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Registration opens for youth tennis lessons
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local children interested in participating in a youth tennis summer camp in July can now register.
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Legendary St. Joseph deli makes upgrades, adds more music
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local deli, that is over a century old, is making some upgrades to its facility and music.
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Community organizations prepare celebrations for Juneteenth
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW). — In celebrating Juneteenth, St. Joseph Museums will be holding a Juneteenth parade and vendor fair.
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Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph starts spaying and neuter program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — To help shelters in the area not be overcrowded, Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph (FOTAS) is launching a spay and neuter program known as ‘Spay it Forward.’ “Every animal that is not spayed or neutered has a dramatic impact on the population at the shelter,” FOTAS
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Happy 75th Birthday Donna Davis Bennett!
Happy Birthday Momma Donna! Donna Davis Bennett will celebrate her 75th birthday on June 22, 2025. She was born June 22, 1950. Cards may be sent to Donna Bennett at 1210 W. Joseph St., St. Joseph, MO 64504.
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Happy 60th Anniversary Doug and Kay Marshall!
Doug and Kay (nee Hahn) Marshall will be married for 60 years on June 20, 2025. They were married at the First Baptist Church, in Maysville, Missouri, on June 20, 1965. They have three children: Karen Foster, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Amie Dunstan, of Elyria, Ohio, and Kevin (Stephanie) Marshall, of Cameron, Missouri. They
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Happy 60th Anniversary Jerry and Sandra Mogg!
Jerry and Sandra (Froyd) Mogg will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 21, 2025. They were married on June 20, 1965, at Maryville Community of Christ (former RLDS church), in Maryville Missouri. Jerry was born in Claire, Michigan, to Elton and Ruby (Callihan) Mogg. Sandra was born in Maryville, to Clifford and Mildred
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St. Joseph Museums displays local artist’s work for JuneteenthÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local artist’s work is being featured in the St. Joseph Museums as part of the celebration leading up to Juneteenth.Â
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Juneteenth committee of St. Joseph presents ‘Our Town’Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Juneteenth celebration events will kick off this weekend in St. Joseph, with a performance of ‘Our Town’ taking center stage.Â
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United Way donors providing fans to help combat warmer temperatures
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater St. Joseph and its donors are providing fans to people in need as the summer heat starts to take effect.
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Local singer wins Life 88.5 contest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Molly Rodriguez, with her passion for sharing the gospel and hope to inspire the younger generation, has won the Life 88.5 radio contest.
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Next Taste of United Way event announced
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Reservations are open for the United Way of Greater St. Joseph’s Taste of United Way event coming up on Monday, June 23.
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Annual Sculpture Walk returns for its 12th year
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Allied Arts Council is set to host its yearlong outdoor sculpture exhibit with new additions in Downtown St. Joseph.
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Local nonprofit leader’s new book encourages discussions about mental health
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local nonprofit leader Demetrius Chance’s new book uses the difficult experiences and lessons in his own journey to encourage mental health.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Joseph and the animal shelter announced an adoption special set for Saturday, June 7.
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YMCA gives projected timeline for indoor aquatic facility
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The YMCA pool project, over a year in the making, now has tentative dates the community can look forward to.
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What God sees in your mirror
Experts say there are two kinds of responses when people look in the mirror. There is a set of people who, no matter their appearance, including flaws and wrinkles, say something like, “Not bad!” These tend to be in the minority. The majority of people who look in the mirror zoom into every wrinkle, every
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Happy 96th Birthday Omer Ashler!
Omer Ashler will turn 96 on June 10, 2025. 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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Happy 96th Birthday Omer Ashler!
Omer Ashler will turn 96 on June 10, 2025. 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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Happy 105th Birthday Norma Lavon Cordonnier!
Happy Birthday to our mom, Norma Lavon Cordonnier! Norma will celebrate her 105th birthday on June 8, 2025. She 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 ReadingHappy 105th Birthday Norma Lavon Cordonnier!
Happy Birthday to our mom, Norma Lavon Cordonnier! Norma will celebrate her 105th birthday on June 8, 2025. She 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.
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Community leaves its mark on new Rolling Hills Library
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The Rolling Hills Library is giving residents the opportunity to add their signatures to a steel beam that will be part of the new building set to open next spring.
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Mustangs to host fan fest ahead of opening day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Mustangs are set to hold a free fan event Tuesday, May 27 to build excitement for the season opener. The fan fest starts at 5:30 p.m. at Phil Welch Stadium, located at 2600 Southwest Parkway in St. Joseph. The event is open to the public. Guests
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Area ceremonies to honor fallen military service members
GOWER and PLATTE CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Memorial Day ceremonies will be held Monday in the area to mourn United States military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces.
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