By Chris Fortune A yearlong dry spell has reached an end in Northwest Missouri, and farmers are feeling relief. The area has been in some form of drought for the past year, but with the help of some rain in April and May, that is no longer the case. Tim Gach, president of the Buchanan
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By NewsPress Now A St. Joseph man is dead after being hit by a driver heading in the wrong direction on an Interstate 229 exit ramp early Friday morning. Ryan Coffman of St. Joseph was northbound on I-229 at about 5 a.m. this morning when he was struck and killed by a driver in a
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By Kendra Simpson Teen thespians from Central High School have something to brag about after earning 13 nominations and winning two prizes in the Kansas City Blue Star Awards. The Blue Star Awards are modeled after the Tonys and recognize achievement and excellence in musical theater among Kansas City area high school students. Central’s fall
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By Kendra Simpson Military families are getting free entertainment thanks to some local museums. To thank them for their service, museums across the country are offering free entry to active duty military members, including the National Guard and Reserves, as well as their families. The Blue Star Museums program begins on Armed Forces Day, which
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By Charles Christian The St. Joseph Youth Alliance is hosting Project Graduation this weekend to provide a safe and fun alternative celebration for new high school graduates. Julie Wiedmer, substance abuse prevention director for the Youth Alliance, said this event will provide both fun and peace of mind for parents and for students. “The purpose
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By NewsPress Now A second teen has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting of a 15-year-old last summer. Teontre Kirby’s plea before Circuit Judge Patrick Robb on Friday morning comes days after another teen, Kaden Wilfong, 17, of St. Joseph, also admitted guilt in the death of Carter P. Smith, whose body was
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Shirley will be celebrating her 90th birthday on May 18, 2024. Shirley was born on that date in 1934 in St. Joseph, where she has spent her entire life. Shirley has five children and their spouses, four bonus children and their spouses, and a plethora of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a brand new great-great-grandson. We will
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Donald “Don” Brown turns 90 on May 17, 2024. He was born on May 17, 1934. He will be celebrating his 90th birthday in Fort Worth, Texas, with family. Donald married Maxine Brown on July 15, 1989. He has two children, Pat and Jeanel (Brown) Ragan. He has one grandchild, Cobain Ragan. Don has lived
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By My Courier-Tribune Spring weather has been hitting the area hard the past few weeks. Strong winds and wet conditions have posed a diverse set of risks to residents. Some injured trees can be trimmed to maintain their health and value to homeowners, states a release from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Others should be
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By NewsPress Now Stop raising taxes St. Joe’s wondering where all the population of the city’s going. Well, they’re raising the taxes: school taxes, sewer taxes, this tax, that tax. People can’t afford to live in this town. St. Joe, quit trying to be like Kansas City. We’re not. Quit raising all these taxes. Maybe
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By My Courier-Tribune Once in more than a decade, millions of red-eyed, buzzing bugs are or will soon be just about everywhere in much of Missouri, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Mass emergence of millions of periodical cicadas, which happen every 13 or 17 years, are happening this spring. The MDC invites the
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By NewsPress Now May 10 — Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Newrez LLC to Ryan Funk, Nate Blocks Subdiv PT LT 30. May 10 — Citimortgage Inc., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Carey Kirby, Shawna Kirby to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Trustee, Freddie Mac SLST 2023 1 Trust, Brookdale LT 3 Blk 23. May 10 —
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Dustin Levi Phillips, 42, and Brittany Nicole Palmer, 24, both of St. Joseph. Spencer Tuck Hamm, 36, and Vanessa Justine Kerns, 35, both of St. Joseph. Trevor James Maag, 23, and Cameron Christina Capps, 23, both of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Chase Nathaniel Perkins, 26, and Shelby Nichole Lamp, 26, both of
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By Bob Ford Special to Articles and podcasts are complimentary from those helping preserve our history: Nodaway Valley Bank, Eagle Communications, Hughes Chiropractic, The Hearing Connection and Anonymous Buffs. To comment or join in supporting this 503©(3) organization, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. My first experience behind the wheel was driving on the Daytona International Speedway
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By My Courier-Tribune The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services are encouraging Missourians who are enjoying nature this spring to be watchful for ticks. Most ticks are most active April through July and are found in woodlands, tall grasses, weeds and brushy areas. According to the department of
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) It’s graduation season, and if you have a college-bound student in your life, you’re probably looking for great ways to honor all their achievements of the past four years while helping prepare them for future successes. Consider this round-up of high school graduation gifts, by intended college major: Music: College dorm
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By NewsPress Now Katherine W. (Jahnke) Chellew, 87, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 9, 2024. Farewell services were held on May 13, 2024, at Heaton Bowman Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, followed by graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetary. Full obituary can be found at www.heatonbowmansmith.com. As published in the
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Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Late Notices Rex L. Howell STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Rex Leon Howell, 89, passed away May 14, 2024. Funeral 1 p.m. May 18 at Turner Family Funeral Home, in Stewartsville, with burial immediately following at Lebanon Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to service time. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Myrtle Monico SAVANNAH, Mo. -Myrtle Monico, 86, of
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By NewsPress Now DES MOINES, Iowa – Barbara Kathryn Olvera (Gilley), passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her home in Des Moines, Iowa. Barbara was born in St. Joseph on March 26, 1948, to Raymond and Anna Gilley. She grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School in 1966.
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By NewsPress Now BURLINGTON JUNCTION, Mo. – Samuel Ray Lyle, 83, of Burlington Junction, Missouri, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Mosiac Life Care, St. Joseph. Sam was born at the old St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Missouri, on Sept. 15, 1940, to Raymond Harold and Edith Lillian (Jones) Lyle. They
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By Metro Creative Ice cream is perhaps one of the most popular foods in the world. While many people visit their local ice cream parlor or grocery store frozen food aisle to satisfy their ice cream fix, this delicious and often decadent dessert can be made right at home. Those who want to try their
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By NewsPress Now Meet Rosey! Rosey is a quiet, mellow tabby whose owner realized they didn’t have time for her. She is understandably sad and reserved at the shelter but also ready to meet potential new owners who can devote some time each day to her. Rosey is an easy-going, healthy brown tabby with light
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By NewsPress Now Division 5 Judge Chad Gaddie Jailed Michael Shane Allen, 222 Blake St., 180 days in the Buchanan County Jail for probation violation and misdemeanor stealing with credit given for 43 days served and court costs waived. Trevor Dwayne Tittsworth, 627 S. 11th ST., 16 days in the Buchanan County Jail for misdemeanor
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By Alonzo Weston When I think of May, my wife Deanna and brother Alex’s birthdays on May 15 come to mind. This year in May, I’ll attend the funeral of one of my three cousins who died during the past month. Folklore has it that people born in May are more likely to achieve higher
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from May 7 to May 13 Juan E. Jimenez-Santayo, 59, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Ricky Allen Snedden, 51, 924 Prospect Ave., city charge for making loud noise in a public place. Goldie Marie Frazer, 38, 1320 Prospect Ave., warrant for failure to appear in
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By NewsPress Now Your letters for May 17, 2024 It’s 1939 again … On at least two different fronts! We’re all, by now, familiar with the Soros led and paid for protests at most Ivy League universities and others across our country. I can hearken back to the Vietnam War protests of the 60s where
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By NewsPress Now Even in this era of iPhones and video games, summer days at the pool bring a universal appeal. Kids today aren’t that different from previous generations. They need a place to soak up the sun, get wet and test their courage on the big diving board. Fortunately, there are plenty of modern
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY. Today I ironed and folded my late husband’s lucky fishing shirt and placed it into a box going to Goodwill. Continuing with the task, I matched up 14 pairs of my good merino wool socks, most of which had been gifts from him in times that were not so flush.
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