Scott City News

Although this is the first year Scott County taxes are abated, residents should still look for and open the statement from the county collector.

Mr. and Mrs. James Welter of Cape Girardeau recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception, dinner and dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Scott City.

A new friend at Scott City Elementary adds new meaning to the saying, "teachers pet." But this four legged friend is no pet, she's a teacher herself! Butter is a professional therapy dog.

The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt.

Kayla Lynn Begemann and Spencer Anthony Hobeck were married March 21, 2009, at Emanuel United Church of Christ in Jackson.

Ambassadors are student representatives who assist the president with greeting visitors and dignitaries.

The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt.

Paranormal investigators said they found evidence that suggests the Sherwood-Minton house has a couple of resident spirits.

Editor's note: This is the eighth in a series of stories with an introduction from Nancy Jernigan at the United Way highlighting volunteers and agencies who are active in or funded by the United Way of Southeast Missouri.

The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt.

Stephanie Iva Crabtree and Todd Friend were married July 25, 2009, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Mo.

Mike Uelsmann inspects the entry to an alleged tunnel under the Minton House on Saturday.

The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt.

12, 1984 Cape Girardeau has been selected as one of 15 cities to participate in a pilot project that, with city council approval, will reopen the air traffic control tower at the municipal airport; the program would allow the Federal Aviation Agency to contract with the city and the city to contract with a private company to operate the tower.

TO our representatives, senators and president: It's time we get out of Afghanistan.

The Scott City Police Department's jail could soon become safer to load and unload inmates.

The Scott City Park Board sponsored a poker run Saturday, followed by a music festival co-sponsored by the Scott City Kiwanis.

I would like to introduce you to Holly Raines. Holly grew up in Kelso, MO and Scott City, MO.

Son to Stuart Patrick and Kristina Dawn Arthur of Benton, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:36 p.m. Friday, Sept.

David and Betty Stone of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn Stone, to James Edward Hooe.