By Kendra Simpson Greater Than Financial and Sisters of Solace teamed up to host the annual S’mac Down macaroni and cheese cook-off Thursday evening at the Castle Bridge Event Center. “Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese, right?” said Trina Clark, executive director for Sisters of Solace. “We were just looking for something really unique to
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By Kendra Simpson September is recognized as Hunger Action Month, and the Second Harvest Community Food Bank has asked St. Joseph residents to take action in helping the community fight food insecurity. In the Buchanan County area alone, 49,000 people face food insecurity. Through Hunger Action Month, Second Harvest aims to bring awareness to food
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By Leah Rainwater The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is wrapping up its annual concert series on Thursday night at the Remington Nature Center. The last Parties on the Parkway featured a cover band from Omaha, nebraska, HaPPY eNDINGS. “We are so excited to wrap up another successful season of parties on the parkway,” said Mary
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By Kyle Schmidt The skies above St. Joseph will be busy this weekend as the Sound of Speed Airshow comes to Rosecrans Memorial Airport. Performances, featuring the Thunderbirds among several acts, are free and open to the public. Events for the weekend include: Friday, Sept. 13 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Kickoff party and concert with
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications William Byron Carr, 76, Gower, Missouri, and Kathryn Lee Spafford, 70, St. Joseph. David Wayne Beard, 29, and Ashely Ann Gardner, 30, both of St. Joseph. Dakota Wayne Eaton, 23, and Alexia Paige Sweiger, 22, both of Hamilton, Missouri. Mitchell David Sanders, 29, and Jillian Marie Henry, 29, both of
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By Leah Rainwater The Sound of Speed Airshow is home to many attractions and fun events, but one nonprofit organization is proving that the airshow can also be a learning experience. Not only will the airshow host aircraft exhibits, but it will also play host to the KC STEM Alliance. One partner at KC STEM
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By Chris Fortune Archie Randolph Jr. was working road construction, applying thermoplastic on K-5 Highway in Kansas when one of his coworkers sitting in an attenuator truck honked his horn to get everyone’s attention. A plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. “I thought he meant somebody flew in between them, and he said,
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By Cameron Montemayor On a day meant to honor and remember the victims of 9/11, local volunteers made sure the red, white and blue of Old Glory was displayed proudly throughout St. Joseph on Wednesday. This year marks 23 years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon claimed nearly 3,000 lives.
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By Chris Fortune Buchanan County is receiving help from law enforcement officials to find who is issuing checks made to look like they are from the county. The county treasurer’s office reconciles checks from the bank every day and noticed some of the checks this month did not match its reports. County fraud protection measures
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By Leah Rainwater Applications are open for one competitive scholarship available to high school seniors in Andrew and Buchanan counties. The Cotillion for Achievement has been offering scholarship applications, enrichment opportunities and leadership training for almost 39 years. Each year, 16 finalists are selected based on scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, community involvement and a written
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By Jazmine Knight In recognition of the tragedy that took place 23 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001, students at Robidoux Middle School had a chance to explore the event’s history throughout the school day. School librarian Melissa Corey and Robidoux middle social studies teachers created a 9/11 exhibit in the library. Student tours began
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By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph Schools district will host a reception for their new Family Leadership Institute Sept. 11 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Troester Media Center board room. Attendees can learn more about institute and how this program will help English learning families. For questions or more information contact Michelle Schulze at michelleschulze@sjsd.k12.mo.us.
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By Kendra Simpson A three-term elected candidate and former St. Joseph mayor will go against a union worker with a history of political enthusiasm for the role of state representative. Republican incumbent Bill Falkner and Democrat Andrew Gibson will contend for the seat of Missouri state representative for District 10. Gibson was born and raised
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph’s gateway to the South Side will see the addition of a new monument sign this year meant to welcome residents and visitors to the area. The St. Joseph City Council recently gave its stamp of approval to provide $15,250 in funding for the fabrication and installation of a welcome monument
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By Charles Christian The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor for Missouri visited St. Joseph on Tuesday to talk about his campaign goals. David Wasinger, a native Missourian from the St. Louis area, said his campaign is focused on empowering smaller businesses and taking power away from corporate lobbyists in Jefferson City. “We’re going to be
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By NewsPress Now The Missouri Supreme Court decided Tuesday that Amendment 3, Missouri’s abortion rights amendment, will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft decertified the amendment Monday after certifying it and other initiatives Aug. 13. Ashcroft’s office said in a court brief that Amendment 3 was “deficient” after Cole County
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By Ashley Luthans Community leaders are working to bring the idea of Felix Street Market to life, and they are asking residents to share their thoughts. “Imagine an indoor/outdoor space where local farmers, artisans and food vendors can come together and fill downtown with fresh produce, unique crafts, delicious meals and more,” a Chamber press
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By NewsPress Now The skies above St. Joseph will be busy this weekend as the Sound of Speed Airshow comes to Rosecrans Memorial Airport. Performances, featuring the Thunderbirds among several acts, are free and open to the public. Events for the weekend include: Friday, Sept. 13 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Kickoff party and concert with
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By Charles Christian A St. Joseph infectious disease expert is encouraging people to take reasonable precautions to avoid mosquito bites, as the insects can pass on West Nile virus, which has been detected in Missouri this summer. Data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services shows that as of Aug. 31, two confirmed
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By Jazmine Knight One Central High School student was honored Tuesday afternoon for her volunteerism around St. Joseph. Nyliya Washington received the “Most Spirited Volunteer for 15” award through the Youth Volunteer Corps and Patrick Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies Foundation. The award recognizes positive leaders in volunteerism. The Patrick Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies
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By Cameron Montemayor As City Hall’s window replacement project inches closer to the finish line, city leaders have squared away another key next phase for widespread improvements planned for Civic Center Park. City Council recently authorized a purchase order with Auxier Construction Company in the amount of $466,384 for the Civic Center Park Sidewalk and
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By NewsPress Now Missouri’s abortion-rights amendment could be removed from the November ballot depending on a state Supreme Court decision Tuesday. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft decertified Amendment 3, deeming it “deficient” in a court brief Monday. This comes after his certification of the amendment Aug. 13. Now, the amendment is no longer listed under “ballot
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By Leah Rainwater St. Joseph law enforcement and emergency departments are participating in an annual ”Battle of the Badges” blood drive event Monday, a partnership with the Community Blood Center. This is the first year a “Battle of the Badges” blood drive has been held in St. Joe and the Community Blood Center says it
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By Jazmine Knight Hillyard Technical Center students will have another way to gain hands-on career experience thanks to a new piece of equipment. Diesel tech students welcomed a new, fully operational Freightliner chassis donated by Daimler Truck North America. The chassis was previously stored at Altec as the school’s diesel shop was being remodeled. Mike
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By NewsPress Now Members of the St. Joseph community are being asked for input as the search for a new school superintendent begins. People can offer their thoughts on the desired qualifications candidates should possess through a survey conducted by the St. Joseph School District and the Missouri School Boards Association, which is assisting in
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By Charles Christian East Hills Library will host a daylong celebration on Sunday, Sept. 22, for National Hobbit Day. The event celebrates the birthday of the famous Hobbits, Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, both created by 20th-Century British writer, J.R.R. Tolkien. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., on Sept. 22 at 502 N.
Continue Reading By Charles Christian The Missouri Valley Amateur Radio Club will host an FCC amateur radio technician class and exam on Oct. 19 and 20. Amateur radio uses radio waves to communicate for both recreation and emergency situations. The training will provide technical certification that will allow people to become approved amateur radio operators. The certification
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By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph Board of Education voted on the fate of two more challenged books Monday evening. The school board voted 4-2 to retain “Crank” by Ellen Hopkins, “This Book is Anti-Racist” by Tiffany Jewell. LaTonya Williams, Whitney Lanning, Mike Moore and Rick Gehring voted to retain both books with no restrictions
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By Cameron Montemayor Local Scouting America officials and leading experts in science are laying the groundwork for a new program aimed at developing the next generation of scouts as innovators. Over the last few months, Pony Express Council members and longtime scouts Bill McMurray and Ed Stroud — two well-known community leaders — have been
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By Jazmine Knight As college students start to get into the swing of the semester, some may notice an unexpected deposit in their bank account. Refund checks come when students take out a loan for a certain amount of money to cover the cost of school but the loans exceed the school bill. The additional
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