By Nicole Scott The Buchanan County Emergency Medical Services reminded perspective Emergency Medical Technician students about the application deadline. Buchanan County EMS is offering a 21-week EMT training course beginning Jan. 14, and shared the deadline reminder through social media on Monday afternoon. The application and fee deadline for the EMT course is Midnight on
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By Charles Christian Shopping locally offers both a unique gift experience and a boost to the local economy. Local shops in downtown St. Joseph are already decorated and ready for the Christmas rush. After Black Friday and Local Business Saturday, shops are hoping that positive momentum carries into the Christmas season. Finding gifts for the
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By Nicole Scott Downtown St. Joseph is taking this Saturday to celebrate a longstanding Eastern European holiday tradition. This Saturday, Dec. 14, Downtown area businesses will celebrate the folklore surrounding “The Krampus”, a character who comes before the holiday to “punish” bad children before Santa visits the good children on Christmas. This Krampusnacht will be
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By Jenna Wilson The Buchanan County Commissioners recently approved a name change for the county’s juvenile detention center which houses area youth. The Commissioners unanimously approved the renaming of Buchanan County Academy in honor of the honorable Judge Patrick K. Robb, a judge who has served Buchanan and Andrew counties on the 5th Judicial Circuit
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and as family and friends gather to mark the festivities, more often than not, they’ll be doing so around the table. Each feast is an opportunity to create new memories, traditions and favorite go-to dishes. Just a few smart purchases can please
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By Nicole Scott Missouri Western State University is celebrating graduates this weekend and the public is invited to celebrate as well. MWSU is expecting 201 graduates to walk across the stage at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Looney Complex. Doors will open for guests at 10:15 a.m. MWSU said that they will
Continue ReadingBy Chris Wade | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) — New Hampshire is the freest state in the North American region, according to a new report, which cites the Granite State’s relationship between freedom and economic growth. The latest edition of the Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom of North America index ranked New Hampshire
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By NewsPress Now Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, is hosting two winter commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 13. The ceremonies are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Bearcat Arena at the Lamkin Activity Center located on the NWMSU campus. For individuals who cannot attend in-person, a livestream of each ceremony
Continue ReadingBy Chris Wade | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) — Millions of New Yorkers could be getting “inflation reduction” checks next year from the state as part of a new plan pitched by Gov. Kathy Hochul to offset the impact of higher prices for food, gas and other necessities. In a highlight of
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By Cameron Montemayor A trio of St. Joseph nonprofit organizations received a welcomed boost Tuesday afternoon. Missouri American Water, in collaboration with the American Water Charitable Foundation, awarded three grants totaling $20,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank, United Way of Greater St. Joseph and the 1939 Club on Tuesday. Special check presentations were held with
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By Nicole Scott The Allied Arts Council shared on Monday morning that a film that has chosen St. Joseph and Savannah, Missouri, as its backdrop are now looking for locals to act in the film. A “Chrismystery” holiday film is seeking background actors of all ages, including families. The filming dates would be Tuesday, Dec.
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Whip up some holiday magic with this festive recipe from PEEPS® and Duncan Hines® that the whole family will love! Perfect for creating tasty memories together this season, these PEEPS® Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are as fun to make as
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Are you into the growing “bleisure travel” trend, AKA going on a “workcation”? For business travelers everywhere, it makes sense to balance work and play during business trips, whether you’re headed to a high-stakes meeting or participating in an industry conference. When you’re in a bustling city like Toronto, Canada’s
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By Cameron Montemayor Community members can meet with the finalists hoping to become St. Joseph’s next city manager on Tuesday evening at City Hall. City officials have scheduled a meet and greet from 5 to 6 p.m., on Dec. 10, in the lobby of City Hall to allow community members to meet and visit with
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – If you’re currently living in a smaller home, apartment or condo, you may be looking for smart, space-saving laundry solutions that can make your life easier — and actually turn doing your laundry into a pleasure. The good news is, there are new options available that can maximize your small
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – When Matthew and Michele Jones decided to renovate their disabled son’s basement so their adult grandson could move in to care for him, they didn’t expect a toilet nightmare. To keep costs under control, they opted for a macerating toilet to avoid breaking through the concrete basement floor to install
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—While the winter season brings many joyful moments, it can also bring increased safety risks—but you can protect yourself, your home and your family.   Who Can Help   Volunteer fire departments across the country are raising awareness of seasonal hazards to protect residents and keep families safe. “Firefighters are
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Technology is impacting every aspect of our lives — including our cars. And as technology reshapes the automotive industry, from the advancements in electric vehicles (EVs) to increasingly sophisticated safety features like blind-spot sensors and lane-keeping assistance, American drivers’ relationships with their vehicles are evolving in distinct ways. Hankook Tire’s
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Is your home drafty? Are your windows sticking or hard to open and close? Do you get fogging between the windowpanes? Energy bills creeping higher and higher? These are all signs your windows may need to be replaced. It’s a major undertaking and can be a confusing one. You’ll find
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By NewsPress Now By Darris Cooper, CPDT-KA, FFCP, National Dog Training Manager at Petco   (NAPSI)—The holidays are a great time to bond with loved ones, which—for most people—includes beloved pets. Whether you’re dressing up in matching outfits and snuggling up at home, enjoying traditions and festivities with family and friends, or traveling for
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Your eyes can tell you a lot about your health, and this is especially true for those living with thyroid eye disease (TED). TED occurs when the immune system mistakenly targets the tissues around the eyes, leading to symptoms like swelling, bulging and discomfort. During the active phase of TED,
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By NewsPress Now Why is the road shut down? I was wondering if anybody knows why they shut that road down that goes off of Faraon St. and Jules over towards East Hills, Dollar Tree and Office Depot. I mean, does anybody know why they shut it down or they going to reopen it or
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Gift-giving during the holiday season shouldn’t be stressful. In fact, finding gifts for your loved ones should be as much fun as giving (and receiving) them. No matter if you’re shopping for the fashionista, the foodie, the workout warrior, the tech expert, the beauty-focused or nearly anyone else on your
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Saving money is a critical financial practice that nearly everyone strives to accomplish. Yet, it is often easier in theory than reality. If you are anxious or concerned about your financial situation and your ability to save, know you’re not alone. More than one-third (36%) of the general U.S. population
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Respiratory viruses are common in the fall and winter months. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV can surge during the cooler weather and keep people from gathering with family and friends. They cause many people to get very sick or even to be hospitalized. “We know that getting vaccinated is the best defense
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) If blustery conditions are giving you the blues, come inside from the cold for a winter warmup in the comfort of your own kitchen. Cold-weather favorites that are baked, roasted or slow cooked are usually equal parts easy, delicious and filling, making them perfect solutions for chilly, snowy days. Add
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI • MONDAY, DEC. 9, 2024 • EST. 1845 • VOL. 179 • NO. 343
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By NewsPress Now OREGON, Mo. – Dorothy Kurtz, 98, of Oregon, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at a Mound City, Missouri, care center. Family visitation was Sunday, 4 to 6 p.m. Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon, Missouri. Services: Monday, 10 a.m., New Point Christian Church. Interment: Maple Grove Cemetery, Oregon. Memorials: Show-Me Christian
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By NewsPress Now Barbara went to her Heavenly Home on Nov. 29, 2024. She was born in St. Joseph on Aug. 27, 1935, to Claude and Merle Lee Stevenson. She has been a member of Lake Avenue Missionary Baptist Church since 1959. The Church was founded by her grandfather, Clarence Stevenson, as a mission church
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By NewsPress Now Kerry Sue Pilgram Erickson, age 78, was born Sept. 9, 1946, in St. Joseph, the daughter of MK (Tommy) and Betty June (Bush) Pilgram and passed away Dec. 3, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, her daughters at her side. Kerry graduated from Benton High School Class of 1964 and kept
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