By Nicole Scott Second Harvest Community Food Bank in St. Joseph will be closed on Friday, Dec. 20. The organization announced their closure through social media on Friday morning, but did say that its staff will be volunteering at another community organization. The staff at Second Harvest will be serving meals at Open Door Food
Continue ReadingBy Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – More Kentuckians looked for work last month. That’s according to unemployment data released by the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The November unemployment rate of 5.1% was up a tenth from October and up November 2023’s 4.3% . Kentucky’s jobless rate also exceeds
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – If you’re just starting out and don’t have much credit history, the holiday season maxed out your current credit card, or unforeseen circumstances lowered your credit score, this is the perfect time to make New Year’s resolutions to improve your credit rating. Learning how to obtain and use credit cards
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Dennis and Judi Jenkins will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. They were married on that date in 1964, at St. Patrick’s Church, in St. Joseph. Dennis is retired from Globe Union and Judi is retired from Heartland Regional Medical Center (now Mosaic Life Care), both in St. Joseph. Their children
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Dennis and Judi Jenkins will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. They were married on that date in 1964, at St. Patrick’s Church, in St. Joseph. Dennis is retired from Globe Union and Judi is retired from Heartland Regional Medical Center (now Mosaic Life Care), both in St. Joseph. Their children
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By NewsPress Now A Bethany woman is dead, and four people are in the hospital after a DeKalb County crash Thursday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred around 3:45 at the intersection of Missouri Routes 6 and 31, five miles north of Clarksdale. An 18-year-old Bethany man driving three passengers from
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Americans are spending more time in their outdoor spaces — and want to maximize those spaces. Studies show that nearly 90% of homeowners consider their outdoor areas to be important to their health and well-being. Design trends reflect that people are showing more interest in connecting with nature in their
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By NewsPress Now Reuse the land we have I just wanted to comment about the 10 acres acquired for future development. When is this city and the world, some cities have recognized the inability of us to keep eating up undeveloped land. We’re going to end up with a world that is not worth living
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By NewsPress Now Glennrose “Posy” Steward, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. She was born Jan. 20, 1934, in St. Joseph, daughter of Elva and Virgil Gann. She graduated from Benton High School class of 1952. She worked at Mead Products, where she retired after 42 years.
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By NewsPress Now Carlyn Solveig (Molstad) Kline, MD, passed from this life on Dec. 16, 2024, at her home. She was born on Sept. 6, 1932, to Paul B. and Ann (Roland) Molstad, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was baptized on Oct. 30, 1932. After graduating Whitefish Bay High School, she earned her BS and then
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By NewsPress Now Smart devices for your home, office and while on the go (Family Features) Technology is constantly evolving, so it’s not always easy to keep up with the latest gadgets and gizmos. From PCs and smart wearables to earbuds, smartphones, mixed reality devices and beyond, updated devices provide solutions for practical purposes and
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Gary Clemmons EASTON, Mo. – Gary Clemmons, 71, Easton, Missouri, died Dec. 18, 2024. Services pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. David Faust David Faust, 95, of St. Joseph, died Dec. 19, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Laura L. Ripper Laura Lee Ripper, 92, of St.
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported Dec. 16 to Dec. 17 Rain Ilia, 30, 2601 Olive St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Scott Michael Keck, 52, 122 Wilmer Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. Shirley Ruthann Richardson, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Tammy Renne Schneider, 54,
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By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jacklyn Foley Koeneman, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Nov. 19, 2024. She was born in West Plains, Missouri, on Aug. 29, 1936, the daughter of Jack Orr and Harriett Wakefield Foley. She was a graduate of Central High School, St. Joseph, and maintained lasting friendships from
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Freelancers, creatives and on-the-go leaders know they can only go as far as their tech takes them. Make sure you – or the loved ones in your life – can harness the power of productivity with the latest gadgets. Whether you need to power more productive work hours or seek
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) There are over 1.3 million Asian American women-owned businesses today, generating $265.2 billion in revenue and employing 1.4 million people. That’s according to the 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Businesses report, which finds that despite this robust growth and the important contributions these entrepreneurs make to the U.S. economy, systemic
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By Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently set turkey and deer hunting dates for the 2025-2026 seasons. The hunting dates were approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission at its Dec. 13 open meeting at the MDC St. Louis Regional Office in St. Charles. The Commission also
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By Talker News via TN Content Exchange Spending time in the great outdoors helps children with mental health issues, suggests a new study. Researchers found that nature reduces emotional distress among troubled 10- to 12-year-olds. They say their findings suggest that an inexpensive school-based program may help the most vulnerable youngsters. Canadian researchers discovered that
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By NewsPress Now Miracle Valdes-Nolan, three month old daughter of Felicia Nolan and Dannis Valdes, passed away Sunday. She is survived by mother, Felicia Nolan, of St. Joseph; father, Dannis Valdes; sisters, Princess Valdes-Nolan and Beauty Valdes-Nolan; maternal grandfather, Steve Nolan; maternal grandmother, Gail Mathis; paternal grandmother, Sheila Gonzalez-Soler; paternal grandfather, Ricardo Herminio Valdes Valladares.
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By NewsPress Now OLATHE, Kan. – Patrica Hickman “Pat” Flint, 92, Olathe, Kansas, passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. She was born Dec. 13, 1932, in Lineville, Iowa, to Ivan and Matilda (Mary) Hickman. Pat was a homemaker, mother to her four children, caregiver to her husband, Bob, during his extended illness, and grandmother and
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Dec. 12 to Dec. 18 Brandon Ashby to Primelending, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Alexander Heights PT LTS 21 22 Blk $237,125. Carmen Rabasa to Missouri Housing Development Commission, Nate Blocks Subdiv PT LT 43 $5,891.32. Staci Spencer to Housing & Urban Development, Deer Valley LT 7
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Dale Allen Krause, 29, and Rachel Annette Shaw, 36, both of St. Joseph. Jennah Marie Hammerstaedt, 22, and Elizabeth Eileen Kline, 24, both of St. Joseph. Robert Lloyd McCoy, 51, and Kimberly Sue Demuth, 51, both of St. Joseph. Samuel Ray Judah, 25, and Johanna Marie O’Callaghan, 25, both of
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By Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters harvested 14,607 deer during the late antlerless portion of firearms deer season, Dec. 7-15. Top harvest counties were Pike with 477 deer harvested, Callaway with 391, and Lincoln with 382. This year’s harvest total
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Dec. 9 to Dec. 16 3741 S. 11th Rd., items stolen at residence/home. 66 Stonecrest, items stolen at residence/home. 3100 S. 169 Highway, burglary at construction site. 902 Powell St., items stolen at highway/road/alley, items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2219 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 1405 Pacific
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By NewsPress Now James H. “Butch” Keller, 78, of St. Joseph, formerly of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Dec. 18, 2024. Graveside Service: 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 at Faucett Cemetery. Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, When my son got married in 2003, we had many good times with him and his wife. Things have changed now that we have cellphones. It’s nearly impossible to have a relationship with her because when they come to our home, she’s always on her phone! My son talks to
Continue ReadingBy Metro Creative ARIES It’s easy for your mind to wander and get caught daydreaming, Aries. You could be feeling a little restless and in need of a change. A vacation or a night with friends may just do it. TAURUS Taurus, even if you are trying to save money, this week some situations will
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By NewsPress Now Meet Lady Whiskerwhirl! Lady Whiskerwhirl is as elegant as her name. This beautiful gray-and-white cat has large hazel eyes and a high, happy tail. She meets new people with friendly curiosity. You can find Lady Whiskerwhirl at Petco, where this lively 2-year-old is available any time the store is open. Meet Lorie!
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By NewsPress Now On Oct. 1, a press release from Northwest Missouri State University proclaimed that enrollment had surpassed 9,000 for the second straight year. It was a true statement, but a closer reading of the release showed that the total headcount had actually dropped 5.3% from the previous year. Northwest tried to put a
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By Metro Creative Baking during the holiday season is a tradition in many households across the globe. Family baking sessions provide a perfect holiday season bonding activity, and the payoff is both cherished family time and delicious, indulgent foods once the items are ready to eat. Holiday hosts know they’ll need to feed their guests
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