Is anyone else dealing with this? Has anyone else out there paid their bills to Mosaic and because of their poor bookkeeping, we’re getting letters saying that they turn it over to a collection agency even though the checks have already passed the bank. We are subsidizing billionaires Approximately 44% of Americans are paid less
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Stephen R. Johnson, 67, of St Joseph, passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at his home. He was born Sept. 4, 1958, in St. Joseph, son of Catherine and Roy Johnson. Stephen attended Lafayette High School. On June 6, 1986, he married Julie Bumphrey. Steve spent several years working construction. His hobbies included fishing, hunting,
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Dr. Lanna L. Ruddy GENESEO, N.Y. – Dr. Lanna L. Ruddy, 78, of Geneseo, New York, a native of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Oct. 18, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, Virginia (Myers) Ruddy and William Ruddy, Jr., of St. Joseph; and her brother, William Ruddy III of Breunigsweiler,
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Late Notices Joshua Sears Joshua Sears, 42, of St. Joseph, died Oct. 25, 2025. Services will be held locally at a later date. Inurnment with full military honors will be held at Black River Cemetery in Black River, New York at a later date. Arrangements by Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel Marguerite Wenger HIAWATHA, Ks. –
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Barbara Gayle Montemayor, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, with her son by her side. She was born May 16, 1943, in St. Joseph. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Full obituary and online condolence at www.ruppfuneral.com.
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Timothy “Tim” “Buffy” Sheridan, 63, St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 23, 2025. He was born Sept. 16, 1962, in St. Joseph, to Gerald “Jerry” and Virginia (Forbes) Sheridan. He was a graduate of Wathena, Kansas, High School. Tim was a caretaker for his parents for 29 years. He also had been an assembler at Altec,
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Darrell Lee Haggard, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Dec. 4, 1935, in Horton, Kansas, Darrell was the son of Irma Norene Rupe Long and Kelly John Haggard. A standout student and athlete, he graduated from Horton High School, was senior class president
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University’s Social Work Program will host and sponsor an annual Downtown tradition to raise awareness for St. Joseph’s homeless population.
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LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 26-year-old man was seriously injured after a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in Chillicothe, Missouri, Saturday.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In honor of National First Responders Day, the Community Blood Center and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will host a blood drive to encourage a friendly competition between local law enforcement.
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Getting ridiculous When are these politicians in Washington finally going to quit playing their childish games and playing politics, like Chuck Schumer, and get this country back on track? They’re really starting to hurt people. This is getting ridiculous. Very obvious It’s pretty obvious before the Democratic Party can declare war on the Republicans, they’re
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -Karen (Richie) Welch went to be with the Lord Sept. 21, 2025. Survived by her loving husband of 42 years, L.T. Welch; and her three children, Curtis Chase, of Springfield, Missouri, Darline Smith and (Brian), of Monticello, Arkansas, Rick Chase and (Tammi), of Mobile, Alabama. Karen was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 11
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An editorial ran on page B8 of the Oct. 24, 25 and 26 Weekender about the state of Downtown St. Joseph after news broke about U.S. Bank shutting its doors. The editorial states, “…you can’t describe Downtown St. Joseph as the city’s central business district. Not anymore. That designation evaporates when the last bank shuts
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You can call Downtown St. Joseph a work in progress. You can call it a phoenix rising from the ashes. But you can’t describe Downtown St. Joseph as the city’s central business district.
Continue Reading ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Women’s Democratic Club will meet Tuesday, Oct. 28, for its monthly meeting. The meeting will take place at noon at San Jose Steakhouse, located at 4015 S. U.S. Highway 169; however, attendees who wish to order from the menu are encouraged to arrive around 11 a.m.
Continue Reading(Published in the St. Joseph News-Press Fri. 10/24/25) PUBLIC NOTICE OATS, Inc., 2501 Maguire Blvd., Ste. 101, Columbia, MO 65201, provides notice that it intends to apply to the Missouri Department of Transportation for a federal grant to serve the transportation needs of the seniors and/or persons with disabilities in St. Joseph. OATS does not
Continue Reading(Published in the St. Joseph News-Press Fri. 10/24/25) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Buchanan County Board of Planning and Zoning November 12, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. BUCHANAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 411 JULES, ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI, ROOM 223. PLEASE USE EAST ENTRANCE. ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED ITEM #1: A request by Gerald & Heather Shope, 2090 NE River
Continue Reading(Published in the St. Joseph News-Press Fri. 10/24/25) The Towers, LLC proposes to build a 140-foot monopine communications tower at the approx. vicinity of 3025 Karnes Road, St. Joseph, Buchanan, MO 64506. Lat: 39-48-1.96, Long: -94-49-6.5. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the
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Meet Justina This young cat is simply wonderful. Justina was found as a stray, but she hasn’t been on her own long. She is confident, affectionate and beautiful. Justina is a healthy one-year-old tabby girl with soft eyes and a sweet, round face. She doesn’t know a stranger and loves making new friends! You can
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from Oct. 20 to Oct. 24 Tessa Bonsignore to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., EASTERN EXTN LT 9 PT LT 10 BLK 54 $225,834. Mark G Wascher Jr, Andrea M Wascher to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., DONNELL AND SAXTONS ADD PT LTS 4 5 BLK 1 $162,000. Mark Wascher Jr, Andrea Wascher
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Marriage applications Connor Scott Peek, 22, Savannah, Missouri, and Allison Marie Jones, 22, St. Joseph. Joseph Andrew Borton, 42, and Alejandra Alicia Cazares, 38, both of Stewartsville, Missouri. Phillip Leonard Leimbach, 30, and Burgundee Leeanna Farr, 28, both of St. Joseph. Justin Riley Shuman, 33, and Abigial Ruth Fanning, 32, both of St. Joseph. John
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Corey Barron & Hannah Boswell, addition, no contractor listed, 2403 East St., $9,695. Mary Jo Middleton Swaggerty, alteration, no contractor listed, 514 Kentucky St., $253. Mary Jo Middleton Swaggerty, electrical, no contractor listed, 514 Kentucky St., $670. Igor & Larissa Nomokonov, electrical, no contractor listed, 1607 Olive St., $300. Peggy J Duley, alteration, no contractor
Continue Reading Late Notices Ken Gabler Ken Gabler, 94, St. Joseph, died Oct. 22, 2025. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Tuesday, Ashland United Methodist Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service. www.meierhoffer.com. Robert J. Jones Robert Joseph Jones, 81, of St. Joseph, died Oct. 22, 2025. Visitation Oct. 27 at
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SAVANNAH, Mo. – Kerrie Lee Lemon, 68, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away on Oct. 19, 2025, at Mosaic Hospital in St. Joseph. She was born on Jan. 11, 1957, to Richard and Rosemary (Schweizer) Smith. A lifelong resident of Andrew County, Kerrie graduated from Savannah High School in 1975. She married Paul Lemon on May
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Steven D. Frogge Steven Douglas Frogge, 67, of St. Joseph, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Advanced Care of St. Joseph. He was born in Missouri, the second child of four. He was a highly intelligent world traveler. Steven was a Christian missionary in Japan and lived in places like New York and Los Angeles
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Wonda Joyce Berry, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Nov. 30, 1961, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late, Charles and Shirley Berry. She graduated from East Buchanan High School in 1980 and was playing softball from the time she could walk and was mentored
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Michael Guthals Micheal Guthals, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away on Oct. 21, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born in Clovis, New Mexico, graduated from Central High School in 1967 and Missouri Western State College in 1971. Mike dedicated over 25 years with The Department of Family Services. He loved his family, found strength
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CAMERON, Mo. – Betty Ann (King) Demas, 89, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away peacefully Oct. 21, 2025, at her home. She was born July 30, 1936, to Glen and Edna (Mattox) King, in Cameron. Betty, a lifelong resident of Cameron, graduated with Cameron High school class of 1954. She worked as a flight attendant for
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Monserrat “Chico” Erivez peacefully passed away on Oct. 18, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. He was born in Barcelona, Spain, grew up in Chihuahua, Mexico. His life was a shining example of transformative power of resilience and determination. After coming to the United States, He forged his
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Donald Trump leads his party toward disaster We need to accept the truth. The United States is in crisis both at home and abroad. Our legislators have passed laws that will deny health care and insurance protection to millions, particularly to those who need it most. The government, at the highest level, has saddled us
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