Something I’ve noticed Here’s something I’ve noticed about St. Joe. There are no good jobs here for college grads unless you’re a nurse. Almost everything in this town is manufacturing, factory work. Not everybody wants to work in a factory, especially if you just put in four or five years of work for a degree.
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In this age of social media preening, modesty is a lost art. To her credit, Paula Heyde seemed embarrassed to become the center of attention. Heyde, who is retiring as city clerk, received a ceremonial key to the city and was honored with a reception after a recent City Council meeting. Her tenure was remarkable:
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Deeds of trust reported from Jan. 22 to Jan. 28 Ronald Hallowell, Leanne Hallowell to HNB National Bank, Stonecrest East 2nd Plat LT 102 $239,840. Jason Steeby to Rocket Mortgage LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., 5 56 35 PT SW Quarter $363,451. Remedios Jones, James Jones to Commerce Bank, Hidden Valley Plat 2 Adj LT
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Marriage applications Benjamin John Robert Costello, 39, and Patricia Ann Simpson, 29, both of St. Joseph. Thomas Albert Langston, 43, and Angela Renee Langston, 30, both of St. Joseph. Ernestoa Torriente Ojito, 37, and Daniela Mella Ruano, 25, both of St. Joseph. Luke Eric Hartman, 40, and Ashley Lea Montgomery, 39, both of St. Joseph.
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Meet Richard Mille! Richard Mille (a cool watch brand) has the same beautiful gray coloring as brother Rollie, just a little bit lighter. Richard Mille is the shyer of the two and is still sad about being moved from his home, but he perks up with gentle pets and a soothing voice. Please come meet
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MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Frederick David Kiehl (Fred, or “Doc” to many), my dad, was given the gift of life on May 18, 1950, at University Hospital, in Columbia, Missouri, by Dr. Elmer and Helen Kiehl, both of whom preceded him in death, and he made the very most of that gift for the next 75
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Charles Edwin Hogan, 72, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in St Joseph. He was born March 2, 1953, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Lafayette High School and worked at Polsky Motors, and Hogan’s Alley in car sales. He was preceded in death by parents, Violett Hyder and Charles Hogan; daughter,
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SCOTTDALE, Ariz. – Dr. Edward M. Beheler passed away Jan. 24, 2026, at the remarkable age of 95½ years. Born on June 30, 1930, in Marlin, Texas, to Edward and Nona Beheler, Ed Beheler led a life marked by dedication, compassion, and service. His journey in medicine began at Tulane University, where he earned his
Continue ReadingMAYSVILLE, Mo. – Frederick David Kiehl (Fred, or “Doc” to many), my dad, was given the gift of life on May 18, 1950, at University Hospital, in Columbia, Missouri, by Dr. Elmer and Helen Kiehl, both of whom preceded him in death, and he made the very most of that gift for the next 75
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Ernest “Ernie” Marshall Robinson Jr., 58, of St Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. He was born Oct. 30, 1967, in Las Vegas, Nevada, son of Janis (Mayfield) and Ernest Robinson Sr. He attended Arro Grande High School, in California, later relocating to St. Joseph. He was
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Robin Gail Crockett, 62, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. She was born Feb. 3, 1963, in St. Joseph. She graduated from Benton High School class of 1981, and was a caretaker in the health care industry. She married Ricky on July 13, 1980. She enjoyed fishing and going to car races,
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Mary Lee (Lankard) Cornett, 90, of St. Joseph, was born in Anderson County, Kansas, to John “Jack” and Josie (Drybread) Lankard, on Aug. 6, 1935. The family moved to Coffeyville, Kansas, in 1945 where she wed Jim Cornett on Aug. 28, 1955, and shared 41 years of marriage. Mary went to Field Kinley High School
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COWGILL, Mo. – Rodney Gene Gasper, 53, of Cowgill, Missouri, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at a Hamilton, Missouri, health care facility. He was born Aug. 11, 1972, in St Joseph, son of Mary and Robert Gasper. Rodney was a 1990 graduate of Mid-Buchanan High School. He worked as an Installer with both Time
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Late Notices Terrance V. Fitzmaurice Terrence Vincent Fitzmaurice, 97, of St. Joseph, died Jan. 26, 2026. Rosary and Visitation Feb. 1, 2 to 4 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel, in St. Joseph. Mass of Christian Burial Feb. 2, 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe, in St. Joseph. Interment to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Clarence
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Aren’t we better than this, America? An article printed by the News-Press on Nov. 28th, submitted by Keith Evans, neatly summarized some of the steps taken by wannabe authoritarians after getting into office. Among those mentioned were: purging the government (think DOGE), replacing competent advisers with sycophants (think Hegseth, Patel, Bondi, etc.), threatening institutions that
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Stanley and Maurine Vogel are celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary today. They were long time residents of St. Joseph. Six years ago they moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico, to be near family. They were married on Jan. 30, 1970, in St. Joseph at Clair UMC. Cards may be sent to them at: 251 N.
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Stanley and Maurine Vogel are celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary today. They were long time residents of St. Joseph. Six years ago they moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico, to be near family. They were married on Jan. 30, 1970, in St. Joseph at Clair UMC. Cards may be sent to them at: 251 N.
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The king of chaos I guess the king of chaos and of hatred and lies has got his machine pumping out propaganda like crazy right now in Washington, D.C. Every time that his base gets a little shaky under him, where they was wanting Epstein, what’s he do? He goes, takes over control of a
Continue Reading Late Notices Mary L. Colley HIGHLAND, Kan. -Mary Lou Colley, 92, of Highland, Kansas, died Jan. 26, 2026. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Elizabeth C. Stueve HIAWATHA, Kan. – Elizabeth Clara “Elsie” Stueve, 88, of Hiawatha, Kansas, died Jan. 27, 2026. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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Herbert “Doc” Franklin Patterson, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in a St Joseph health care center. He was born Nov. 28, 1936, in Unionville, Missouri, son of the late Nellie and AB Patterson. He graduated from Unionville High School, and he worked at Prose Inc. in Bonner Springs as a
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Barry Lynn Huber, 78, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in St. Joseph. He was born Dec. 3, 1947, in Dawson, Nebraska, son of the late Eula and Robert Huber. He graduated from Central High School, class of 1966. He served in the Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War.
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The Annual Wathena Masonic Lodge Pancake Day will be held from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Febuary 7, in Wathena. Everyone is invited and the breakfast is all you can eat. Free will donations are appreciated. The lodge is located at 302 N 4th St., Wathena, Kansas.
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The Annual Wathena Masonic Lodge Pancake Day will be held from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Febuary 7, in Wathena. Everyone is invited and the breakfast is all you can eat. Free will donations are appreciated. The lodge is located at 302 N 4th St., Wathena, Kansas.
Continue Reading Horrible drivers St. Joseph has some of the worst drivers I’ve ever seen. Yeah, sure, let’s go 10 miles under the speed limit or 10 miles over the speed limit. Let’s pull right out in front of people while they’re driving down the Belt. Let’s run stop signs and lights. I swear, if someone told
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UNION STAR, Mo. – Sandra L. Merritt, 78, Union Star, Missouri, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. She was born Oct. 10, 1947, to Charles R. and Winnifred J. (Gowen) McGlaun, in Detroit, Michigan. Sandra married Richard Eugene Merritt on Aug. 7, 1965. Sandra’s passions were humble yet brought her immense satisfaction. Her excitement over
Continue Reading Late Notices Barry L. Huber Barry Lynn Huber, 78, of St. Joseph, died Jan. 26, 2026. There are no scheduled services at this time. Joyce E. Meeks Joyce E. Meeks, 85, St. Joseph, died Jan. 21, 2026. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Jan. 29, Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church. Interment Mount Olive Cemetery,
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