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SEMO Fishing Report
(Outdoors ~ 07/25/14)
Southeast Lakes Clearwater Lake Water Surface Temp: 84º Water Level (Range): normal Water Type: clear Fish Reported: Crappie: Slow Black Bass: Slow Bluegill: Fair Channel Catfish: Slow bluegill fair on worms and crickets; all other species slow. (Reported on: 7/15/14)...
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Hunter Education Classes Offered
(Sports Column ~ 07/25/14)
There are two ways of doing most things- the hard way and the smart way. Completing hunter education early is definitely the smart way! A surprising number wait till the last minute to sign up for hunter education. By that time most hunting seasons have started, school is in full swing, and it gets harder and harder to work one more thing into your already busy schedule. So get in before the rush and get your certification!...
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Portageville town hall meeting draws spirited debate about rental housing
(Local News ~ 07/25/14)
The Portageville City Council held a town hall meeting last Friday, to discuss a proposed City ordinance dealing with rental housing units and a potential risk to public health and safety. Between 60-75 residents attended, and the meeting included a lot of discussion on both sides of the issue. Council members were happy with the turnout, which was standing room-only, and the vigorous debate...
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70-year-old man runs across America for veterans
(Local News ~ 07/25/14)
If you were driving through Portageville on Wednesday, July 9th, you may have noticed an interesting, American-flag-looking vehicle parked at the Froggy Bottom shopping center. Many might think this is just a limited-time show of patriotism as this is a time of the year when patriotism is high. Jim Shiew, a 70-year-old man from Colorado, is running coast to coast to make sure all of us remember this sense of patriotism 365 days of the year...
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Retail Gasoline Prices Likely To Drop 10-to-25 Cents Over Next Two Weeks
(State News ~ 07/25/14)
CHICAGO -- If you're seeing a pleasant decrease in the price at the pump you're not imagining things. The U.S. average retail price of gasoline has fallen below $3.60/gal for the first time since April 10, 2014. Prices have been on an 18 consecutive day streak where the current price was less than the price from the previous day, and it's the highest number of consecutive down days since the period between April 4, 2013 and April 19, 2013, when prices fell 11.8cts/ gal from $3.63 to $3.52. ...
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Deep tillage buries seeds of weeds that can't be killed by herbicides
(State News ~ 07/25/14)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Deep-six weed seeds to control pigweeds and other herbicide-resistant pests in soybean fields. "I'm not advocating a return of moldboard plowing," said Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri weed scientist. "Burying weed seeds with deep tillage does provide one more tool in dealing with resistant pigweeds."...
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"The Truth of the Cross"
(Column ~ 07/25/14)
If it is true that the cross is of central importance to biblical Christianity, it seems that it is essential for Christians to have some understanding of its meaning in biblical terms. That would be true in any generation, but it's particularly necessary in this one. ...
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Love one another
(Column ~ 07/25/14)
"Dear Friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God." 1 John 4:7 I came across an interesting story from the life John Wooden, that I think is fitting for everyone. John said that one time he and his wife (Nell) got into an argument and that he go so upset that he left the house for a while to cool down. When he came back he found a note that Nell had written to him that said simply, "Don't try to understand me, just love me."...
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Life, light, and love
(Column ~ 07/25/14)
In the epistle of 1 John there are three keywords. These three keywords are life, light, and love. John uses the words over and over again. John's use of the word life refers to the eternal life that God has given to us through faith in Jesus Christ. ...
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Let GO, Or Be Dragged
(Column ~ 07/25/14)
VA friend who has some experience with rodeo horses sent me a most picturesque proverb: "Let go or be dragged." Whether this phrase was first spoken by a Zen master who had achieved enlightenment on the mountainside, or by a battered cowboy nursing his shattered bones and pulling cacti from his backside makes no difference. It is the unmistakable truth...
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Regulators oppose lowering Noranda's electric rate
(Local News ~ 07/25/14)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A day after regulators said they opposed a request by Ameren Missouri's biggest customer for a rate reduction of about $50 million a year, a panel that advocates for retail ratepayers proposed a deal that would give the company just over half of what it was seeking...
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Payne and gain: Chaffee hurler lifts Squirrels to 3-1 win over Eden Prairie
(High School Sports ~ 07/25/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com DICKINSON, NORTH DAKOTA -- Just a week after throwing a near no-hitter to win Charleston another state title, Cody Payne delivered another gem Friday to put the Squirrels in the drivers seat of their pool at the Midwest Plains Regional Tournament...
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Charleston Squirrels breeze through first round regional game 11-1
(High School Sports ~ 07/25/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com DICKINSON, NORTH DAKOTA -- Everything seemed to click for the Charleston Fighting Squirrel Thursday afternoon in their first game of pool play at the Midwest Plains Regional Tournament. Facing Holyoke, Colo, the Squirrels put up 13 hits to cruise to an 11-1 win in six innings via the mercy rule...
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Porter to host basketball camp
(High School Sports ~ 07/25/14)
SIKESTON -- Former Scott County Central star and current Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter will be headlining the Scott County Central All Schools Foundation Basketball Camp Aug. 8-9 at Ronnie Cookson Gymnasium. Porter, along with Hall of Fame coach Ronnie Cookson and current SCC head coach Frank Staple, will be on hand to teach grades 7-10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $30 per player and will include a t-shirt...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 07/25/14)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. FRANCE SENDS SOLDIERS TO GUARD AIR ALGERIE WRECK French interior minister says that terrorism cannot be ruled out as a cause for the tragedy that killed 116 people though it was likely due to bad weather...
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Farmers brace for high corn yields and lower prices
(Local News ~ 07/25/14)
By mark blanton SEMO News Service SIKESTON -- Despite expecting a 10 percent increase in corn yields this growing season, Dan Jennings said decreased corn prices and other factors are cutting into profits. "It's going to be really tough to make money this year," he said...
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14 cars derailed in Dexter train wreck
(Local News ~ 07/25/14)
By NOREEN HYSLOP SEMO News Service DEXTER -- Fourteen railroad cars on a southbound Union Pacific train derailed within the city limits of Dexter at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, sending concerns initially of a possible hazardous material spill since one of the tanks held liquid petroleum gas. No one was injured in the accident. On site testing confirmed there was no leakage from the LP tanker, easing the minds of local authorities, including Dexter Fire Chief Don Seymore...
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Ferry rates will increase Aug. 1
(Local News ~ 07/25/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Crossing the Mississippi River on the local ferry will cost a couple of more bucks starting next month. Mississippi County commissioners approved a rate increase for the Dorena Hickman Ferry during their regular meeting Thursday as recommended by the Mississippi County Port Authority Board...
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Scott City man arrested for felony domestic violence
(Local News ~ 07/25/14)
BENTON -- A Scott City man is facing a felony domestic violence charge after being arrested Wednesday. Marcus Allen Bowers, 25, is been charged with second degree domestic assault, a class C felony; resisting arrest, a class D felony; and a misdemeanor drug paraphernalia charge, according to a Thursday news release from the Scott County Sheriff's Office...
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Fizz Boom Read
(Local News ~ 07/25/14)
Eager young readers select their books at the New Madrid Memorial Library after taking part in the New Madrid County Library's summer Reading program, "Fizz Boom Read." During Thursday's reading program, conducted by Janey Kennett, children decorated their own peat pots and planted marigolds in them. The summer reading program will conclude next week...
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Terry Martin
(Obituary ~ 07/25/14)
SIKESTON -- Graveside services were conducted Thursday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery for Terry Lynn Martin, 58, of Sikeston, who died July 20, 2014. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Hazel Hurley
(Obituary ~ 07/25/14)
BLOOMFIELD -- Hazel I. Hurley, 81, died July 23, 2014, at the Golden Living Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
- Fizz Boom Read (Local News ~ 07/25/14)
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Malfunctioning motor shuts down Dorena-Hickman Ferry
(Local News ~ 07/25/14)
EAST PRAIRIE - The Dorena-Hickman Ferry is closed due to a malfunctioning ramp motor. According to Captain Ed Floyd, there is no way to determine how long repairs might take. The ferry is out of service until further notice, he said, adding when normal service resumes he will try to provide timely notice for users...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 07/25/14)
Hello Southeast Missouri. Wasn't the cooler weather great? I would like to compliment the individuals that go to ReStart and their classes in the water. Angela has really worked good with us. I've been in every class pretty much. The ladies and guys are wonderful. ...
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