Hershel and Mari Beth Ferguyson are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 6, 2025. They were married at the Rosendale Christian Church, in Rosendale, Missouri, on June 6, 1975. Their children are Mallory (Hannah) Ferguson and Kristin (John) Bothof. They also have four grandchildren. There will be a reception honoring Hershel and Mari Beth
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Police agencies came together Tuesday for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
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If you love history, we are seeking sponsors to run this column. To comment or join in supporting this non-profit, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. Missouri got smart. As the country argued where the national western terminus, or the jumping off point, of the proposed transcontinental railroad should be, the state made a move. In 1847,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A major news network once had a weekly program called “Turning Point”, which featured a real crime story each week, following an investigation from beginning to end. Toward the end of the show, the announcer would say something like, “When we return, we’ll show you the turning point of
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Multiple schools throughout the St. Joseph community held their respective commencement ceremonies today to celebrate the graduating class of 2025. “It’s a great feeling,” St. Joseph Christian co-valedictorian Jackson Cline said. “We’ve been through it for six years now. We worked hard and are really excited for what comes
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If you love history, we are seeking sponsors to support the work. Contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com for details. Everybody has a bad day at the office once in a while, but if your job involves decisions that determine thousands of lives and you falter, history will make you infamous. Most bad decisions in war are
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Join us as we celebrate the 90th birthday of Shirley Dodge on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Pony Express Event Center at 1220 South 10th St., St. Joseph, MO 64503. Shirley Temple Dodge will be celebrating her 90th birthday with 50 years of teaching behind her. She is a
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As he stood at the podium to deliver his closing remarks, Mayor John Josendale ended his address with a call to action, challenging those in the audience to continue rallying for St. Joseph. In his eyes, success … and challenges, will be accomplished and overcome with the help of
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The spring and summer seasons bring the possibility for heavy rainfall and contaminated stormwater runoff entering stormwater inlets.
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Firefighters spend their careers helping others, but this time they are reaching out to the community for help.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –The Young Eagles Program offered local youth the chance to make their flying and aviation dreams a reality on Saturday. Free flights were given for kids between the ages of 8 to 17 at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, with experienced pilots teaching them about the technical skills and the process of
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“Symbolism over substance” is a consistent critique of political parties and political leaders, regardless of one’s political leanings.There is nothing wrong with symbols or symbolism. From the earliest days of humanity, symbols have been an important part of culture. Symbols teach us things through repetition and reminder. They rally us together behind important thoughts and
Continue Reading ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — I heard the story of an elderly man who revisited his hometown after many years away. As he walked through his old neighborhood, he noticed the house where he grew up was run down and looked as if it had been abandoned for years. Across the street, the home
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Mike and Beverly George are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on May 17, 2025. Lifelong residents of Holt County, they were united in marriage on Saturday, May 17, 1975, at the Oregon Presbyterian Church. They were married by Reverend Robert Van Ingen. Cards and well-wishes can be sent to the couple at P.O. Box 347,
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Mike and Beverly George are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on May 17, 2025. Lifelong residents of Holt County, they were united in marriage on Saturday, May 17, 1975, at the Oregon Presbyterian Church. They were married by Reverend Robert Van Ingen. Cards and well-wishes can be sent to the couple at P.O. Box 347,
Continue Reading If you enjoy 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 Music has the power to start a revolution, or even calm a baby. The drumbeat of native culture is as important to them as Bach and Beethoven is to
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Apple Blossom Parade came through town again, with something for the community to enjoy. The festival has been an ongoing tradition in St. Joseph, dating back to 1924 when the first parade was held to watch the apple blossom tress come into full bloom. “It’s a St. Joseph
Continue Reading 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 This article was written on the road — and from my phone — right after a Royals loss. I’m bummed with how the Royals season has started, so much
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Finals week poses as a stressful time for college students, marking the start of Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the 2023 Healthy Minds Study, 76% of college students have reported moderate to severe physiological distress. Among students, 36% of students reported anxiety and 28% having feelings of depression.
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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, Mo. (News-Press Now) — Those of us who are a bit directionally challenged (i.e., bad at directions) know the feeling of making the wrong turn at what should be a familiar intersection. We also know the feeling of taking longer to get to a destination than it should take.Thankfully, our phones have GPS
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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, 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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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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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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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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