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Letter: Prayer was offensive
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/08/21)
Dear Editors: I believe congratulations may be in order for United States Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO District 5). He has singularly demonstrated the ability to offend everyone possible while reciting what he deemed to be a politically correct prayer calling for unity...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 01/08/21)
I object to Jason Smith’s column in the Standard Democrat on Dec. 30, 2020. Jason Smith stated “we all hear and see with our own two eyes the widespread instances of voter fraud, intimidation, manipulation, machine error and lack of signature verification which plagued last month’s election. “This column would have been flagged “This claim about election fraud is disputed” if it was posted on Twitter. Jason Smith has no evidence of truth or proof of what he has written.
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Vernon Smith
(Obituary ~ 01/08/21)
SIKESTON — Vernon Smith, 82, died Jan. 7, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born May 30, 1938, in Qulin, Missouri, to the late James and Sylvia Bradley Smith.
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Charles Allen
(Obituary ~ 01/08/21)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Charles Allen, 78, passed away on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, at his residence in East Prairie. He was born Dec. 16,1942, in Centralia, Illinois, son of Roger Allen and Mildred (Buttrey) Allen. He was united in marriage to Mary (Meeks) Allen who survives of the home...
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Active cases in Scott County at lowest mark since Nov. 19
(Local News ~ 01/08/21)
Scott County has the fewest number of active COVID-19 cases since Nov. 19. On Thursday, the Scott County Health Department reported 19 new cases and 96 recoveries Thursday afternoon leaving the county with 749 active cases, the lowest number of actives since November...
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Community partnership in Charleston distributes over 300 tons of food
(Local News ~ 01/08/21)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — An eight-month effort initiated in Charleston to combat food insecurity resulted in the distribution of over 300 tons of protein, produce and dairy to residents in a five-state area. Sherry Maxwell with the Lincoln University Cooperative Extension’s Outreach Center in Charleston empowered the endeavor, which was offered through the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box program...
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Sibert Dacus
(Obituary ~ 01/08/21)
SIKESTON – Sibert L. Dacus, age 100, passed away Jan. 7, 2020, at his home in Sikeston. He was born Nov. 30, 1920, in Portageville, Missouri, son of the late James Olian and Blanche Hall Dacus. Sibert was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II, having attained the rank of Staff Sergeant, and a self-employed real estate broker. ...
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Willard 'Bill' Reynolds
(Obituary ~ 01/08/21)
MOREHOUSE, Mo. — Willard “Bill” Reynolds, age 78, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Morehouse. He was born Feb. 15, 1942, in Morehouse, to the late Willard H. Reynolds and Marveline (Patrick) Reynolds. He was a Christian and had worked for Tetra Pak in Sikeston, Missouri, before retiring...
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Auditor: County taxpayers bearing incarceration costs of state prisoners
(Local News ~ 01/08/21)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A jail reimbursement program is costing counties millions, according to Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway. On Dec. 30, Galloway released an audit of the County Reimbursement Program, which reimburses county governments for certain costs for housing and transporting state prisoners. The program is administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections...
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Charleston native appointed US Attorney for Eastern District of Missouri
(Local News ~ 01/08/21)
A Charleston, Missouri, native has been appointed as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri. Sayler A. Fleming, who grew up in Charleston, was appointed by Attorney General William P. Barr on Dec. 11, 2020, to replace U.S. Attorney Jeff Jensen. She assumed office on Dec. 31, 2020...
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Annual Night to Shine event to be held virtually
(Local News ~ 01/08/21)
SIKESTON — Night to Shine will have a different look in 2021, but those taking part will still be able to have an unforgettable prom night experience. Night to Shine is a prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older. Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, the event will be held around the globe on Feb. 12...
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January Calendar Girl
(Local News ~ 01/08/21)
Caroline Fodge is the Standard Democrat’s January Calendar Girl. She is the daughter of Harold and Lora Fodge and plans to attend Mississippi State University where she will major in special education.
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Geraldine Thomason
(Obituary ~ 01/08/21)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Geraldine Rapert Thomason, age 92, a resident of Charleston, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Bertrand Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born Feb. 7, 1928, to the late Orvin Raymon Rapert and Lelia Jewell Johnston Rapert. She was a graduate of Diehlstadt High School and lived in Charleston most of her life where she was employed for over 31 years at Warren E. ...
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