By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The holiday season is a big, joyous whirlwind of hustle and bustle. By getting (and staying) organized, you’ll have your home feeling like an efficient holiday hub to not only make life easier, but leave you with time to enjoy the holiday spirit. Not sure where to start? Post-it® Brand
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By NewsPress Now Por Mariana Raymond de Truecaller (NAPSI)—El robo de identidad se está volviendo más común y afecta a todo tipo de personas, pero usted puede protegerse. El problema Los estafadores siempre encuentran nuevas formas de robar información personal, lo que a menudo deja a sus víctimas con
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By NewsPress Now by Mariana Raymond of Truecaller (NAPSI)—Identity theft is becoming more common, affecting people from all walks of life—but you can protect yourself. The Problem Scammers are always finding new ways to steal personal information, often leaving their victims with financial losses and a sense of violation.
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – If you had told me at 16 years old, a recent high school drop-out, that I would one day have a successful career with a C-suite title, I wouldn’t have believed you. I spent years struggling to figure out my path — completing my GED, serving in the Army and
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Winter can be a joyous season — full of sledding, skating, skiing and all the other fun and exciting activities that come along with it. But it can also be a season of accidents, and they can happen to anyone, including you, your partner, and especially active kids. Last year’s
Continue ReadingBy Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Cook County is at No. 6 on the American Tort Reform Association’s Judicial Hellholes list. ATRA has been publishing the annual Judicial Hellholes list for more than 20 years. President Tiger Joyce said this year, Cook County is among the worst. “Cook County is
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By NewsPress Now An Amity, Missouri, man is hospitalized with serious injuries following a one-car crash on Monday. The crash happened just after 7 a.m., according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. A 29-year-old man driving south on Route N a half-mile north of Stewartsville, Missouri, lost control of his vehicle while attempting
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By NewsPress Now Alarming to see It’s alarming to see how many pharmaceutical companies and insurance companies are on the Fortune 500 list. They continue to increase our premiums and reduce the coverage, and they continue to pay high salaries and bonuses to their top executives. Very alarming. Could have been spent somewhere else The
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By Mary Bailey Submitted to Corner Post Pumpkin rolls are a tasty treat and make a wonderful Christmas dessert. Pumpkin Roll Cake: 1/4 cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large
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By NewsPress Now Margaret “Peggy” Ellen Morris, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born March 27, 1935, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Mary and William Starnes. She worked at Big Smith, Sherwood medical, and the Buchanan County Jail in the dietary department.
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By NewsPress Now Max A. Bartram Sr., 85, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. He was born Feb. 2, 1939, in St. Joseph, to Porter and Mary (Brownlee) Bartram. Max proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1668. On Jan. 16, 1969, Max
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Barbara Nauman MOUND CITY, Mo. -Barbara Nauman, 87, of Mound City, Missouri, passed away Dec 8, 2024. Services are pending at Chamberlain Funeral Home in Mound City. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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By Hannah Ferguson Submitted to Corner Post As the only living relative of my mother’s sister, I made a point of calling Aunt Judy almost daily and visiting her at least once a week at her home in a nearby town. She never had children of her own, so she always took special interest in
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By NewsPress Now Donald Ole Evenson, age 88, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. He was born Aug. 15, 1936 in Denver, Colorado, to Ole and Ruthie (Quinn) Evenson. He graduated from Denver East High School, then went on to attend the University of Colorado, in Boulder, where he met his wife of 60 years,
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By Corner Post Here’s something you may find interesting, especially if you’ve ever heard someone answer the question, “Why do you do it that way?” with “That’s the way we’ve always done it.” (I’ve seen or heard this explanation multiple times over the years in various places, but never with a citation.) In the United
Continue ReadingBy Mary Bailey Submitted to Corner Post These bacon-wrapped sweet potato bites are the perfect side dish any time of the year, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled and
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By NewsPress Now Barbara Lee Thomas, 94, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. She was born on Aug. 3, 1930, in Dekalb, Missouri, to Leon T. and Amanda J. (Frakes) Strong. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James E. Thomas; her daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Rick Frizell; her
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By NewsPress Now Christine Lorraine Hernandez, 58, St. Joseph, passed away on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. She was born in St. Joseph to Beverly (Dick) and Paul Bennett on Sept. 6, 1966. Christine was a cherished sister and friend, who passed away surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Christine held a
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – O.E. Wilkerson Jr., 84, passed away Dec. 6, 2024, at his home in Cameron, Missouri. He was born Aug. 29, 1940, to Opie E. and Nora L. (Gunter) Wilkerson, in Maryville, Missouri. O.E. was a graduate of Stanberry, Missouri, High School and attended Northwest Missouri State College. He was
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By Corner Post In the November 28 issue of Corner Post, we introduced readers to Pat Wells, an amazing, active lady with credentials to reflect on the past ten decades. When we interviewed her, she said she looked forward to seeing the article in print and she looked forward to spending Thanksgiving with family. Last
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By NewsPress Now Victor Clyde “Chuck” Poe, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away on Dec. 7, 2024, from a long battle with lung cancer. Chuck was born on April 16, 1948, in St. Joseph, to Victor and Jessie Poe. He attended Christian Brother and Central High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Air
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By Corner Post Check out these upcoming events. Holiday Park, now through Jan. 1, Krug Park, St. Joseph, Missouri. A fabulous Christmas tradition at one of the region’s premier parks. B&S Equipment Year-End Consignment Auction, Dec 14. https://www.bandsequipmentsales.com/ Great Plains Growers Conference, Jan 9-11, Fulkerson Center, MWSU Campus, St. Joseph, Missouri. https://www.greatplainsgrowersconference.org/ 36th Annual Midland
Continue ReadingBy Corner Post When individuals reach the age of 100, they are often asked to share some nugget of wisdom or impart some sage advice. Here are a few to consider. “Don’t look at the calendar. Just keep celebrating every day.” Ruth Coleman, 101 “The possessions you treasure will all belong to someone else or
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By Rawné M. Pierce Submitted to Corner Post The spirit of Christmas pulses through the veins of my youngest son. A real tree, a ride through Krug Park, Christmas movies, hot cocoa in the snowman mugs, and spices that boil on the stove in our little farmhouse, all radiate love and relished memories. As a
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out these recommendations from the American Medical Association: Make nutritional tweaks: Reduce your intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar. Drinking sugary beverages, even 100% fruit juices, is associated with a higher mortality risk,
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By NewsPress Now Diane Lynn Hunt, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Oct. 12, 1965, in Atchison, Kansas, daughter of the late Marcella and Albert Stolp. She graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1985 and Northeast Kansas Vocational School in 1987.
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By NewsPress Now Gertrude Lawson Gertrude Lawson, 97, died Dec. 7, 2024, after a brief illness. Preceding her in death were Lawrence Lawson (husband); Mike Lawson (son); her mother and father, Roy and Grace Turner Lowe; stepbrother, Kenneth Lowe; brothers, Harold, Eugene (Mike), Raymond, and Bill; a sister, Dorothy “Sis” Spinner; nephews, Chris and Ronnie
Continue ReadingBy Lucinda (Paden) Hind Submitted to Corner Post Remember those old-fashioned holidays? Making snow angels under the sun’s full rays, That made the snow and icicles glisten, So quiet, yet you’d stop to listen. Then we’d go running in to decorate the tree. We’d take out the old, tattered box where we knew there’d be,
Continue ReadingBy Denice Ferguson University of Missouri Extension Submitted to Corner Post ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Growers can learn about a soybean disease confirmed for the first time in 2024 in Missouri during the Midwest Crop Conference. The two-day event will be held Jan. 21-22, at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center in St. Joseph, Missouri.
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By NewsPress Now Holly Michelle Dewar, 44, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at her home following a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 29, 1980, in St. Joseph, daughter of Susan (Robbins) and Leslie Kunzler. She graduated from Benton High School, class of 1998. On Sept. 15, 2001,
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