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Homebuilders cautious despite lower lumber prices

By Charles Christian Although lumber prices have dropped noticeably since the COVID-19 pandemic, local builders and consumers are still cautious about building new homes in St. Joseph. Scott Laderoute, owner of Sprint Lumber in St. Joseph, said that even though the prices are not as low as before the pandemic, prices for lumber have stabilized.

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What Parents Need to Know about Climate Change and Children’s Health

By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Excessive heat. Emerging diseases. Severe storms and off-season illnesses. The environmental hazards associated with climate change threaten the physical and mental health of children and families — and can be a source of anxiety. It’s not just speculation. Communities are already impacted by such climate change effects as heat illness from

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Deeds of trust for April 5

By NewsPress Now April 1 — Farmers State Bank to Anthony Snook, Pembroke Garden Condo Unit 9. April 1 — Nodaway Valley Bank to Jajo Investments LLC, Chirstopher Carbrys Add PT LTS 21 22 Blk 6. April 1 — Nodaway Valley Bank to William Blacketer Jr., Wendy Blacketer, Widmans Add PT Blk 5. April 1

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Vital statistics for April 5

By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Jaydin Kalob Lee Lundy, 22, Osborn, Missouri, and Paola Torres, 19, St. Joseph. Bradley Joseph Simmons, 38, and Jessica Lynn Lawrence, 23, both of Cameron, Missouri. Celsey Ja Lynn Paredes, 24, Tori Delyn Denny, 33, both of St. Joseph. Sean Steven Grace, 42, and Jodi Lyn Davis, 40, both of

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Arrests for April 5

By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from March 26 to March 30 Joshua Nathan Cole Miller, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Erica Lynn Reed, 39, no address provided, city charge for indecent acts. Toby Christopher Hartig, 30, 1439 N. 11th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Deann Charlee

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Workers begin road repairs in Buchanan County

By Chris Fortune The onset of spring brings the beginning of annual repairs on local roads that will continue late into the summer. Buchanan County began repairing County Line, Maxwell, Amazonia and Oscar Roads, including Huntoon Road east of Interstate 229, this week. It’s part of the county’s goal to repair 18 miles of road

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Board censures Lanning, rejects Garcia censure

By Marcus Clem Several St. Joseph Board of Education members agreed on Wednesday to censure Whitney Lanning for her actions on Feb. 26 following a previous board meeting. Board member Kim Miller, following a closed-door consultation with district legal counsel, proposed to censure Lanning for alleged inappropriate conduct that has prompted a charge of second-degree

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Local homeschool movements growing in Missouri

By Charles Christian When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, students nationwide suddenly found themselves learning from home. It’s an arrangement many decided to stick with even after classrooms reopened the next academic year. Before public school buildings existed, formal education happened primarily in churches and homes. The homeschool movement has diversified and become a growing source

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Buchanan County sees surge in voter turnout

By Chris Fortune More residents seemingly wanted their voices to be heard on Tuesday, as voter turnout in the general municipal election exceeded last year’s by nearly 10%. Buchanan County saw 22.5% voter turnout on April 2, which was a jump from the 12.6% mark in April 2023. County Clerk Mary Baack-Garvey expected low voter

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School district gets $20 million bond approval

By Marcus Clem More than 6 in 10 voters approved Proposition St. Joseph School District on Tuesday night, clearing the way for upgrading various facilities with support from private investors, who will be paid back via an existing tax levy. With the margin of voters in favor required to exceed 57.143%, at total of 7,018

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Williams, Chesney, Moore prevail for school board

By Marcus Clem LaTonya Williams, Ronda Chesney and Mike Moore secured seats on the St. Joseph Board of Education on Tuesday night, according to unofficial election results. Williams, the incumbent board president, secured first place from the start of counting in Buchanan County and never fell from that position. Moore was in second, and Chesney

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Library tax levy reset passes with ease

By Chris Fortune Rolling Hills Library will remove the sunset portion of its overall tax levy. Voters approved the decision to eliminate the tax levy, allowing a reset of the library’s overall tax levy from $0.31 to $0.28 per $100 assessed valuation. With 100% of precincts counted, the tax passed with 62% of the vote.

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St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity receives city backing

By Riley Funk A construction project of four homes on Highland Avenue will move forward after the city approved funding Monday. Bill No. 769-22 unanimously passed at Monday night’s city council meeting, meaning $249,689 will be added to an agreement between the city and the Habitat for Humanity. The project, which will cost $514,629 in

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