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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 10/13/22 meeting
(Local News ~ 10/13/22)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes of stated meetings of Oct. 6 Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Appointments and possible action items...
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Use those gadgets in your kitchen
(Community ~ 10/13/22)
With the increased popularity of convenience appliances, you will find an abundance of recipes for every appliance you can think of. Instant pots and air fryers have been all the rage the past few years. I frequently remind people that good old pressure cookers have been around a long time, just not as simple to use as the newer electric automatic instant pots...
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Notre Dame senior night
(Local News ~ 10/13/22)
Annalise Garner hugs volleyball coach Meridith Brinkmeyer on senior night Wednesday at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau.
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Nothing iffy with Jiffy
(Community ~ 10/13/22)
Look up the word "jiffy" in the dictionary and you'll find this definition: "in a moment." Synonyms may be suggested, such as "split second," or "in the blink of an eye," or if the dictionary is given to informality, "like a bat out of hell." It seems to me, however, that a dictionary could hardly do better than simply showing a picture of the iconic small box with the blue logo at the top that says Jiffy. ...
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Marcus Theater's burger may be the next blockbuster
(Community ~ 10/13/22)
This Spooky Season, I got an invitation from a friend to go see the doubleheader of new Halloween movies at Marcus Cape West Cinema. The third and final installment is coming out soon, and she thought it would be fun to have a refresher so we wouldn't miss any of the third movie's references. ...
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Survivor Stories: Constant challenges in fighting diabetes, housing insecurity
(Community ~ 10/13/22)
In the fifth grade, Jeremiah Williams experienced painful stomachaches every day. Eventually, his mother took him to the doctor to find out what was wrong, and the diagnosis was life-changing: Williams had Type 1 diabetes, a condition in which the pancreas produces little to no insulin.
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Democrat candidate McCallian: Rep. Smith has failed 8th District
(Local News ~ 10/13/22)
Randi McCallian, a Democrat running to represent Missouri's 8th District, said Tuesday the incumbent congressman wants chaos at the federal level and hasn't improved economic conditions in the district during his time in office. "(U.S. Rep. Jason) Smith is farther right than a libertarian," McCallian said while speaking at Southeast Missouri State University. ...
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VintageNOW brings fun, fashion, fundraising this weekend to Cape
(Local News ~ 10/13/22)
VintageNOW, an annual fundraising event for survivors of domestic violence and abuse, returns Saturday to the Show-Me Center in Cape Girardeau. In contrast to previous iterations, this year's fashion will focus on elements rather than a specific time period, said Jeanne Muckerman, VintageNOW spokeswoman. The event will feature 60 models with two outfits each. The show will also feature dancing choreographed by members of the community...
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$90M in water infrastructure needs identified in City of Cape
(Local News ~ 10/13/22)
A consultant working for the City of Cape Girardeau has identified around $90 million worth of infrastructure work that needs to be done on the city's water system. Crawford, Murphy & Tilly — a St. Louis based engineering firm used by the city as a consultant in the past — has been working on a report for more than a year to identify needs in the water system, said Casey Brunke, assistant director of Public Works...
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Sponsored: First Missouri State Bank now offers innovative high-interest CD promotion
(Local News ~ 10/13/22)
First Missouri State Bank now offers certificate of deposits that pay 3.00% Annual Percentage Yield and the customer can pick the term from three to 24 months. "This was born out of the environment that we're in right now," said First Missouri State Bank president Steve Taylor. "No one knows where rates are going."...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
Today is Thursday, Oct. 13, the 286th day of 2022. There are 79 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 13, 2010, rescuers in Chile using a missile-like escape capsule pulled 33 men one by one to fresh air and freedom 69 days after they were trapped in a collapsed mine a half-mile underground...
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Prayer 10-13-22
(Prayer ~ 10/13/22)
O Father God, we seek wisdom from you and believe promises are true forevermore. Amen.
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Time for a change in state government
(Paid Letter ~ 10/13/22)
Like many Missourians, I had high hopes for Gov. Parson's recent veto and special sessions of the General Assembly. These sessions presented opportunities to help working families struggling in the post-pandemic economy. Opportunities which had been ignored by our Republican-controlled government during the regular session in the spring...
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Solve the homeless problem
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/13/22)
More and more often property owners in Cape Girardeau find homeless people putting up tents in their woods, hiding in vacant houses or sleeping at a workplace after closing time. Why is this happening? City ordinance 18.5 forbids overnighting on "public" property. ...
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Dems' voting rights scam
(Column ~ 10/13/22)
Democrats and their media allies are sounding the alarm that the Supreme Court is "dismantling" the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Washington Post warns that this term, the court will likely strip Black voters of their right to elect someone "who represent(s) them."...
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Thanks to water response team
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/13/22)
Most of us love to be appreciated. Appreciation makes us feel happy and valued as individuals. Appreciation makes a positive difference in our lives and encourages us and others to be better persons. Even though appreciation is important, unfortunately, at times, we don't practice this behavior because we take simple things for granted until they are lost. Like, city water...
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Births 10/13/22
(Births ~ 10/13/22)
Son to Lisa Ann Overbeck of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 10:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Name, Hikeem Latrelle. Weight, 10 pounds, 12 ounces. Fourth child, third son. Overbeck is the daughter of Robert and Ann Overbeck of Effingham, Illinois. She works for Hometown Care In Home...
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Fire report 10-13-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/13/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Oct. 10 n Medical assists were made at 4:28 a.m. on South Fountain Street; 9:50 a.m. on South Kingshighway; and 6:46 p.m. on South West End Boulevard. n At 12:15 p.m., hazardous condition on Melrose Avenue...
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Police report 10-13-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/13/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on William Street n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported on South Spanish Street. ...
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Joan Weeks
(Obituary ~ 10/13/22)
Joan Weeks, 94, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at Chateau Girardeau. She died peacefully in her sleep and had lived independently until shortly before her death. Joan was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and grew up in Minneapolis and Wichita, Kansas. ...
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George Mouser
(Obituary ~ 10/13/22)
MARQUAND, Mo. — George Robert Mouser, 85, of Marquand died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, and from 10 a.m. to the time of service Friday, Oct. 14, at Ford and Liley Funeral Home in Patton, Missouri...
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Kathleen McCune
(Obituary ~ 10/13/22)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Kathleen Ann McCune, 68, of Perryville died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville...
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Dennis Long
(Obituary ~ 10/13/22)
Dennis Neil Long, 69, of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at Southeast Hospital. He was born Oct. 23, 1952, in Cape Girardeau to the late Benton and Louise Revelle Long. Dennis and Marlene Kielhofner were married Jan. 6, 1973. They were looking forward to celebrating 50 years together...
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Marquan La'mondres Long
(Obituary ~ 10/13/22)
Marquan La'mondres Long, 17, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 14, at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at noon Friday, Oct. 14, at the funeral home, with Calvin Bird officiating...
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Austin Grogan
(Obituary ~ 10/13/22)
Austin Kyle Grogan, 17, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at his home. He was born Aug. 4, 2005, in St. Louis to Josh and Mandy Grogan. He attended Jackson High School in Jackson. Austin was the best son a mother could ask for. He was the most caring, giving, respectful young man. ...
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Max Brown
(Obituary ~ 10/13/22)
William "Max" Maxwell Brown, 29, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Max was born June 28, 1993, in Phoenix, the son of Roger "Bill" William and Kerri Brown. He married Danielle Harville on Oct. 23, 2021, and she survives in Cape Girardeau...
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Bobby Barks
(Obituary ~ 10/13/22)
Bobby L. Barks, 86, of Oak Ridge died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at his home near Oak Ridge. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Graft convictions extend Suu Kyi's prison term to 26 years
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
BANGKOK -- A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on two more corruption charges Wednesday, with two three-year sentences to be served concurrently, adding to previous convictions that now leave her with a 26-year total prison term, a legal official said...
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Belarus army would likely have little impact in Ukraine war
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
TALLINN, Estonia -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko this week has reignited fears that his army could join Russian forces in Moscow's war against Ukraine, but the authoritarian leader appears reluctant to lend his troops to the effort, despite perceived pressure from Moscow...
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US will take in some Venezuelans, expel others to Mexico
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
SAN DIEGO -- The Biden administration agreed to accept up to 24,000 Venezuelan migrants at U.S. airports, similar to how Ukrainians have been admitted since Russia's invasion, while Mexico has agreed to take back Venezuelans who come to the U.S. illegally over land, the U.S. and Mexico said Wednesday...
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ACT test scores drop to lowest in 30 years in pandemic slide
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
PHOENIX -- Scores on the ACT college admissions test by this year's high school graduates hit their lowest point in more than 30 years -- the latest evidence of the enormity of learning disruption during the pandemic. The class of 2022's average ACT composite score was 19.8 out of 36, marking the first time since 1991 that the average score was below 20. ...
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Observer: No matter who climbs Beijing's ranks, Xi rules
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
GREAT NECK, N.Y. -- For decades, Ho Pin made accurate predictions about China's next leadership lineup -- no small feat, given the black-box nature of Beijing politics. But now, days before the opening on Sunday of China's most important political meeting in a decade, the New York-based journalist said there's little point, given the power amassed by leader Xi Jinping...
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Federal judge weighs effort to halt student loan forgiveness
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
ST. LOUIS -- A federal judge in St. Louis is weighing the fate of the Biden administration's plan to forgive student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans following a court hearing on Wednesday. It's unclear when U.S. District Judge Henry Autrey will rule on the lawsuit filed by six Republican-led states that seeks an injunction to halt the student loan forgiveness plan. Whatever he decides, an appeal is likely...
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Lawsuit: Utah firm and lawmaker helped Mormons hide abuse
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
Three children who were sexually abused by their father are accusing a Utah state legislator and a prominent Salt Lake City law firm of conspiring with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to cover up the abuse, allowing it to go on for years...
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US clears updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave. Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and older last month, doses modified to target today's most common and contagious omicron relative. While there wasn't a big rush, federal health officials are urging that people seek the extra protection ahead of holiday gatherings...
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To hold House, Democrats eye GOP-held districts won by Biden
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- While preparing to march in a Saturday morning parade through this fast-growing city's westside, Democratic congressional candidate Hillary Scholten warned her staff that the area was traditionally very conservative and they should brace for possible booing...
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World's 1st space tourist signs up for flight around moon
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The world's first space tourist wants to go back -- only this time, he's signed up for a spin around the moon aboard Elon Musk's Starship. For Dennis Tito, 82, it's a chance to relive the joy of his trip to the International Space Station, now that he's retired with time on his hands. He isn't interested in hopping on a 10-minute flight to the edge of space or repeating what he did 21 years ago. "Been there, done that."...
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Scientists grow human brain cells in rats to study diseases
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
Scientists have transplanted human brain cells into the brains of baby rats, where the cells grew and formed connections. It's part of an effort to better study human brain development and diseases affecting this most complex of organs, which makes us who we are but has long been shrouded in mystery...
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Biden hit on economy as more say finances poor: AP-NORC poll
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
WASHINGTON -- More U.S. adults are now feeling financially vulnerable amid high inflation -- a political risk for President Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats one month before the midterm elections. Some 46% of people now call their personal financial situation poor, up from 37% in March, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. ...
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Protests galvanize Iranians abroad in hope, worry and unity
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
LONDON -- As anti-government protests roil cities and towns in Iran for a fourth week, tens of thousands of Iranians living abroad have marched on the streets of Europe, North America and beyond in support of what many believe to be a watershed moment for their home country...
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Social Security payments set for big increase. What to know.
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
NEW YORK -- Tens of millions of older Americans are about to get what may be the biggest raise of their lifetimes. On Thursday, the U.S. government is set to announce how big a percentage increase Social Security beneficiaries will see in monthly payments this upcoming year. It's virtually certain to be the largest in four decades. It's all part of an annual ritual where Washington adjusts Social Security benefits to keep up with inflation, or at least with one narrow measure of it...
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Explainer: Power cuts raise risk at Ukraine nuclear plant
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
BERLIN -- A Ukrainian nuclear power plant that has been surrounded by Russian forces lost power Wednesday morning when a Russian missile damaged a distant electrical substation, increasing the risk of radiation disaster, according to the plant's operator...
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UN demands Russia reverse 'illegal' annexations in Ukraine
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
UNITED NATIONS -- The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to condemn Russia's "attempted illegal annexation" of four Ukrainian regions and demand its immediate reversal, a sign of strong global opposition to the seven-month war and Moscow's attempt to grab its neighbor's territory...
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Trump angrily lashes out after his deposition is ordered
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
NEW YORK -- Former President Donald Trump angrily lashed out Wednesday, calling the nation's legal system a "broken disgrace" after a judge ruled he must answer questions under oath next week in a defamation lawsuit lodged by a writer who says he raped her in the mid-1990s...
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Alex Jones ordered to pay $965M for Sandy Hook lies
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
WATERBURY, Conn. -- Jurors ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Wednesday to pay nearly $1 billion to Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims' relatives and an FBI agent, who said he turned their loss and trauma into years of torment by promoting the lie the rampage was a hoax...
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Retired St. Louis priest admits possessing child pornography
(State News ~ 10/13/22)
ST. LOUIS -- A retired St. Louis priest faces sentencing in January after admitting he possessed thousands of images containing child pornography. James T. Beighlie, 72, pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to two counts of possession of child pornography...
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Hurricane Ian batters SW Florida economy
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Hurricane Ian has come and gone but it still could deliver prolonged blows to the local economy, walloping small businesses heavily dependent on tourists and seasonal residents. Scenes of destruction in southwestern Florida will keep many winter tourists and snowbirds away while tasking local residents with rebuilding for months or more, said Michael Maguire, a manager for a group of family-owned restaurants, including a couple on hard-hit Fort Myers Beach...
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West to bolster Ukraine air defense; nuke plant loses power
(International News ~ 10/13/22)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Unbowed Western powers pledged to supply Ukraine with more potent air defense systems following a furious barrage of retaliatory Russian missile strikes, including one that temporarily knocked Europe's biggest nuclear plant off the invaded country's electrical grid Wednesday...
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Biden global strategy tackles China, Russia, domestic needs
(National News ~ 10/13/22)
WASHINGTON -- The White House laid out a national security strategy Wednesday aimed at checking an ascendant China and a more assertive Russia even as it stressed that domestic investments are key to helping the U.S. compete in the critical decade ahead...
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Out of the past: Oct. 13
(Out of the Past ~ 10/13/22)
A gas leak prompted Cape Girardeau firefighters to close traffic to Houck Stadium Saturday afternoon; a "large, circus-type tent" set up near Broadway and Houck Place for Southeast Missouri State University's Homecoming celebration had a stake holding the tent driven into a gas main; the problem wasn't discovered until workers started taking the tent down...
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Cape Noon Optimist 2022/2023 Board of Directors & 2022 Optimist of the Year
(Submitted Story ~ 10/13/22)
Press Release cjbuchheit@gmail.com 573-450-8533 On October 5, 2022, the Cape Noon Optimist Club (“Cape Noon Optimist”) held their annual installation banquet at the Cape Girardeau County Club. Exiting Cape Noon Optimist President, Kevin Denton, welcomed the following members to positions on the 2022/2023 Cape Noon Optimist Board: President - Curt Buchheit, Internal Vice President - Danny Dohogne, External Vice President - Percy Huston, Prior President - Kevin Denton, Treasurer/Secretary - Pat McCann and Board Members - David Cantrell, Kevin Noel, Jim Main, Scott Williams, Andrew Williams, and Brady Wright. ...
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