By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Staying warm during the cold winter months is a top priority for many, which is why holiday gifts that help in this endeavor are always a surefire hit! Here are somehead-to-toe gift ideas that will add comfort to the season and show your loved ones you care. 1. Functional Gloves for
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) The holidays are all about spreading cheer, and what better way to do that than with gifts that bring both comfort and style? This guide is your one-stop shop for finding the perfect shoes to keep your loved ones looking and feeling good all season long! 1. Stylish Boots: From sleek
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By Chris Fortune A new mural representing home and family is gracing a Downtown building. Main Street St. Joseph, a Downtown strategic action group, announced a collaboration with Mural Mosaic’s Global Roots Project to unveil the new mural in the alleyway next to 516 Felix St. Wednesday evening. Hundreds of artists from America painted tiles
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By Leah Rainwater About 20 employees were celebrated for their various years of service at Specialty Industries on Wednesday afternoon. Families and friends were invited to come celebrate with their loved ones and take a tour of the facility. “We’re a packaging company, but it’s our mission to provide meaningful employment for people who have
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By Jazmine Knight Missouri voters will decide the fate of several issues at the ballot box on Nov. 5, including a controversial measure to restore abortion access in the state. Known as Amendment 3, a “yes” vote would enshrine “a constitutional right to make decisions about reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives,” according to
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By NewsPress Now News-Press NOW will air a live debate between Missouri’s U.S. Senate candidates later this month. Incumbent Josh Hawley, a Republican, and Democrat Lucas Kunce will meet in the debate, which will be broadcast from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, on FOX 26 KNPN and the News-Press NOW channel. The
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By Chris Fortune A local community health center earned an award at a conference with other community health clinics. The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics recognized the Stuber Health Center with its “Member of the Year Award” for its innovation in addressing challenges faced by free clinics at a meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.
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By NewsPress Now Residents can help those in need with baby items, cleaning supplies and toys for the holidays. The Rolling Hills Library is accepting donations at both its branches to help local families. Toys for Tots collection boxes are now set up at the Belt Branch, 1904 N. Belt, and the Savannah Branch, 514
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By Ashley Luthans The Mosaic Life Care Foundation hosted a final open house for the new inspireU Children’s Discovery Center on Wednesday. The final sneak peek Wednesday gave the community an idea of what to expect when the center opens on Dec. 26. Julie Gaddie, president of the Mosaic Life Care Foundation, said the center
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By Cameron Montemayor Corby Pond will see the construction of a new educational pavilion along with several upgrades thanks to a grant awarded from the Missouri Department of Conservation. A popular fishing and walking destination on the Northwest Parkway, Corby Pond will see a 20-by-40-foot pavilion constructed across the street from the pond as part
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By Leah Rainwater A local coffee shop is working to make a difference. The Human Bean will host another “Coffee for a Cure” event in partnership with Mosaic Life Care. From 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, all money from sales and tips will go toward the Mosaic Life Care Auxiliary Breast
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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph residents will have a chance to safely get rid of hazardous waste and electronics this weekend. The city of St. Joseph is hosting its Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, in the Remington Nature Center parking lot on MacArthur
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By NewsPress Now The St. Joseph YWCA is highlighting Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a series of events in the coming week. Local restaurants will participate in the Empty Seat at the Table event on Saturday, Oct. 19, by reserving a space as a symbol of those who have lost their lives to domestic violence.
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Nutrition can be confusing. Every day seems to bring a new headline declaring what’s healthy and what’s not, whether it’s the Mediterranean Diet, low fat, low carb, DASH, vegan or high protein. With all this diet-of-the-minute hype, it’s hard to know what we should be eating. On World Food Day,
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Sleep is a priority for holistic health, but many women aren’t getting enough of it. Not only does it affect your overall health, but stress-related sleep loss also makes it difficult to maintain focus and energy throughout the day. Nearly half (45%) of women ages 40-60 lose more than two
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By Jazmine Knight During Tuesday’s St. Joseph school board meeting, officials discussed a plethora of items including more information on the long-range plan. As part of the agenda, the board reviewed an RFQ that requested various architectural engineering land-surveying firms that the board would potentially work alongside to build a new high school. “We asked
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By Leah Rainwater A patron is questioning a decision to restrict usage of the restrooms at the city’s fitness facility. Even though St. Joseph REC Center offers 24-hour gym access, after business hours, its indoor restrooms are closed to the public, and one man is questioning the safety of the practice. The REC has provided
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By NewsPress Now Voters have a last chance to meet candidates for local offices ahead of the November election at a Chamber of Commerce breakfast next week. Those running for three contested seats in Buchanan County have been invited to speak at the moderated forum from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at
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By Kyle Schmidt The Salvation Army Corps is asking the St. Joseph community for help as it prepares for its winter coat drive. Pastor with the Salvation Army Corps Ron Key said donations can be made Monday through Friday at the main office on Seventh and Messanie streets. ”We ask if people donate, they at
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By Ashley Luthans Hundreds of high school students filled the Civic Arena on Tuesday morning for the annual My Success Event hosted by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. The event invited students to learn more about what they can do after high school, from jobs to college to the military. Kristi Bailey, director of
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph’s growing Hillyard Technical Center will get a boost with American Rescue Plan Act funds approved by city council members on Monday, one of several items included in a packed agenda. Councilmembers unanimously approved a grant agreement to provide $150,000 in ARPA funds for the facility as it works to complete
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By Leah Rainwater Milt Toratti has been writing biographies for veterans since he was 13. With over 150-plus books written and constructed over 69 years, Toratti believes everyone has a story. “Everybody has a story, I don’t care who it is,” said Toratti, a retired army colonel and Vietnam veteran. “Young people today, believe that
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By NewsPress Now Cooler days are making it feel a little more like Christmas is on the way, leading one local agency to announce plans for its holiday assistance program. AFL-CIO Community Services will start taking applications for its annual Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program on Monday, Oct. 28. The agency matches those in need with local
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By Leah Rainwater Literature lovers will have a chance to shop thousands of books for a low price Oct. 17-21 at the Downtown library thanks to the annual book sale through the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library. More than 10,000 books will be for sale, with paperback books, board games, DVDs and CDs
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph’s growing Hillyard Technical Center will get a boost with American Rescue Plan Act funds approved by city council members on Monday, one of several items included in a packed agenda. Councilmembers unanimously approved a grant agreement to provide $150,000 in ARPA funds for the facility as it works to complete
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By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph School District continued discussions about a new superintendent at Monday’s board meeting at Troester Media Center. During the meeting, the Missouri School Board Association (MSBA) presented results from a community survey and focus groups. The survey garnered 673 responses from parents, teachers, community members, staff, students and more. “The
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Do you often get a skin rash after you are exposed to an allergen or irritant? Do you also develop breathing problems and stomach issues? Bone or muscle pain? You may want to learn about mast cell diseases. While rare, these diseases are increasingly recognized by doctors. Treatments for these
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – October is here, which means fall is in full swing. It’s a time of year when you can enjoy vibrant fall colors, football season and cooler weather that begs for cozy meals at home and warm comfort foods. But did you know that October is also National Seafood Month? Whether
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Although cold weather isn’t directly to blame when you get sick, it creates an environment that makes it easier for germs and illnesses to thrive. In fact, understanding how cooler temperatures affect your chances of getting sick may be your best approach for preventive care. Despite the old adage that
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) It doesn’t take much for cold and flu symptoms to take over. Even a mild case of the sniffles can make it difficult to navigate the demands of everyday life. It’s virtually impossible to avoid germs altogether, but you can make sure you’re ready to fight off an infection, whether
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