ham and beans or crispy baked chicken, oven-fried potatoes and onions, seasoned cabbage, cornbread and crackers and mixed fruit dessert or caramel apple dessert...
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A black bluegill?
(Column ~ 06/18/22)
Can you guess why this bluegill is so dark? Do you think it is because the pond from which it came had muddy water? I caught this bluegill and several others June 12 in clear water. Only this 9-incher and one other the same size were black. Both were males. ...
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Learning briefs 6-19-22
(Community ~ 06/18/22)
n The following students were named to the Harding University's Spring 2022 semester dean's list. Jackson: Kolten Kluesner, Michael Newman, Katelyn Fehr. n the following students were named to the University of Alabama's Spring 2022 semester dean's list...
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Club news 6-19-22
(Community News ~ 06/18/22)
The Town and Country Family, and Community Education club met June 9 at Delmonico's to celebrate with dinner the 56th anniversary of the formation of the club. Linda Thompson is a charter member of the club. Arrangements were made by Shirley Heise and Judy Niswonger. ...
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FYI 6-19-22
(Community ~ 06/18/22)
Intentions will play at Apple Creek Winery in Friedheim from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on June 18 and Libby Buchheit will play from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on June 19. The Scott City Knights of Columbus will hold the third-Sunday breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. June 19 at the KC Hall. The menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, hash browns, biscuits and gravy and home-made sausage. Sausage is also available by the pound during breakfast hours. To order sausage, call Gary at (573) 576-6451...
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Jackson High School second semester
(Honor Roll ~ 06/18/22)
Jackson Senior High Secondnd Semester Scholastic Honor Roll 11th grade: Sydney Beussink, Aubrey Brothers, Eva Carrasquillo-Wilkinson, Kyle Craigmiles, Tabea Feldhaus, Layne Gross, Elijah Holm, Anna Lacy, Kaden Luker, Noah Lynch, Rebekah Mansfield, Tormey McManaman, Sadie Middleton, Hannah Mitchell, Justi Nelson, Sara Nevils, Bailey O'Neal, Alivia Roach, Kasidis Saysanan Na Ayudhya, Nathaniel Steele, Mikaylyn Stephens, Maci Wendel...
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Cape Girardeau Central High School second semester
(Honor Roll ~ 06/18/22)
Cape Girardeau Central High School Second Semester A Honor Roll 9th grade: Jayla Adams, Haneef Ahmad, Elliot Allen, Kayden Barry, Austin Belanger, Cyrus Boxdorfer, Don Cai, Maxwell Cairns, Aimee Caldwell, Breyanah Colemen, Joseph Coonts, Dulina Dias, Hailey Edmundson, Wiley Edmundson, Emily Floyd, Nalaiya Furlow, Paola Gonzalez, Amber Gorham, Connor Gosche, Sienna Hahn, Ellana Hale, Ashlynn Hickey, Caitlin Hill, Trinh Ho, Ella Hukel, Tayshun Jennings, Tamra Jones, Lincoln Keirsey, Sahil Khot, Adyson Lincoln, Royce Liu, Aylin Maldonado, Michaela Mason, Dominic Mattes, Savannah Matysik, Arisa Melton, Aaliyah Miller, Jennifer Morales, Blake Pardon, Cadence Probst, Jordynn Rash, Sydney Ringwald, Nathaniel Roth, Muhammad Shaikh, Luca Sosa, Bao Tran, Emily Velasquez Rico, Aubrey Walker, Janessa Wilson.. ...
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Cape Girardeau Central Junior High School fourth quater
(Honor Roll ~ 06/18/22)
Terry W. Kitchen Cape Central Junior High School A Honor Roll 7th grade: Charles Adams, Addisyn Andrews, Alyscia Baker, Grace Baker, Riya Baldwin, Henry Bertrand, Alannah Bierbaum, I'Aria Blackmon, Dylan Boyer, Makayla Brockmire, Layla Burgfield, Zander Cain, Allie Cairns, Giselle Ceja, Zainab Chaudhry, Hayden Collier, Abigail Coonts, Alena Copeland, Kaiden Cracraft, Morgan Curtis, Akitha Dias, Zachary Dowdy, Madilyn Dunham, Warner Durham, Gabriel Edger, Fletcher Everett, Elaina Fayyad, Rita Feng, Corinna Fisher, Sydney Ford, Finnegan Gorman, Evan Hall, Sarah Higgins, Aubrie Holloway, Jacob Holloway, Fashariawn Jenkins, Joseph Keirsey, Peyton Koch, Sydney Langston, Isaiah Lee, Jasmine Loveless, Logan Margetta, Ella McGowan, Ayden McGuire, Amelia Moyers-Warren, Kasyiah Neighbors, Mason Oliver, Yuliana Orellana-Peralta, Kaia Poole, Kylie Reavis, Michael Reyes, Kennedy Ringwald, Maybry Shaver, Ryan Slinkard, Aidan Snell, Michael Snider, Katelyn Southard, Olivia Spratt, Jakob Stepp, Addison Suhre, Khalida Sumbal, John Trueblood, Cameron Watson, Camille Wersel, Jason Zhang.. ...
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Cane Girardeau Central Middle School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/18/22)
Cape Girardeau Central Middle School A Honor Roll 5th grade: Jaime Adams, Nash Aldridge, Ruthie Allen, Beau Andrews, Mabrie Barke, Steven Bates, Max Belanger, Daegan Bowers, Cash Boyer, Hayden Boyer, Aiden Bragg, Rachel Brink, Bryce Broadhurst, Amari Brooks, Amelia Brown, Camden Brown, Brock Brune, Lawson Burgfeld, Mixtli Chanocua, Adeline Charlton, Holden Covington, Jordan Criddle, Beau Crowden, Dereon Curry, Raelyn Davidson, Eleanor Dean, Estelle Detjen, Evelyn Dewrock, Lydia Dietiker, Isaiah Dunavan, Sabrina Dunn, Jalen Eason, Amaiyah Edwards, Aiden Esparza, Patrick Fair, Liam Fitzpatrick, Kennedy Frazier, Oliver Fry, Connor Giannini, Jazmine Giden, Khloe Gonzalez, Alexa Goodhue, Hailey Goodwin, Colton Graham, Jayden Handy, Jordan Harris, Noah Harris, Yahir Hernandez Zapot, Robert Huntington, Alexandra Johnson, Javon Johnson, Desmond June, Adam Kirkwood, Kayden Kirn, Grant Koch, Kaden Koehler, Wesley Kuehle, Aaron Lang, Landon Langston, Jayla Lebine, Cooper LeGrand, Mallory Lieser, Luke Lindberg, Jordan Linhart, Trenton Lockett, William Lyle, Lucas McClanahan, Cora McClard, Jenyiah McClatchey, Wesley McFerron, Warren McGinty, Kacie McGowen, Jace Means, Harrison Meyer, Cash Miner, Amarieyauna Moore, De'Aja Nelson, Amaya North, Alex Oseland, Evan Parker, Caydence Pearson, Khi'Mauri Peet, Cooper Pind, Patricia Poley, Mariah Price, Hank Priest, Wesley Radake, Eleanor Ramdial, Max Ringwald, Hadley Ross, Zoey Sagraves-Cox, Andrew Sawyers, Jenna Schnurbusch, Makya Schoolcraft, Ayden Shipley, Katerina Simpson, Lydia Smith, Ashlyn Statler, Eris Staufenbiel, McKinlei Sterling, Emmalynn Stone, Jazlyn Tarver, Zachary Thiele, Vivian Tracy, Zion Triplett, Wyatt Tucker, Carole Turner, Paisley Underwood, Cooper Vernon, Ja'Niylah Warfield, Emma Watson, Colten Welker, Daniel Welker, Henry Welker, Jaelynn Williams, Nataya Williams, Cole Wilson, Zane Wipfler, Scarlett Witvoet, Lirael Woodring, Willow Woods, Gavin Wyatt, Khloe Younce, Trenton Young.. ...
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Jackson Junior High School second semester
(Honor Roll ~ 06/18/22)
Jackson Junior High School Second Semester A Honor Roll 7th grade: Olivia Adams, Asher Ahrens, Kasen Ahrens, Parker Altenthal, Alexis Auer, Blake Aufdenberg, Emily Aufdenberg, Hunter Aufdenberg, Ansley Bandermann, Ariel Beasley, Audrey Beasley, Raylee Bening, Rachel Berger, Van Boese, Autumn Bollinger, Grady Borgfield, Tyce Bratton, Kyndal Brothers, Addylynn Brotherton, Ellis Brown, Keegan Brueggeman, Ethan Bruenderman, Eleanor Buechlein, Jaxon Burns, Allie Burrows, Autumn Caffrey, William Calvert, Londyn Campbell, Nicolas Chambless, Cayden Chavez, Taylor Childers, Kate Church, Presley Clifton, Lily Clubbs, Owen Coffee, August Cole, Ryan Criddle, Jonathan Crowley, Ella Crumpecker, Hydee Dallas-Lemons, Masyn Daniel, Liam Daugherty, Eric Davis, Lillie Dejean, Evan Dunn, Tower Eiwen, Addisyn Eubanks, Chloe Evans, Jacob Evans, Rawley Evans, Elias Fann, Joshua Funk, Elisha Gamble, Madilynn Gammons, Raegan Gentry, Regina Gieski, Alicia Glastetter, Emma Goehman, Lukas Greene, Kyleigh Greenley, Maggie Grunloh, Brayden Guffey, Maia Hale, Jaylon Hampton, Adyson Hartle, Klayten Hengst, Hailey Hindman, Katelynn Hoffman, Caitlin Holley, Madison Hottel, Adelyne Hottes, Grace Howell, Isabella Ivie, Kylii Johnson, Anthony Kaminskas, Rylie Kemper, Eli Kernan, Maya Kight, Eva Kilburn, Anna Knippen, Kayden Koehler, Jacob Koenig, Jacob Koenig, Chloe Lafave, Rylan Lane, Lynlee Lavalle, Sydney Legrand, Kendall Leland, Taylen Limbaugh, Maren Lindsley, Lyla Loesch, Jaylynn Marby, Madalyn Maevers, Madelyn May, Lachlyn McAllister, Lane McBryde, Amiyah McKinney, Gracyn Meier, Eden Menteer, Alyssa Messmer, Camryn Meyer, Ireland Meyer, Nathan Miesner, Benjamin Miller, Gabriel Miller, Seth Mirly, Andrew Mitchell, Cole Moore, Maxwell Moorman, Lola Mooty, Adelynn Morgan, Noah Morris, Lily Myer, Broderick Nations, Blake Nekula, Mitchell Nelson, Ellie Osborne, Jack Outman, Brynna Parks, Aryan Patel, Hattie Penrod, Austin Petzoldt, Ella Pincksten, Jaxton Pope, Adallyn Prater, Elena Pry, Emma Pylate, Carter Randen, Anthony Ray, Blayne Reagan, Brock Reagan, Kailynn Rees, Cash Rhodes, Emalyn Richardet, Alex Rigdon, Nolan Roach, Aidan Robbins, Jasmine Robinson, Landon Rogers, Finn Rowley, Emma Rueseler, Stella Ruesler, Mary-Jane Roupp, Skyler Rusher, Brianna Sanders, Anastasia Schaitel, Colton Scheffer, Diana Serrano, Gavin Shinn, Jaelen Shores, Oliver Shy, Sophia Sides, Addison Smith, Drew Smith, Kaitlyn Smith, Megan Snyder, Isabella Sostillio, Margaret St. ...
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Eagle Ridge Christian School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/18/22)
Eagle Ridge Christian School A Hnoor Roll Kindergarten: Charli Enderle, Maddox Holland, Jace Jackson, Blake Martin, Parker Ressel, Hannah Stickland, Zade Underwood. 1st grade: Nora Ammon, Emri Ferguson, Everly Moore, Isaiah Richardson, Temperance Russell, Asher Seyer, Tobias Shanahan, Cole Tribout...
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How I ended up on a road trip with my high school English teacher
(Column ~ 06/18/22)
I took a road trip with my high school English teacher last weekend. Sixteen-year-old me got a big kick out of it. I was not a good student, but I've always loved to write. If I missed a homework assignment it was likely because I thought writing in my journal was a better use of my time. I stand by that decision...
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What the Jan. 6 committee might have been
(Column ~ 06/18/22)
Congress should investigate fully the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol -- and similar recent riots at iconic federal sites. But unfortunately, it never will. Why not? The current committee is not bipartisan. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., forbade Republican nominees traditionally selected by the House minority leader to serve on the committee...
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Higher gas prices ahead
(Column ~ 06/18/22)
If you think gas prices are high now, just wait. They're going to get much higher, thanks to President Joe Biden's "irreversible" plan to eliminate fossil fuels. Truth is, your pain at the pump is being planned and executed by the White House. Over the weekend, buyers paid $5 a gallon to fill the tank -- or roughly $100...
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Prayer 6-19-22
(Prayer ~ 06/18/22)
O Heavenly Father, may we take heart and know that you alone are God. Amen.
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Panel sharpens focus on Trump's 'crazy' Jan. 6 plan
(National News ~ 06/18/22)
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn his 2020 election defeat came into ever-clearer focus Thursday, with testimony describing his pressuring Vice President Mike Pence in vulgar private taunts and public entreaties to stop the certification of Joe Biden's victory in the run-up to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection...
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3rd victim in Alabama shooting dies
(National News ~ 06/18/22)
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. -- The third victim of a church shooting in Alabama has died, police said Friday. The 84-year-old woman died at a hospital a day after a gunman opened fire with a handgun Thursday at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in the Birmingham suburb of Vestavia Hills, the police department said in a Facebook post. They did not release her identity...
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Ukraine gets possible path to EU, aid pledges from Britain
(International News ~ 06/18/22)
KYIV, Ukraine -- The European Union's executive arm recommended putting Ukraine on a path to membership Friday, a symbolic boost for a country fending off a Russian onslaught that is killing civilians, flattening cities and threatening its very survival...
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Biden hosts climate meeting amid high gas price pressure
(National News ~ 06/18/22)
WASHINGTON -- Equating the oil and gas industry to Big Tobacco, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday that "fossil fuel producers and financiers have humanity by the throat." But President Joe Biden wasn't quite itching for a fight...
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Fire report 6-19-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/18/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. June 15 n Medical assists were made at 10:27 a.m. on North Middle Street; 11:07 a.m. on Independence Street; 12:40 p.m. on Independence Street; 1:51 p.m. on Patricia Street; 4:04 p.m. on Wayne Street; 5:18 p.m. on Olivia Drive; 8:58 p.m. on Linden Street; 9:05 p.m. on North Middle Street; and 9:30 p.m. on North Fountain Street...
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Births 6/19/22
(Births ~ 06/18/22)
Son to Daniel Shackles and Erin O'Malley of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 8:39 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022. Name, Declan John. Weight, 9 pounds, 9 ounces. First child. O'Malley is the daughter of John O'Malley of Belleville, Illinois, and the late Carolyn Kane. She works for the Veterans Health Administration. Shackles is the son of Danny Shackles of Sikeston, Missouri, and Maria Cogar of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is employed by Procter & Gamble...
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Police report 6-19-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/18/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on Fitzgerald Drive. n A warrant arrest was reported on Fitzgerald Drive. n A warrant arrest was reported on South Kingshighway...
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Anna Wills
(Obituary ~ 06/18/22)
Anna Lee Wills, 84, of Millersville passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau. She was born June 11, 1937, in Oak Ridge to John O. and Lela Hopkins Haupt. She and Gene E. Wills were married April 10, 1960, at Old Salem Methodist Church near Millersville, which was their first church home. Two sons, Alan and Brent, were born to their union. They had been married 57 years when Gene passed away Dec. 23, 2017...
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Catherine Lowes
(Obituary ~ 06/18/22)
Catherine Vinson Rueseler Lowes, 68, of Jackson passed away, Monday, June 13, 2022. She was born Aug. 23, 1953, in Cape Girardeau to the late Vinson Luckman and Catherine "Kitty" McGowan Rueseler. Catherine graduated from Cape Girardeau Central High School in 1971. She raised her family and graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in social work in 1998...
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Ronald Elbrecht
(Obituary ~ 06/18/22)
BENTON, Mo. -- Ronald Mike "Ron" Elbrecht, 58, of Benton passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born in Berlin, Germany, son of Nelson and Sieglinde Schenk Elbrecht. Loving survivors include his mother, Sieglinde of Millersville; two brothers, Norman Elbrecht of Millersville and Paul Elbrecht of Sedgewickville; girlfriend, Cindy Garrett of Benton; and three stepchildren, Gary Venable, Jesse Venable and Tiffany Joyce...
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Larry Clark
(Obituary ~ 06/18/22)
Larry Clark, 72, of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1950, in Arkansas to Richard and Carolyn Clark. Larry attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where he received his doctorate. He worked as a professor at Southeast Missouri University for more than 30 years...
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Billy Brashers
(Obituary ~ 06/18/22)
Billy Mitchell Brashers, 75, of Gordonville died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Born Jan. 17, 1947, in Charleston, Missouri, he was the son of the late Charles William Jr. and Genevieve Vernon Brashers. He and Judy Ann Garner were married April 22, 1967, in Ferguson, Missouri. She survives...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda for 6-20-22
(Local News ~ 06/18/22)
Cape Girardeau city council 5 p.m. Monday, City Hall Presetations n Beautiful business property of the month Communications/reports n City council Items for discussion n Appearances by Advisory Board applicants n Planning and Zoning Commission report...
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A visit to the 1859 SEMO District Fair
(Column ~ 06/18/22)
The SEMO District Fair dates to 1855, when the General Assembly created the Southeast District Agricultural Society. The district, headquartered in Cape Girardeau, covered 23 counties. The William Bierwirth farm hosted the fair in early days, south of Good Hope and east of Pacific to Frederick Street. ...
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Sponsored: Patient shares success story from care at Saint Francis Neurosciences Institute
(Local News ~ 06/18/22)
When it comes to personal injuries, it is important to many people to get back to work and life as soon as possible. The Saint Francis Neurosciences Institute offers a chance at full rehabilitation while building relationships with patients lasting long after their initial visit...
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Dr. Frank Linn
(Obituary ~ 06/18/22)
Dr. Frank J Linn, 91, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 27, 1930 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Geroge and Ruth Julian Linn. He married Joanne Tindle on Aug. 3, 1952, in Marshfield, Missouri. She preceded him in death Nov. 30, 1990. He later married Charlene Jenkins Jones on March 3, 1992, in Cape Girardeau. She survives of the home...
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Out of the past: June 19
(Out of the Past ~ 06/18/22)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Charleston has been selected by the state Joint Committee on Correctional Institutions and Problems as one of four finalists for a $73 million, 1,500-bed maximum-security prison. The Cape Girardeau City Council Monday voted unanimously to place Peppy's Sports Bar and Dance Club, 823 S. Kingshighway, on six months probation after police were called to the night club 43 times in 11 months; incidents at the club ranged from assaults to theft...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda for 6-20-22
(Local News ~ 06/18/22)
City of Jackson mayor and Board of Aldermen Regular meeting 6 p.m. Monday Adoption of agenda n Motion adopting the regular meeting agenda Approval of minutes n Motion approving the minutes of the regular meeting of June 6 Public hearing n
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