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Sikeston Legion recognized for contributing $140K to education
(Local News ~ 06/28/24)
SIKESTON — Sikeston American Legion Post 114 was recently recognized for contributing $142,696 to Missouri public education this year through Missouri Lottery Pull-Tab sales. According to Jim Walton, one of Post 114’s finance officers, this recognition is the sixth time Sikeston American Legion Post 114 has achieved the “Platinum Club Award” from the Missouri Lottery. Post 114 was No. 12 out of 107 pull-tab retailers...
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Residents reminded of their municipalities’ fireworks rules
(Local News ~ 06/28/24)
SIKESTON — As Independence Day approaches, local municipalities are reminding residents of their respective rules for the use of fireworks. In Sikeston, the city wishes everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July, but residents need to remember fireworks are not permitted for discharge in the city, said David Jenkins, communications manager for the City of Sikeston...
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Fire marshal: Safety must come first as fireworks sales begin
(Local News ~ 06/28/24)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — While the drought conditions that plagued Missouri for over a year have eased, the Division of Fire Safety is urging Missourians to continue to exercise extreme caution if they choose to use consumer fireworks as part of July 4 celebrations. Across the nation, the Fourth of July is not only the busiest day of the year for fireworks, it’s the busiest day of the year for fires...
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Kathy Crosier
(Obituary ~ 06/28/24)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Kathleen “Kathy” Crosier, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on the evening of May 12, 2024, at her home in Arizona. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Norbert and Marcella Beffa. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Larry Crosier; her sons, Kevin Crosier (Facunda), Scott Crosier (Tracie) daughter Amy Blackman (Brad); and several grandchildren: Ethan, Madeline, Brielle, Blake, Brady, Landrie and Cally, along with stepgrandchildren: Christian, Kate, Aurora and Zahira, Kathy’s sisters Karen Faris, Chris Hardwick, Noreen Elkins (Ernie); and her brothers, Mike Beffa (Carlene) and Tim Beffa (Jeanne); and several nieces and nephews.. ...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 06/28/24)
Does anyone know what crime Trump was convicted of? What is the actual name of the crime and please be specific? Nobody seems to know. What was the crime? They didn’t even tell Trump what the crime was. They didn’t even tell his lawyers. What was the actual name of the crime? Thank you.
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Letter: Legion poker run and cookoff raise $51,540
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/28/24)
Dear Editor: The Sikeston American Legion Auxiliary along with the American Legion family held their 11th Annual Poker Run and Cookoff on April 26-27 at the Sikeston American Legion. The total amount raised for this event was $51,540 with all proceeds going to the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri...
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Peggy Witthoft
(Obituary ~ 06/28/24)
MORLEY, Mo. — Willidean “Peggy” Witthoft, daughter of the late Arnold Crowden and Ruby (Cochran) Nelson, was born on Sept. 1, 1948 in Randles, Missouri, and departed her life on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her daughter’s residence in Morley at the age of 75...
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Tamara Nast
(Obituary ~ 06/28/24)
MOREHOUSE, Mo. — Tamara Denise Nast, age 65, passed away on June 27, 2024, at her home in Morehouse. She was born on March 6, 1959, to the late Robert Henry and Mary Helen Landers Lowery. On Nov. 8, 2010, in Canalou, Missouri, she married Howard “Howie” Nast who survives of the home in Morehouse...
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Bonnie VanNoy
(Obituary ~ 06/28/24)
WICKLIFFE, Ky. — Bonnie Jo VanNoy, 75, of Wickliffe passed away at her residence on June 26, 2024. Bonnie Jo VanNoy, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, was born on Oct. 20, 1948, in Fort Collins, Colorado, to the late James and Bertha Wise Spight. She was a member of the Charleston Assembly of God and worked as an office manager for several auto dealerships. ...
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Despite increased kit testing, sexual crimes are still high and under-reported
(Local News ~ 06/28/24)
In 2018, then Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley took action and applied for grant funding to address the statewide backlog of untested sexual assault kits. Since that time, a substantial portion of backlogged rape kits have been tested and some results have followed...
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Identity of man killed in officer-involved shooting released
(Local News ~ 06/28/24)
By JONATHON DAWE Daily American Republic POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — The identity of the suspect who was shot Wednesday, June 26 by law enforcement during the service of a warrant has been released. According to Butler County Coroner Jim Akers, Paul Wilhite, 61, of Brinkley, Arkansas, was being sought by law enforcement for two felony warrants. ...
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Beating the heat
(Local News ~ 06/28/24)
With the heat index expected to reach around 95 degrees on Friday, June 28, an employee with O’Guin Mechanical Services works early in the morning to beat the heat and install an air condition unit at the Standard Democrat office in Sikeston.
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Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library awards scholarships to four local students
(Local News ~ 06/28/24)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library recently announced the recipients of this year’s scholarships. Out of over 40 applications, the Museum and Library awarded four $500 scholarships to the following Southeast Missouri students: Lydia O’Dell of Puxico; Natalie Collier of Malden; Madison Scallion of Lilbourn; and Lilly Johnson of Charleston...
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