Stories from Monday, June 30, 2014

sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Unable to keep up with the Charleston Riverdogs' high-powered offense, the Charleston Squirrels fell 20-3 in five innings on Monday in the first game of a doubleheader. "We didn't make some plays today and they shouldn't have scored that many runs," Squirrels' head coach Michael Minner said. "If we make some plays it's probably 4-3 in the fourth or fifth inning. I told the guys we have to find a way to get more competitive...

Proponents of a state transportation sales tax kicked off their "Yes on Amendment 7" campaign today, touting it as the best option to fund needed transportation projects while placing the least financial burden on the working class. The amendment goes before Missouri voters Aug. ...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. OBAMA PICKS VA CHIEF If confirmed by the Senate, Robert McDonald, a former Proctor & Gamble executive, would succeed Eric Shinseki, who quit last month as head of the struggling agency...

I see where we are looking on the ballot in November to increase taxes for bridge and road renovations. My opinion is I pay enough taxes now, so many I can barely get by. I don't think we should be punished for their misuse of funds and their irresponsibility in overspending. ...

SIKESTON -- Genevieve M. Jean Blackman, 91, died Saturday June 28, 2014, at the Arbors of Westridge in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON - Helen Culp, 87, died Friday, June 27, 2014, at Sells Rest Home in Matthews. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


ST. LOUIS -- Jane Marie Evans, 59, of St. Louis, formerly of Sikeston, died June 27. 2014, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, following a nine year battle with cancer. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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BENTON - The names of the two men arrested in connection with a Sikeston burglary have been released by law enforcement. Christopher Greer, 18, and Earl McDade,18, were arrested Friday by Scott County deputies at their residence on Dorothy Street in Sikeston...

East Prairie's Tour de Corn gets underway Saturday morning as hundreds of riders begin their routes which would take them from 15 to 100 miles through Southeast Missouri.

In Sikeston, the 15th Sikeston Corporate Games came to a conclusion with "Super Saturday" at the Sports Complex. Teams competed in fishing, co-ed triathalon, a pyramid relay, canoe races and a tug-of-war to determine the final winner. Below left: Close does count in horseshoes. Judge Delbert Curry uses a ruler to determine points in a match between Orgill and the Southeast Missouri Correctional Center. More photos from Super Saturday will be posted on the Standard Democrat's Web Gallery...

LILBOURN -- Mahlon "M.L." Bailey, 92, died June 28, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Richards Funeral Home in New Madrid with Frank Townsend officiating. Burial will follow in Mounds Park Cemetery...

JEFFERSON CITY--The Missouri Public Service Commission will hold a local public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday at the Clinton Building, 501 Campanella Drive in Sikeston, in a natural gas rate case filed by Liberty Utilities (Midstates Natural Gas) Corp. There will be a PSC staff public information/question and answer session, with the taking of sworn statements to follow...