Conception NewsLocal news for Conception, MO continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Story: Speak Out- February 25, 2008 Thanks for hard work I LIVE in Jackson and saw firsthand the effects of the ice storm that incapacitated businesses and left thousands of residents without heat and electricity. via Southeast Missourianhttp://www.topix.net/city/conception-mo/2008/02/story-speak-out-2?fromrss=1 Story: Speak Out- February 23, 2008 "Honey, we've got to get you out of here, we have no heat and you've got to get where there's some heat." I LIVE in Jackson, and we were hit with the worst ice storm I've ever seen, and I'm 54 years old. via Southeast Missourianhttp://www.topix.net/city/conception-mo/2008/02/story-speak-out?fromrss=1 Shelters and warming centers remain open- February 21, 2008 "No one will leave that shelter without a place to go" The Red Cross Shelter at Immaculate Conception School in Jackson remains open. After all but one family left the Red Cross site at Osage Community Centre in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, the agency consolidated ... via Southeast Missourianhttp://www.topix.net/city/conception-mo/2008/02/shelters-and-warming-centers-remain-open?f... The attitude seems to be gratitude- February 19, 2008 "Thank you so much for all you do for your community." Jackie Berry looked out at the crowd in Mineral Area College's North College Center Friday and beamed. via Daily Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/conception-mo/2008/02/the-attitude-seems-to-be-gratitude?fromrss... Authorities stress safety in surviving outage- February 17, 2008 "Just walking on normal surfaces can sometimes be a challenge, but the ice and snow can really be one" By SAM BLACKWELL and PEG McNICHOL Southeast Missourian Safety is the top priority. via Southeast Missourianhttp://www.topix.net/city/conception-mo/2008/02/authorities-stress-safety-in-surviving-out... 25 may sleep at Osage tonight- February 14, 2008 When Carla Barker, of McClure, Ill., had been without power for over 12 hours, she said she grew tired of sitting in her cold house. via Southeast Missourianhttp://www.topix.net/city/conception-mo/2008/02/25-may-sleep-at-osage-tonight?fromrss=1 Authorities say help by checking on neighbors- February 12, 2008 "They have to be taken care of like some member of the family" The most important thing people can do in the aftermath of the ice storm besieging Southeast Missouri is to be neighborly, emergency officials say. via Southeast Missourianhttp://www.topix.net/city/conception-mo/2008/02/authorities-say-help-by-checking-on-neighb... Overschmidt Named Union Outstanding Young Woman- February 11, 2008 "When this recipient is not involved with the community you may find her scrapbooking, knitting or traveling with her husband (Kevin). However, most of her free time is spent running to various events with their three children, Jacob, Lucas and Allie" Peggy Overschmidt was named the 2007 Outstanding Young Woman at the Union Area Chamber of Commerce and Union Jaycees. via Washington Missourianhttp://www.topix.net/city/conception-mo/2008/02/overschmidt-named-union-outstanding-young-... Little damage reported in Cape County- February 7, 2008 "Without question, we were in a tornadic environment" Mark Winkler knew early in the day Tuesday that the Southeast Missouri region he oversees for SEMA could be hit hard by storms. via Southeast Missourianhttp://www.topix.net/city/conception-mo/2008/02/little-damage-reported-in-cape-county?from... Snow may hamper Catholic Schools Week events- February 1, 2008 "On Ministry Day, Wednesday, speakers from Faith House, VIP Industries, Habitat for Humanity, the Red Cross, and priests, brothers and sisters traveled to classes to speak about ministry" Snow did not put a damper on Brother David Migliorino's assessment of Catholic Schools Week. via Southeast Missourianhttp://www.topix.net/city/conception-mo/2008/02/snow-may-hamper-catholic-schools-week-even... |