Man proposes in print in Southeast Missourian yard
In Friedheim Missouri a nursing assistant LeeAnn Chronister was asked to marry Michael Phipps who proposed in her yard while her parents watched. The scene unfolded after LeeAnn’s shift at Perry County Hospital as her mother read the paper and found the ad. Phipps presented a ring during a fairy tale castle image and a short poem, and she said yes.
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Friedheim
Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau
Michael Phipps
LeeAnn Chronister
Perry County Hospital
Arlie
Marie Chronister
Marie
LeeAnn
Phipps
Aegis destroyer USS Cole readied for Sept launch at Ingalls
AP photo shows USS Cole on a floating dry dock at Northrup Grumman Ingalls Ship Systems in Pascagoula Mississippi. Officials expect a September fifteenth launch and then water trials before repairs are completed for Navy delivery next spring. The ship was damaged by a terrorist bombing in Yemen last October killing 17 sailors.
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Ingalls
Pascagoula
Miss
Navy
Yemen
U.S
Weather snapshot shows mild sunny and clear pattern
The forecast calls for mostly sunny today with highs in the mid eighties and tonight mostly clear with lows near sixty six. Thursday brings partly cloudy skies with highs in the upper eighties and lows around sixty five. Details on 12A and subscription info provided.
Discrimination suit denied against former Christopher school employee
A U S District Court jury ruled against Sabrina Wheatley, a former Christopher Grade School bookkeeper who claimed retaliation after reporting alleged harassment by board member Steve Collier. The 1998 incidents and 1999 district consolidation led to her nonrehire as the new unit district required reapplication.
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Benton
U.S. District Court
Christopher School
Sabrina Wheatley
Wheatley
Steve Collier
Collier
Daniel Hoeinghaus
Christopher
Hoeinghaus
Consolidated District
Bard
Missouri students still miss the mark on basics
Jefferson City Missouri AP reports that although fewer students score very low, roughly two thirds still fail to meet grade level in math science social studies and related subjects. About 500000 students across 524 districts took the Missouri Assessment Program tests last spring measuring knowledge and applied skills.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
McGee cites progress as test scores inch up
Springfield officials released standardized tests showing slight gains in math while reading and writing remain flat. Illinois State Board of Education superintendent Glenn Max McGee praised steady improvement in the share of students meeting or exceeding statewide standards amid shifting results.
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Springfield
Glenn
Max” McGee
McGee
Illinois State Board of Education
ISAT in Illinois Sees Third Year for Writing Test
The Illinois Standards Achievement Test now in its third year includes reading mathematics and writing assessments. It measures student achievement against state grade level standards for each subject.
Attendance soars at Du Quoin fair record draw
Du Quoin State Fair manager Sammye Fark hailed a record 447 955 attendees, up 14 percent from last year and 54 900 more than 1999, with peak crowds on Sunday and a Kenny Chesney concert drawing 5 485 fans. Weather, grandstand entertainment, and dedicated staff contributed to the success.
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du Quoin
Sammye Fark
Fark
Jeff Squibb
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Squibb
Kenny Chesney
Garth Brooks
Springfield
Inside Get the Scoop on Dips
A late summer food feature offers tasty dip ideas to refresh snacking. Readers can explore easy crowd pleasers and quick preparations perfect for casual gatherings and warm evenings.
Pete Seeger to perform at SIUC Shryock Auditorium
Folk legend Pete Seeger is slated for a concert at Southern Illinois University's Shryock Auditorium. The widely celebrated musician will bring his signature acoustic repertoire to Carbondale, drawing students and community music fans alike.
Hungry GOP Hungry GOP gathers for 19th district dinner
Marion BOB Winchester, Gov. George Ryan deputy chief of staff, planned the annual 19th Congressional District Republican dinner at the Marion Travelodge. Over 150 attendees waited 15 minutes to be served, prompting an apology as the campaign season kicked off and questions swirled about Lt. Gov. Corinne Wood's plans.
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Marion
Bob Winchester
George Ryan
Winchester
Marion Holiday Inn
Corinne Wood
Corinne Wood set for governor bid in Illinois race
Lt. Gov. Corinne Wood will announce Sunday her plan to run for governor. The move makes her the third Republican candidate in Illinois in a contest that could loosen GOP support and risk a Democrat win. Public plans place her announcement in Chicago with subsequent appearances around the state.
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Corinne Wood
Illinois
GOP
Wood
Jim Ryan
Patrick O’malley
Chicago
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