Stories from Monday, November 12, 2018

Today is Monday, Nov. 12, the 316th day of 2018. There are 49 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 12, 1927, Josef Stalin became the undisputed ruler of the Soviet Union as Leon Trotsky was expelled from the Communist Party. On this date:...

Cape Girardeau City Councilman Melvin Gateley is the first to officially declare his candidacy for the mayor's race next spring; Gateley filed a nominating petition at City Hall Wednesday, the first day of filing; also on Wednesday, James "J.J." Williamson Jr., filed a petition for the Ward 1 council seat up for election April 5...

Maynard O. Romack, 98, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at his home. Maynard was born Aug. 4, 1920, in Newton, Illinois, the son of Boyce and Goldie Mendenhall Romack. He married Betty June Wheeler on May 4, 1942. She preceded him in death Dec. 27, 2004...

Garrett Moll, of Kelso MO, shot a 13 point buck on November 10th in Bollinger County.

Nathan Aufdenberg of Cape Girardeau County was recognized as a Key Award winner during the Missouri 4-H Foundation’s award banquet held September 28, 2018 in Columbia, MO. The Key Award is the highest honor available to 4-H members. Recipients demonstrated leadership in their clubs and communities by their involvement in 4-H activities at all levels and by completing a capstone project which will provide a lasting impact to their county...

Robert Leon "Bob" Hahs, 65, of Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at his home. He was born July 27, 1953, in Cape Girardeau, to Delbert Leon and Betty L. Fronabarger Hahs. He and L03ta Jones were married Nov. 27, 1976, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson...