By NewsPress Now Savannah, Missouri’s, City Hall will be closed for a day next week due to a movie filming there. City Administrator Bruce Lundy said the building will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 17, for the filming of “A Chrismystery.” Information about the city of Savannah can be found at savannahmo.net and facebook.com/savannahmo.
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By NewsPress Now Several people still need assistance to have a merry Christmas through a community program. AFL-CIO of St. Joseph said 473 families are waiting for help through its Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program. This year, 893 applicants were chosen for the program, and as of Dec. 11, 420 families have been adopted by 181 adopters.
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By NewsPress Now A local business is offering residents a chance to make holiday wishes come true. Patterson Legal Group is choosing one resident daily through Dec. 20 for its “12 Days of Giving” contest. The maximum price for the gift is $250. Those interested in the contest can go to Patterson’s Facebook page for
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) More than 11 million people in the United States are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including more than 3 million people with emphysema, a type of COPD. This chronic lung disease limits air flow and causes breathing-related symptoms. While there is no cure, an innovative treatment option is helping
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – IU Students Prevail in 2024 CME Group University Trading Challenge Indiana University secured another win as it’s been named CME Group’s 21st Annual University Trading Challenge winners! The rest of the top five teams are from outside the United States. This year’s challenge saw record participation from nearly 570 teams across
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By Cameron Montemayor Residents took the opportunity Tuesday to meet with the finalists vying to lead day-to-day operations as St. Joseph’s next city manager. City officials held a public meet and greet at City Hall with the four men in the running for the job: Jason Gage, Darron Leiker, Mike Schumacher and Bob Cowell Jr.
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By Leah Rainwater As of Tuesday, the St. Joseph School District saw only two filings for school board. One from a St. Joseph Pastor, Brian Kirk and the other from a Nurse Practitioner at the Samaritan Counseling Center, Cassandra Veale. Filings have opened for two available positions on the St. Joseph School Board. Both Isaura
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By Chris Fortune Mosaic Life Care Foundation leaders achieved their goal of opening the Children’s Discovery Center debt-free. A group within the foundation worked for nearly three years to cross the fundraising finish line, which ensures the Children’s Discovery Center will sustain itself in the coming years. “We’ve just continued to have generous people come
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By Nicole Scott The Platte County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office brought comfort and joy to area children this past Saturday. The Platte County Sheriff’s Office shared through social media that last Saturday, Dec. 7, they held their 30th Annual “Shop with a Deputy” event and were able to help 46 children in need. The Sheriff’s Office
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By Ashley Luthans Central High School’s new volunteer club is spreading holiday cheer in St. Joseph. Students in the club visited Downtown businesses on Tuesday afternoon to deliver homemade cards and treats. “Unity for the Community” was created for the 2024-25 school year by two juniors at Central: Taevyn Hanson and Lily McClain. McClain shared
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – If you had told me at 16 years old, a recent high school drop-out, that I would one day have a successful career with a C-suite title, I wouldn’t have believed you. I spent years struggling to figure out my path — completing my GED, serving in the Army and
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Winter can be a joyous season — full of sledding, skating, skiing and all the other fun and exciting activities that come along with it. But it can also be a season of accidents, and they can happen to anyone, including you, your partner, and especially active kids. Last year’s
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out these recommendations from the American Medical Association: Make nutritional tweaks: Reduce your intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar. Drinking sugary beverages, even 100% fruit juices, is associated with a higher mortality risk,
Continue Reading By Chris Benson Williamsport, P.a. — Frustrations and concerns were relayed during budget talks last week at a first reading of Williamsport’s proposed 2025 financial blueprint. In addition, the city now joins Williamsport’s school district in allowing residents to break up tax payments. The city council approved in its final reading of the ordinance that
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By Leah Rainwater Monday night’s St. Joseph City Council meeting saw a few different bills up for passage pertaining to the utilization of American Rescue Plan Act Funds. During the Monday, Dec. 9 meeting, council also saw an adoption of a bill regarding the next steps forward in building a new aquatic facility, whether it’s
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By Chris Fortune Weed treatment at Lake Contrary is being put on ice until warmer weather arrives. A hard frost toward the end of November nixed plans to handle the growing vegetation at the 320-acre lake. The plan was to deploy the aerial herbicide called Clearcast, but it would not work below certain temperatures or
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By Charles Christian Shopping locally offers both a unique gift experience and a boost to the local economy. Local shops in downtown St. Joseph are already decorated and ready for the Christmas rush. After Black Friday and Local Business Saturday, shops are hoping that positive momentum carries into the Christmas season. Finding gifts for the
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By Nicole Scott Missouri Western State University is celebrating graduates this weekend and the public is invited to celebrate as well. MWSU is expecting 201 graduates to walk across the stage at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Looney Complex. Doors will open for guests at 10:15 a.m. MWSU said that they will
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By NewsPress Now Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, is hosting two winter commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 13. The ceremonies are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Bearcat Arena at the Lamkin Activity Center located on the NWMSU campus. For individuals who cannot attend in-person, a livestream of each ceremony
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By Cameron Montemayor A trio of St. Joseph nonprofit organizations received a welcomed boost Tuesday afternoon. Missouri American Water, in collaboration with the American Water Charitable Foundation, awarded three grants totaling $20,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank, United Way of Greater St. Joseph and the 1939 Club on Tuesday. Special check presentations were held with
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By Nicole Scott The Allied Arts Council shared on Monday morning that a film that has chosen St. Joseph and Savannah, Missouri, as its backdrop are now looking for locals to act in the film. A “Chrismystery” holiday film is seeking background actors of all ages, including families. The filming dates would be Tuesday, Dec.
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By Cameron Montemayor Community members can meet with the finalists hoping to become St. Joseph’s next city manager on Tuesday evening at City Hall. City officials have scheduled a meet and greet from 5 to 6 p.m., on Dec. 10, in the lobby of City Hall to allow community members to meet and visit with
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) The holidays often bring colder weather and more indoor gatherings. Respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV are common this time of year. Illness from these viruses can be dangerous for pregnant people and newborns. Staying up to date on vaccines for flu, COVID-19 and RSV during pregnancy can offer
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Respiratory viruses are common in the fall and winter months. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV can surge during the cooler weather and keep people from gathering with family and friends. They cause many people to get very sick or even to be hospitalized. “We know that getting vaccinated is the best defense
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Good sleep isn’t just about waking up feeling rested and ready for the day. Quality sleep, and plenty of it, is important for your overall health. While you sleep, your body naturally recharges itself, which puts you at lower risk for cardiovascular problems and chronic conditions like diabetes, as well
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By Ashley Luthans Following a year with an extensive delay, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has opened for the 2025-26 school year much closer to its normal timeline. While FAFSA applications generally open on Oct. 1 each year, changes to the system last year kept students from being able to apply for
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By Charles Christian A local nonprofit is set to give away free new toys for kids just in time for the holidays. Grace House, 2638 Lafayette St., will begin offering items for infants and children up to age 12 at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. Grace House Executive Director Ruth Costello said that in
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By Chris Fortune Police detained a male suspect after a chase and altercation resulted in a weapon being discharged near Ashland Avenue and Karnes Road. St. Joseph Police Chief Paul Luster said the incident began around 4:30 p.m. when an Andrew County sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to an area around County Road 375 regarding a
Continue Reading Financial aid officials are seeing a smooth start to this year’s FAFSA cycle. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Despite fears of another cycle plagued with delays or other issues, financial aid experts are saying that the start of the new federal student aid filing period has gone smoothly, taking a weight off their and
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The Columbia Police Department relaunched an online tool to help citizens report non-emergency situations, such as vandalism, lost property and minor thefts. In a news release Thursday, CPD said the relaunch happened Sunday – residents can report non-emergency incidents at p2c.como.gov. CPD said the portal offers a convenient option for reporting quickly and efficiently. Citizens
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