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Summertime Fishing and Frog Prepping
(Sports Column ~ 06/26/14)
Well, summer has definitely wrapped it's muggy arms around the neck of the Heartland, but after that abominable winter, I'm making a conscience effort not to complain about the blistering sun, choking humidity, and the late return of everyone's least favorite member of the culicidae family, the mosquito. So far so good.....
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Mark Lowry and The Martins To Be In Poplar Bluff
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
(Nashville, TN) -- It's been talked about for years and is now finally coming to pass. Gospel music legends Mark Lowry and The Martins are hitting the road together for the first time. This long awaited concert event will come to Poplar Bluff, MO, on Thursday, July 10 at 7:00pm. "It's a lifelong dream," says Mark about touring with The Martins. "It's going to be an exciting year, just getting to hear them sing every night."...
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The Little Girl
(Column ~ 06/26/14)
There was a little girl who was walking through the hallway of her home, and she came to the place, where they had a shutter door on the floor that went down into the basement. It was one of these that lift up on their hinge like a trap door, and it was laid back, and there was just a dark hole there in the floor, and no light was on in the basement. ...
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Who You Really Are
(Column ~ 06/26/14)
I received a mystery package recently, opened it up, and discovered a popular appetite suppressant inside. Sprinkle this magic powder on your food, the included literature instructed, and allegedly it would cooperate with your sense of smell to curb your cravings. And here it was in my hands -- a whole box of the stuff. But I didn't order it...
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Area Wide fireworks policies
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
In celebrating the birth of this nation, some communities have ordinances as to when you can set off fireworks. In Portageville, you can shoot fireworks between July 2 and July 5 before 10 p.m. There is one fireworks stand in Portageville and is located at Donny Benthal's tractor shed, located on Highway 162. The proceeds will benefit the Apostolic Light House Church near Malden. He will be selling through July 10th...
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Poll Workers Needed for Primary Election
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
Jefferson City, Mo. -- On Monday, June 23rd, Secretary of State Jason Kander encouraged Missourians to sign up to be poll workers and help run the state's upcoming primary election on August 5. "Being a poll worker means being a part of the history happening around you," Kander said. "This is a great opportunity for civic engagement, especially for college students and other young people looking to learn more about the democratic process."...
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PSC To Hold Local Public Hearing In Sikeston
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
JEFFERSON CITY---The Missouri Public Service Commission will hold a local public hearing in Sikeston, Missouri on June 30, 2014, in a natural gas rate case filed by Liberty Utilities (Midstates Natural Gas) Corp. d/b/a Liberty Utilities. The local public hearing will be held Monday, June 30, in the Clinton Building, 501 Campanella Drive in Sikeston. A PSC staff public information/question and answer session starts at 6:00 p.m., with the taking of sworn statements to follow...
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President of Three Rivers College resigns
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
By Donna Farley SEMO News Service POPLAR BLUFF -- The president of Three Rivers College stepped down Wednesday in a move that shocked trustees. Dr. Devin Stephenson made the announcement at the monthly board of trustees meeting, saying only that he wished to "pursue alternative opportunities related to higher education."...
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Annual Contact Camp begins today
(High School Sports ~ 06/26/14)
SIKESTON -- The summer season doesn't usually signal thoughts of touchdown passes and extra points but every year for the past six high school football teams have put on the pads for two days of scrimmage. The SEMO Coaches Association Contact Camp will continue it's annual routine today as four area high school football teams have the chance to tackle someone else for a change. ...
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Charleston's final 'Tunes in June' is Friday
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
CHARLESTON -- For those who have yet to check out the "Tunes in June" in Charleston's Rolwing Park, this Friday is their last chance to do so. Every Friday evening this month, the Charleston Chamber of Commerce and Tourism has hosted the event in Rolwing Park. Held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., it features a different band each week. For its final Friday, the Riverbend Brass will perform...
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Southern Loop holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
JoBeth Williams couldn't have picked a more perfect day than last Thursday to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at her blossoming store, Southern Loop. With the sun shining, and only a few clouds in the sky, it was a great day to get people out of the house and up to her store to help complete the opening ceremonies...
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Three Rivers College Releases Spring 2014 Dean's List
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
Three Rivers College has released its Dean's List for the Spring 2014 semester. The honor is awarded to students taking 12 or more credit hours in a semester, who achieve a G.P.A. of 3.5 or above. Dean's List honors are also used at graduation to help determine eligibility for honors or highest honors...
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Pioneer Pool League Results
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
Local Teams have finished their spring session in the Pioneer Pool League. In the 8-ball Division, six teams competed for trophies- four teams out of T-Ray's Bar in Wardell and two teams out of Klipfel's Korner and Charcoal Lounge, both in Portageville...
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One injured in 5-vehicle accident
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
NEW MADRID - Five vehicles were involved in an accident on Interstate 55. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported at 2:52 p.m. Monday at the 50.4 mile marker, a southbound vehicle driven by James J. Comtois, 50, of Dewey, Ill., was slowing down when it was struck in the rear by a southbound vehicle driven by Benjamin J. ...
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Donations needed to help maintain Veteran's Park
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
SIKESTON -- Keeping Sikeston's memorial honoring veterans looking good has always been possible thanks to donations. The Sikeston Veteran's Park Committee is again hoping for that same community support. "We are seeking help from organizations and individuals that want to help us maintain our park," said Steve Taylor, chairman of the Sikeston Veteran's Park Committee...
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Child struck by car in New Madrid Tuesday afternoon
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
NEW MADRID - A youngster was injured when he was struck by a car Tuesday afternoon. New Madrid City Police Chief Joey Higgerson said the investigation is continuing into the accident which occurred about 4 p.m. Tuesday on Main Street. According to preliminary interviews with witnesses, the child was standing with his mother when Higgerson said it is believed the child darted into the street. He was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on Main Street...
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Going down in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
Demolition of the Village Green Shopping Center along Main Street continued Thursday. Workers with Kevin Williams Excavating and Demolition used two excavators to tear down brick and steel. The site is being cleared to create new retail space. (Jill Bock, Staff)...
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Brenda Manker
(Obituary ~ 06/26/14)
MURRAY, Ky. -- Brenda Sue Long Manker, formerly of Charleston, Mo., died June 24, 2014, in St. Louis. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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William Helms
(Obituary ~ 06/26/14)
SIKESTON -- William Helms, 73, died June 25, 2014, at Sikeston Convalescent Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Dale Huff
(Obituary ~ 06/26/14)
BENTON -- The Rev. Dale Huff, 87, died June 26, 2014, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Kaden Robert
(Obituary ~ 06/26/14)
BENTON -- Kaden Phillip Robert, 15, died June 24, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Billie Sue Sharp
(Obituary ~ 06/26/14)
SIKESTON -- Billie Sue Wrather Sharp, 89, died June 24, 2014, at The Arbors Living Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Gary Kindred Sr.
(Obituary ~ 06/26/14)
BLODGETT -- Gary Nicholas Kindred Sr., 69, died June 24, 2014, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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David Dirnberger
(Obituary ~ 06/26/14)
NEW HAMBURG -- David "Coop" Dirnberger, 71, died June 25, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 06/26/14)
Oh how politicians weep. Isn't it something how if the No. 2 man that they call in the Republican Party gets beat by a commonsense person that don't have a big check. To me, I think 1 and 2 should fall just like the Democrats, the 1 and 2 should fall on their side. ...
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Old Dogwood School rubble is finally gone
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- The Dogwood School can now go back to being a fond memory instead of a constant eyesore for the community. "I went by Dogwood the other day and you wouldn't know it was the same place," Ken Stevenson, Mississippi County code enforcement officer, said during the regular County Commission meeting Thursday...
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