Altenburg News Archives

IF CAPE Girardeau and Jackson want to save money on storm cleanup, they should do what the Cape Girardeau County Highway Department does: push the limbs in the nearest creek to be someone else's problem. via Southeast Missourian

The text for today's lesson is taken from the pages and pages and pages of memories shared by dozens of women from Altenburg, Mo. via Southeast Missourian

“After I got married I was free at last”

Altheda Schmelig is the doyenne of Altenburg housekeepers. The oldest of eight children, at age 15 she left Altenburg for St. via Southeast Missourian

“It's always been an honorable profession.”

Some of these women have been carpooling to Cape Girardeau for nearly 40 years to clean the houses of the doctors or dentists or business people who employ them. via Southeast Missourian

On Friday morning, several electric companies still report power outages. Black River Electric Coop reports 3000 customers without power as of 6 a.m. Friday. via KFVS

Just over 450 Citizens Electric members remain without power this morning following the ice storm that hit the Altenburg/Fruitland District Monday night. via Suntimes News

As of Monday the OVERALL blood supply for the Region was at 1.77-day supply. Much of the Region is expecting severe winter weather to start the week. via Suntimes News