ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — I heard the story of an elderly man who revisited his hometown after many years away. As he walked through his old neighborhood, he noticed the house where he grew up was run down and looked as if it had been abandoned for years. Across the street, the home
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Mike and Beverly George are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on May 17, 2025. Lifelong residents of Holt County, they were united in marriage on Saturday, May 17, 1975, at the Oregon Presbyterian Church. They were married by Reverend Robert Van Ingen. Cards and well-wishes can be sent to the couple at P.O. Box 347,
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Mike and Beverly George are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on May 17, 2025. Lifelong residents of Holt County, they were united in marriage on Saturday, May 17, 1975, at the Oregon Presbyterian Church. They were married by Reverend Robert Van Ingen. Cards and well-wishes can be sent to the couple at P.O. Box 347,
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If you enjoy history and these articles, we are seeking sponsors and contributors to support the work. Contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com and/or donate via Venmo @bobfordshistory Music has the power to start a revolution, or even calm a baby. The drumbeat of native culture is as important to them as Bach and Beethoven is to
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Apple Blossom Parade came through town again, with something for the community to enjoy. The festival has been an ongoing tradition in St. Joseph, dating back to 1924 when the first parade was held to watch the apple blossom tress come into full bloom. “It’s a St. Joseph
Continue Reading If you like history and these articles, we are seeking sponsors and contributors to support the work. Contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com and/or donate via Venmo @bobfordshistory This article was written on the road — and from my phone — right after a Royals loss. I’m bummed with how the Royals season has started, so much
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Finals week poses as a stressful time for college students, marking the start of Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the 2023 Healthy Minds Study, 76% of college students have reported moderate to severe physiological distress. Among students, 36% of students reported anxiety and 28% having feelings of depression.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University’s national honor society for biology students, known as Beta Beta Beta will hold a plant sale from Tuesday, April 29 to Wednesday, May 1. The fundraiser will be held at the Agenstein/Remington building from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the MWSU’s campus. A wide
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press Now) — Those of us who are a bit directionally challenged (i.e., bad at directions) know the feeling of making the wrong turn at what should be a familiar intersection. We also know the feeling of taking longer to get to a destination than it should take.Thankfully, our phones have GPS
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Goats held a private luncheon today at the St Jo Frontier Casino to provide more information about the team and get fans excited for the upcoming season. Goats owner Ted Sweeny and Kansas City Chiefs hall of fame defensive end Neil Smith were among the guest
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An exclusive luncheon event with the St. Joseph Goats arena football team will take place on Saturday, May 26 at the St. Jo Frontier Casino.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The YWCA of St. Joseph is hosting a Wellness and Resource Fair on Friday, April 25 to help support survivors in the area.
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Jo Anne Bryan will celebrate her 90th birthday on May 5, 2025. She was born to Lloyd and Margaret (Mclaren) Dawson, in Doniphan County, Kansas, on May 5, 1935. She was raised in Sparks, Kansas, and on Aug. 9, 1952, she married Clyde Bryan. They had two sons, Dale and Larry. Clyde passed away in
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Jo Anne Bryan will celebrate her 90th birthday on May 5, 2025. She was born to Lloyd and Margaret (Mclaren) Dawson, in Doniphan County, Kansas, on May 5, 1935. She was raised in Sparks, Kansas, and on Aug. 9, 1952, she married Clyde Bryan. They had two sons, Dale and Larry. Clyde passed away in
Continue Reading If you like history and these articles, we are seeking sponsors and contributors to support the work. Contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com and/or donate via Venmo @Bobfordshistory. As thousands of Union soldiers lay wounded, freezing or dead on Marye’s Heights, General Ambrose Burnside made his first wise decision of the battle. On Dec. 14, 1862, one
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Shakespeare Chateau Guild is highlighting six historic locations for an up-close look at some of St. Joseph’s finest examples of stained glass. The locations will be featured on a tour, St. Joseph’s Architectural Jewelry: a tour of extraordinary stained glass, from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. According to
Continue Reading ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The phrase, “whistling in the dark,” has a couple of different meanings.It is sometimes used to indicate someone is pretending to be brave when they are actually afraid or uncertain. It has also been used to describe a person who talks confidently without actually know what he or she
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The Dance Arts Center Performing Arts Company (DACPAC) participated in the Sheer Elite dance competition in April. DACPAC received the awards below: Groups “Toy Story” was a hip hop dance performed by Cara Buhman, Claire Bolinger, Elizabeth Chavez, Elliana Beck, Emilee Dilley, Henry Pilgram, Holly Johnson, Jude KImmel, Rory Bolinger, and Sydney Miljavic. “Toy Story”
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Tim Miejan, a staff writer and editor with the St. Joseph News-Press from 1984-1995, recently self-published his first novel, Beyond the Wall (450 pages, $11.99 softcover, $22.99 hardcover, $3.99 Kindle, on Amazon), a powerful and thought-provoking tale that challenges readers to confront the harsh realities of a divided society. Beyond the Wall takes place in
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On Saturday, March 29, members and friends of the Pony Express Council, Scouting America gathered at the St. Joseph Country Club to celebrate the success and achievements of Scouting leaders and community volunteers from the region. With over 200 guests in attendance, the evening kicked off with a social hour and plated dinner before the
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Martha Canchola, wonderful mother, grandma, loving sister and friend to many, is celebrating her 85th birthday on April 26, 2025. She was born on that date in 1940. Martha married Jessie Canchola on June 23, 1956. He passed away on April 23, 2009. Martha has five children; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Cards
Continue Reading If you love history we are seeking comments and sponsors to support this column. Contact Bobat robertmford@aol.com for details. Frontal assaults on an entrenched position rarely work. I get the idea, throwing a massive group of men at the enemy’s main line, designed to overwhelm them for a quick decisive victory. There’s a fine line
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local choral group for students is celebrating 55 years.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new indoor pool is closer to reality at the YMCA, thanks to a fundraiser held Monday morning. Volunteers started biking at 5:30 a.m. Monday with a goal of raising $5,000 for the pool. That milestone was crushed early on, with callers continuing to donate throughout the event, which
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again”
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community members gathered on Saturday morning to run/walk in a 5K benefiting the Friends of the Animal Shelter.
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