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By Jazmine Knight Being born on leap day might sound unappealing to some since it only comes around every four years, but for one St. Joseph woman, it makes her birthday all the more special. Claudia Tapia De Dominguez will be enjoying a dinner with her children and loved ones for her “17th” birthday on

By Kirsten Stokes A good morning message played over the intercom on Wednesday as Lindbergh Elementary cafeteria worker Heather Steele greeted students and asked what they would like for lunch that day. “Would you like chicken nuggets or a deli sandwich?” Steele asked as kids filtered into school. At around 8:40 a.m. each day at

By Kirsten Stokes A good morning message played over the intercom on Wednesday as Lindbergh Elementary cafeteria worker Heather Steele greeted students and asked what they would like for lunch that day. “Would you like chicken nuggets or a deli sandwich?” Steele asked as kids filtered into school. At around 8:40 a.m. each day at

By CAMERON MONTEMAYOR Newfound author Carley Smith is proof that it’s never too late in life to pursue a dream. “There was a saying my mom always said, ‘Do what you love and love what you do,’” Smith said. After a long career as a special education teacher, the 77-year-old Smith is following her late

By Kirsten Stokes A group of women who have dedicated their time and donations to local charities for the last 16 years recently added another local organization to their growing list of recipients. “Thank you for thinking of us,” said Trenisha Thomas, Community Missions coordinator and latest donation recipient. “I’m overwhelmed and my cup is

By Jazmine Knight It seems like a story out of a movie. Brothers Reid and Bryden Swink attend the Chiefs training camp yearly. For the 2023 training camp, the brothers decided to paint pictures for their favorite players, Justin Reid and Isiah Pacheco. For Reid, Justin Reid happens to be his favorite because the two

By Jenna Wilson Travis Kelce may or may not be the one some fans are looking forward to seeing the most at Super Bowl LVIII. If you’re a Kansas City Chiefs fan, you’ve probably heard the name ‘Taylor Swift’ countless times to this point. Swift’s high-profile relationship with the Chiefs’ tight end has generated Kansas

By Ashley Luthans A local man has skirted death twice in the past year. Although he lost his leg in the process, Mark Adams has remained positive and has worked hard toward recovery. Adams, a resident of St. Joseph, had a tumultuous 2023. The year began with issues carrying over from October 2022, when he

By Jazmine Knight Fostering a child comes with a lot of responsibilities. One unexpected one is the preparation it takes to bring in children of different ages on a short notice.  Many foster families can feel overwhelmed when purchasing various materials for children of all ages. Here in St. Joseph, Kaden’s Kloset, is helping foster

By Kendra Simpson Recently, Downtown St. Joseph has become a hot spot for entertainment, eclectic restaurants, family friendly activities all encompassed by a rich history. But what’s considered a center for community today was not always this lively. For many St. Joseph residents, memories of Downtown are limited, since there weren’t many shops, restaurants or