Stories from Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. NAZI SUSPECTS REMAINED IN THE US The AP reports at least 10 suspected war criminals were ordered deported but never left the country, including four who are alive today...

CHARLESTON -- Marion R. Waggener, 90, died July 29, 2013, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Chesterfield. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

WYATT -- James Wilburn Nolen, 55, died July 28, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

BERNIE - Paulette Cobb, 61, died July 27, 2013, at her daughter's home in Gray Ridge. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

DEXTER -- Angela D. Scroggins, 36, died July 27, 2013, at Southeast Health of Stoddard County. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

DEXTER -- Louie William "Pete" Watson, 89, formerly of Bloomfield, died July 27, 2013, at the Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, Ark. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

MARSTON -- Albert Lee Sullenger, 82, died July 28, 2013, at his home in Marston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- Ernest L. "Dick" Tongate, 89, died July 28, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Sikeston City Council members would like to see some members added to the Sikeston Area Humane Society Board of Directors. Geri Way, treasurer, said during the Council's regular monthly meeting Monday that she and Dan Strebler, president, have been on the local humane society's board of directors for five years and are the only remaining active members...

leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Local retailers and their staff have planned for the annual back-to-school sales tax holiday event, which, for some, is the biggest sales weekend of the year. The three-day holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday and runs through Sunday. Certain back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, shoes, school supplies, computers and other items are exempt from state sales tax during the period...

Hey Mike, This is "Fed-up Ed." I was just going down North Main, and a vehicle with a state license plate pulled out in front of me and used the turn lane as a merge lane. I can't believe someone that should know the laws of the state of Missouri does not know that you cannot use a turn lane as a merge lane. I got frowned upon when I shook my index finger at her. But, she should know the laws. Have a nice day...