By Kyle Schmidt Drugs are a prevalent issue in St. Joseph, and while attention is generally on those who are struggling with addiction, drug use affects more than just them — it can also change the lives of friends and family. What goes on behind closed doors when living with addicts is something that can
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Charley and Kathy (Fare) Brand celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 12, 2024, with family. They were married Feb. 15, 1974, at the United Methodist Church, Ravenwood, Missouri. They are the parents of Brandon (Natasha) Brand. They also have three granddaughters, Ashton, Lana and Victoria Brand, Maryville, Missouri. Cards may be sent to the
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Elizabeth “Susie” Nelson will celebrate her 95th birthday on Feb. 27, 2024. She was born on Feb. 27, 1929. Cards may be sent to Susie at 1228 N. Leonard Rd., St. Joseph, MO 64506. (No gifts please)
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) It was a long-awaited homecoming for the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), which returned to Naval Station Norfolk on January 17. The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operated for an additional 76 days in the Mediterranean Sea due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, for a total of 8 months deployment. As part
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John “Rick” and Monica Purdy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 1, 2023. They were married on Dec. 1, 1973. A surprise 50th Anniversary celebration was held with family and friends at D&G Pub and Grub. Their children are Brian (Chrissy), Amy, Amber (Tony), and Summer (Brian). They also have 10 grandchildren and four
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Tom Schoeneck turned 90 on Jan. 25, 2024. He was born, in St. Joseph, on Jan. 25, 1934. Cards may be sent to Tom at: 7509 San Miguel Way, Naples, FL 34109.
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By NewsPress Now Tom Schoeneck turned 90 on Jan. 25, 2024. He was born, in St. Joseph, on Jan. 25, 1934. Cards may be sent to Tom at: 7509 San Miguel Way, Naples, FL 34109.
Continue ReadingBy Kyle Schmidt While love is in the air for many right now, for some Valentine’s Day is more likely to bring feelings of loneliness and depression. For those who are single, seeing celebrations of couples in stores, on social media and just about everywhere else at this time of year can take a toll
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) A bipartisan package that recently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, would expand the child tax credit (CTC). As the Senate decides whether to follow suit, advocates press that the CTC is a critical policy vehicle to help all infants, toddlers and their families thrive, and it should be implemented
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Gary and Willa (Herman) Swanson were married Feb. 14, 1964. Rev. Fred Presley conducted the service in the Savannah Baptist Church. Gary was a National Bank examiner for five years after graduating Missouri University at Columbia. Then he joined his father, Kermit, and grandfather, E.J., in the retail grocery business. Willa graduated from the Kansas
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By NewsPress Now Walker DuFrain, of St. Joseph, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. DuFrain is a member of Troop 138 and Troop 45 in St. Joseph, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint (2nd Ward) and Ashland United Methodist Church. Scoutmasters were Garry Dunster and Shadow Evans. Eagle is the
Continue ReadingCaleb and Johnna Wheeler will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on Jan. 24, 2024. They were married on Jan. 24, 2004. Happy Anniversary Caleb and Johnna!
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John and Jeannie Saunders will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Jan. 26, 2024. The couple were married on Jan. 26, 1964, while on semester break of their senior year at the University of Missouri. Upon graduation they moved to the family farm at 8230 S.W. State Route J, Osborn, MO 64474, where they currently
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By NewsPress Now JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri – The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) announced its 2024 officers and board of directors for the statewide association representing contractors, specialty contractors, and suppliers throughout Missouri. Kyle Phillips, senior vice president of heavy highway division for Herzog Contracting Corp. has been elected chairman of the board. Founded
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By NewsPress Now Congresswoman Pat Danner turned 90 years old on Jan. 13, 2024. She is a Democrat and represented the 6th District of Missouri from 1993 to 2000. Doug Gray managed her first two campaigns and served as her Chief of Staff in Congress in Washington, D.C. She celebrated with family and friends in
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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph-area native and East Buchanan High School and Missouri Western State University alum Logan Parker’s family is extremely proud of him. Logan moved to Chicago after graduating from Missouri Western and never looked back. He continued to excel in life and his career. He moved to Chicago for law school, attending
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Rodney and Nancy Wales will celebrate their 50 wedding anniversary on Jan. 26, 2024. They were married on Jan. 26, 1974. Cards may be sent to them at 203 North Monroe Street, Oregon, MO 64473.
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Happy Birthday Ralph Vulgamott! Please join us to celebrate Ralph’s 90th birthday on Jan. 20, 2024, from noon to 3 p.m. at the American Legion located at 501 E. Price Ave., Savannah, Missouri.
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Dean and Nola (Heller) Ferguson will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 14, 2024. They were married in 1954 at the First Baptist Church, in Savannah, Missouri, by Dr. Howard Judah. Dean operated Ferguson Milk Hauling for 23 years in the Cosby, Missouri, area. He started his work history with Swift and Co. and
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By NewsPress Now A panel of judges selected Madison Meyer, of Dearborn, and Caleb Simpson, of Bolivar, as 2024 Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) Ambassadors during the organization’s 109th annual meeting at the Lake of the Ozarks. The MOFB Ambassador Program selects a male and female student 17-to-22 years of age to represent agriculture and Farm
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By NewsPress Now Benedictine College football player Reed Levi’s appearance during halftime of the Allstate Sugar Bowl as part of the Allstate and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team® is the culmination of years of giving back to his teammates, his college and his community. The national recognition for the 2023 Benedictine graduate,
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By Kyle Schmidt It’s the job of law enforcement officers to protect the community. But what about themselves? Police, fire and emergency crews often are the first on the scene to help someone in crisis, and dealing with such trauma can take a toll on their mental health. That’s why the St. Joseph Police Department
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Happy Birthday to James (Mac) McClintic, who turns 90 on Dec. 21, 2023. Charles and Pauline McClintic of Monroe City, Missouri welcomed James into their lives at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri on Dec. 21, 1933. Jim is retired from Crouch Bros. and MNX. Birthday wishes were sung to him on Dec. 10 at
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Pat and Vicki Sampson will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Dec. 22, 2023. They were married on that date in 1973. They will be celebrating their anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, at their home, 2555 SW Bethel Rd., DeKalb, Mo. 64440. Cards are welcome, but the couple requests no
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Royal and Debbie Barnett will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 17, 2023. They were married at the Linden United Methodist Church, in Waterloo, Iowa, on Nov. 17, 1973. The couple has three beautiful daughters, Chanda (Gary) Proffit, of St Joseph, Kendra Young, of Savannah, Missouri, and Christina (Jason) Burdette, of Lake Ozark, Missouri.
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Kem and Brenda (Toombs) Hines, of St. Joseph, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Nov. 12, 2023. They were united in marriage on Nov. 12, 1983, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), in St. Joseph, with the Reverend Wally Reed officiating. November 12 was also opening day of deer season so the
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Clifton and Janis Hibbs will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on Nov. 30, 1963, in McFall, Missouri. They have one daughter, Jennifer A. (Steve) Ward. They also have two granddaughters, Reganne and Riley Reed and three step-granddaughters. Come celebrate with us on Nov. 19, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Knights
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Linda Rose Clark will turn 80 on Nov. 1, 2023. She was born on Nov. 1, 1943, to John and Lillian Sullender. She was a “Premie”, with many respiratory problems, and was given no chance to live. Her mother was given 50-50 chance to live. They both lived and have gone on to busy, active
Continue ReadingLeona Ray, of Fairfax, Missouri, will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Oct. 29, 2023. Let’s help her celebrate with a Card Shower! Family and friends can send cards to: PO Box 224, Fairfax, MO 64446.
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Lou Luke will celebrate his 90th birthday on Oct. 18, 2023. If you would like to send him birthday greetings, his address is P.O. Box 464, Wathena, KS 66090.
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