By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph Animal Shelter officials announced Thursday that the shelter will be closed on Friday to allow staff to participate in key offsite training. “We appreciate your understanding as we take this opportunity to enhance our skills and better serve our community and its animals,” a Facebook post from the shelter read.
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – By Mary Kay Bowman, EVP, GM of Payments and Financial Services at BILL Technology has become so ingrained in our daily routines that it feels like paper checks should already be a thing of the past. In fact, many young adults have never even written one, and many major retailers
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press NEW YORK — The decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths appears to have continued this year, giving experts hope the nation is seeing sustained improvement in the persistent epidemic. There were about 97,000 overdose deaths in the 12-month period that ended June 30, according to provisional Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Continue ReadingBy Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – A leading Illinois House Republican says Gov. J.B. Pritzker needs to stop his “macho man routine” and work with the incoming Trump administration to grow the state’s economy. Donald Trump didn’t just win the Electoral College last week. He also won the popular vote
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press NEW YORK — The decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths appears to have continued this year, giving experts hope the nation is seeing sustained improvement in the persistent epidemic. There were about 97,000 overdose deaths in the 12-month period that ended June 30, according to provisional Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Janet Rapp strode briskly down a paved path through the city zoo, waving at friends and stopping briefly to greet emus she knows by name. The 71-year-old retiree starts each morning this way with a walking club. “I’m obsessed,” she said. Not only does it ease her joint pain,
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By Associated Press The majority of strokes could be prevented, according to new guidelines aimed at helping people and their doctors do just that. Stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than half a million Americans have a
Continue ReadingBy Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear launched a new strategy to promote the state earlier this week that ties tourism with business and worker attraction. The initiative called New Kentucky Home was introduced by Beshear at Keeneland in Lexington, where economic development and tourism officials
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – This season we’re teaming up with singer and actress Chloe Bailey to fulfill some ultimate holiday wish lists. Drop your child’s letter to S’Auntie Claus here now through November 29, and, while you wait, shop holiday picks from all four of our brands. (Psst … share your gift list with
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By Chris Fortune A Downtown building used for chemical mixing and storage soon will meet the wrecking ball. The St. Joseph City Council has approved a bill to demolish the former HPI Products facility at 408 S. Eighth St. after reaching an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency. “That helped the city move forward with
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By Ashley Luthans With firearm deer hunting season beginning on Saturday, Nov. 16, conservation officials are asking for help in tracking chronic wasting disease in the state. In Missouri, mandatory sample testing is required for all deer this Saturday and Sunday. Hunters must bring their deer, or the head with six inches of the neck attached,
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – For centuries, the Roman Colosseum has been the stage for epic battles and legendary gladiators. Now, for the first time in nearly 2,000 years, the Colosseum returns to its original purpose as a venue for performances, inviting daring warriors to step foot inside the historic arena to forge their own
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By Jazmine Knight Two new exhibits are in the spotlight at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art. “Big Ideas” is a series of large-scale works. “New Works” is a collection by Byron Williamson and Deb Riley, both artists who previously lived in St. Joseph. Dansare Lawrence, marketing and communications manager for Albrecht-Kemper, said the “Big Ideas”
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – It’s that time of year again when we gather with loved ones to celebrate the holiday season. This year, when you enjoy a delicious holiday meal with friends and family, over-indulge in all the festivities, and call up those unresolved issues from childhood, remember to be mindful of your heart
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By Kendra Simpson The Maryville Public Library is asking for the community’s help to restore the building’s historic windows and door frames. The building was constructed in 1912 at Fifth and Main streets. Its original wood for the windows and door frames has rotted and deteriorated over time and requires restoration. Scott Kuhlemeyer an architect,
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – As a caregiver, focusing on someone else’s well-being is, quite literally, a full-time job, leaving little time or energy to focus on personal care. If you’re unwell, though, it can be especially difficult to fulfill a caregiving role, not simply because you won’t be feeling up to the task, but
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By Kendra Simpson This weekend, be entertained while helping the community. It’s the season for giving, and this week’s edition of See St. Joseph dives into the benefits of celebrating the weekend in your hometown. Let’s start the weekend on the right foot … or perhaps paw? Either way, everyone can share their gratitude for
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Dreaming about a trip to Italy? Italy is a magical, mystical blend of timeless history and artistic masterpieces, scenery that will take your breath away, warm, friendly people who will make you feel like family, and all of it wrapped up in un amorè per la cucina Italiana — a
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By NewsPress Now How will that work? I see in the paper where the city’s wanting to raise the landfill fees because we’re running out of ground to dump our waste in. Well, that’s a real smart move because this is what we get with these people running our city. We don’t have enough room
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Kids often have a big say when it comes to family travel. Thankfully, there are a growing number of getaways geared for kids and kids-at-heart, and more opportunities for the youngest members of the family to be part of the vacation planning process! With this in mind, Dolly Parton has teamed
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By NewsPress Now Ivan W. Thompson Jr., 72, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. He was born April 15, 1952, to Ivan W. Thompson Sr. and Anna (Puckett) Thompson. Farewell Services 10 a.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to
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By NewsPress Now TOPEKA, Kan. – Patricia Ann Talbot was born Aug. 4, 1942, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Alfred LaVern and Blanche Madaline (Wood) Potter. She died on Oct. 31, 2024, at Midland Care Hospice House, in Topeka, Kansas. For several years Patricia operated a cleaning service in St. Joseph. A Celebration of Life will
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Late Notices Patsy L. Donahoo AMAZONIA, Mo. – Patsy Louise Donahoo, 81 of Amazonia Missouri, passed away Nov. 12, 2024. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Nov. 18 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Inurnment St. John’s Cemetery, Amazona. Patty Dye Patty Dye, 86, St. Joseph, passed away
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By NewsPress Now Terry L. Ping, 65, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. He was born July 5, 1959, to Richard L. and Barbara J. Ping in St. Joseph. Terry graduated from Benton High School in 1977. He worked at local manufacturers in production and as a maintenance
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Are you a college student interested in a career as a financial planner? You might think you need to wait until you graduate to get started, but there are steps you can take as an undergraduate to jumpstart your career. A good place to start is by becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL
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By Metro Creative Many beloved dishes might be enjoyed more often if they were only a little healthier. Author and former personal chef Michelle Dudash was once asked by a client if the she could make a healthier version of chicken parmesan. The result of that request is the following recipe for “Skinny Chicken Parmesan
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My daughter, “Virginia,” age 27, lives with her boyfriend, “Ray,” on the East Coast and teaches kindergarten. Last month, she confided that she had caught him cheating. She saw texts on his phone. When she confronted him, Ray immediately confessed and was very apologetic, but he also kept the woman’s
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My husband and I have three grown children, all of whom still live at home. I had always thought that once they graduated from college and got good jobs, they should start paying rent. Because my husband had to pay rent when he still lived at home, he said he
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By Metro Creative The National Football League (NFL) was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA). The first-ever NFL game was played at Triangle Park in Dayton, Ohio, on October 3, 1920. In that contest, the hometown Dayton Triangles defeated the Columbus Panhandles 14-0. Though the Dayton Triangles were eventually purchased by
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – The popularity of deep-fried turkey continues to rise and it’s no wonder, a 12-pound turkey takes less than 45 minutes to cook! The rule of thumb is 3.5 minutes per pound. Home cooks no longer have to be intimidated by the idea of deep frying. Chef Kyle Andreasen from the Wesson
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