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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 07/19/13)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. ONCE MANUFACTURING CAPITAL, DETROIT HAS NEW LABEL The city became the largest in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy, after a long decline in population and its auto industry...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 07/19/13)
One question should have been asked about the crop-dusting. Not will it hurt to swim in it, but what are you spraying? And then, you find out the hazards. I would not let my kids swim in it. The farmer who said, "No comment," was also a red flag. In other words, don't bother me with questions about your health. ...
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Charleston rolls to 10-0 win over Leopold in tourney opener
(Community Sports ~ 07/19/13)
CHARLESTON -- After fighting their way through the loser's bracket to a championship last season the Charleston Fighting Squirrels know all too well the importance of getting off to strong start in the Senior Babe Ruth Missouri State Tournament. On Thursday the Squirrels delivered a expected, collecting eight hits while getting five shutout innings from starter Trey Tigart in a 10-0 win over the Leopold Razorbacks to cap the first night of tournament play...
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Sikeston falls in tourney opener
(Community Sports ~ 07/19/13)
SENATH -- In the opening round of the District 14 American Legion Tournament on Thursday third-seeded Sikeston Post 114 fell to second-seeded Jackson 7-1. Jackson took a one-run advantage in the first inning and proceeded to rally for three more runs in the second frame to go up 4-0. Sikeston broke up the shutout with a unearned run in the top of the fifth to close back to within three runs, but were held scoreless the rest of the way...
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MIDWEST PLAINS REGIONAL ACTION
(Community Sports ~ 07/19/13)
Robyn Sitzes, coach of the Sikeston 12U All-Stars, talks to her team in the second inning against SPIAA, Kan., on Thursday night in the 12U Midwest Plains Regional held at the Sikeston Sports Complex. For more photos from the game, visit our website at www.standard-democrat.com...
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Madeline Westmorlan
(Obituary ~ 07/19/13)
DEXTER - Madeline Westmorlan, 86, died July 17, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Bloomfield. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Evalee McGowen
(Obituary ~ 07/19/13)
PUXICO -- Evalee McGowen, 86, died July 17, 2013, at the Puxico Nursing and Rehab Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Monica Dirnberger
(Obituary ~ 07/19/13)
NEW HAMBURG -- With the love of baseball and family, Monica and Vincent Dirnberger established the "Field of Dreams" for their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and welcomed all who wanted to come and join the family, and many did. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition. ...
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Ellowee Boley
(Obituary ~ 07/19/13)
MORLEY - Ellowee Waldo Boley, 84, died July 18, 2013, at the family home in Morley. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Nancy Branson
(Obituary ~ 07/19/13)
ORAN - Nancy Branson, 76, died July 18, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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Pivot irrigation systems are good for crops but bad for roads
(Local News ~ 07/19/13)
CHARLESTON -- The complaint is nothing new, but it usually doesn't come from a farmer. Mitch Pullen, commissioner, said during the regular Mississippi County Commission meeting Thursday that he received a complaint about some center pivot irrigation systems hosing down roads with the end guns...
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Tax burden should fall on everyone
(Local News ~ 07/19/13)
BENTON - The arrest of two Scott County teenagers has apparently solved a series of burglaries and thefts. Devon Jacob Reeves,17, and Megan Danielle Abbott, 19, both of Commerce, are each charged with six counts of Class A misdemeanor stealing, one count of Class C felony stealing, and five counts of Class C second degree felony burglary...
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MIDWEST PLAINS REGIONAL SOFTBALL ACTION
(Local News ~ 07/19/13)
Sikeston 12U All-Star first baseman Michaela Glaus reaches out to catch the ball to force out Sorel Peterson of SPIAA, Kan., on Thursday night in the 12U Midwest Plains Regional held at the Sikeston Sports Complex. Eight teams from three states are taking part in the tournament which is scheduled to conclude on Saturday afternoon. For more photos from the game, see our sports section beginning on page 8 and visit our web gallery at www.standard-democrat.com...
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Three Rivers to break ground on new Eastern Campus in Sikeston
(Local News ~ 07/19/13)
SIKESTON - Three Rivers College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Eastern Campus at 10 a.m. Aug.15 in Sikeston. The event, which is open to the public, will mark the beginning of construction of the new campus at the intersection of Highways 60 and 61. Once completed, the Eastern Campus is expected to serve over 1,000 students from across the area...
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Donna Barnes
(Obituary ~ 07/19/13)
CAPE GIRARDEAU - Donna Kitchen Barnes, 47, died July 19, 2013, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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