Stories from Wednesday, July 19, 2023

My Speakout is against Social Security. I was wondering how many people were denied that were truly hurt and how long it had taken for them to get their claim or had to hire a lawyer to get what they had earned? I’m not talking about a 20 year old who fell and is trying to get benefits. I’m talking about people such as myself who have 31 years paying into Social Security and 80% disabled through the VA and I was denied by Social Security.

Library’s Summer Reading Program focuses on spreading kindness in community

SIKESTON — Are you looking for ways to get involved and give back to the community? If so, we have a spot for you! We’re looking for committed residents willing to share their expertise, experience, and insight by volunteering a few hours of time each month to serve on a board or commission. ...

Standard Democrat SIKESTON — A $1,000 reward is currently being offered for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for damaging restrooms at the Sikeston Recreation Complex. The City of Sikeston offered a $500 reward for information and an anonymous donor allowed for the reward to be doubled...

Sikeston Public Schools will have its late kindergarten screening from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Kindergarten Center, 1310 E. Salcedo Road, in Sikeston. Children must be 5 years old by July 31 and reside in the Sikeston R-6 School District to be eligible to enroll in kindergarten. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - Neil Mullikin described their 10-week adventure as an opportunity to serve others with a great fitness plan included. Mullikin and 11 others with Fuller Center Biking Adventures made an overnight stop July 12 in New Madrid on their way to serve another homeowner in need. Their day-long bicycle ride from Doniphan, Mo., along back roads and gravel roads was the fitness plan, he spoke about...