Stories from Saturday, September 3, 2022

The American voter needs to remember when they go to the polls in November that when gas prices went up it was Trump and Putin’s fault. Not the Democrats. Now that prices are coming down, the Democrats are taking all the credit.

The Sikeston Regional Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for new member Cabinet Buzz. Owners Buzz Ferrell (seen cutting the ribbon) and Shori Ferrell were joined by their team from Downtown Miner, Missouri, as well as other Chamber members. Cabinet Buzz is your designer of choice for all your kitchen cabinet needs—laminate, quartz, granite, butcher block, even flooring. Come on in and see what all the buzz is about...

SIKESTON – Laura Parker, president and partner at Coalter Insurance Group, has been named to the board of directors at Southeast Missouri Food Bank. “We are excited for Laura to join our board,” said Joey Keys, chief executive officer of Southeast Missouri Food Bank. “We’re looking forward to the energy and passion she brings for community service, along with her business skills and experience. She’s going to be strong asset to the food bank and our fight to end hunger in southeast Missouri...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Matt Underwood on his promotion to Director of Facilities Management, effective August 2022. Underwood began his career at Saint Francis Healthcare System in 2009, becoming Manager of Facilities Management in 2014 where he was responsible for the oversite of daily operations of the Maintenance, Plant Operations and Ground Department...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Home Health has received a five-star patient survey rating from Medicare’s Care Compare for its commitment to delivering quality home care services. The rating recognizes Home Health’s commitment to developing a personalized plan of care to each patient and delivering consistent, quality care. ...

Since spring of this year, Alan Wire has donated over 30 trees towards the beautification of Lincoln Park. A plaque was presented to Alan Wire employees for this contribution and it will be on display in the park at a later date.

SIKESTON — When Legion Park expands in Downtown Sikeston, there are plans for it to include state-of-the-art playground equipment. The equipment will be donated by Levi’s Children’s Charity, who is responsible for the Levi’s Adventure Trail in Cape Girardeau...

SIKESTON — The new school year for Sikeston R-6 schools was met with a lot of new — a new superintendent, new buildings and new faces — but the same Bulldog pride remains, according to Superintendent Shannon Holifield. “We’ve had a great first week and half of school,” Holifield said. “The students and staff have been great.”...

The SEMO District Fair, a Southeast Missouri staple for nearly 170 years, returns Sept. 10 to 17 with entertainment headliner Blues Traveler performing Sept. 15. Darrell Aufdenberg, president of the fair association, said he and others who put on the fair are really excited about this year’s rendition. Aufdenberg, himself a farmer, said he’s looking forward to the youth livestock shows. There has been an increase in entries this year...