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Body found, arrest made
(Local News ~ 10/13/14)
CHARLESTON - The Mississippi County Sheriff's Department is reporting the arrest of a Ullin, Ill., man in connection with a death of a woman.
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East Prairie man charged with soliciting teen-aged girl
(Local News ~ 10/13/14)
BENTON - An East Prairie man is in custody for attempted solicitation of a teen-aged girl. Brian Burney, 26, is charged with the felony of misrepresentation of age with the intent to solicit a minor. At approximately 7:20 p.m. Friday, Scott County Deputy John Caudle responded to State Highway ZZ for a report of a juvenile female attempting to run away. ...
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Sikeston falls to Notre Dame in first district title chance
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The conditions ended up matching the feeling at the end of the Class 3, District 1 championship game for Sikeston. Sikeston, who was making their first appearance in such an occasion, lost a 10-2 contest to Notre Dame on a dreary Sunday afternoon at Notre Dame High School in Cape Girardeau...
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Driver Safety Courses Not Just for Teens
(Local News ~ 10/13/14)
KANSAS CITY- While many Missourians think of "driver's ed" as something just for teenagers, experts say a refresher course makes good safety and financial sense for even those who have had their driver's licenses for several decades. Mary Tillman, state coordinator of the AARP Missouri Driver Safety Program, says driving a car today simply isn't the same experience it was when many older Missourians first got behind the wheel. "Not only have the roads changed, but our cars have changed, and we have changed," says Tillman. ...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 10/13/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday: 1. WHAT LED TO EBOLA INFECTION IN DALLAS HOSPITAL WORKER A "breach of protocol" at the hospital where an Ebola victim was treated before his death resulted in the infection of a health care worker, health officials say...
- Learning leadership (Submitted Photo ~ 10/13/14)
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Author Whittle to speak, hold book signing
(Local News ~ 10/13/14)
BLOOMFIELD -- History lives here. Bootheel native book author Dan Whittle will chronicle the region's rich journalistic history and farm heritage when he's scheduled to speak at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield. "Mr. Whittle also has been scheduled for several appearances this month in the region, due to interest and demand for his book -- "Canalou: People, Culture, Bootheel Town" -- that spotlights the brave settlers who chiseled out a way of life in the former massive swamp that formerly covered this region of Southeast Missouri," said Sue Mayo, publicity chairwoman of the hosting Stoddard County Historical Society and librarian at the Stars and Stripes Museum.. ...
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Library's first run event will benefit renovation project
(Local News ~ 10/13/14)
SIKESTON -- Looking to provide a fun event for the entire family while also raising funds for the Sikeston Public Library, a 5K run and mile-walk are scheduled for later this month. The first-ever "Run For Reading: Leggin' it for the Library" will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 25 at the parking lot of the Sikeston Public Library, located at 121 E. North St. in Sikeston...
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Roping for the Falcons
(Local News ~ 10/13/14)
Cousins Callen Glastetter (left) and Henry Glastetter enjoy a "ride" during a PTO dinner/silent auction fundraiser for Kelso C-7 School Saturday at St. Lawrence Parish Center in New Hamburg. The western-themed event raised funds to purchase a new phone system and digital marquee sign for the Scott County school...
- Area officer (Submitted Photo ~ 10/13/14)
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Nellie Johnson
(Obituary ~ 10/13/14)
KEWANEE -- Nellie Johnson, 69, died Oct. 10, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. No services are scheduled. Richards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Charles Green
(Obituary ~ 10/13/14)
CATRON -- Charles J. Green, 89, died Oct. 10, 2014, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Somewhere over the rainbow
(Local News ~ 10/13/14)
A rainbow -- as captured by local resident Timothy Butrum -- is seen over Sikeston Sunday following heavy weekend rains. Severe thunderstorms were expected today with chances of more rain forecast through Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to drop to the 50s tonight with highs in the 60s for Tuesday and Wednesday. ...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 10/13/14)
I am looking for someone from Sikeston that goes to Cape Girardeau weekly and goes close to the Lutheran Home on Bloomfield Road. I have relatives there and I can't get there on a regular basis. I need someone to drop off newspapers and treats for them. It will be once every two weeks. I will happily pay you. Please call or text me at 573-258-2988. Thank you so much...
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Mitch Conner
(Obituary ~ 10/13/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Mitchell Calvin "Mitch" Conner, 53, died Oct. 11, 2014, at his home. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday. Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery...
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