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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 9/22/22 meeting
(Local News ~ 09/22/22)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes of stated meetings of Sept. 19 n Approval of closed session minuted of Aug. 25 Communications/reports — other elected officials n None at this time...
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To sauce or not to sauce, it's your decision
(Community ~ 09/22/22)
Sauce on the side, extra sauce or light on the dressing, sauces and dressings are an important part of our eating. Even ketchup lovers will agree that fries are just vehicle to get the ketchup in their mouth. I must admit, on most foods I am a purist when it comes to a lot of sauces and dressings. ...
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Marker in Mo. denotes US population center
(State News ~ 09/22/22)
HARTVILLE, Mo. — It's not every day that a small hamlet in the Missouri Ozarks is in the middle of everything, but that was the case for tiny Wright County on Wednesday as officials from the nation's capital unveiled a marker designating a spot there as the center of population in the United States...
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Sponsored: New downtown gateway to connect city to Mississippi River
(Local News ~ 09/22/22)
A 20-foot high obelisk will soon be placed at the corner of Broadway and Main streets in Cape Girardeau, providing a touchpoint between the city and the mighty Mississippi River. The gateway marker, funded in part by the Downtown Cape Girardeau Community Improvement District, will be a three-sided monolith topped by an eagle and with a round planter at its base...
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SEMO, East Central College announce 'student success' partnership
(Local News ~ 09/22/22)
Southeast Missouri State University and Union, Missouri-based East Central College announced Wednesday they have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding transfer students. The "Transfer Mentor Program" will help East Central students "plan a pathway to success, ease their transition to Southeast and complete a degree," according to a news release...
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Scott City police looking for men in blue
(Local News ~ 09/22/22)
Via its Facebook page, Scott City Police Department has announced it is looking for police officers to serve the municipality of 4,594 people. Successful applicants, according to the city's social media, will see starting hourly rates between $18 and $22 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications...
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Cape Girardeau mayor alters City Council public comment rules, limits time
(Local News ~ 09/22/22)
Mayor Stacy Kinder announced Monday a change to the public comment section of Cape Girardeau City Council meetings that will limit how many people can speak before the council at meetings. During the communications and reports portion of the meeting, Kinder said public comments about items not listed on the agenda would be limited to 15 minutes total. ...
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Missouri Senate passes individual income tax cuts; sends bill to House
(State News ~ 09/22/22)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missourians could get a break on state income taxes under a proposal approved by the Republican-led state Senate on Wednesday. Senators voted 24-4 to send the bill to the GOP-led House for consideration. The roughly $1 billion proposal would cut the top income tax rate from 5.3% to 4.95% beginning in 2023. Most Missouri earners pay the top income tax rate, which applies to those who make more than about $8,700 a year in taxable income...
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Local bankers react to Fed move to raise interest rates to highest level since 2008
(Local News ~ 09/22/22)
As expected, the Federal Reserve Board raised interest rates by 75 basis points, or 0.75%, Wednesday, the Fed's third consecutive rate move this year aimed at wrestling stubborn inflation under control. Not since 2008, the waning days of George W. Bush's second term, has the U.S. seen interest rates this high, and three local banking leaders, at the invitation of the Southeast Missourian, have weighed in with their opinions...
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Sponsored: How important is walking for your muscles and joints?
(Insiders Advice ~ 09/22/22)
Walking is such a simple activity that it often goes overlooked as important. It sometimes seems slow, boring and unproductive, but there are a few things to consider before making up your mind about the importance of walking. I am going to get technical for a moment, so bear with me...
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Prayer 9-22-22
(Prayer ~ 09/22/22)
Father God, may we be kind to all we meet, always seeking to glorify you. Amen.
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Biden's migrant crisis hits the blue states
(Column ~ 09/22/22)
The nation is having a contentious debate over whether illegal migrants coming over the Southern border should be transported farther inland, and if so, where and by whom. Should they stay in San Antonio or end up in New York City, get bussed to a rural town no one has heard of, or get flown to one the most desirable summer spots in the country?...
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You are not alone. Help is available.
(Column ~ 09/22/22)
September marks Suicide Prevention Month. A national poll conducted in 2020 found that while 95% of Americans surveyed would do something if someone close to them was thinking about suicide, almost 70% of respondents identified barriers that keep them from discussing suicide with others. These barriers included not knowing what to say, not knowing where to turn for help, feeling they don't have enough knowledge, or not feeling comfortable with the topic...
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Fire report 9-22-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/22/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. ...
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Police report 9-22-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/22/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Assaults n Third-degree assault was reported on North Sprigg Street. n Fourth-degree domestic assault was reported on Rand Street. n Assault was reported on William Street. ...
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Harold Werner
(Obituary ~ 09/22/22)
Harold J. Werner, 90, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born Feb. 26, 1932, in Cape Girardeau to Martin and Leona Schaefer Werner. He and Yvonne Burger Werner were married Aug. 7, 1955, in Benton, Missouri...
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Donna Tarr
(Obituary ~ 09/22/22)
Donna Jean Rudluff Tarr, 80, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. A loving mother of three children, she was faithful and dedicated to her children to the very end. Donna was born in Southern Illinois in September 1942, according to her birth certificate. But her dad always told her that was not correct, that she was born a year later. She always reminded family members of that when her birthday came around. So maybe she was 79 -- only the Lord knows for sure...
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Dennis Seyer
(Obituary ~ 09/22/22)
Dennis C. Seyer, 75, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at his home. Dennis was born March 4, 1947, to Clarence H. and Bernice A. Dickman Seyer in Chicago. He grew up in St. Louis as the second of three children, alongside his older brother, Damon Seyer, and his younger sister, Deborah Kozuszek...
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Gordon Morgan
(Obituary ~ 09/22/22)
Gordon Leon Morgan, 78, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at his home. He was born Jan. 17, 1944, in Morley, Missouri, to Reece and Sylvia Knotts Morgan. Gordon and Fawn Fornkohl were married June 30, 1979, in Cape Girardeau. He served honorably in the United States Army, stationed in Fort Hood, Texas, from 1965 to 1968. He was awarded the Marksman (Rifle M-14) and Sharpshooter (Carbine) medals...
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Kenneth Kramer
(Obituary ~ 09/22/22)
Kenneth H. Kramer, 72, of Jackson died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with the Rev. Josh Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Lutheran Church cemetery in Uniontown, Missouri...
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Joan Hotop
(Obituary ~ 09/22/22)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Joan Ann Hotop, 87, of Perryville died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Estates of Perryville. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Highland, Missouri. Memorial Mass will follow at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Mark Pranaitis officiating. Burial of cremains will be at the church cemetery...
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Barbara Hopkins
(Obituary ~ 09/22/22)
Barbara June Hopkins, 86, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at her home. She was born July 5, 1936, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Robert Henley and Delsie "Wilson" Clark. She and Loral Hopkins were married June 10, 1955, in Millersville...
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Verna Haney
(Obituary ~ 09/22/22)
ST. PETERS, Mo. — Verna Sue Haney, 79, of St. Peters, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. in St. Charles, Missouri. She was born Dec. 21, 1942, in St. Louis to Vernon and Lucille Wells Lewis. Jack L. Haney and Verna were united in marriage June 18, 1966...
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Lenore Allen
(Obituary ~ 09/22/22)
ORAN, Mo. — Lenore Elizabeth Allen, 71, daughter of the late Clifford and Geneva Allen, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at Swedish Medical Center in Denver from complications of diabetes. Lenore attended Guardian Angel School and graduated from Oran High School in 1969. She received a bachelor's degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 1973...
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Apples are a traditional food on Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year
(Community ~ 09/22/22)
Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, begins on Sunday evening (Sept. 25), and the people in my house would get pretty ornery if I skipped the holiday's traditional brisket or kugel. But I also like to change up some dishes, like sides and desserts. In many homes, honey cake is traditional on Rosh Hashanah, but it's this apple cake recipe that shows up in my house, and not only during the holidays. ...
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Around 200 stranded whales die in pounding surf in Australia
(International News ~ 09/22/22)
HOBART, Australia -- A day after 230 whales were found stranded on the wild and remote west coast of Australia's island state of Tasmania, only 35 were still alive despite rescue efforts that were to continue Thursday. Half the pod of pilot whales stranded in Macquarie Harbour were presumed to still be alive on Wednesday, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania said...
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Russian separatists release 10, including 2 US veterans
(International News ~ 09/22/22)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Two U.S. military veterans who disappeared three months ago while fighting Russia with Ukrainian forces were among 10 prisoners, including five British nationals, released by Russian-backed separatists as part of a prisoner exchange mediated by Saudi Arabia, officials said Wednesday...
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Putin orders partial military call-up, sparking protests
(International News ~ 09/22/22)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists Wednesday to bolster his forces in Ukraine, a deeply unpopular move that sparked rare protests across the country and led to almost 1,200 arrests. The risky order follows humiliating setbacks for Putin's troops nearly seven months after they invaded Ukraine. ...
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With no clear winner, Sweden in limbo after vote
(International News ~ 09/22/22)
STOCKHOLM -- Sweden awoke Monday to the prospect of weeks of political uncertainty after neither of the country's blocs secured a clear governing majority in an election, though it was clear that a populist anti-immigration party surged to become the country's second largest political force...
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Trump docs probe: Court lifts hold on Mar-a-Lago records
(National News ~ 09/22/22)
WASHINGTON -- In a stark repudiation of Donald Trump's legal arguments, a federal appeals court on Wednesday permitted the Justice Department to resume its use of classified records seized from the former president's Florida estate as part of its ongoing criminal investigation...
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Puerto Ricans desperate for water after Fiona's rampage
(National News ~ 09/22/22)
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico -- More than a half million people in Puerto Rico remained without water service three days after Hurricane Fiona slammed into the U.S. territory, and many spent hours in lines Wednesday to fill jugs from water trucks while others scooped water from mountain runoff...
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Zelenskyy vows Ukraine will win as Russia redoubles effort
(National News ~ 09/22/22)
UNITED NATIONS -- Ukraine's president implored the world Wednesday to punish Russia for its invasion, even as the leader vowed his forces would win back every inch of territory despite Moscow's decision to redouble its war effort. In a much-anticipated video address to the U.N. ...
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Biden: Russia's Ukraine abuses 'make your blood run cold'
(National News ~ 09/22/22)
UNITED NATIONS -- President Joe Biden declared at the United Nations on Wednesday that Russia has "shamelessly violated the core tenets" of the international body with its war in Ukraine as he summoned nations around the globe to stand firm in backing the Ukrainian resistance...
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Virginia Thomas agrees to interview with Jan. 6 panel
(National News ~ 09/22/22)
WASHINGTON -- Conservative activist Virginia Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has agreed to participate in a voluntary interview with the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, her lawyer said Wednesday. Attorney Mark Paoletta said Thomas is "eager to answer the committee's questions to clear up any misconceptions about her work relating to the 2020 election."...
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'Sanctuary' cities navigate migrant influx from GOP states
(National News ~ 09/22/22)
NEW YORK -- There are few places in the U.S. with a more deeply ingrained reputation as a refuge for immigrants than New York City, where the Statue of Liberty rises from the harbor as a symbol of welcome for the worn and weary. But for Mayor Eric Adams, reconciling that image with an influx of migrants landing in the city, including thousands being bused there by Republican Gov. ...
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'Art of the steal': Trump accused of vast fraud in NY suit
(National News ~ 09/22/22)
NEW YORK -- Former President Donald Trump padded his net worth by billions of dollars and habitually misled banks and others about the value of prized assets like golf courses, hotels and his Mar-a-Lago estate, New York's attorney general said Wednesday in a lawsuit that seeks to permanently disrupt the Republican's ability to do business in the state...
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Deal that prevented rail strike still needs worker support
(National News ~ 09/22/22)
OMAHA, Neb. -- A last-minute deal prevented a railroad strike for now, but many rail workers remain unhappy with working conditions, including some who protested outside their workplaces Wednesday ahead of votes to approve the new contracts. Handfuls of workers gathered outside railyards across the country in pickets organized by a newly formed workers group separate from the 12 unions that negotiated the deals last week with the major U.S. ...
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House passes election law overhaul in response to Jan. 6
(National News ~ 09/22/22)
WASHINGTON -- The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump's failed attempt to remain in power...
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Out of the past: Sept. 22
(Out of the Past ~ 09/22/22)
Yesterday's Southeast Missourian newspaper included an ad that should make people in the northwestern part of Cape Girardeau happy; the ad seeks bids for constructing a wider and straighter Perryville Road; for almost a decade, city officials have discussed improving the northern reaches of the road; by the beginning of next summer, Perryville Road from Meyer Drive to the entrance to Hanover Lutheran Church could be a 36-foot-wide road with curbs and gutters and a sidewalk on one side...
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