Stories from Thursday, April 11, 2013

BENTON -- A Scott County man has been arrested on multiple sex-related charges. Robert Overbey, 45, of Scott City is charged with nine counts of statutory sodomy in the first degree and three counts of child molestation in the first degree. Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter said his office received a report from a local school regarding a student being the possible victim of sexual abuse. ...

sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- It's no secret that Sikeston's pitching staff has been the strength of the team so far this season while the team's offense has been plagued by inconsistency. But as the spring weather has warmed up this week, so too have the Bulldog bats as they rallied to defeat Kennett 14-4 in six innings on Wednesday at VFW Stadium...

sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- For the first time in quite a few games the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs found themselves trailing early Wednesday against Harrisburg, Ill. Kicking off a rally in the final minutes of the first half, however, the Lady Bulldogs went on to score three unanswered goals while holding off Harrisburg for a 3-1 win...

VANDUSER -- Harvey Noles, 69, died April 10, 2013, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- Debbie L. Barnes, 56, formerly of East Prairie, died April 10, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition.

DEXTER -- Silas Sayre, 89, died April 9, 2013, at the Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition.

EAST PRAIRIE -- Mary Ruth "Ruthie" Marcum, 70, died at 4:50 a.m. April 9, 2013, at the Clearview Nursing Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- Desmond E. Becker, 81, died April 9, 2013, at his home near Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- John "Sonny" Cowell, died April 11, 2013, at his home in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition.

CATRON -- John Charles Nickerson, 59, died April 8, 2013, at The Close to Home Nursing Center in Matthews. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition.

CHARLESTON -- Captola McClain Raffety Rolwing, age 93, a resident of Charleston and formerly of Wyatt, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Charleston Manor. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition...

sports@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- The Sikeston tennis team lost 8-1 to Dexter on the road. Their one win came in doubles play when Christian Rehder and Wade Gadberry teamed for a 9-7 win over Dexter's Noah Kronk and Joseph Greer. "As a team, the outcome was not good for us today against a good Dexter team," Sikeston tennis coach Russ Dial said. ...

leonnah@standard-democrat.com EAST PRAIRIE -- Two East Prairie High School students will explore the state's agriculture career opportunities for one week his summer in the greater Springfield area. Kali Thurman and Alexa Nordwald are two of 30 high school sophomores recently selected to participate in the Missouri Department of Agriculture's Missouri Agribusiness Academy...

VANDUSER -- The Scott County Rural Fire Department battled a large blaze during severe weather in Vanduser on Wednesday night. According to reports, the fire started in a vacant home on 308 Ault Street about 10:15 p.m. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition...

BENTON -- A Cape Girardeau man has been arrested and charged with financial exploitation and forgery. According to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter, Keith Lars Monia, 52, has been charged with two counts of financial exploitation of the elderly and two counts of forgery...

HOWARDVILLE -- One man is injured after a shooting in Howardville on Wednesday night. According to reports, the shooting happened around 9 p.m. at an apartment complex in Howardville. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition...

SIKESTON -- Those playing Bingo at the Sikeston American Legion building got more than they bargained for Wednesday. According to Sikeston Department of Public Safety, at about 8:40 p.m. three black males in dark clothing armed with handguns entered the American Legion...

news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A malfunction to a boiler briefly delayed classes for students at the Sikeston Junior High School. Around 7 a.m. Wednesday, the fire division of the Sikeston Department of Public Safety was called to the Junior High School, 510 Lindenwood Ave., after sparks were observed coming from a boiler within the gym area of the building...

news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Missouri State Fire Marshal was called to investigate a fire which killed a Sikeston woman. The Sikeston Department of Public Safety's received a call at 5:20 a.m. alerting them of fire at 224 Hardin St. The caller stated the home's occupant, Debra Barnes, 56, may still be inside...