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Dance Arts Center celebrates 40 years

By Ashley Luthans A long-standing St. Joseph dance studio celebrated its birthday Tuesday by inviting community members to check out what it has to offer. The Dance Arts Center (DAC) turns 40 years old this year, and owner Marla Heeler shared that being at the studio has been a special experience for her. “You know,

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SJSD looking to fill 40 positions with hiring fair

By Jazmine Knight As teacher recruitment remains a key focus locally and nationwide, the St. Joseph School District is making one final attempt to hire new employees for the upcoming school year. Brian Kraus, assistant superintendent of human resources, said the district is in need of classified positions, which is why it will host one

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School board meets to discuss books, long range plan

By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph School Board met to hear community opinions on the current challenged books and discuss progress on the long range plan. The meeting started with residents taking turns to voice their concerns with some of the district’s challenged books. Currently, the district has 10 challenged books including “The Bluest Eye”

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City names new finance director

By NewsPress Now A city official’s interim leadership position has become permanent. Dawn Lanning has been named director of the city’s finance department. A St. Joseph native, she has been with the city since 2000 and served as interim finance director since March 2023. The department has enhanced analysis and reporting, improved the annual budget

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Christmas film shoots at Central High School

By Kirsten Stokes St. Joseph has been a hot spot for filmmaking, and now, at Central High School, another movie is underway. Part of the reason why St. Joseph and surrounding cities have seen so many films come through is because of Missouri film tax credits, which make it an appealing location for production industries.

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Meierhoffer celebrates 130 years

By Ashley Luthans A local family-owned business has reached a milestone on Aug. 1, celebrating its 130-year anniversary. Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory was originally established in 1894 by Reinhold Meierhoffer. The business has gone through five generations of Meierhoffers and is now run by brothers, Scott and Todd Meierhoffer. Todd Meierhoffer explained more about

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Event provides holistic service to homeless community

By Charles Christian An upcoming Community Missions event will provide those in need with free health and wellness services, benefits and networking opportunities for housing and work. Community Missions is offering its annual Project Connect on Aug. 22, from 4 to 5 p.m., at the Salvation Army gym, located at 602 Messanie St. No registration

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Vital statistics for Aug. 9

By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Joshua Bailey Segneri, 28, and Emily Kay Howell, 28, both of St. Joseph. Timothy Joel Silverheels, 38, and Harley Alexis Tratchel, 25, both of St. Joseph. Pedro De Los Santos Perlera Landaverde, 52, and Maria Zulema Diaz Hernandez, 30, both of St. Joseph. Scott Clayton Redmond, 28, and Tara Courtney

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Deeds of trust for Aug. 9

By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Aug. 2 to Aug. 6 Lawrence Poss Trustee, Trayce Poss Trustee, Lawrence Poss & Trayce Poss Trust to Bryan Timmons, Stephanie Timmons, Northridge Estates Plat 2 LT 59. Bryan Timmons, Stephanie Timmons to Waterstone Mortgage Corp., Northridge Estates Plat 2 LT 59 $271,999. Matthew Heitman to Matthew

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Arrests for Aug. 9

By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from July 30 to Aug. 5 Heath Alexander Canterbury, 31, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Korey Lynn Barnhill, 34, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Kevin M. Scheidegger, 41, 309 Blake St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Chantaia Louise

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Thefts and Vandalism for Aug. 9

By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from July 29 to Aug. 5 S. 1st St./Prindle St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 4779 Tuscany Dr., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 5612 Swift Ave., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 1821 Clay St., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 1229 S. 15th St., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 3511 Robin Ln., items

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