Stories from Tuesday, September 24, 2013

From Staff Reports For the 25th year, riders saddled up for an event that has become a tradition for many horse loving families in Southeast Missouri, as well as a major fundraiser for Haven House, the local shelter and advocacy program for victims of domestic and sexual violence. This year's trail ride netted $16,300 for Haven House and will be used to shelter women and children left homeless due to domestic violence...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor The Poplar Bluff Municipal Library District is giving area residents two opportunities to learn more about the history of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Butler County while viewing a locally created photo exhibit. Dr. Frank Nickell, who recently retired after 40 years of teaching history at Southeast Missouri State University, and John Stanard, former editor of the Daily American Republic, will speak at 10 a.m. ...

By ALEX WEST Staff Writer A single empty setting at a lone table represented the MIA/POWs' sacrifices at the annual Butler County Reagan Days banquet to honor veterans. The memorial tribute, held Saturday at the Aad Grotto, was the start to a night dedicated to men and women who have served in the military...

By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer The winner of the 2013 Butler County "Best Democrat Award" was touched and humbled by recognition Saturday of the more than 30 years of work he has given the local party. Dr. Kenneth Michel, owner of Key Drugs, never hesitates to offer his time and open his home to the Democrat Party, Butler County Democratic Committee Chair Dr. Shirley Hindman said during the 48th Annual Truman Day Rally...