Stories from Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gerald Berger officiating. Online condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com

Heather Huffman, 48, departed this life Saturday, June 15, 2019, at her residence in Farmington, Mo. She was born Aug. 18, 1970, in Boulder, Colo. to the late Robin Huffman. Heather was a licensed practical nurse. She loved her son and spending time at the beach. Huffman also enjoyed swimming, her dogs, shopping, getting her nails done and being a nurse. She attended St. Benedict’s Catholic Church...

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until noon Friday, June 21, at Moore Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. Funeral service will begin at noon with Bro. Gary Hancock officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Ashcraft Cemetery. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

MALDEN, Mo. — Faye “Peck” Geno, 85, of Malden died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Winchester Nursing Center in Bernie, Mo. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 22, at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. The funeral will follow at noon with Chaplain Chad Bles officiating. Burial will be in the Stevens Cemetery in Bernie...

I have dedicated my career and most of my life to conservation, so wildlife is very important to me: it’s the idea of passing on fisheries and wildlife resources to future generations through wise management. Of all my duties as a conservation agent, one of my most challenging comes this time of year. I sincerely hope this information (wise conservation) reaches those who really need it, either directly or indirectly, and is absorbed. I cannot stress the importance of this enough...

The Three Rivers College Board of Trustees approved a $24 million operating budget Wednesday afternoon that includes increases in salary and benefits for employees, improvements to facilities while taking into consideration a drop in enrollment. Students will see a $4 increase to in-district tuition and a $1 increase to common fees...

When it comes to Black River Public Radio, it is all about community. That is why the organization is hosting its annual fundraiser, “Spring Blast,” on Friday at The Camp at Lake Wappapello. It will be a night of music provided by regional musicians: Dennis Hodo, The Millstones, I-9, and The Rank Outsiders, according to a press release...

BLOOMFIELD — Two area residents are to appear in a Stoddard County court this morning following their recent arrest for allegedly possessing methamphetamine found when a Bernie officer responded to a suspicious vehicle. Micah Shane Weaver, 37, of Bernie and Chasity Laann Zimmerman, 35, of Malden were to appear at 9 a.m. for arraignment before Associate Circuit Judge Joe Satterfield on the Class D felony of possession of a controlled substance...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to a series of open houses to learn more about black bears in Missouri. The open houses will include information on MDC black-bear research projects and management efforts, MDC’s draft black bear management plan, potential future hunting opportunities, and how to handle conflicts with nuisance bears. MDC staff will also be taking comments on these and other related topics regarding black bears in Missouri...

The musical “South Pacific” is coming to Broadway. That’s Broadway in Poplar Bluff. The Stage Company has been rehearsing for months for the production which will run two weekends starting Friday night at the historic Rodgers Theatre. “This is the most ambitious project The Stage Company has ever undertaken,” said director David Carroll of Poplar Bluff. ...

Twelve teams fished Saturday’s Current River Smallmouth Association His and Hers tournament at Van Buren, with Nicholson and Weaver taking the top spot. The pair’s winning five-fish stringer weighed in at 9.58 pounds. Second place was earned by Dougherty and Dougherty with 9.08 pounds, while Black and Black took third place with 8.88 pounds...

A brief but strong storm caused damage in central Poplar Bluff and eastern Butler County shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday. Wind gusts of up to 67 miles per hour drug and flipped over a plane at Poplar Bluff Municipal Airport, according to reports from the Poplar Bluff Severe Weather Response Team, which had four trained storm spotters out during the weather event...