Oran High School choir club hits a high note with return after 30 …
Dec 16, 2024 · ORAN, Mo. -- In recent weeks, the Oran R-3 School District has seen a surge in popularity for its new choir club. Amanda Flanigan, band and music instructor at Oran High School, said the school hasn't had a choir in at least 30 years. Flanigan, the Oran band and music instructor and an Oran alum, said it had always been her dream for Oran to have a choir, but it was not available when she was ...
Sikeston native pens two books as another nears publication
Dec 11, 2024 · SIKESTON — For Sikeston native and author Ronnie D. Senciboy, having the “it factor” is as innate as breathing. The 73-year-old real-estate-agent-turned-author has thrived with the written word since his secondary education days at Sikeston and Chaffee, Missouri. “I liked grammar; I liked ...
Local News: School board filing begins (12/10/24) | Standard …
Dec 10, 2024 · SIKESTON -- Filing for candidacy for local school board positions for the April 8, 2025, election begins Tuesday, Dec. 10 and ends at 5 p.m. Dec. 31. Current Sikeston R-6 Board of Education members whose three-year terms will expire in …
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SIKESTON — Scott County is under a winter storm watch late Saturday through late Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, a winter storm watch is in effect from late Saturday, Jan. 4 through late Sunday, Jan. 5 for portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky and southeast Missouri..
Local News: Santa joins celebration at Lilbourn (12/31/24)
Dec 31, 2024 · LILBOURN, Mo. - Once again the children of Lilbourn were treated to an early visit from Santa Claus. On Dec. 20, Santa was on hand to give presents to youngsters along with treat bags filled with candy, oranges and apples. The event was organized by Virgie Johnson of Lilbourn, who was assisted by members of the New Madrid County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7183 and its Auxiliary. ...
Local News: Proclaiming their thanks (12/31/24) | Standard Democrat
Dec 31, 2024 · It was a family celebration when New Madrid County officials made a special presentation to Ronnie Adams Sr. for his service as interim sheriff of New Madrid County. Pictured front row from left are Ronnie Adams Jr., New Madrid County Presiding Commissioner Mark Baker, New Madrid County Sheriff Ronnie Adams Sr., Jeanie Adams with Kooper Quick; and back row; Mason Adams, Brittany Smith ...
Obituary: Daniel Schuchart Sr. (12/9/24) | Standard Democrat
Dec 9, 2024 · BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Daniel Rudolph "Dink" Schuchart Sr. passed away on Dec. 7, 2024, at the age of 83 at Prairie View Skilled Nursing in Bloomfield surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 25, 1941, he was the beloved son of the late Sylvester and Ella Schuchart (Heuiser). A resident of Bloomfield, Daniel was a dedicated member of the Republican Party, Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge, The ...
Local News: DOWNTOWN SIKESTON CHRISTMAS (12/9/24)
Dec 9, 2024 · A float featuring "Buddy the Elf" spits snow as it makes its way down East North Street Friday, Dec. 6 in Historic Downtown Sikeston, which hosted its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony and Dashing Through Downtown-Parade of Lights. Visit www.standard-democrat.com to view the three photo galleries from the festivities...
Obituary: Owen Palmore (12/16/24) | Standard Democrat
Dec 16, 2024 · ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Owen Rea Palmore passed on December 12, 2024 after his battle with brain cancer. Owen was born July 8, 2013, to parents Erik Palmore and Olivia Rea. Owen was intelligent, kind, and loved to be silly. He had a beautiful smile with dimples. He loved school, math, building things ...
Obituary: Virgil Victory (1/2/25) | Standard Democrat
6 days ago · CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Virgil Leon Victory, 62, died Dec. 30, 2024, at his home in Charleston. Visitation will be from noon until service time at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston. Burial will follow in …
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