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Former Chiefs player speaks to Chamber crowd

By Ashley Luthans A football player turned entrepreneur brought a message about the importance of positivity to the audience at the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chairman’s Breakfast on Thursday. The keynote speaker, Jon McGraw, was a professional football player for 10 years and a safety with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2007 to

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DG Market opens in Savannah

By Nicole Scott Savannah, Missouri, residents have a new grocery store option. Dollar General announced on Monday the opening of a new DG Market at 1605 N. Highway 71. It features a section of fresh meat and produce along with brands and products that other Dollar General Stores carry. “We are excited to provide Savannah

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Black Friday brings out shoppers in St. Joseph

By Ashley Luthans It was below freezing on Friday morning, but that didn’t stop shoppers from heading out to find the best deals. Many stores were open before the sun was out, bringing in the most dedicated bargain shoppers. Lots of people make Black Friday shopping a tradition, including Sloan Ridpath. “We come out every

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Shopping safety with holidays approaching

By Ashley Luthans Whether you’re shopping in person or online this holiday season, keeping your purchases and financial information safe requires attention. When out in stores, make sure to keep your belongings close, not allowing them to leave your sight. Frank Till, executive director of the St. Joseph Safety Council, advises women to keep purses

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Travel numbers up this Thanksgiving holiday

By Leah Rainwater With almost 72 million people traveling by car for the Thanksgiving holiday, roads will be busy this week, calling for some extra attention from drivers. “Road trips have always been very popular for the Thanksgiving holiday as people go visit loved ones. But we know that also, road trips have had a

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St. Joseph’s legacy of family run businesses continues

By Charles Christian Though passing down the family business has become more difficult, St. Joseph and surrounding communities still have multi-generational family businesses that dot the landscape. The Conway Center for Family Business notes that around 30 percent of family-owned businesses make the transition into the second generation however, only about 12 percent will be

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Evergy warns residents of solar company scam

By Chris Fortune Evergy is warning its customers to watch out for door-to-door salespeople falsely claiming to be affiliated with the electric services company. Officials with the energy company said customers are reporting solar companies performing unauthorized work under the guise of being affiliated with Evergy. “While Evergy has working relationships with solar companies in

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Shop St. Joseph kicks off for holiday season

By Chris Fortune A St. Joseph holiday tradition is underway as local businesses are now handing out tickets that include one worth $10,000. Wednesday marks the start of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual Shop St. Joseph holiday program, which encourages residents to spend their money locally during the holidays. About 125 businesses

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North End tavern under new ownership

By Jazmine Knight One local tavern is ready to continue its 125-year legacy with some new owners. Russell Book and Melissa Winn have taken the helm at the Brown Bear, 2028 St Joseph Ave. It all started with Winn’s husband BJ. BJ’s dad owned the tavern many years ago and it has always been a

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New businesses open in St. Joseph

By Ashley Luthans New businesses are opening their doors at several locations around town. Black Kat Salvage II is an antique store located at 902 Edmond St. that features multiple vendors. The store is full of vintage items, clothing and more. “It’s just an eclectic mix of items that people have collected over the years

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