Ruhnke Reunion
The Ruhnke Reunion will be Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at noon at the Christ Lutheran Church, in Wathena, Kansas, on Hwy 36. Pot luck and Bingo. Drinks and plasticware will be provided.
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Happy 90th Birthday Elbert Turner!
Elbert Turner will celebrate his 90th birthday on Aug. 14, 2025. He was born in Mexico, Missouri, on that date in 1935. Elbert married Bonnie Hoover on June 18, 1955. She passed away on Jan. 16, 2014. He then married Meryldee Turner on May 29, 2016. Elbert’s children are Leslie Heckman (Robert) (Leslie passed away
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Benedictine Living Community continues free summer concerts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents, family members and community members can enjoy a free country music concert on Tuesday, Aug. 12, as part of the Benedictine Living Community’s “Summer Nights Live” concert series.
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National Wellness Month encourages focus on health and self-care
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As summer hits its peak, the month of August also brings a timely reminder to focus on personal well-being.
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Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights cuddly kitten named ‘Lilith’

Lunch and Learn event helps caregivers with burnout
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An upcoming free lunch and learn event at Benedictine Living Community in St. Joseph will help caregivers prevent burnout.
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Habitat for Humanity holds ribbon cutting, blessing for new house
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity held a ribbon-cutting and house blessing on Wednesday on the corner of 1520 Moss St. for a local family.
Continue Reading Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights a terrier mix named ‘Blossom’
Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights a terrier mix named ‘Blossom’
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Training camp unites community ahead of Red Rally
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a day off Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs were back at training camp — and the fans showed up. The entire team was available for autographs, and fans lined up before and after practice for a chance to get their favorite player’s signature. Keyton Reck has been a
Continue Reading Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights a well trained dog named ‘Loki’
Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights a well trained dog named ‘Loki’
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Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights a sweet dog named ‘Ben’
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Registration opens for youth tennis lessons
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local children interested in participating in a youth tennis summer camp in July can now register.
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Legendary St. Joseph deli makes upgrades, adds more music
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local deli, that is over a century old, is making some upgrades to its facility and music.
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Community organizations prepare celebrations for Juneteenth
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW). — In celebrating Juneteenth, St. Joseph Museums will be holding a Juneteenth parade and vendor fair.
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Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph starts spaying and neuter program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — To help shelters in the area not be overcrowded, Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph (FOTAS) is launching a spay and neuter program known as ‘Spay it Forward.’ “Every animal that is not spayed or neutered has a dramatic impact on the population at the shelter,” FOTAS
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Happy 75th Birthday Donna Davis Bennett!
Happy Birthday Momma Donna! Donna Davis Bennett will celebrate her 75th birthday on June 22, 2025. She was born June 22, 1950. Cards may be sent to Donna Bennett at 1210 W. Joseph St., St. Joseph, MO 64504.
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Happy 60th Anniversary Doug and Kay Marshall!
Doug and Kay (nee Hahn) Marshall will be married for 60 years on June 20, 2025. They were married at the First Baptist Church, in Maysville, Missouri, on June 20, 1965. They have three children: Karen Foster, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Amie Dunstan, of Elyria, Ohio, and Kevin (Stephanie) Marshall, of Cameron, Missouri. They
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Happy 60th Anniversary Jerry and Sandra Mogg!
Jerry and Sandra (Froyd) Mogg will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 21, 2025. They were married on June 20, 1965, at Maryville Community of Christ (former RLDS church), in Maryville Missouri. Jerry was born in Claire, Michigan, to Elton and Ruby (Callihan) Mogg. Sandra was born in Maryville, to Clifford and Mildred
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St. Joseph Museums displays local artist’s work for JuneteenthÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local artist’s work is being featured in the St. Joseph Museums as part of the celebration leading up to Juneteenth.Â
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Juneteenth committee of St. Joseph presents ‘Our Town’Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Juneteenth celebration events will kick off this weekend in St. Joseph, with a performance of ‘Our Town’ taking center stage.Â
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United Way donors providing fans to help combat warmer temperatures
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater St. Joseph and its donors are providing fans to people in need as the summer heat starts to take effect.
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Local singer wins Life 88.5 contest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Molly Rodriguez, with her passion for sharing the gospel and hope to inspire the younger generation, has won the Life 88.5 radio contest.
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Next Taste of United Way event announced
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Reservations are open for the United Way of Greater St. Joseph’s Taste of United Way event coming up on Monday, June 23.
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Annual Sculpture Walk returns for its 12th year
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Allied Arts Council is set to host its yearlong outdoor sculpture exhibit with new additions in Downtown St. Joseph.
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