Stories from Saturday, August 17, 2013

LILBOURN - James E. "Jim" Welch, 74, of Lilbourn passed away Friday morning, Aug. 16, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau after a brief illness. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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I just saw the thing that I was afraid I was gonna see on TV. I saw a lady stark naked and two men stark naked. The men was laying on the couch with a piece of a towel around them. Boy, we are getting up in style now aren't we? I've got to speakout about something, no names or anything. ...

By just about any measure, things are looking up in our small little corner of the world. Hot on the heels of overwhelming voter approval of a sales tax continuation, ground was officially broken this week on a new Three Rivers College East Campus. Combine that with the near-completion of a new steak house restaurant, the construction of a new motel, a new national chain pharmacy and a major distribution warehouse operation in our Industry and Technology Park, and you have the formula for a growing community.. ...

CHARLESTON -- A shipment of marijuana delivered through the U.S. mail sent a Charleston woman to jail Pamela Foster, 34, is charged with with distribution of a controlled substance following an investigation by area law enforcement. Charleston Department of Public Safety Director Robert Hearnes reported his department was contacted by the SEMO Drug Task Force concerning a shipment of illegal drugs through the mail. ...

SIKESTON -- U.S. Rep. Jason Smith's first Farm Tour will provide the congressman with a first-hand look at businesses in the Eighth District "essential to the health of our rural economy." The five-day tour will include 20 stops in 11 of the district's counties...

SIKESTON -- The Missouri Department of Transportation is currently preparing to retrofit two signals in Sikeston with flashing yellow arrows. The signals are located at the US 60 and Route 61. The updated signals will feature flashing yellow arrows for left turning traffic, which will help increase efficiency during off-peak times. ...