Heise - Kirchhoff
Kenneth and Kristi Heise of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Nina Christine Heise, to Adam William Kirchhoff. He is the son of Dwayne and Kathy Kirchhoff of Cape Girardeau....
View ArticleWilliams - Young
Teresa Williams and Steve Williams of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Nicole Williams, to Lance Thomas Young. He is the son of Tom and Carla Young of Cape Girardeau....
View ArticleWilson - 65 Years
Mr. and Mrs. David E. Wilson of Whitewater celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a reception June 24, 2012, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Mo. Hosts were their children. Wilson and...
View ArticleMissouri native, four-star general reflects on his military career
Gen. Seth McKee, 96, traveled to many countries and states during his time in the United States Air Force, but he still considers Missouri his home. "I am always proud to tell everyone I am from...
View ArticleWolf spiders carry babies while they grow
My photo here shows a female wolf spider with recently hatched babies clinging to her. They will ride on her abdomen for a few days until they become too big to ride. Often a sudden disturbance will...
View ArticleCzech Republic, modern lager beer home
"Beer is proof God loves us," Ben Franklin supposedly said. If so, God must have a special fondness for the people of the Czech Republic. At least that's my conclusion having just returned from...
View ArticleRecipes to tackle those bushels of fresh produce
The weather is hot and the farmers market is a buzz of excitement as garden fresh produce becomes available. I'm not sure what kind of crop we will end up with as the dry weather trend continues. But...
View ArticlePet of the Week
PET NAME: Maxx OWNER: Shelby Rice ABOUT MAXX: Maxx might be one of the most relaxed cats in all of Southeast Missouri. He looks like a giant marshmallow and acts like one as well. One of Maxx's...
View ArticleBig loser finds success, regains health
DEXTER, Mo. -- Approaching 53 years old and weighing in at 304 pounds, Tim Ward knew he was in trouble. In January 2012, his wife, Kendra, came across an article about the local Regional Healthcare...
View ArticleA quick, easy and fresh pasta salad that's healthy
Lately I've been doing a lot of watching of carbs, trying hard to minimize them, or at least eat them mostly in the form of veggies. That was my inspiration for this lower-carb pasta salad. Because...
View ArticleScott City Middle School
High Honor Roll 5th grade: Xavier Bollinger, Chloe Clayton, Hope Crawford, Kaileigh Dirden, Samuel Jordan. 6th rrade: Camryn Daniels, Makayla Job, Gracelyn Kern, Bryan McNeely, Shaun Schwausch. Honor...
View ArticleBring together best of salads and summer grilling
AP Food Editor Summer is prime time for salads and grilling. So why not bring them together in one delicious dish? One of my favorite warm weather meals involves just that. I pile my dinner plate...
View ArticleAgave nectar: What it is and how to use it
Finally... A way to enjoy agave without the hangover! That's right, agave nectar -- the current darling of the alternative sweetener world -- is made from the same plant that is used to produce...
View ArticleAmerican bravery
This time of year is one where we celebrate our collective Independence and reflect on the sacrifices that make it possible. Several military individuals and units with local connections have made...
View ArticleUSA Veterans
If you attended Cape Girardeau's fireworks display or the demolition derby, or any of the events this July Fourth, we hope you enjoyed the festivities. We'd like to take an opportunity to thank the...
View ArticleCoverage for preventive care
The following letter to the editor was sent in response to the letter "Cook's reaction to court decision":I was asked by the Missourian to comment on the Supreme Court ruling upholding the Affordable...
View ArticleBeliefs should be respected by insurance market
By Jackie Schmidt It appears that much of the local media has not studied in detail the provisions of Missouri Senate Bill 749 (SB749), the religious liberty bill presently awaiting Gov. Jay Nixon's...
View ArticleVan Nostrand - Kopecky
Tom and Patricia Martin of Cape Girardeau and Curtis Van Nostrand of Lisbon, Ohio, announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Marie Van Nostrand, to Walter John Kopecky III, both of...
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