By Kyle Schmidt When a child is abused, whether it be physical, sexual or emotional, it’s up to the community to provide resources to help them navigate the trauma. “We like to say kids are resilient,” said Melissa Birdsell, executive director at Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center. “I like to say kids are resilient
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Firearm violence has become the leading killer of children and young adults under 24, surpassing deaths from vehicle collisions since 2017. And while daily headlines emphasize news of mass shootings, most firearms-related deaths and injuries are preventable and occur in a familiar place — at home. June is National Gun Violence
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Often separated from loved ones while training or deployed to remote locations around the world, from South Korea to Germany to bases across the United States, service members and their families make sacrifices every day. One way that military supporters can demonstrate to service men and women that they have their
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Shirley will be celebrating her 90th birthday on May 18, 2024. Shirley was born on that date in 1934 in St. Joseph, where she has spent her entire life. Shirley has five children and their spouses, four bonus children and their spouses, and a plethora of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a brand new great-great-grandson. We will
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Donald “Don” Brown turns 90 on May 17, 2024. He was born on May 17, 1934. He will be celebrating his 90th birthday in Fort Worth, Texas, with family. Donald married Maxine Brown on July 15, 1989. He has two children, Pat and Jeanel (Brown) Ragan. He has one grandchild, Cobain Ragan. Don has lived
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By Kyle Schmidt In an age where tragedy is only a click away, navigating constant negativity can take a toll on mental health. Seeing news and media surrounding wars, protests, death and more can be especially taxing for young people. “I think it’s important that we just remember to stay positive,” said Samantha Davis, a
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By Kyle Schmidt Money can’t always buy happiness, but navigating the high costs of bills, groceries and more can take a serious toll on mental health. Drew Fisher with Fisher Counseling Services said he recognizes the stress that money can bring to people’s lives. “What I will say is that’s one of the top five
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By NewsPress Now The Dance Arts Center Performing Arts Company (DACPAC) participated at the Symposium Talent Dance Competition in April. The studio received the following awards: Groups: “Another One Bites the Dust” was a jazz dance performed by Grace Mosiman, Hannah Damery, Jaydaci Garcia-Williams, Jessica White, Maggie Musser, Mireya Dickinson, Mollie Miller, Quinlan Crowley and
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By Jenna Wilson Community members rallied against fentanyl Tuesday, enjoying games and food while sharing resources and learning about how to protect young people from drugs. The City of St. Joseph Health Department, Buchanan County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention and other local agencies came together to help host the second annual “Make Some Noise”
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By NewsPress Now Cub Scout Pack 913 of Rosendale was busy in April earning service hours and having fun! The Pack is helping FMS Metals with road side clean up. The Scouts and leaders worked really hard picking up trash along T Highway. They worked east from the facility towards 71. Next time, they will
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now BATON ROUGE, La. — The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Cali Wheeler of Faucett at Oklahoma State University. Christina Gray of Kingston at Oklahoma State University. They are among approximately 25,000
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By NewsPress Now Two hundred family members, friends and students from 8 different communities weathered the storm on April 26 to conclude the Tarkio Technology Institute (TTI) 2023-2024 school year. The Welding Technology program had 16 students. Seven received the AWS National Stick Welding Certificates. Seven who had received AWS certificates last year returned and
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By NewsPress Now LEBANON, Il. — Hannah Watson of St. Joseph, Missouri, participated in McKendree University’s 11th annual Academic Excellence Celebration (AEC) on Thursday, April 25. The 2024 event featured presentations, poster presentations, an art exhibit, a choir concert, a band concert and more. Hannah co-presented a poster called “Reclaiming the Mind, Body, and Soul
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By Kyle Schmidt Pain not only takes a toll on the body, it also can hurt mental health. Relieving physical symptoms through alternative practices can bring about peace of mind as well, said Dr. James Schoonover of Thrive Family Chiropractic. “What we’re trying to do is get to the root cause of what they’re coming
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Military Appreciation Month is an annual reminder to honor the sacrifices and contributions of the people who serve in the U.S. military, and to recognize the importance of the support networks and camaraderie that boost their morale throughout their journey. This year, the USO is continuing its long history of bridging
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Passion, collaboration and community are keys to running a successful business. That’s according to a recent survey of women business leaders as part of PNC’s bi-annual Economic Outlook Survey. Passion and personal satisfaction for their business or industry is a top factor women business leaders cited for starting and staying in
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By NewsPress Now The Dance Arts Center Performing Arts Company participated at the Groove Regional Dance Competition in February The studio received the “Professionalism” award along with the other following awards: Groups: “Another One Bites the Dust” was a jazz dance performed by Grace Mosiman, Hannah Damery, Jaydaci Garcia-Williams, Jessica White, Maggie Musser, Mireya Dickinson,
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By NewsPress Now The Dance Arts Center Performing Arts Company participated at the Dance Masters of America Performing Arts Competition in March. The studio received the following awards: Groups: “Another One Bites the Dust” was a jazz dance performed by Grace Mosiman, Hannah Damery, Jaydaci Garcia-Williams, Jessica White, Maggie Musser, Mireya Dickinson, Mollie Miller, Quinlan
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Margaret Parker, of Gallatin, Missouri, will be celebrating her 80th birthday on April 24, 2024. She was born on April 24, 1944. Margaret married Jack Parker on Sept. 29, 1962. Her children are Ernest (Lisa) Parker, Wade (Cathy) Parker, and Sean (Poppy) Parker. She also has 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her family is requesting
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Happy Birthday Doug Reynolds, April 20, 2024. Doug was 19 inches long and weighed 5 lb 14 oz when he was born, in St. Joseph, on April 20, 1984, at 3:30 a.m. Love Mom
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now LINCOLN, Ne. — James Jura of St. Joseph was inducted into Mortar Board at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during the annual Ivy Day ceremonies April 13. Jura is a biochemistry major at the university. Parents are James Jura and Sibyl Downing. The Ivy Day event, co-sponsored by Mortar Board and the Innocents
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Lloyd Hargrave will be celebrating his 95th birthday on April 18, 2024. He and wife, Bev, have been married 74 years and have two daughters, Crista Carpenter and Candace (Gerald) Goll and a son, Craig, (deceased). He also has three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Lloyd’s family requests a birthday celebration with a card shower. He
Continue ReadingThelma “T.J.” Miles was born on April 11, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, and turned 85 on April 11, 2024. Cards may be sent to T.J. at 30214 310th St., Fairfax, MO 64446.
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Please join us in congratulating Vern and Vena Todd on their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple were married on April 17, 1964, at Savannah Ave. Baptist Church, in St. Joseph. They lived most of their married life in Helena, Missouri, where they raised their three sons, Vern (Sondra) Todd, Tracy (Kelly) Todd and Tim (Amy)
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By NewsPress Now Columbia, MO — High school senior, Claire Phillips of St. Joseph Christian School has been distinguished as one of the top academic students in the state through the 2024 Missouri Scholars 400 program. This statewide initiative, organized by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of 100
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By Kyle Schmidt Your mental health isn’t affected only by what’s on your mind, it also responds to what you put in your mouth. A healthy diet is key for both physical and mental fitness, said Danna Taylor-Dryer, a CDM director of food and nutrition at ClearSky Rehabilitation. “Lack of vitamins and minerals lead to
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By Marcus Clem With stigmas common about those who struggle with a psychiatric disorder, especially among people of color and patients of a low socioeconomic background, a panel discussion is set to combat misinformation. The event titled “Can You See Me? Creating a Common Language is the Recipe to End Stereotypes” will be held at
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Georgia Morriss will celebrate her 90th birthday on April 13, 2024. She was born in Bethany, Missouri, on April 13, 1934. Georgia was married to Ray Morriss, who passed away on Nov. 12, 2008. She has two children, Cheryl Davis (Romey Keith) and Jackie Whorton (Donald Lee). She also has four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
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By NewsPress Now At a recent March meeting of the St. Joseph Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), four outstanding women were honored with the DAR’s “Women in American History” Award. This award honors women who have made an important difference in their communities. It is not necessary that they be members
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By NewsPress Now Peru, NE — Peru State College held its annual Financial Planning and Etiquette Dinner on Wednesday, March 20, which was organized by the Peru State College Foundation, Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Career Services. The event was attended by 23 students, along with faculty, staff and special guests
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