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Former Miner city clerk faces theft charge after audit
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
MINER -- A former Miner city clerk is a facing a felony theft charge as the result of the latest state audit. "We found embezzlement," State Auditor Thomas A. Schweich reported to the Standard Democrat Tuesday. "We identified missing monies. It looks to us like the city clerks have not deposited about $14,398 recorded by the court as having been received. ...
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Bulldog wrestling team sweeps home meet
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/15)
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs wrestling team picked up a pair of dominant wins against Kennett and Park Hills Central on Tuesday while hosting a tri-meet. Sikeston defeated the Indians 70-4 and the Rebels 58-13. Against Kennett, eight of their matches were won by pinfall while surrendering only one match...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Jimerson's 41 backs NMCC win, Dexter falls on the road
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com KENNETT -- Led by Willie Jimerson's 41 points, the New Madrid County Central Eagles held off Kennett 70-63 on the road Tuesday. Jimerson went 6 for 10 at the free throw line in the fourth quarter, which was tied at 61-all with less than three minutes to go...
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Late foul strategy falls short in Oran's 65-58 loss to Bernie
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com ORAN -- With a chance to extend their winning streak to five games, the Oran Eagles found themselves facing a nine-point deficit midway through the fourth quarter against visiting Bernie on Tuesday. Though a quick rally sprung the Eagles back within one possession in the closing minutes, the Mules hit just enough free throws to hold for a 65-58 win...
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Bogan, Bluejays prep for rival during 89-46 victory over Doniphan
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Moments after topping all scorers with 34 points, Charleston's Delfincko Bogan had the upcoming matchup against Sikeston on his mind. He thought of the 89-46 win over visiting Doniphan Tuesday night as a tuneup for Charleston's arch rival and did all he could to help himself and his teammates prepare for the always anticipated SEMO Conference battle...
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Bridge replacement begins
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
Work began Monday on a new Wakefield Avenue bridge crossing Richland Drainage Ditch 4 near the Sikeston Power Plant. The road will be closed from Euclid Drive to State Route BB through April to complete the $407,000 project, which is being funded by the city and the Missouri Surface Transportation Program...
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Six Kelly High School FFA members attend National Convention
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/07/15)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Six members of the Kelly FFA and their advisor, Jeff Scherer, attended the National FFA Convention in Louisville. Members selected based on the number of participation points earned this school year were; Kaylee Scherer, Darrien Boden, Aaron Birk, Amanda Hulshof, Kenzie Scherer and Mitchell Proctor...
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December Children of the Month
(Submitted Story ~ 01/07/15)
Sikeston R-6 named is Parents as Teachers children of the month for December. Pictured are, from left: Alaina Franco, 1, and Ava Franco, 3, daughters of Hannah and Rodrigo Franco; Kylie Holmes, 2, daughter of Josh and Sarah Holmes; and Charlie Lawson, son of Marcie and Andrew Lawson...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. TAIL OF MISSING AIRASIA PLANE FOUND IN JAVA SEA Divers and an unmanned underwater vehicle spot a piece of wreckage, which could lead to Flight 8501's black boxes, 10 days after it disappeared. INDONESIA-PLANE...
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Extension budget request presented to county
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
news@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- The Scott County University of Missouri Extension office can continue to operate without a raise from Scott County. Extension board members and staff presented the County Commission with their annual report and budget request during the Commission's regular Tuesday meeting...
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TIF approved for proposed movie theater development
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A commercial development project anchored by a new movie theater is another step closer to construction. The Sikeston City Council adopted a bill by a 6-1 vote approving the 60 West TIF Plan and Project after a second reading during their regular monthly meeting Monday...
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Beth Huber
(Obituary ~ 01/07/15)
SIKESTON -- Beth Huber, 99, died Jan. 6, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Danny Gregg
(Obituary ~ 01/07/15)
DEXTER -- Danny R. Gregg, 60, died Jan. 4, 201,5 at the Cancer Treatment Center in Tulsa, Okla. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Stella Peters
(Obituary ~ 01/07/15)
PUXICO -- Stella V. Peters, 96, died Jan. 4, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Mann Wigfall
(Obituary ~ 01/07/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Leverne Danny "Mann" Wigfall, 73, died Dec. 30, 2014, at St. Louis. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Maxine Crider
(Obituary ~ 01/07/15)
SIKESTON -- Pallbearers for funeral services held Tuesday at the Ponder Funeral Home for Alma Maxine Crider, 85, who died Jan. 2, 2015, were: Kevin Crider, Kevin Coffey, Mark Coffey, Austin Coffey, Aaron Coffey and Dan Coffey. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition...
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Wesley Harris
(Obituary ~ 01/07/15)
ORAN -- Wesley Dean Harris, 80, died Jan. 4, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Micah Givens
(Obituary ~ 01/07/15)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Micah Shane Givens, 40, died at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 4, 2015, in the Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Berbage D. Bryant
(Obituary ~ 01/07/15)
DEXTER -- Berbage D. Bryant, 95, died Jan. 5, 2015, at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Harold Schlitt
(Obituary ~ 01/07/15)
ORAN -- Harold Anton Schlitt, 89, died Jan. 4, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Larry Ritchie Jr.
(Obituary ~ 01/07/15)
DELTA -- Larry Ritchie Jr., 69, died Jan. 2, 2015, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Barbara Davis
(Obituary ~ 01/07/15)
SIKESTON -- Barbara Ann Davis, 60, formerly of Charleston, died Dec, 31, 2014, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Paul Dollar
(Obituary ~ 01/07/15)
SIKESTON -- Paul Dollar, 61, died Dec. 29, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Battling the stupidity of America's voters
(Column ~ 01/07/15)
On the way to the office this morning, I saw a sign on a local business that said: "We live in an era of smart phones and stupid people." In addition to the obvious humor, there's more than a grain of truth in that small sign. When the Obamacare architect John Gruber said the national health care reform act would only work because of the stupidity of the American public, he knew that despite the awkward wording of his statement, his premise was true...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 01/07/15)
In response to the information that was needed for the little white church in Grant City, that church was sold 3 1/2 years ago. I believe if you need info you may speak to the man that lives in the trailer that is parked on the church lot. Thanks for your concern...
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Reward offered for robbery information
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
SIKESTON -- The family of a Sikeston woman whose purse was snatched near her home last week is offering a reward for information about the incident. About 5:45 p.m. Dec. 29, the victim pulled her vehicle into her driveway of her home in the 500 block of Park Avenue in Sikeston. While she was leaning in her vehicle parked at her home to retrieve an item, two black males grabbed her purse, and when she would not let go, hit her in the head...
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Gravedigger's excavator stolen; two arrested
(Local News ~ 01/07/15)
NEW MADRID - Two persons are charged in connection with the theft of an excavator from a cemetery. New Madrid County Sheriff Terry Stevens said a citizen's tip led to the arrest of Dusty E. Baker of Matthews and Rusty D. Baker of Brookport, Ill., on Monday afternoon...
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Lady Bulldogs edged by Farmington 49-46
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/15)
FARMINGTON -- Turnovers prevented the Farmington girls basketball team from pulling away, and also stopped visiting Sikeston from ultimately completing a comeback on Monday night. The Knights survived an anxious final minute, and prevailed 49-46 for their third consecutive victory as both teams returned to the court from a lengthy holiday break...
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Mary Helen Adams
(Obituary ~ 01/07/15)
Mary Helen Adams, age 89, died January 1, 2015 at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, MO. Born March 7, 1925 in New Madrid, Missouri, daughter of the late John C. and Geneva (Coffee) Weeks, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Lilbourn, Missouri...
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Myles Austin Summerton
(Births ~ 01/07/15)
Bridgette Jean Fielder and Jacob Allyn Summerton would like to announce the birth of their second son, Myles Austin Summerton. Myles was born December 22, 2014 at 12:39 p.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19- 1/4 inches long. Myles' maternal grandparents are George and Sylvia Fielder of Portageville. His paternal grandparents are Dennis and Carla Summerton of Poplar Bluff...
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Portageville Fire Department- December
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/07/15)
Fire Department City Incidents- 2 12-23-14: Firemen responding- 5; Location- 412 Stafford Dr.; Smoke Scare. 12-28-14: Firemen responding- 18; Location- 408 Haynes Dr.; Structure Fire. Rural Incidents- 0 First Responders City Incidents- 3 12-02-14: Responders- 5; Location- Magnolia Manor, Apt. 6; EMS Assist...
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