By Jenna Wilson Chiefs fans have been making their way through training camp all week long, but the start of the weekend was an opportunity for more fans to come out, making a busy day for attendees. While Chiefs camp is busy with visitors every day of the week, if you ask fans and staff,
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from July 26 to July 30 Aisha Dydell to JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Deer Park East Amnd Plat 3 LT 18 Blk 10 $98,440. Peggy Campbelll Collector, Vernon Marlowe to Adan Fernandez, Halseys Add PT LTS 17 18 Blk 3. J&M Captal Enterprise LLC to Jaxson Sherlock, Donnell
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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. Long before the Chiefs and Royals put Kansas City on the U.S. sports
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By My Courier-Tribune Now is the time to transplant one of America’s most popular flowers, the iris. Although irises can be transplanted at any time, they do best when established in the landscape from August to mid-October, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Irises are relatively easy to grow. They need at least
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Austin Shelby Drennen, 29, and Christina Marie Farr, 31, both of St. Joseph. Tiffany Rana Webb, 36, and Katlyn Michel Donovan, 35, both of Weston, Missouri. William Ralph Teppert Jr., 61, Basin, Wyoming, and Amanda Sue Kuhn, 46, Atchison, Kansas. Houston Aaron Paul Idol, 23, Highland, Kansas, and Bailey Ann
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By NewsPress Now Reduce the bills instead If ARPA funds can be used for sewer infrastructure, why not use it to reduce our sky high sewer bills? Has to stop I’m right in line with everyone else calling in about Evergy wanting a rate increase. That is so, so terrible for the folks of St.
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By NewsPress Now Randy Dewayne Martin, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024. He was born Aug. 26, 1962, in St. Joseph. He married Deanna Saunders on Sept. 8, 2017, and she survives of the home. He worked in the construction industry. He enjoyed water skiing, boating, fishing, and building things. Randy
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By NewsPress Now Lesa Diane (Stamp) Wall, 76, was called to the lord on July 30, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on Nov. 19, 1947, to John and Delores (Moore) Stamp, in St. Joseph, where she lived most of her life. She graduated from Benton High School in 1966. Lesa married her beloved Everett
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By My Courier-Tribune Just like kids heading back to school, August brings many firsts for animals. For most people, spring tends to be the time that people see as baby season in the natural world, but August brings lots of little ones as well, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Copperhead snakes are born
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Johnathan S. Harness Johnathan “Johnny” Scott Harness, 21, St. Joseph, passed away July 29, 2024. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 8, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Memories shared at 6 p.m. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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By NewsPress Now Patty Lou Smith, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at a local health care facility. She was born Dec. 28, 1932, in Houston, Texas, daughter of Helen and Gladys Earl Gustafson. On April 22, 1955, she married Kenneth Smith. She was “Mother of our old Neighborhood” in N.
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By NewsPress Now Troy Christopher Allen Brown, 54, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, in a Kansas City hospital. He was born Oct. 7, 1969, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Benton High School, and worked for Burlington Northern Railroad as a lineman. He served in the United States Navy during the
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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph, Missouri — The 2024 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts celebrated 33 years as the awards were presented at the Allied Arts Council’s annual meeting on July 18, 2024. St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale spoke about the arts in St. Joseph as the ceremony began. “St. Joseph is known for its
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By My Courier-Tribune Missourians are often most associated with the social insects such as hornets, yellowjackets, the paper wasp, bumblebees and honeybees, reports the Department of Conservation. But, there are several solitary species that do not make hexagonal nest that people are also familiar with. These insects nest in hollow twigs, cavities in wood, in
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By My Courier-Tribune Some gardeners consider waterlilies to be the ultimate challenge. Many admire them but few grow them, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Though waterlilies may appear exotic and fragile, they are tough and durable, Trinklein said. “Once established, waterlilies flower well into late summer and provide an exotic addition to
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By NewsPress Now Donald R. Vollintine, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away on July 30, 2024. Don was born on July 20, 1938, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Marshall and Mary (Shearin) Vollintine. He married Carole (Courtney) Vollintine on Aug. 7, 1964, in St. Joseph. They were married for nearly 60 wonderful years. Don was a
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By NewsPress Now Meet Fluffy! “Fluffy” hardly begins to describe this spectacular boy! He has a snow-white body and gray/black cap and tail, which sets off big boy cheeks. This gorgeous guy is confident, curious and slightly shy, which just adds to his mystique. Fluffy is a 1-year-old cat who will decorate your home beautifully.
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By NewsPress Now Division 5 Judge Chad Gaddie Jailed Joseph Daniel Beaudoin, 2310 Faraon, 30 days in the Buchanan County Jail for misdemeanor passing bad check with credit given for one day served and court costs waived. Michael Isaac Singleton, 2614 S. 13th St., 90 days in the Buchanan County Jail for misdemeanor first-degree trespass
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By NewsPress Now Kyle & Rindy Consolver, 2922 Cronkite Rd., tree trimming-removal, Hoffman Construction Services LLC. Kyle & Rindy Consolver, 2922 Cronkite Rd., street closure, Hoffman Construction Services LLC. Bret Yager, 422 N. 24th St., tree trimming-removal, Hoffman Construction Services LLC. Bret Yager, 422 N. 24th St., street closure, Hoffman Construction Services LLC. Herzog Contracting
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By Metro Creative Tea time is a part of daily life in England and countries affiliated with the United Kingdom. But that does not mean residents of North America do not host afternoon guests from time to time. On such visits, it’s customary to offer coffee or tea and a light snack. Prospective hosts who
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, After several years of worsening arguments, I told my father I was tired of fighting with him, and we needed family counseling. He was deeply, explosively offended and not only refused to talk about counseling, but also ceased all contact with me. He called my siblings and told them I
Continue ReadingBy Metro Creative ARIES Aries, keep moving forward when you find yourself in a tough situation. It’s best not to linger, but to find an path forward. Wait for the dust to settle before getting involved. TAURUS Taurus, you have a tendency to go overboard at times. Perhaps take a more middle-of-the-road strategy this week
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from July 23 to July 29 Brandon Scott Beard, 45, 301 S. 10th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Charles Wayne Marti Jr., 35, 1216 SE MT Zion Rd., warrant for failure to appear in court. Joann Marie Penland, 71, 1501 Village Dr., city charges for intentionally damage
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By NewsPress Now The Interstate 229 double-decker bridge looms large on the western edge of St. Joseph. In the not-too-distant future, this bridge will exist only in personal memories and on social media pages devoted to the “good old days.” It’s debatable how good those days really were. Downtown’s demise roughly coincided with the bridge’s
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By NewsPress Now Your letters for Aug. 2, 2024 A big thank you to all who helped I am writing this letter to thank numerous individuals and businesses who helped make the 2024 St. Joseph Madam President Camp a success. Madam President Camp was founded in 2012 in Kansas City Missouri by Dr. Lee Smithson
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By Alonzo Weston When I drive down by Lake Contrary, or what once was a lake, I remember what it used to be and what it could be again. Signs there heralding what once was historic Lake Contrary now welcome visitors to a lake bed of two-foot-high weeds and debris. I remember on hot days
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By Jared Shelton News-Press NOW meteorologist After a blistering end to July, heat is continuing to make headlines across the heartland with the start of August, perhaps unsurprisingly, as late summer is prime time for slow-motion heat waves to roll across the central United States. This season has certainly delivered thus far, especially over the
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By Charles Christian Teachers have been highly respected throughout history. In Ancient Greece, revolutionary teachers like Socrates, Plato and Aristotle not only influenced the Roman Empire, but they also impacted centuries of thinkers and leaders. The Bible is filled with references to “teaching” and “teachers.” In the Old Testament, the word “rabbi,” who was the
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By NewsPress Now If true crime is what you like, the St. Joseph Public Library has plenty of books to choose from. Here are five options sure to suit those who enjoy true crime. The books are available at the St. Joseph Public Library, at other Missouri Evergreen libraries, or from one of the SJPL
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from July 16 to July 28 413 S. 17th St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 1602 Brookside Dr., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 126 Illinois Ave., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2711 Clay St., vehicle theft at residence/home. 5518 Miller Rd., vehicle theft at parking lot/garage. 3007 Coachlight Pl., items stolen at
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