By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Twelve-year-old Lucas has always loved everything connected with aviation — and learning more about planes is one of the things that keeps him feeling strong and joyful, even when he is dealing with the daily challenges of having congenital heart disease. This chronic health condition affects the way his blood
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – Winter holidays are fast approaching, and while you’re busy planning meals, buying gifts and decorating, there’s one more preparation that shouldn’t be overlooked: cleaning your home top to bottom to prepare for the influx of guests. While we tend to focus on the obvious areas – like the kitchen counters and
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By Calvin Silvers On a chilly Friday night, the gymnasium at Bishop LeBlond High School buzzed with anticipation as the Golden Eagles hosted Nodaway Valley. The girls’ matchup tipped off the evening, but despite flashes of promise, LeBlond struggled to overcome Nodaway Valley’s stifling defense and size advantage, ultimately falling behind early and unable to
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By NewsPress Now Jay Alan Gould, 67, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at his home. He was born July 1, 1957, in St. Joseph, son of Margie and Roy Gould. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1975 and attended Platt Business College. Jay was a longtime cook at Perkins
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is going after the hemp industry in Illinois. A hemp regulation measure stalled at the Illinois State House is being highlighted by the governor. House Bill 4293 would regulate intoxicating hemp products similar to how legal cannabis is regulated, and would impose
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By Kendra Simpson St. Joseph residents had the rare opportunity to support local businesses while helping raise holiday spirits Friday evening with the Shopping 4 a Cause vendor craft fair. The fair opened Friday afternoon with dozens of vendors selling hundreds of gifts suitable for all ages such as home-baked goods, toys, clothing items, crafts
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Tech gifts are consistently some of the most popular presents to give and receive during the holidays. In fact, according to the annual Consumer Technology Holiday Purchase Patterns report, a record 233 million U.S. adults (89%) will buy tech products
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By Leah Rainwater As the holiday season approaches, Voices of Courage shared recommendations to be mindful when taking part in family gatherings. While sitting on Santa’s lap for a picture might seem like something you think your kiddo would enjoy, it could actually share a different message. “Sitting on a strange man’s lap to get
Continue ReadingBy Steve Wilson | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach metro area has the highest living costs in Florida, according to a new report. The nonpartisan Tax Foundation analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis to try to find the real value of $100 in metropolitan areas The
Continue ReadingBy Elyse Apel | The Center Square (The Center Square) – In the last few days of the 2024 legislative session, Democrats have pushed through a number of bills which will affect small businesses throughout the state. Lawmakers have been in session sometimes as late as 3 a.m. as Democrats work to pass as many bills
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By Ashley Luthans The St. Joseph Host Lions Club is hosting its annual fruit sale to benefit the community. The annual sale began on Friday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. and will run daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the former Golden Corral parking lot, 715 N. Belt Highway. The club will be
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By Nicole Scott This is the last weekend for the Shop Andrew County promotion. Shop Andrew County is an effort put forth by the Savannah, Missouri, Chamber of Commerce and area small businesses to attract visitors to the area. Local participating businesses include Lander’s Flowers, Creations Engraving & Embroidery, Victory Service, Pizza Shoppe, The Pasture Cafe,
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Consumers are facing increasing costs on virtually every purchase these days and auto insurance is no exception. While skyrocketing costs of this auto-related expense can be attributed to everything from parts replacement to service — even health costs as a result of accidents — consumers can better manage these increases
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Diego Serna’s life changed forever in January 2020 when what seemed like a normal Saturday morning playing video games turned into a medical emergency for the then 13-year-old. After a frightening discovery of swollen, painful hands led to a devastating leukemia diagnosis, Diego and his family faced not just one
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By Chris Fortune Many families are still seeking assistance in finding the perfect gift in the days leading up to Christmas. The AFL-CIO Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program has 893 families enrolled, and 447 families have already been adopted, but more than 400 still need help. “Last year we had a lot of adopters who would adopt
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By Jenna Wilson The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to avoid leaving their vehicles running unattended in public spaces as winter approaches. On Friday, Dec. 13, Chief Deputy Mike Donaldson with the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that a significant percentage of stolen cars—especially those taken in the winter months—result from people leaving
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Nothing brings folks together during the holiday season like food. Whether you’re hosting a low-key gathering or throwing a festive party, choosing and preparing the right food can make the difference between a good and a great event. Président® — a leading global deli and dairy brand offered by Lactalis,
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By Nicole Scott A Stewartsville C-II School District teacher has won an award from the Missouri State Teachers Association. Pre-Kindergarten teacher Slater Boyer was named one of the 2024-25 Unsung Heroes by the MSTA. “The award recognizes those who have made a substantive yet unrecognized contribution to MSTA and our mission to advocate for and
Continue ReadingBy Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square (The Center Square) — If lawmakers want to slow the growth of the data centers in Virginia, they’ll likely have to change the tax incentive the state offers to the industry, according to a new report.  Staff from the legislative watchdog, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, presented
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The holiday season is a festive, joyous time of year but it can pack a one-two punch. With all of the holiday baking, get-togethers and big meals, people tend to overindulge in rich foods, sweet treats and more. All of that has the potential to disrupt your gut, which can
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – By Craig Fugate, former Administrator of FEMA and a lifelong advocate for all-hazards preparedness When you’ve been in emergency management as long as I have — whether it was leading efforts in Florida or running FEMA — you quickly realize one thing: disasters don’t follow a script. Hurricanes, wildfires, floods,
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William and Jan (Smith) Evans will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20, 2024. They were married, in Edgerton, Missouri, on Dec. 20, 1974. Their children are Christine Haley, St. Joseph, and Paul (Laura) Evans, Stewartsville, Missouri. Their grandchildren are Evan Haley, Audrey Evans, Lydia Haley, Gwendolyn Evans and Erma Evans. William served in
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William and Jan (Smith) Evans will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20, 2024. They were married, in Edgerton, Missouri, on Dec. 20, 1974. Their children are Christine Haley, St. Joseph, and Paul (Laura) Evans, Stewartsville, Missouri. Their grandchildren are Evan Haley, Audrey Evans, Lydia Haley, Gwendolyn Evans and Erma Evans. William served in
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By Meteorologist Jared Shelton A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas, ahead of the chance for light freezing rain across parts of the area Friday afternoon and evening. Buchanan, Doniphan, Brown, and Atchison counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory from 2Â p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday,
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By NewsPress Now A Kansas City, Missouri, woman suffered serious injuries in a Daviess County crash Thursday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred at 2 p.m. on Missouri Route 6, half a mile from Altamont. The 58-year-old woman was driving an SUV west and crossed the center line. A 27-year-old Jamesport, Missouri,
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By Bob Ford Special to Articles, podcasts and YouTube videos are complimentary from those helping preserve our history: Eagle Communications, Nodaway Valley Bank, Hughes Chiropractic, The Hearing Connection and Anonymous Buffs. If you love history, we are seeking sponsors to run this column. To comment or join in supporting this non-profit, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com.
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By Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking public comments through Jan. 31, 2025, on a proposed regulation change for walleye and sauger fishing. The change would allow anglers statewide to take and possess these species during spring spawning months before sunrise and after sundown. MDC’s
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By Bob Ford Special to Articles, podcasts and YouTube videos are complimentary from those helping preserve our history: Eagle Communications, Nodaway Valley Bank, Hughes Chiropractic, The Hearing Connection and Anonymous Buffs. If you love history, we are seeking sponsors to run this column. To comment or join in supporting this non-profit, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com.
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By NewsPress Now How much longer? I was wondering how much longer it take the city to fix 36th St. That thing’s been closed almost a year. Why don’t they hire Herzog? They’ll do it right the first time. The city’s dragging their feet, putting an inconvenience for everybody who needs to get down that
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By Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is monitoring reports of sick and dead waterfowl, such as geese and ducks, across the state. The Department is actively collecting birds to determine the cause of illness but suspects highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to be the cause. Other
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