By Charles Christian There’s usually at least one. Sometimes they rotate. It seems that at least one person in our lives — whether they be people at work, neighbors or even family members — who consistently get under our skin. For some, it is unintentional. There are just people who don’t connect with us, at
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) The threat of a home fire is greater than most people think. In fact, 40% of people believe they are more likely to win the lottery or get struck by lightning than experience a home fire, yet residential fires are the most common disaster people face in the United States, according
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) What if there was a way to reduce waste, create economic opportunities and improve global health? Thanks to social enterprise Sneaker Impact, and its partners like Rack Room Shoes, now there is. Here’s how it works: Anyone can recycle their gently used sneakers at any Rack Room Shoes location by simply
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By Kendra Simpson Community Missions celebrated the end of Mental Health Awareness Month with a free pancake breakfast complete with coffee, oatmeal and an inspirational message. The organization wanted to help St. Joseph’s homeless residents by providing a warm meal and a conversation about their mental health. “If we can’t fix mental health, there’s a
Continue ReadingHappy Birthday to our mom, Norma Lavon Cordonnier! Norma was born on June 8, 1920. Cards may be sent to her at: Norma Lavon Cordonnier, Belle View Care Center, 1616 Weisenborn Rd. Room #109, St. Joseph, MO 64507-2527.
Continue ReadingOmer Ashler will turn 95 on June 10, 2024. He was born near Clarksdale, Missouri, on June 10, 1929. Omer graduated from Union Star, Missouri, High School, class of 1947, He married Mary Pauline Holaday on Sept. 20, 1951. They were married almost 67 years when she passed away on June 30, 2018. He served
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Carl and Barbara Landes are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on June 3, 2024. They were married in Jameson, Missouri, on June 3, 1959. Their children are Cindy Robinson (Newton Jr.), of Woodbridge, Virginia, Donna Corbin (Mitchell), of Mound City, Missouri, and Janet Killin (deceased). They have seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Cards may be
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By Charles Christian Fear makes us do things we normally would not. While fear is a motivator, it is ultimately the weakest of them. When people are afraid, they may make short-term changes to their behavior. However, studies tell us that fear-based changes don’t last. No wonder the Bible is filled with reminders not to
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By Kyle Schmidt Stepping out of the workplace and onto a beach — or even just into a pair of slippers — can help refresh your headspace and improve your mental health. Drew Fisher, a counselor with Fisher Counseling Services, spoke about the importance of taking breaks for self-care and vacations when possible. “Just life
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Roger and Connie (Miller) Heard will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 1, 2024. They were married on June 1, 1974, at Wyatt Park Christian Church, in St. Joseph, by the Rev. William B. Malotte. They have three children, Adam Lyndon Heard (deceased), Katie Heard Schweder (Clint), and Lane Heard (Janna), of Clearwater,
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Chuck and Joan Kempf will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary and June 6, 2024. They were married on June 6, 1959, in St. Joseph. They have two children, two grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Stop by and congratulate Chuck and Joan! Their reception will be at the Fairview Golf Course Banquet Room from 1 to 3
Continue ReadingBy Charles Christian Memorial Day, as its title suggests, is specifically about remembering. All holidays have something to do with this, but Memorial Day has “memory” in its title. The holiday started after the Civil War, in 1868. It was originally called “Decoration Day,” because the graves of the many soldiers who died were decorated
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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) 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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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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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 Charles Christian It’s just not popular to go to church anymore. Statistics bear this out, with the “nones” – people who profess no specific religious faith – becoming the fastest-growing group in the United States. I don’t say this in a way to mock those who don’t attend or claim a particular church connection.
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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 Charles Christian Some of the earliest recorded documents in human history include descriptions of conflict. Sacred documents like the Bible introduce us to a consistent array of human conflicts, even as the overall story of redemption progresses. Thankfully, the Bible also contains approaches for resolving conflicts that will inevitably arise among humans. Having 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 Charles Christian Martin Luther King Jr. once wrote, “Faith is taking the first step, even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” This sentiment is echoed throughout the Bible. Often God is recorded as calling people to take small steps that eventually lead to bigger things. In the Book of Genesis, Abraham and his
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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) 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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