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Paving also addressed City may double snowplow fleet
(Local News ~ 10/09/14)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor An ordinance authorizing Mayor Angela Pearson to execute an STP Urban Program agreement with the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission to resurface various streets was approved by the Poplar Bluff City Council Tuesday night...
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City facing a bid dilemma
(Local News ~ 10/09/14)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Poplar Bluff City Council members will decide Oct. 20 on accepting a marginally higher bid from a local firm or a lower bid from a Cape Girardeau County company for the signalization of the Shelby Road/Kanell Boulevard intersection...
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Tree board to be appointed
(Local News ~ 10/09/14)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Amendments to the City Code concerning the maintenance of trees were discussed during the Poplar Bluff City Council meeting Tuesday night and moved to the Oct. 20 voting session. "There has been no code protecting trees. Healthy trees have been removed for no reason," said City Manager Heath Kaplan...
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iTunes and CD Baby Local band's patriotic song climbs on charts
(Local News ~ 10/09/14)
By PAT PRATT Staff Writer Local country artists Johnna Williamson with Red Dirt City Limits soon will be hitting the nation's airwaves with the recent Nashville recording of their single "Let the Freedom Bell Ring," a patriotic tribute to U.S. veterans...
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Clearwater dam risk rating goes From worst to best
(Local News ~ 10/09/14)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Clearwater Dam has become the first project in the nation to go from the highest risk of failure to the lowest currently held by American dams. The Piedmont structure is now a model for future repairs, after 12 years and more than $210 million of work, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
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Indians 'Keep Working'
(Community News ~ 10/09/14)
The Puxico Indians competed in the Bernie Invitational Sept. 29-Oct. 2. The Indians beat Neelyville 6-1 before losing to Cooter, 10-0, and Campbell, 10-1. "We finished fourth in the tournament," said Coach Jon Simpher. "We are going to keep working on our offense and trying to solidify our defense."...
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Cryts' Papers Part of Special Collections
(Community News ~ 10/09/14)
By MICHELLE L. VARVIL Wayne and Sandy Cryts donated their family's collection of papers from the American Agriculture Movement and the Ristine Grain Elevator incident in the 1980s to Special Collections and Archives section of the Kent Library on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University. An opening celebration was held Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Sadie's Place on the main level of the library...
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Bill Modglin
(Obituary ~ 10/09/14)
Bill Modglin PUXICO, Mo. -- Bill Modglin, 83, of Wappapello, Mo., the son of the late John Franklin Modglin and Mandy Caldwell, was born April 3, 1931, in Peach Orchard, Mo., and passed away at the Advance Assisted Living Center in Advance, Mo., Friday, Oct. 3, 2014...
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Fall Rally/Poker Run Saturday
(Community News ~ 10/09/14)
Fall Rally/Poker Run Saturday The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is hosting its annual Fall Rally/Poker Run Saturday. Registration will be at Colton's Steak House in Poplar Bluff between 9:30-11 a.m. Free breakfast goodies will be served. Many sponsors help make this fundraiser one of the best motorcycle events in the state...
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Celebration At Duck Creek Saturday
(Community News ~ 10/09/14)
The Missouri Department of Conservation and Ducks Unlimited invite the public to attend a celebration and dedication of Duck Creek Conservation Area at 10 a.m. Saturday at the area's headquarters. "This will be a special day to celebrate our wetland restoration efforts at Duck Creek Conservation Area," said Matt Bowyer, MDC's southeast wildlife regional supervisor. "It will be a special day as we recognize and say thank you to the people who've supported this project and made it possible."...
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Lady Indians Bring Cancer Awareness
(Community News ~ 10/09/14)
By MICHELLE L. VARVIL The Puxico Lady Indians hosted the Greenville Lady Bears Oct. 3 at their "Dig Pink Teal: There's a Cure" game, which honored those who have battled breast or ovarian cancer and helped bring awareness about the diseases. The varsity team lost in three sets, 25-16, 21-25 and 27-29...
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Old Greenville Panels Welcome Input
(Community News ~ 10/09/14)
By MICHELLE L. VARVIL Rusty Weisman with the Missouri Department of Transportation was on hand at Old Greenville Days to unveil several interpretive panels about the town's history as part of MoDOT's mitigation efforts for damage done to the historic site during the expansion of Highway 67...
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White new CEO of Mo. Highlands
(Business ~ 10/09/14)
ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Karen R. White, CPA, has been named the CEO at Missouri Highlands Health Care.. She assumed responsibilities on Oct. 1 and will succeed Lance Mayfield, who has been acting CEO since Jan. 1 after the retirement of Sherilyn Clark. White has been part of the Missouri Highlands team since March 2009, when she was hired as the chief financial officer. ...
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Gone Girl had $7M impact on Cape
(Business ~ 10/09/14)
By SAMANTHA RINEHART SEMO News Service Coinciding with the premiere of "Gone Girl," details have been released outlining the economic effect the film brought to the area. Last fall, stars such as Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris and Tyler Perry could be seen around the city as they filmed the movie based on the popular mystery-thriller novel written by Gillian Flynn...
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Donald Bauman
(Obituary ~ 10/09/14)
Donald Bauman Donald H. Bauman, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Fairlawn Cemetry in Decatur, Ill. Arrangements are under the direction of Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home...
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Pauline McGee
(Obituary ~ 10/09/14)
Pauline McGee MALDEN, Mo.--Pauline McGee, 89, of New Madrid, Mo., died Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at Golden Living Center in New Madrid. Visitation will be a 6 p.m. Thursday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Bradshaw Chapel. Burial will be in Rosewood Cemetery in Malden...
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Marshall Lentz
(Obituary ~ 10/09/14)
Marshall Lentz MALDEN, Mo.--Marshall Phillip Lentz, 21, of Malden, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born Dec. 4, 1992 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Lentz attended St. Teresa Catholic Church. Survivors are his parents: John Lentz of Enid, Okla. ...
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For job training TRC gets $660K grant
(Business ~ 10/09/14)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer Three Rivers College announced Thursday it has received a second grant from the MoWINs program, an effort that already has helped the institution provide certification for skilled positions to more than 170 unemployed or otherwise disadvantaged individuals...
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Donna Cruse
(Obituary ~ 10/09/14)
Donna Cruse SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- Donna Gayle Cruse, 57, of Springfield, passed away Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 at home with loved ones around her. Donna worked for O'Reilly Auto Parts for 13 years. She was preceded in death by her mother; Pansy, and twin sister, Dianna. Donna is survived by her soul mate, Charley Kahler, two daughters, four step-children, three sisters, and other relatives...
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Speak Out 10/9/14
(Opinion ~ 10/09/14)
Colorado's pot numbers Well, it appears the numbers are in from the State of Colorado. And what I am talking about is the fact that the State of Colorado is now selling more recreational marijuana than medical marijuana. Well, there's absolutely no surprise in that, now is there, America? That's the reason why I'm challenging all Missourians right now to start forming coalitions so the same lies that were used in Colorado to pass this to get the medical marijuana and then the recreational sales also pushed through their statehouse never happens here in our state. ...
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Forest Service seeking public input on local project
(Outdoors ~ 10/09/14)
Mark Twain National Forest's Poplar Bluff Ranger District is looking for feedback on a proposal in the Blackwell Ridge area. The general project area is located west of U.S. Highway 67 and north of the Black River. The nearest rural community is Williamsville, Mo., which is within the project area...
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Tickets $10 for Oct. 14 event Bee Gees tribute concert at TRC
(Community News ~ 10/09/14)
The Patrons of the Arts Society kicks off its 2014-2015 season as a world-touring Bee Gees cover band comes to Poplar Bluff for "Night Fever: A Bee Gees Tribute Concert" at 7 p.m. Oct. 14. "Night Fever" performs the best-known hits of the Bee Gees, including "Staying Alive," "Night Fever," and "More Than a Woman." The group has been touring for over a decade, bringing the magic of the live Bee Gees sound across the world, according to a press release...
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Time, information critical when reporting violations
(Outdoors ~ 10/09/14)
By FRANK CAMPA Mo. Dept. of Conservation There are several fall hunting seasons that have already opened in Missouri this year and, unfortunately, along with them go wildlife violations. People blatantly break hunting laws and regulations. There are only approximately 200 conservation agents statewide, with several counties only having one agent. ...
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Greenville students attend Boys State
(Community News ~ 10/09/14)
Madison Baker, son of Terance and Kelly Baker of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Coulton Becker, son of Bob and Pam Becker of Williamsville, Mo., participated recently in the American Legion Boys State of Missouri, on the campus of the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Mo...
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TOPS 734 meeting report
(Community News ~ 10/09/14)
TOPS MO 734 Take Off Pounds Sensibly was called to order at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1. 10 TOPS members were present. Following roll call, Lou Ann Wrather read the secretary's report and Ruth Fisher read the exercise report. The treasurer's report will be read at the next meeting...
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Christopher
(Obituary ~ 10/09/14)
Christopher T. Wilson PUXICO, Mo. -- Christopher T. Wilson, 50, of Essex, Mo., died Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Southeast Missouri Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico.
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Tigers squeeze past Bluff with 6-run 6th
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/14)
The Lady Tigers had trouble catching up to Poplar Bluff fastballs and found the most success when they stopped trying. Neelyville, playing as the home team at Bacon Park because of wet field conditions back home, came from behind to beat Poplar Bluff 9-3 Tuesday...
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A voter's duty: Be informed
(Column ~ 10/09/14)
By BEN CARSON Many recent surveys indicate that the vast majority of Americans feel our country is moving in the wrong direction. This country was intentionally designed to be different from others in which a monarch or strong central government controlled almost every aspect of the lives of its citizens. ...
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Duck Creek dedication is Saturday
(Outdoors ~ 10/09/14)
By PAUL DAVIS Outdoors Editor The Missouri Department of Conservation and Ducks Unlimited will team up Saturday for a dedication ceremony in recognition of the renovations at Duck Creek Conservation Area. Part of MDC's Golden Anniversary Wetlands Initiative, renovation work began several years ago with major funding from Ducks Unlimited and others...
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Wildcats rally into semifinals
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/14)
BLOOMFIELD -- No. 4 seed Bloomfield Lady Wildcats overcame an early deficit in the first round of the Stoddard County Activities Association. On their home floor Tuesday against No. 5 Woodland, Bloomfield dropped the first but turned things around to win 20-25, 25-16, 25-12...
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In the pink: Mules edge defending state champs
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/14)
Winona senior Rachel Holthaus provided big spikes at key moments late in each game Tuesday night, but in doing so it also moved the 6-foot hitter to the back row. Poplar Bluff dodged two game points to rally past Winona in the opening game then held off Holthaus and the Wildcats in the second for a 28-26, 25-18 win at Peters Gym...
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STODDARD SHERIFF
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/09/14)
Annabeth E. Miller of Cape Girardeau was arrested on suspicion of passing a bad check. She was booked at the Stoddard County Jail.
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PATROL
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/09/14)
Mary E. Hawkins, 47, of Senath, was arrested at 1:59 p.m. Tuesday on suspicion of driving wile intoxicated. She was booked at the Dunklin County Jail.
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BUTLER FIRE
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/09/14)
Firefighters responded at 7:02 p.m. Tuesday to the intersection of U.S. 67 and U.S. 60 for a report of a structure fire, but upon investigation was discovered to be a controlled burn.
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Cathy Tanner
(Obituary ~ 10/09/14)
Cathy Tanner Cathy Dianne Tanner, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2014 at her home. Ms. Tanner was born Nov. 18, 1956. She retired from SEMORS (group home) and enjoyed watching true crime TV and reading true crime books. She formerly attended the Palace of Praise Church in Poplar Bluff...
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Sarah A.
(Obituary ~ 10/09/14)
Sarah A. Breckenridge Sarah A. Breckenridge, 32, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Friday, Oct. 3, 2014 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born July 1, 1982 to Richard N. Breckenridge and Sue M. Cross Breckenridge. Sarah was a life time resident of Poplar Bluff. She was of the Church of Christ faith. Sarah was an LP Nurse. She enjoyed crafts, camping, cooking, and knitting. She loved the outdoors and animals...
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Billy Joe Ellis
(Obituary ~ 10/09/14)
Billy Joe Ellis MOREHOUSE, Mo. -- Billy Joe Ellis, 79, died at his home in Morehouse, Mo. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Morehouse. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Morehouse with the Rev. Amos Johnson of Sikeston, Mo. officiating. Burial with be in the Bernie Cemetery in Bernie, Mo. with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Morehouse in charge of arrangements...
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Virgie Laxton
(Obituary ~ 10/09/14)
Virgie Laxton PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Virgie Laxton, 97, of Piedmont died of Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014 at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. The arrangements are pending at this time with Ruegg Funeral Home. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhome.com...
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police
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/09/14)
Kevin L. Richmond of Poplar Bluff reported a bow was stolen from his vehicle in the 1700 block of Old Orchard sometime between Sunday nightfall and Monday morning. ---- Skylar Miller of Poplar Bluff reported both license plates, Missouri PK7Z6F, stolen from her vehicle in the 2500 block of High Street sometime between Sunday nightfall and Monday morning...
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police
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/09/14)
Toby Truggle of Poplar Bluff reported sometime between 11:30 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday someone entered his vehicle parked in the 2000 block of Mathis and ransacked the contents, but nothing was missing. ---- James Pearl of Poplar Bluff reported at 2:17 a.m. Tuesday his home security video showed three suspects entering his vehicle parked in the 2000 block of Schweitzer and rummaging through the contents. It is not known if anything was taken according to the report...
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BUTLER SHERIFF
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/09/14)
Jeffery Hovis of Poplar Bluff reported sometime between May and August the license plate was stolen from his boat trailer while it was being worked on at Buck's Outboard Motor in the 200 block of County Road 468. ---- Aguedo V. Mendez, 35, of the 5000 block of Neily Sue Circle was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault. He was booked at the Butler County jail...
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DEXTER PD
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/09/14)
Rebekah A. Greer, 31, of Essex was arrested at 9:51 a.m. Tuesday on a probation violation warrant. She was booked at the Stoddard County Jail. ---- Kyle A. Pennington, 20 of Bloomfield was arrested on a probation violation warrant. He was booked at the Stoddard County Jail...
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sheriff
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/09/14)
Raul Rivas, 42, of Grand Rapids, Mich., was booked in the Butler County jail Sunday on suspicion of unlawful possession of a firearm. ---- Dan White of the 100 block of Maupin Road reported around 6 p.m. Tuesday someone removed the screws from the top of an air conditioning unit on a property he maintains in what he believes was an attempt to steal the parts inside...
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STODDARD SHERIFF
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/09/14)
Rhonda J. Holt, 51, of Puxico was arrested on four warrants for passing bad checks. She was booked a the Stoddard County Jail. ---- Glenda K. Ross, 42, of Springfield, was arrested on a warrant for receiving stolen property. She was booked at the Stoddard County Jail...
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Ward 1 workshop date changed
(Community News ~ 10/09/14)
Ward 1 workshop date changed The date of the city budget workshop for Ward 1 residents has been changed again. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in Eugene Field Elementary School. City Manager Heath Kaplan will give everyone the opportunity to discuss items they would like to see addressed in Ward 1...
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