Stories from Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Pike Creek Reorganized Common Sewer District will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the District Office, 4878 Highway PP, Poplar Bluff. The meeting was planned for Tuesday, but has been moved to Wednesday. New business will be about billing software. The agenda may include a vote to close part of the meeting pursuant to Sections 6.021 and/or 610.022...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Terry J. McCormick, 36, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 8:43 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked at the Butler County jail and later released...

City firefighters responded at 1:37 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, to a report of possible smoke inside the 903 Cole Ave. residence owned and occupied by Ruth Richards and occupied by Tim Cogdill. According to the report, firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the residence upon their arrival...

Poplar Bluff firefighters responded at 1:37 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, to a report of possible smoke inside the residence at 903 Cole Ave. and found a fire burning in the wall behind a fireplace. According to the report, firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the residence, owned and occupied by Ruth Richards and occupied by Tim Cogdill, upon their arrival...

When Lauren Croy and John Goodwin exchanged their wedding vows, everything was “a dream come true,” the bride said.

Charlene Pendegrass, 75, of Mesquite, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at Ingram Funeral Home in Quinlan, Texas, with Bro. Ken Faling officiating...

Young students in the Neelyville R-IV school district can sign up for kindergarten or early childhood screenings.

A second student at Poplar Bluff High School has earned a four-year U.S. Army scholarship.

The Poplar Bluff High School JROTC has been accredited as an Honor Unit with Distinction for scoring a near flawless 98.5% on a recent program evaluation.

Carl Allen Vancil, 69, of Qulin, Mo., died Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Vancil was born Nov. 15, 1950 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., son of the late Homer and Clara Vancil. He was a 1968 graduate of Qulin High school and played basketball all four years. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Qulin American Legion Post 494...

Whether you are new to canning, or you just need a refresher on something you have been doing for years, University of Missouri Extension’s Food Preservation Series can help preserve your produce. The Butler County Extension Office will be offering a workshop on canning grape jelly 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Butler County Extension office...

Butler County’s Circuit Court will soon implement a new system, which officials say will offer more convenient communication with prospective jurors and an online option for filling out questionnaires. Starting March 1, Butler County will be among 15 counties mailing the new Show-Me Jury questionnaires. They will be effective for jury service beginning April 1. Other area counties include Stoddard and Reynolds...

Richard Edward Halbur, 82, was called home on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at his home. Richard was born Feb. 2, 1937, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., to the late Edward F. Halbur and Irene C. Halbur (Smolorek). He was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He loved his family, playing golf, and was an avid football fan, especially the Green Bay Packers...

Entries and sponsors are being accepted for the 15th annual Mason-Dixon Chili Society Cook-Off to benefit the United Gospel Rescue Mission. The free event will open to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Black River Coliseum...

The theme at the Butler County Democratic Women’s Club’s annual ham and bean dinner Tuesday night was civility.