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Area towns offer opportunities to see, show off classic vehicles
(Local News ~ 05/24/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Unlike the present day, when all cars seem to look alike, in days past one could easily be discerned from another. Those distinctive styles still charm at events such as the cruise-ins held throughout Southeast Missouri and elsewhere...
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TRC holds 2014 Commencement
(Local News ~ 05/24/14)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Three Rivers College packed the Black River Coliseum to celebrate the institution's newest graduating class on Sunday, May 18. The ceremony saw the awarding of over 550 associate degrees and certificates this year. Political analyst and former press secretary to Governor Mitt Romney, Kevin Madden, gave the keynote address at the event. In his speech, Madden encouraged the graduates to choose not only academic excellence but also great character...
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Outdoor spaces in Cape receive updates, improvements
(Local News ~ 05/24/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- With the warm weather and sunshine comes an opportunity to enjoy Cape Girardeau's parks and trails in a new way. Additions and updates are taking place or will begin soon at Capaha Park, Cape LaCroix Trail and other favorite outdoor spaces...
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Local spelling prodigy advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee
(Local News ~ 05/24/14)
For Jade Ray Samanta, spelling isn't just something you do for a grade. For Jade, a Cape Girardeau resident just finishing up eighth grade at Trinity Lutheran School, it's a gateway to a fierce battle on the national stage as a competitor in the Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 27-29. ...
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Bill permits removal of rowdy Missouri campers
(State News ~ 05/24/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri campground owners could get a new tool for dealing with unruly or law-breaking campers. Legislation given final approval by Missouri lawmakers during their annual session that wrapped up last week would allow campground owners to eject those who create a disturbance, aren't registered guests or visitors, stay past their departure day, default on payment or break the law. ...
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Crowley's Ridge DAR marks 25th anniversary
(Local News ~ 05/24/14)
The Crowley's Ridge Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated 25 years with a poolside reception on Sunday, May 18th. Betty McClintock (a 50 year member) and her husband, Bruce, were the hosts of the event at rural Dexter home...
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A father's role in World War II remembered on Memorial Day
(Local News ~ 05/24/14)
Editor's Note: Following is an article that appeared in 2012 in the Southeast Missourian newspaper. It was recently shared with The Daily Statesman by a family member of the late Ale Cato and merits reprinting on this Memorial weekend. When Ale Cato left the Bollinger County farming community of Greenbrier, Mo., to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he thought he'd never get back to the farm...
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JAKES Event set for May 31
(Local News ~ 05/24/14)
Local volunteers with support from local businesses, along with The National Wild Turkey Federation and the Missouri Department of Conservation, will be holding the Annual Stoddard County JAKES Event on Saturday, May 31. "This annual event has proven to be popular with kids and parents alike," says Stoddard County Conservation Agent Mark Reed. "So, if you haven't attended one yet, here is your chance."...
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BRPC recommends leaving Kitchen/25 intersection open
(Local News ~ 05/24/14)
A recent report from the Bootheel Regional Planning Commission and the Economic Development Commission expressed that they recommend leaving the intersection at Kitchen St. and Hwy. 25 open. The report, recently presented to the Dexter Board of Aldermen, details various ways the closing of this intersection would impact the City of Dexter. It laid out the travel time cost, safety savings, a modified benefit/cost comparison and other items...
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Deputies check all county sex offenders for full compliance
(Local News ~ 05/24/14)
There are 96 registered sex offenders in Stoddard County. On Thursday, Stoddard County Sheriff's deputies attempted to make contact with each of them. To be technical, there are 108 offenders listed, however, because a handful are incarcerated elsewhere, they could not be included...
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Let the games begin
(Local News ~ 05/24/14)
Beth Weber and Cathy Stark look on as friends at the Stoddard County ARC take part in one of several events Friday morning during the center's Annual Special Olympic Games. A full gallery of photos from the event may be found in Photo Galleries.
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Morley bank robbers tied to Essex branch robbery
(Local News ~ 05/24/14)
Two of the three individuals arrested on Tuesday for the robbery of the Morley branch of First Commercial Bank are charged as well with the St. Patrick's Day robbery of First Commercials's Essex branch, it was learned Friday. Authorities also released more detailed information surrounding the robberies...
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STATE BOUND: Dexter's Noah Kronk & Ethan Flowers qualify for state tennis tournament
(High School Sports ~ 05/24/14)
IMPERIAL, Mo. - Dexter junior Noah Kronk and sophomore Ethan Flowers started thinking about qualifying for the state tennis tournament at the start of the 2013-14 school year. "We joked all year about going to state and once we competed in the Poplar Bluff tournament we knew going to state might be a realistic goal, so we decided to work a little harder," Kronk said...
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