Daria Marcie (Kobzej) Green, 65, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Nov. 27, 1959, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Nadja and Ivan Kobzej. She graduated from Benton High School, and was a very talented cook, who loved animals, and spending time with her family.
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Bobbie JoAnn Wolfenbarger was born Oct. 7, 1964, to Jim and Sharon (Reital) Allday. Bobbie passed on Jan. 10, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was greeted in heaven by her parents and stepdaughter, Crystal Wolfenbarger. Bobbie married Robert Wolfenbarger, Dec. 28, 2012, who survives the home. She enjoyed playing Bingo, dancing, and fishing. Most
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Local experts are reminding parents of proper winter car seat safety.
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Ellison-Auxier Architects designed the new 15,000-square-foot facility to be built at 3405 S. Belt Highway. It will be significantly larger than the current 8,000-square-foot building.
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The shelter is requesting winter gear, like coats and gloves, as well as cleaning supplies and dinnerware to be donated in preparation for the weekend’s freezing temperatures.
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Law enforcement officers are cautioning drivers to avoid engaging in road-rage situations which can lead to a fatal outcome.
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GriefShare is a biblically based international program that helps people grieving the loss of a loved one. Locally Debbie Lyons is a facilitator of a group starting in the beginning of February. “GriefShare walks you through each week with different activities with different lessons,” Lyons said. “The videos are amazing from people with heartfelt passion
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Is this California or Missouri? Now I recently found out that St. Joe Transit got their idea to do our bus system, which is failing, from California. Evergy came up with this brand-new plan they got and everything from where? California. My question is, is this California? Something needs to be done When is the
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Deeds of trust reported from Jan. 8 to Jan. 15 Rosario Ingargiola, Teresa Ingargiola to Commerce Bank, Chatham Nickell Add LT 36 $30,000. Joseph Steeby to Housing & Urban Development, 32 57 35 PT SW Corner $3,461.32. Luis Torres, Denise Gomez to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Eby Land CO and PT LTS 10 11 Blk 4 $169,750. Maria Suar to
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Thefts reported from Dec. 26 to Jan. 13 3701 N. Village Dr., burglary at construction site. 207 W. Hyde Park Ave., burglary at residence/home. 2602 Jules St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 6010 King Hill Ave., item stolen at bank/savings and loan. 2904 Charles St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. Mitchell Ave./S. 10th St., items stolen at
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Marriage applications Evelyn Carlene Alexander, 23, and Logan Elizabeth Duke, 21, both of St. Joseph. Brandon Lee Norris, 39, St. Joseph, and Corinne Louise Moore, 40, Helena, Missouri. Keyon Ramon Wilkinson, 33, and Lexus Renee Cox, 26, both of St. Joseph. Lazaro Carlos Rivero Tovar, 29, and Karina Clara Zacarias, 38, both of St. Joseph. Quartz Dacaldacal Cuartero, 50, and Elizabeth Manalo Ramirez, 51, both of St. Joseph. Ryan
Continue Reading Arrests reported Jan. 7 to Jan. 14 Bobbie Jo Molt, 42, no address provided, city charge for trespass. Jacob Wesley Frye, 24, 890 S. 19th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jacob Allen Christopher, 29, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Jewel J. Carney, 36, 1911 Messanie St., warrant
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TROY, Kan. – Mary Ruth Ruddy, 94, of Troy, Kansas, passed away at the Mosaic Life Care early Thursday morning, on Jan. 16, 2025. Mary was born on April 17, 1930, to Bruce and Opal (McKay) Herring. Mary grew up on a farm near Sparks, Kansas, and graduated from Troy High School and Highland Community
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As part of the St. Joseph School District’s bond project, new intercoms will be laced throughout all 24 of the District’s school buildings. The project was approved in October of 2024, but within the last month and into the New Year, the District has approved and started the wiring process for the new system. When
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A Savannah, Missouri, man is charged with a felony count of unlawful use of a weapon in connection with a road rage incident Wednesday morning on Interstate 29. At just before 8 a.m. on Jan. 15, the St. Joseph Police Department received a 911 call reporting a road rage incident on northbound I-29 near the
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With the recent blizzard and upcoming frigid temperatures, St. Joseph residents may be worried about a higher utility bill. Evergy, Spire and Missouri American Water have a few tips that help reduce the use of energy and water during the winter months.
Continue Reading A St. Joseph businessman remained in serious condition in a Washington, D.C., hospital Saturday after a choking incident and some quick action by his dinner mates saved his life. Stanley Herzog, President and Chief Executive Officer of Herzog Contracting Corp., was having dinner Thursday night at a Washington restaurant with Missouri Congressman Sam Graves, Graves’
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Late Notices Carol J. Berry Carol Jean (Johnson) Berry, 73, St. Joseph, died Jan. 14, 2025. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Bette L. Robbins EASTON, Mo. – Bette Louise Robbins, 81, died Jan. 13, 2025. Memorial service 3 p.m. Jan. 17, at Turner Family Funeral Home of Stewartsville, Missouri, with burial
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Warm air will start to rush in today, but won’t last long. Arctic air returns this weekend.
Continue Reading Organizers of this weekend’s Sound of Speed Airshow at Rosecrans Memorial Airport remind attendees that general admission and parking are free of charge this weekend. In addition to parking at the site, the show has arranged to have free courtesy parking at two locations in Elwood, Kansas — one area at Nor-Am Cold Storage near
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Environmental factors and a change in calculations are delaying the buildout of a detention pond slated for the Shoppes at North Village.
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A St. Joseph woman charged in an incident where she took two children from a stroller and walked away with them pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree harassment on Thursday.
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Robert “Boe” Hoecker, 62 years old, of St. Joseph, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on Dec. 13, 1962, in Seattle, Washington, to Norman and Betty Hoecker. Boe lived in various states in his younger years due to his father’s employment, including Washington, Missouri, Alabama, Florida, and Maryland.
Continue Reading LONGMONT, Colo. – Donald Keith Hiskey, 85, passed away on Jan. 11, 2025, in Longmont, Colorado. Born on Feb. 26, 1939, in St. Joseph, to Walter and Beulah (Drake) Hiskey, he graduated from Chillicothe, Missouri, High School and Northeast Missouri State in Kirksville. Don worked for the Missouri Departments of Revenue and Transportation, and the
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Marilyn Francis Dugger, 74, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, surrounded by her family at Mosaic Life Care. She was born June 17, 1950, in St. Joseph, daughter of Bill and Mary Ann Toney. She graduated from Central High School, class of 1969. On May, 9, 1969, she married Donald
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CLARKSDALE, Mo. – Joy Luella Collins, 87, of Clarksdale, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born July 14, 1937, in Wathena, Kansas, daughter of Helen and Joseph Springs. She attended Kirschner School. On Sept. 15, 1955, she married Russell Dean Collins. Joy worked on the Production Line at Quaker
Continue Reading Thank you, East Hills I want to thank East Hills Mall for again decorating in the real festive spirit. Unique shopping, joyous, and your efforts are the reason you are the only shopping center I visit. Hire them for extra help About the snow removal. If the city is short of help, and they can’t
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Marilyn Francis Dugger, 74, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, surrounded by her family at Mosaic Life Care. She was born June 17, 1950, in St. Joseph, daughter of Bill and Mary Ann Toney. She graduated from Central High School, class of 1969. On May, 9, 1969, she married Donald
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CLARKSDALE, Mo. – Joy Luella Collins, 87, of Clarksdale, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born July 14, 1937, in Wathena, Kansas, daughter of Helen and Joseph Springs. She attended Kirschner School. On Sept. 15, 1955, she married Russell Dean Collins. Joy worked on the Production Line at Quaker
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