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Deputy honored for his heroism
(Local News ~ 06/24/13)
BENTON -- A Scott County sheriff's deputy was acknowledged Monday for his heroism after saving crew members from a burning train last month. Justin Wooten of Chaffee received a plaque from Union Pacific Railroad and a second plaque from Scott County for pulling two Union Pacific employees out of a wrecked engine following the May 25 cargo train collision in the Chaffee-Rockview area in Scott County. The engine was lodged next to the train's second engine, which began burning after the crash...
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Sikeston church spreads Christian love through garden
(Local News ~ 06/24/13)
SIKESTON --Looking to reach its neighbors in a unique way, a Sikeston church last year created a garden to share with the community. Now, in its second year, everyone -- from church members and other volunteers to produce recipients -- is reaping the benefits of the community garden planted at Tanner Street Church of God in Sikeston...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 06/24/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. SNOWDEN TRAVELS THE WORLD FOR ASYLUM The NSA leaker flew from Hong Kong to Moscow with the help of Wikileaks, and has sought asylum in Ecuador...
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Pat Layton
(Obituary ~ 06/24/13)
CHARLESTON -- Patricia Ellen "Pat" Layton, 80, died June 21, 2013, at the Charleston Manor. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Audrey Bright
(Obituary ~ 06/24/13)
SIKESTON -- Audrey Bright, 84, died June 22, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Dean Wadlington
(Obituary ~ 06/24/13)
SCOTT CITY -- Euin "Dean" Wadlington, 83, of Scott City, died June 22, 2013, at the Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Cora Hayden
(Obituary ~ 06/24/13)
WICKLIFFE, Ky. -- Cora Penny Hayden died at 4:27 p.m. June 21, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Jack Wallace
(Obituary ~ 06/24/13)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Jackie Rodney "Jack" Wallace, 59, died June 21, 2013, at his home near East Prairie. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Gladys Holmes
(Obituary ~ 06/24/13)
HILLSBORO, Ill. -- Gladys Holmes, 86, formerly of Anniston, Mo., died at 2:30 a.m. June 24, 2013, in the Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilation Center in Litchfield. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Billie Harty
(Obituary ~ 06/24/13)
DEXTER -- Billie Jean Harty died June 21, 2013, at the Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Unit 114 wins big, Riverdogs swept by Capahas
(Community Sports ~ 06/24/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Junior Legion Auxiliary Unit 114 baseball team defeated Dowell, Ill., 15-4 in seven innings Sunday in what was scheduled as one nine inning game. Garrison Keene earned the win on the mound pitching all seven innings. Keene allowed 10 hits and three walks while striking out two...
- 12th Annual Tour de Corn (Local News ~ 06/24/13)
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Indiana man is killed in I-55 motorcycle crash
(Local News ~ 06/24/13)
PORTAGEVILLE -- A motorcyclist was killed in an accident on Interstate 55. At 8:30 a.m. Sunday on Interstate 55 at the 33.2 mile marker, Michael E. Blinn, 50, of Winamac, Ind., was driving his motorcycle northbound when it went off the left side of the roadway, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol...
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Craig set to celebrate 30th anniversary at Life Church
(Local News ~ 06/24/13)
jillb@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- David Craig was sure of the direction of his life. He was farming, married with a family and active in the Methodist Church at Essex. However, others saw more in Craig than he saw in himself. But, he admits, he didn't want to listen...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 06/24/13)
We are wondering how long the state is going to keep carrying these mothers with 5 and 6 kids with 5 or 6 different fathers. Hey, we taxpayers are getting tired of carrying all these kids and letting the daddies get by and not have to pay child support. ...
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Regional marketing effort proposed to council
(Local News ~ 06/24/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- No organization this time: the idea is to just pool resources to market the area as a good place to do business. Steve McPheeters, Sikeston VISION Executive Academy committee member, presented information to the Sikeston City Council during their special meeting Monday about a joint economic development marketing effort proposed for communities along the Interstate 55 business corridor...
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Council OKs plan to repair bridge on Wakefield Road
(Local News ~ 06/24/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston City Council will follow an engineer's recommendation for fixing a bridge on Wakefield Road as well as how to pay for it. "The bridge has eight piles and five of them are rotten," John Chittenden, president of Waters Engineering, said during the special City Council meeting Monday. "It's in bad shape."...
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Council approves purchase of sirens and DPS vehicle
(Local News ~ 06/24/13)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Sometimes ordering early really does save money. And sometimes it can keep you from waiting a whole lot longer. The Sikeston City Council approved two purchases during their monthly special meeting Monday to be paid out of the Fiscal Year 2014 budget...
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