By Charles Christian In its General Conference in North Carolina this week, the United Methodist Church did away with language that would limit involvement of LGBTQ+ individuals. The removal of exclusionary language in its official Book of Discipline opened the door for the possible ordination of LGBTQ+ clergy and for the future possibility of licensed
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By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph Animal Shelter turned to the community for help last week as its food supply dwindled. Thanks to social media, donations rolled in, but with kennels almost at capacity, the supply won’t necessarily last. Stacey Kropf, animal care specialist with the shelter, said they’ve been able to bounce back from
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By Jenna Wilson St. Joseph’s Habitat for Humanity already assists people in need on their path to homeownership, but now, the organization is giving people a chance to learn home-building skills as well. Two years ago, the organization applied for American Rescue Plan Act funding to have its ReStore building constructed. In addition to using
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By Kyle Schmidt Community members will have several chances to get their pets vaccinated against rabies and registered this month. St. Joseph Animal Control and Rescue is teaming up with the Friends of the Animal Shelter to provide five rabies vaccination clinics at various locations. “It’s the opportunity for people to get everything done at
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By Cameron Montemayor One of St. Joseph’s newest businesses on the South Belt Highway is now open and letting customers lead the way with their own style. After years of operating exclusively online, Imaginable Creations celebrated its first day of business at the new storefront Wednesday at 300 South Belt Highway Suite B near Country
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By NewsPress Now Mosaic Life Care announced Friday a new foundation designed to help patients with spinal muscular atrophy. Mosaic CEO Mike Poore made a statement Friday morning confirming Mosaic’s commencement of a multi-million dollar SMA gene therapy fund: “We are pleased to announce the creation of a $3.4 million philanthropic fund through the Mosaic
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By Charles Christian Small businesses in St. Joseph are finding creative ways to grow by exchanging ideas and supporting one another. The local Chamber of Commerce, which is sponsoring special events for Small Business Week, estimates that over 75% of its membership consists of small business owners. This week, special workshops on starting a new
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications John Mark Bozeman, 47, and Patricia Lynn Casey, 37, both of St. Joseph. Justin Michael Erdelac, 29, and Sarah Elizabeth Hanvy, 29, both of Big Lake, Arkansas. Tanner Dylan St Ama, 32, and Gwendolyn Natascia Syblelea Phelps, 21, both of St. Joseph. Randy Wayne Grob, 46, and Nova Michelle Dines,
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By NewsPress Now April 26 — Sheila Gaul Personal Representative, Richard Wright to Vidao LLC, Stonecrest East 2nd Plat LT 71 $180,000. April 26 — Patrick Rigg to Scire MI LLC, Halls 3rd Add Plat PT LT 5 Blk 3. April 26 — Peggy Campbell Collector, Javier Martinez to Mairis Castellanos, Patees PT LTS 1
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) The health care system can feel uncoordinated and costly. One in 10 U.S. adults ration medication because they can’t afford their prescriptions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, the more a patient must pay at the counter, the more likely they are to abandon their treatment.
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Father’s Day is just around the corner and if you’ve given Dad one too many ties in previous years, let this cool and creative gift guide inspire you to think a bit differently this time around: 1. Better Coffee: Is Dad’s coffee or tea always either too hot or too cold?
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from April 23 to April 29 Torrie Renee Schneider, 24, 2915 N 9th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Kelsey Deann Ashworth, 22, 515 Madison St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Joseph Eugene Wilson, 61, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Kiel
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from April 15 to April 26 3507 Pear St., burglary at rental storage. 1606 Vernon St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 6006 Lake Ave., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 2710 Monterey St., items stolen at residence/home. 822 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at residence/home. 1000 Pacific St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley.
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By NewsPress Now Mo-Kan Regional Council hosting a feedback session to draw direct lines of communication from those who live in Buchanan County to their governments, grant opportunities and development projects. The session will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at Remington Nature Center, 1502 McArthur Drive. The goal is to ensure
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By Cameron Montemayor Public safety departments took center stage on Thursday as budget discussions for the upcoming year continued for the third day at City Hall. The police and fire department are both primed for budget increases for fiscal year 2024-25. The proposed St. Joseph Police Department budget lays out $34.2 million in expenditures, an
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By Kirsten Stokes With universities across the country forced to eliminate funding, jobs and departments, diversity, equity and inclusion-based programs continue in Missouri — for now. DEI programs have roots in the 1960s Civil Rights movement. Today, officials who are against DEI are leaning toward, if not already, removing programs some say promote discriminatory ideology
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By NewsPress Now A local couple shared a message of positivity Wednesday night regarding the needed treatment for their newborn twins with a rare medical condition. Austin and Amanda Reed and their family have been posting on social media calling for help after their newborn twin sons, Easton and Eli, were diagnosed with spinal muscular
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By Kirsten Stokes In 1926, at just 15 years old, Eulalia Gabriel became the first queen of the St. Joseph Apple Blossom Parade. Today, four generations of her family are coming together to recreate the float that she once rode in almost 100 years ago. “She was independent, strong-willed, knew what she wanted and she
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By Riley Funk A recent lab upgrade at Boehringer Ingelheim will help enhance research and development for its products. Community leaders spoke Thursday on the latest improvements on the campus and got the chance to get a tour of the new expansion. Natalie Hawn, CEO of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, said the new
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By Marcus Clem Whitney Lanning has been fired as executive director of the Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph. Lanning confirmed the news of her Wednesday firing by CAPSTJOE to News-Press NOW. A severance deal is currently being negotiated, she said. “I am proud to have served as the executive director of CAPSTJOE these
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By NewsPress Now A book sale of unique, older and local interest items will be held this weekend by the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library. Most of the approximately 2,000 books in the sale have been donated to the library, with some coming from the library collection. The sale from Saturday through Monday,
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Summer fun and chores alike come with potential hazards to feet. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, here’s how to protect feet and ankles from the most common seasonal hazards: Be DIY Safe DIY projects like power washing, roofing and decking require ramped up safety measures. Always
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By Cameron Montemayor City leaders moved one step closer to finalizing the 2024-25 fiscal year budget as discussions continued with a work session on Wednesday at City Hall. Discussions were largely focused on changes to operating budgets for the city’s Health and Planning and Community Development departments. Additionally, administrative department budgets for mayor and city
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By Jenna Wilson A Lafayette high school JROTC instructor is on administrative leave, district officials confirmed, and parents and students are speaking out against the decision. No criminal charges have been filed against Master Sgt. Jaamal Anderson, who has been a JROTC instructor in the SJSD for almost five years, but the teacher is on
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By NewsPress Now Missouri Western State University is set to send its Class of 2024 off with fanfare this Saturday. About 375 students are set to graduate in two spring commencement ceremonies at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on May 4 in the MWSU Fieldhouse in the M.O. Looney Complex. The public is invited. Doors
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By NewsPress Now Fans of the classic “Beauty and the Beast” will have a chance to catch a special production of the show on ice this weekend. The St. Joseph Figure Skating Club show is a musical production, with sets, lights and all the works, plus the extra frill of being on skates. The cast
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph flyers making their plans for spring or summer airline travel will have one less headache to worry about in the near future. New regulations laid out by the White House this month would standardize the process of getting a refund when extended airline delays or cancellations occur. Currently, each airline
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By Jenna Wilson A major truck driver shortage has reached a record high this year and could further impact supply chain costs. “There’s always been a demand for truck drivers,” said Ken Pratt, owner of area company Ken Pratt Trucking. “But the problem with truck drivers right now is they’re older and not a lot
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By NewsPress Now Several staff members will take on new leadership roles with the St. Joseph School District this summer. Promotions announced Tuesday by the Board of Education take effect July 1. Dr. Alexander Tomes will serve as principal at Robidoux Middle School. He started with the district as a biology teacher at Central High
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By Charles Christian A nonprofit thrift store in St. Joseph will be back to its normal hours next week after a temporary closure. Grace House, located at 2638 Lafayette St., shut down in February because founder and director Ruth Costello underwent a major surgical procedure. However, in a message this week to News-Press NOW, Costello
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