Stories from Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Marvin "Slick" Westrich receives a flu shot by registered nurse Sherry Burger during a clinic by Scott County Health Department Tuesday in New Hamburg. If individuals haven't already, now is the time to get the flu shot, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recommends the seasonal vaccine for anyone 6 months and older...

The classic children's stories are told with a twist in Sikeston High School's production of "Exposed: Six 10-Minute Tales About What Really Happened." The production, scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Sikeston Field House, features some 20 Sikeston High School students in the retelling of stories including "Peter Pan" and "Rumpelstiltskin." Pictured are Peter Pan (Alex Comstock) defends himself against allegations by Wendy (Allison Miles) as Tink (Sherri Hays) listens. ...

Charleston native is charged with murdering his wife

Man shot and killed wife before shooting another female and then himself

PUXICO -- Class 2 softball in southeast Missouri hasn't seen much parity during the better part of the last half century. It's been owned by the Kelly Lady Hawks and not many have been able to knock them from the top rung. Portageville kicked that ladder from underneath their newfound rival and handed Kelly only their third district tournament loss in 29 years Thursday behind a dominant pitching performance from Taylor Tiffany for the 2-0 win...

scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON --Today will wrap up three days of rescue training at the Do it Best Retail Service Center but a month ago it was no drill. Both the training and the incident that led to a partnership between Do it Best safety officials, the Sikeston Department of Public Safety Fire Division and the South Scott County Ambulance District involved "high-angle rescue" responses, according to Sgt. ...

sports@standard-democrat.com ESSEX -- The Clarkton Lady Reindeer spoiled Richland Senior Night with a 25-7, 25-21 win on Tuesday night. Clarkton dominated the first set, winning 25-7 and led 17-9 in the second set before the Lady Rebels battled back to within one at 22-21. Clarkton was able to close out the final three points however and improve to 22-9 on the season...

sports@standard-democrat.com PORTAGEVILLE -- Following their historic run to the Class 2, District 1 championship the Portageville Lady Bulldogs enter uncharted territory this week as they open up play in the state championship bracket. Portageville will take on St. Pius X today at 4 p.m. in its sectional matchup in Festus...

BENTON - A traffic stop by a Scott County deputy led to the arrest of a Sikeston man following the discovery of more than 40 small bags of marijuana along with drug paraphernalia. Janeil Hatchett, 21, is charged with the misdemeanor of resisting arrest and the felony of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute. He is currently in custody at the Scott County Jail...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday: 1. CDC CHIEF ACKNOWLEDGES SHORTCOMINGS IN EBOLA RESPONSE He says the agency is now creating an "Ebola response team" and bolstering training for health workers nationwide...

JEFFERSON CITY -- The state Office of Public Counsel has filed a new compromise proposal with the Missouri Public Service Commission, seeking a reduced electricity rate for the Noranda aluminum smelter plant in New Madrid, Missouri. If approved, the new rate structure would begin Dec. 31...

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Martha J. Adams, 86, died Oct. 13, 2014. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

ESSEX -- Onie "Baby Hon" Clark, 86, died Oct. 12, 2014, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- Pallbearers for services conducted Monday at Ponder Funeral Home for Sarah "Mimi" Downs Proffer, 93, who died on Oct. 10, 2014, were: Robert Allen, Tim Proffer, Justin Proffer, Jim Farris, Daniel Farris, Bob McCord and Kenny Stricker. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition...

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Mitchell Calvin "Mitch" Conner, 53, died Oct. 11, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

LILBOURN -- Toby Grammer, 52, died Oct. 13, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

DEXTER -- Frances E. Womack, 88, died Oct. 12, 2014, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

PORTAGEVILLE -- Krystal Spoor, 38, died Oct. 12, 2014, at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

DEXTER -- John R. Myers Jr., 68, died Oct. 12, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

JOPLIN -- Emma Jean Blankinship, 81, died Oct. 12, 2014, in Joplin. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

KEWANEE -- Nellie Johnson, 69, died Oct. 10, 2014, at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

ESSEX - Joyce M Chapman, 79, died Oct. 14, 2014, at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Home in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

BENTON -- Troy Smith, 79, formerly of Charleston, died Oct. 13, 2014, near Benton. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

The ongoing protests and civil disobedience in Ferguson, Mo., is no longer about the police shooting of the "gentle giant" Michael Brown. Instead, left wing organizations like LGBT groups, Planned Parenthood, abortion rights organizations and pro-Palestinian groups have co-opted the protests along with federal unions and climate-change promoters...

Per capita, I do believe that Sikeston is worse than St. Louis. And also, a lot of times people can't tell the ones that work around you. The rich keep getting richer and the poor keep getting poorer. I visit Sikeston each year to watch the Cotton Carnival parade. ...