Stories from Monday, October 19, 2015

Daniela Jeanette Grisi of Centreville, Va. and Brian Eric Johnson of Harviell, Mo. were united in marriage on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at Dark Horse Distillery in Kansas City, Mo. The Honorable Joel Miller performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Grisi of La Paz, Bolivia. Her grandparents are Nirma and the late Agusto Calderon of La Paz, Bolivia, and the late Theresa and Blas Grisi of La Paz, Bolivia...

2015 Butler County Fair Adult Blue Ribbon Winners include: Jack Altman: Wood carving Margaret Armstrong: Buildings (color); Special effects (color) Jane Arnold: Fruit; Peach; Pear; Strawberry; Blackberry jam; Miscellaneous; Peas; Other field crops; Asparagus; Crowder peas; Herbs, culinary (basil); Herbs, culinary(chives); Herbs, culinary (chili); Herbs, culinary (sage); Herbs, culinary (miscellaneous); Okra; Gladiolus; Apples; Berries; Pears; Green beans; Potatoes; Green tomato pickled; Zucchini relish; Blackberry; Miscellaneous. ...

2015 Butler County Fair Youth Blue Ribbon Winners include: Logan Acup: Watermelon, giant Bree Adams: Recycled item; Tie dye Cami Adams: Recycled item; Tie dye; Drawing, pen; Drawing, pencil; Photography, color, animals Noah Adams: Jewelry, any item; Coloring page; Decoupage/Mod podge...

The 13th Annual Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Conference will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Poplar Bluff, on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 8 a.m. Anyone who works with families or children are invited to attend the event and encouraged to bring information about their organization or service...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Southeast Missouri State University has announced its summer 2015 graduates. They are: Patrick Camden of Wappapello graduated with a Bachelor of Science with a major in environmental science: business option. Jessica Cloninger of Advance graduated with a Master of Arts with a major in school counseling...

A sophomore stole the spotlight on Senior Night. RaShawn McCain stripped and returned a fumble 10 yards for a touchdown and later had a 35-yard interception return for a score in Poplar Bluff's 38-0 win Friday night over Normandy. Not to be outdone, the seniors shined in their final regular-season game at Morrow Stadium as the Mules (7-2) secured a home playoff game next week...

DEXTER -- When two football teams put up video game-like numbers, a record is bound to be broken. Malden and Dexter combined for 1,003 total yards and 10 different players had at least one touchdown in a game that looked like a basketball blowout by the time all was said and done...

By MARGARET SHACKLEFORD As part of the partnership with the Vietnam War Commemoration for the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, the Poplar Bluff Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announces Roger Wells as a "Hero of the Month" for October...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Winners in the car show, running events and river races during the sixth annual Iron Horse Festival have been announced by Penny McGath, executive director of Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. which sponsors the festival...