Stories from Wednesday, May 15, 2013

sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Notre Dame baseball team captured its first district title since 2010 with a thrilling eight-inning 4-3 win over rival Sikeston on Wednesday in the Class 4, District 1 championship game at Notre Dame High School...

sports@standard-democrat.com CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Notre Dame baseball team captured its first district title since 2010 with a thrilling eight-inning 4-3 win over rival Sikeston on Wednesday in the Class 4, District 1 championship game at Notre Dame High School...

SIKESTON -- Temperatures are rising and so is the anticipation of the boating and swimming season. "This time of year is when boating season gets into full swing. The weather warms up and more people are boating, fishing and those those types of water recreation," said Capt. Tim Hull, public information officer for Missouri State Highway Patrol in Jefferson City...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. JUSTICE TO INVESTIGATE IRS FOR TARGETING TEA PARTY Attorney General Eric Holder is testifying in Congress today after launching an investigation of the agency's targeting of conservative political groups...

CHAFFEE -- With a chance to claim their first district title in three seasons, the Chaffee Red Devils turned to their ace, Cody Payne, to start against Bloomfield in the Class 2, District 3 championship game. Payne didn't disappoint. Coming back on short rest, he pitched seven innings of shutout ball on Tuesday to guide the Red Devils to a 3-0 win over Bloomfield to claim the school's first title since 2010...

SEDALIA -- After standing in eighth place following the first round, Gabe Wheeler finished in a tie for 12th place during the Class 3 state golf tournament Tuesday at Sedalia Country Club. Wheeler had a second round score of 78 to finish the tournament with a combined 153. The finish earned Wheeler an all-state selection in only his sophomore year...

ORAN -- A walk-off double by Bear Hicks ended the madness. Oran continued their recent string of heart-pounding playoff games that could be labeled dramatic, crazy, unpredictable or all of the above, "It always seems to be a crazy game, especially when Oran's in it," Oran senior Kody Moore said...

MALDEN -- New Madrid County Central's 19-year wait ended Tuesday with a dozen runs in a single inning and a dominating pitching performance by a senior on graduation day. The Eagles won the MSHSAA Class 3 District 1 title by beating top-seeded Malden 15-0 for their first title since 1994...

CHARLESTON (SMNS) -- The tension mounted with every pitch in the late going of Tuesday's Class 3 District 2 tournament final. "I was out there shivering. ... I didn't want it to be our last game," Scott City senior left fielder Travis Phillips said...

SIKESTON -- Joe J. White, 76, died May 13, 2013, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


EAST PRAIRIE -- Jeanette Grogan Carden, 89, died at 10:50 p.m. May 13, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


PUXICO -- Lana Carole Cook, 62, died May 12, 2013, at her home near Puxico. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


BENTON -- There is at least one more tire roundup in the future for Scott County. Scott County Commissioner Donnie Kiefer said during the regular County Commission meeting Tuesday that a Saturday tire roundup scheduled June 29 is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources...

SIKESTON -- Beginning today, you will see a new website design at www.standard-democrat.com. The new design is much more visual with larger photos and more colors, making the site more user friendly. "It is about making it easier for the viewers," said Kris Chamberlain, who along with David Jenkins is coordinating the increased emphasis on the web that will be called SD Digital. ...

CARUTHERSVILLE - Three men, each charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action, will make their first appearance in court Thursday. Charges were filed Tuesday against Frank Rogers Jr., 27, of Caruthersville and Kevin T. Tilson, 36, and Dedrick F. Tilson of Hot Springs, for the murder of Rodney Maxwell, 33, of Caruthersville. Maxwell, who was found shot in his vehicle on Friday, later died from his wound...

SIKESTON -- An initiative that will put iPads in the hands of all Sikeston High School students and teachers was officially approved by the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education Tuesday during its regular monthly meeting. Michelle Gilmer, R-6 technology coordinator, said for the past several months, the district has researched and planned for a "1:1 initiative," which uses the tablet computers to teach students and puts the devices in their hands...

SIKESTON -- Plans are being finalized for Sikeston High School's second consecutive outdoor graduation ceremony. High School Principal Tim Regenold briefed the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education on graduation procedures Tuesday during its monthly meeting. Approximately 220 seniors from Sikeston High School and New Horizons School are expected to graduate during a 7 p.m. ceremony May 23 on the football field at Public School Stadium...

SIKESTON -- Sikeston R-6 Board of Education awarded bids and were briefed on other programs during Tuesday's regular monthly meeting. Bulte Co. was awarded the bid to replace the gym floor at the Sikeston Field House for $99,950. Bulte's system is what the Field House currently has and what most schools have in place and was also the lowest of the two bids submitted, according to Mike Brown, director of building and grounds...

Catherine White, valedictorian of the New Madrid County Central High School Class of 2013, accepts her diploma from New Madrid County R-1 Board of Education President Ralph Barnwell Jr. Awaiting to receive her diploma is the salutatorian, Michaela Townsend. Graduation ceremonies were conducted Tuesday evening in the gymnasium at New Madrid County Central for the New Madrdi County Central Class of 2013...

SIKESTON -- The public is invited to attend the installation ceremony for David Dolan to the Honors Board at 4 p.m. May 22. Dolan will be the 41st individual installed on the Honors Board in recognition of his volunteer contributions to youth programs...

Much of the national dialogue for the past 50 years has focused on the issue of poverty. Wars have come and gone. Social issues have evolved and changed the fabric of society. Technology has advanced at break-neck speed. But poverty remains largely unchanged...