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Static might have caused large fire at Santie Oil
(Local News ~ 07/16/15)
news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Investigators can't say for sure static electricity ignited the propane tank fire, but it seems likely. "That's the only logical conclusion we could come to based on the witness statements and information we have," Sikeston Department of Public Safety Director Drew Juden said Wednesday morning...
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Charleston Squirrels power past Mineral Area 7-0
(High School Sports ~ 07/16/15)
Closing out the opening night of the Missouri Senior Babe Ruth State Tournament the Squirrels got a stellar performance from starting pitcher Cameron Clark both on and off the mound to tame Mineral Area.
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 07/16/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. GREECE SEEKS FINANCIAL RELIEF AFTER AUSTERITY VOTE Eurozone finance ministers will hold a conference call to consider rescue financing for Athens, while the European Central Bank will mull a request to increase emergency cash assistance to teetering Greek banks...
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Lowe's grant funds and completes construction projects at Kenny Rogers Children's Center
(Local News ~ 07/16/15)
SIKESTON -- Some employees from Lowe's in Sikeston are making physical improvements to the Kenny Rogers Children's Center through the retailer's local grant program. "We get a budget of $2,500 a year to focus on one (community) project, and this year we chose the Kenny Rogers Center to do that," said Tyler Glass, installed sales coordinator for Lowe's in Sikeston...
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Lois Wells
(Obituary ~ 07/16/15)
DEXTER -- Lois J. Wells, 52, died July 13, 2015, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Renee Wilson
(Obituary ~ 07/16/15)
SIKESTON -- Pallbearers at funeral services conducted Wednesday for Dawn Renee Wilson, 48, who died July 12, 2015, were: Jeremy Crowder, Terry Staggs, Justin Fornkohl, Trey Northington, Logan Staggs and Johnny McCree. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition...
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David Thornton
(Obituary ~ 07/16/15)
WARDELL -- David "Paw" Thornton, 72, died July 15, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Margariete Shibley
(Obituary ~ 07/16/15)
PIPERTON, Tenn. -- Margariete McMikle Shibley, 92, died July 13, 2015, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Wendell Choate
(Obituary ~ 07/16/15)
CHARLESTON -- Wendell Hoyt Choate, 96, formerly of Dorena, died July 15, 2015, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Court date set for former New Madrid County R-1 teacher
(Local News ~ 07/16/15)
BENTON -- A trial of a former New Madrid County R-1 teacher facing sex-related charges, is set for 9 a.m. July 23 in Scott County Circuit Court. According to Missouri Case.net, Amy Walker, 36, of Lilbourn will appear on a change of venue from New Madrid County before Judge David Dolan...
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New 911 system in place
(Local News ~ 07/16/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- One of the best parts about the switch to Sikeston's new 911 equipment is that the public never noticed. TeleCommunications Systems of Annapolis got new equipment which handles 911 calls up and running early Wednesday, according to Drew Juden, director of the Sikeston Department of Public Safety...
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SPEAKOUT (471-6636)
(Opinion ~ 07/16/15)
I was wanting to know if anyone out there knows any home remedies to get rid of head lice. My children had a bunking party, and one of the children that came head lice. Now my two children have them. I have bought every product there is at the drugstore. ...
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