By NewsPress Now Savannah, Missouri’s, City Hall will be closed for a day next week due to a movie filming there. City Administrator Bruce Lundy said the building will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 17, for the filming of “A Chrismystery.” Information about the city of Savannah can be found at savannahmo.net and facebook.com/savannahmo.
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By Franklin Schneider As if sticker shock wasn’t enough, the average American home buyer spends $31,975 beyond their down payment on upfront homebuying expenses, such as closing fees, repairs, moving, and other miscellaneous costs, according to Clever Real Estate. The survey says 48% of people who have bought a home since 2022 were surprised by
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By NewsPress Now Several people still need assistance to have a merry Christmas through a community program. AFL-CIO of St. Joseph said 473 families are waiting for help through its Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program. This year, 893 applicants were chosen for the program, and as of Dec. 11, 420 families have been adopted by 181 adopters.
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By Cameron Montemayor A compromise on new dumping fees at St. Joseph’s landfill has put one area of public concern to bed, but long-term planning and work to address a substantial increase in waste remains. The St. Joseph Sanitary Landfill opened around 1985 and has seen a nearly 50% increase in yearly waste in the
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By Erin Cogswell None of the country’s 50 largest housing markets offer affordable rent for workers who earn the federal minimum wage, says a new Clever Real Estate study. Buffalo, New York, has the most reasonable rent, although it takes 39% of a renter’s monthly income, far more than the commonly used 30% affordability threshold. Full-time
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – As the holidays approach, gift giving can be a thoughtful way to spread the holiday spirit and let a loved one know you are thinking of them. While there are many unique gift ideas, there is one type of gift giving that is often overlooked — the gift of learning.
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – By Mary Hines Droesch, Head of Consumer, Small Business & Wealth Management Banking and Lending Products at Bank of America As a kid, there’s nothing quite like tearing open holiday gift boxes to find the latest gadgets, games and toys. But there’s another gift, less often discussed, that can benefit
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now A local business is offering residents a chance to make holiday wishes come true. Patterson Legal Group is choosing one resident daily through Dec. 20 for its “12 Days of Giving” contest. The maximum price for the gift is $250. Those interested in the contest can go to Patterson’s Facebook page for
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – A medida que se acerca la temporada de fiestas, es importante recordar que conlleva un mayor riesgo de contraer virus respiratorios como el COVID-191. Los datos de los últimos cuatro años sugieren que los casos, las hospitalizaciones y las muertes por COVID-19 siempre alcanzan su punto máximo durante los meses
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – AI, drones, and e-commerce technology advancements, increasingly global supply chains, and today’s instant delivery expectations are changing the way businesses manage their inventory. To meet and exceed customer expectations and effectively control costs, business leaders must constantly improve the tracking and accounting of product at physical locations to ensure counts
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The most wonderful time of the year is here, and with it comes the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Between juggling year-end deadlines and festive celebrations, many families are managing to-do lists as long as Santa’s. And if you’re in the habit of last-minute shopping, it’s easy to
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – When you pick up a bag of pet food from the store or click “add to cart” online, you deserve peace of mind knowing that the product you are buying is a safe and high-quality food. At Purina, this commitment to safety and quality is at the heart of everything
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Winter weather brings with it numerous activities that inspire curiosity in adults and children alike. In fact, many snow day activities can even help with child development. As snowflakes begin to fall in several states across the country, parents can use this time as an opportunity to ignite their child’s
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By NewsPress Now Hate on the government I just realized why people hate the government. I went to a St. Joseph’s City Council meeting and witnessed incompetence on an extreme level. They need to figure it out Concerning the drones that are flying over the state of New Jersey and have been for about three
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By NewsPress Now WESTON, Mo. – On Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, our beautiful and loving mother, Carol Ann Green Glass, 75, of Weston, Missouri, passed away peacefully. Carol was born on March 11, 1949, in St. Joseph, to Howard William and Nellie Jane Stout Green. As a young girl Carol developed a love for dance,
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Más de 11 millones de personas en los Estados Unidos viven con enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC), incluidas más de 3 millones de personas con enfisema, un tipo de EPOC. Esta enfermedad pulmonar crónica limita el flujo de aire y causa síntomas relacionados con la respiración. Si bien no existe cura,
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By NewsPress Now Suzanne M. Eiman, 95, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. She was born Nov. 9, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Walter and Mary (Baker) Humphrey. Suzanne grew up in Kansas City and graduated with a degree in Nursing from St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. Suzanne married
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By NewsPress Now It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Dean Burton, husband, father, and brother. Born on Jan. 17, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Roy “Lucky” and Lucille Burton, and passed away on Dec. 8, 2024, at his home in St. Joseph. Larry was a hard worker who
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By NewsPress Now ROLAND, Iowa – Marilyn Ruth Nichols, 81, of Roland, Iowa, passed away on Dec. 4, 2024, at Rolling Green Village, in Nevada. Graveside services will be Saturday Dec. 14, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Roland Cemetery. Marilyn was born on April 2, 1943, in Sedalia, Missouri, to James E. and Dorothy
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Late Notices Larry D. Burton Larry Dean Burton, 74, of St. Joseph, died Dec. 8, 2024. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 13, at Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, at Rupp Funeral Home, followed by interment at Bethel Cemetery, DeKalb, Missouri. Ronald Carrington Ronald Carrington, 79, of St. Joseph, died
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) More than 11 million people in the United States are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including more than 3 million people with emphysema, a type of COPD. This chronic lung disease limits air flow and causes breathing-related symptoms. While there is no cure, an innovative treatment option is helping
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By Metro Creative Warm and hearty dishes tend to be most sought-after in cold weather. Stews and soups might be go-to meals to warm us up in winter, but a rich dish of pasta featuring a savory, slightly spicy sauce and fresh clams can add a touch of heat that warms from within. This recipe
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I have been with my partner for three years. We met on a dating site but were not able to get together often because of prior plans and vacations we both had scheduled. I have now found out that his prior obligations were with another woman he was seeing. Before
Continue ReadingBy Metro Creative A wedding day is a magical and memorable day for a couple and their family members. Months or even years of planning may go into making a wedding day special. For some, an outdoor wedding and celebration amid the beauty of nature is the ultimate setting in which to tie the knot.
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – IU Students Prevail in 2024 CME Group University Trading Challenge Indiana University secured another win as it’s been named CME Group’s 21st Annual University Trading Challenge winners! The rest of the top five teams are from outside the United States. This year’s challenge saw record participation from nearly 570 teams across
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By Calvin Silvers High school winter sports are in full swing, and Tuesday night marked a big moment as Bishop LeBlond hosted the St. Joseph Christian Lions in a basketball doubleheader. Both teams were stepping outside of tournament play for the first time this season. The girls’ matchup tipped off with the Golden Eagles establishing
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press Scottie Scheffler added another trophy to his awesome display Tuesday when he won the Jack Nicklaus Award as PGA Tour player of the year in a landslide, joining Tiger Woods as the only players to win the award three straight times. Scheffler won 91% of the vote from players and appeared to
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By Associated Press Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and Miami’s Cam Ward were announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday night. The Heisman has been given to the nation’s most outstanding college football player since 1935. This year’s winner will be announced Saturday in New York. The top four
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By Associated Press The Philadelphia Eagles have to make sure they don’t beat themselves. A nine-game winning streak helped the Eagles (11-2) clinch their fourth consecutive playoff berth. They’re seeking an NFC East title and still have a chance at catching Detroit (12-1) for the NFC’s No. 1 seed. But an ugly win over Carolina
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — Eager to preserve President-elect Donald Trump ‘s hush money conviction even as he returns to office, prosecutors are suggesting various ways forward — including one based on how some courts handle criminal cases when defendants die. Trump’s spokesperson called the ideas “pathetic.” In court papers made public Tuesday, the
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