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Beta Beta Beta house of Missouri Western holding plant sale
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University’s national honor society for biology students, known as Beta Beta Beta will hold a plant sale from Tuesday, April 29 to Wednesday, May 1. The fundraiser will be held at the Agenstein/Remington building from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the MWSU’s campus. A wide
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St. Joseph Goats host luncheon event as season draws closer
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Goats held a private luncheon today at the St Jo Frontier Casino to provide more information about the team and get fans excited for the upcoming season. Goats owner Ted Sweeny and Kansas City Chiefs hall of fame defensive end Neil Smith were among the guest
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St. Joseph Goats hosting luncheon
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An exclusive luncheon event with the St. Joseph Goats arena football team will take place on Saturday, May 26 at the St. Jo Frontier Casino.
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Wellness fair aims to support local survivors
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The YWCA of St. Joseph is hosting a Wellness and Resource Fair on Friday, April 25 to help support survivors in the area.
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Happy 90th Birthday Jo Anne Bryan!
Jo Anne Bryan will celebrate her 90th birthday on May 5, 2025. She was born to Lloyd and Margaret (Mclaren) Dawson, in Doniphan County, Kansas, on May 5, 1935. She was raised in Sparks, Kansas, and on Aug. 9, 1952, she married Clyde Bryan. They had two sons, Dale and Larry. Clyde passed away in
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Happy 90th Birthday Jo Anne Bryan!
Jo Anne Bryan will celebrate her 90th birthday on May 5, 2025. She was born to Lloyd and Margaret (Mclaren) Dawson, in Doniphan County, Kansas, on May 5, 1935. She was raised in Sparks, Kansas, and on Aug. 9, 1952, she married Clyde Bryan. They had two sons, Dale and Larry. Clyde passed away in
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Fredericksburg’s Aftermath: Lincoln trims Burnside’s powers
If you like history and these articles, we are seeking sponsors and contributors to support the work. Contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com and/or donate via Venmo @Bobfordshistory. As thousands of Union soldiers lay wounded, freezing or dead on Marye’s Heights, General Ambrose Burnside made his first wise decision of the battle. On Dec. 14, 1862, one
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Local tour supports architectural stained glass in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Shakespeare Chateau Guild is highlighting six historic locations for an up-close look at some of St. Joseph’s finest examples of stained glass. The locations will be featured on a tour, St. Joseph’s Architectural Jewelry: a tour of extraordinary stained glass, from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. According to
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Whistling in the Dark
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The phrase, “whistling in the dark,” has a couple of different meanings.It is sometimes used to indicate someone is pretending to be brave when they are actually afraid or uncertain. It has also been used to describe a person who talks confidently without actually know what he or she
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DACPAC participates in Sheer Elite dance competition
The Dance Arts Center Performing Arts Company (DACPAC) participated in the Sheer Elite dance competition in April. DACPAC received the awards below: Groups “Toy Story” was a hip hop dance performed by Cara Buhman, Claire Bolinger, Elizabeth Chavez, Elliana Beck, Emilee Dilley, Henry Pilgram, Holly Johnson, Jude KImmel, Rory Bolinger, and Sydney Miljavic. “Toy Story”
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Former News-Press writer publishes book
Tim Miejan, a staff writer and editor with the St. Joseph News-Press from 1984-1995, recently self-published his first novel, Beyond the Wall (450 pages, $11.99 softcover, $22.99 hardcover, $3.99 Kindle, on Amazon), a powerful and thought-provoking tale that challenges readers to confront the harsh realities of a divided society. Beyond the Wall takes place in
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Pony Express Council celebrates local Scouting leaders and volunteers
On Saturday, March 29, members and friends of the Pony Express Council, Scouting America gathered at the St. Joseph Country Club to celebrate the success and achievements of Scouting leaders and community volunteers from the region. With over 200 guests in attendance, the evening kicked off with a social hour and plated dinner before the
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Happy 85th Birthday Martha Canchola!
Martha Canchola, wonderful mother, grandma, loving sister and friend to many, is celebrating her 85th birthday on April 26, 2025. She was born on that date in 1940. Martha married Jessie Canchola on June 23, 1956. He passed away on April 23, 2009. Martha has five children; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Cards
Continue Reading The Battle of Fredericksburg: Where 200,000 Civil War combatants faced off
If you love history we are seeking comments and sponsors to support this column. Contact Bobat robertmford@aol.com for details. Frontal assaults on an entrenched position rarely work. I get the idea, throwing a massive group of men at the enemy’s main line, designed to overwhelm them for a quick decisive victory. There’s a fine line
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New Generation Singers celebrate anniversary
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local choral group for students is celebrating 55 years.
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YMCA raises almost $29,000 with Pedal for the Pool
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new indoor pool is closer to reality at the YMCA, thanks to a fundraiser held Monday morning. Volunteers started biking at 5:30 a.m. Monday with a goal of raising $5,000 for the pool. That milestone was crushed early on, with callers continuing to donate throughout the event, which
Continue Reading Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights sweet dog ‘Cheyenne’
April 14, 2025 Pet Pals
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What’s all the fuss about?
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again”
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St. Joseph residents run to support local animals
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community members gathered on Saturday morning to run/walk in a 5K benefiting the Friends of the Animal Shelter.
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Summit addresses substance use with teens
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — High school students learned about the connection between mental health and substance use through a summit hosted by the Youth Alliance on Friday.
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Local organizations work to help with costs of pets care
By scanning the QR code, pet owners can apply for financial assistance to spay and neuter their dogs or cats.
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Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides local assistance to those in need
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Those who find themselves in need of legal advice or representation in St. Joseph have a free resource to advocate for them.Legal Aid of Western Missouri has offices throughout the area, including one in Downtown St. Joseph. Managing Attorney Will Kariker said the office’s four attorneys handle many family
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Burnside’s blunders cost the lives of many Union soldiers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Generally speaking, Abraham Lincoln had a big problem during the Civil War … many of his top generals didn’t get along. Between some of them it was so contemptuous they sabotaged each other’s strategies and actions, costing soldiers lives. Fact is, to become a general you had to be
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Wyeth-Tootle Mansion to host Easter celebration
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Families are invited to a special Easter event next weekend at the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion. The St. Joseph Museums is hosting its annual Easter at the Mansion celebration from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 19, at the mansion, 1100 Charles St. The free event will include an Easter
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MWSU holds “The Big Event”
Students, faculty, staff and alumni from Missouri Western took part in “The Big Event” on Wednesday.
Continue Reading Pet Pals: St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights lap dog ‘Anakin’
St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights lap dog ‘Anakin.’
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Children’s Fair returning to Civic Arena
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An annual educational event for children ages 6 and under will take place at the Civic Arena on Tuesday, April 15.
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Imagine Eleven announces 2025 lineup
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local concert series is returning to St. Joseph starting on June 1. Imagine Eleven is a free summer concert series hosted at Coleman Hawkins Park, Seventh and Felix St., every Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. This year’s lineup includes: Swift Kik – June 1 Phil Vandel Band
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