Stories from Wednesday, September 18, 2024

By GINA CURTIS Standard Democrat SIKESTON — Three Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers were honored Sept. 12 at the state level for their heroic actions. Sgt. Jacob Kubelka-Peck, Officer Shaun Goodwin and Officer Dakota Harrington were awarded the Medal of Valor by Gov. ...

More than $22,000 in lottery winnings were paid out in the area in August, according to Missouri Lottery officials. These are part of more than $4 million in prizes paid out across the state. Winning tickets of $1,000 or more claimed in August were sold at the following local retail locations...

Christy Chapman, 45, of Malden was arrested on Sunday September 8 for warrant service failure to appear/pay fine. _ Cassandra Hardie, 41, was arrested on Tuesday September 10 for assault-simple. Belinda Phillips, 46, of Bloomfield was arrested on Wednesday, September 11 for operating a motor vehicle without driver’s license...

James Wells, 32, year of Oran, arrested on a Stoddard County warrant for tampering with a motor vehicle- 1st degree, burglary- 2nd degree and stealing- motor vehicle/watercraft/aircraft no bond was set. _ Terry Julian Townsend, 61 of Puxico was arrested on a warrant for operating a vehicle without a valid license and DWI bond is set at $12,500 cash or surety...

The 33rd Annual Old Greenville Days will be held Sept. 21-22. This free, two-day event will be filled with activities for the entire family to enjoy. Greenville Recreation Area will host various crafters, food vendors, live bluegrass, and gospel music by some of Southeast Missouri’s finest groups and musicians, organizers said...

Criminal Cases Filed • St. vs. Steven Thompson - Driving While Revoked/Suspended - 1st Offense • St. vs. Xander K. Estelle - Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License - 2nd Offense • St. vs. Jennifer N. Baker - Owner Operated Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Motor Vehicle Required To Be Registered) - 1st Offense...

DEXTER — Following a harrowing week of anxiety and stress for parents, students and school staff, both Dexter, Puxico and Advance public schools are moving forward with a watchful eye for threats. What appears to be a trend started with a viral social media post last week — which made cryptic threats against schools throughout Southeast Missouri. In some of the widely circulated posts, different school locations were listed as future targets...

“But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” — Jeremiah 29:7 Someone on my social media recently posted the question, “Where does the Bible teach that voting is a Christian duty?” The responses were many and various, but I think that it is a fair question that we would do well to answer...

Thursday, Sept. 19 No Dexter Farmers Market this week. Barbecue fundraiser A barbecue fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 at Advance Food Giant to support Myron Minton. Includes porksteaks, pulled pork sandwich, brats and more. Call store to pre-order pork butts...

SPRINGFIELD — Missouri State University awarded 576 degrees to students in summer 2024. The graduates will participate in the fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 13 at Great Southern Bank Arena. The following local students earned degrees: Andrea Arnold of Wappapello graduated with a Bachelor of General Studies...

Stoddard County Warranty Deeds County Recorder Candy Collier • Robert H. Muckerman Trust, Janet G. Muckerman Trust to Darren Baker, Kelly Baker – SEC 18 TWP 26 R 9 • James H. Eaton, Grace E. Eaton to Bradley James Eaton – VILLAGE OF SWINTON BLK 2 LOTS 4 5 8 9 AND 12...

Marriage License Report • Brandon Lee Bailey, Bloomfield, MO, to Danika Marie Pierce, Bloomfield, MO • Justin Lee Baker, Oran, MO, to Hailey LaPaige Davis, Oran, MO • Colton Ray Reinert, Puxico, MO, to Shelby Renee Hobbs, Dudley, MO • Jeffrey William Schrader, Sturdivant, MO, to Shannon Marie Elvin, Bloomfield, MO...

Family/Domestic Cases Filed • The Name Change of Amy M. Koechner-Talley • The Name Change of Christina Marie Peck • Stephanie Adams vs. Kyle M. Walker – Motion to Modify • Stephanie Henson vs. Damian R. Herron – Dissolution of Marriage W/O Children

The Stoddard County Fair Board has announced the following parade winners. The parade was held Tuesday evening and helps kick off the week’s activities. Winners are: • Band competition - First, Puxico; second, Bloomfield; and third, Richland. • Churches and other floats - First, The Assembly Kids; second, Stoddard County Girl Scouts; and third, Lighthouse Church...

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources determined that last week’s fire at North American Tie and Timber did not reach the holding tank containing creosote, according to an Environmental Protection Agency spokesperson. After inspecting the site, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources did not request federal assistance from the EPA for the fire...

KENNETT, Mo. - A Kennett man was charged Wednesday, Sept. 18 with six felonies and two misdemeanors after a Tuesday night high-speed pursuit through city streets. Four victims jumped from the fleeing vehicle as it sped through Kennett, police said. Dunklin County Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas Jain charged Allen Isla Miguel Cannon, 22, who has listed a a Slicer Street address, with a myriad of felonies including four counts of felony second degree kidnapping; felony aggravated fleeing a stop or detention; felony driving while intoxicated; misdemeanor careless and imprudent driving; and misdemeanor failure to maintain financial responsibility, according to charging documents.. ...