By NewsPress Now An Iowa man pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to robbing a bank in Princeton, Missouri, last year. Phillip Michael Blink, 67, of Promise City admitted to one count of armed bank robbery and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, federal prosecutors said. He robbed
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By Ashley Luthans Two Central High School students shared their gratitude after receiving recognition from a national program. Charlie Horn was given the First Generation National Recognition Award, and Aaron McAllister received the Hispanic National Recognition Award. Both awards were handed down from the College Board National Recognition Program. Horn, a senior, said he was
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By Cameron Montemayor After more than 85 years, Mother Nature is beginning to take a toll on a longtime centerpiece of Downtown and symbol of St. Joseph’s history. The Pony Express Monument has welcomed residents to Downtown St. Joseph on Frederick Avenue since it was first constructed in 1938, but decades of exposure are causing
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Jon Patrick Trowbridge Jr., 24, and Karli Shea Johnson, 24, both of Bonner Springs, Kansas. Cody Michael McIntosh, 39, and Taylor Elizabeth Sanders, 32, both of Stewartsville, Missouri. Ethan Adison Martin, 24, and Addisen Gwen Thomas, 23, both of St. Joseph. Jason Anthony Burley, 48, and Courtney Michele Burley, 26,
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Aug. 23 to Aug. 27 Quentin Lenz to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Primelending, Ferndale PT LTs 17 18 $204,232. Daktoa Jarvis, Jessica Jarvis to Flat Branch Mortgage Inc., Horn Heights LT 6 Blk 22 $112,917. Dakota Jarvis, Jessica Jarvis to Missouri Housing Development Commission, Horn Heights
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By NewsPress Now Freeman Chapel Baptist Church, 2600 SE 144th Rd. Stewartsville, Missouri, is hosting a Fish Fry and Gospel Concert on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Bring side dish to share. Concert will feature Lori King and Junction 63 at 7 p.m. Free will offering will be taken for the performers. If
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By NewsPress Now Elliot Roman Burleson is the newest member of this five generation family. The grandmas all traveled to Jacksonville, North Carolina, to capture this wonderful event in our family. Seated with Elliot is great-great-grandmother, Shirley Portman Helsel. Standing left to right is great-grandmother, Cindy Portman, grandmother, Kami Jones, and mother, Arianna Fish. Welcome
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Aug. 20 to Aug. 26 Terry Lynn Sipes Jr., 43, 2010 N. 2nd St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Destiny Christine Rank, 24, 618 S. 6th St., warrant for municipal warrant from other jurisdiction. Gregory Joseph Kline, 68, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Aug. 13 to Aug. 26 2219 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 1715 S. 11th St., items stolen at residence/home. 3007 N. Belt Highway, burglary at restaurant. 1213 N. Belt Highway, vehicle theft at parking lot/garage. 5940 King Hill Ave., vehicle theft at parking lot/garage. 3110 Cook
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By Jazmine Knight With the recent additions of a brand new simulated manufacturing facility and a newly renovated health science wing, Hillyard Technical Center has a lot to show off during the HTC Showcase. The event gives eighth, ninth and 10th grade students, along with their families, a chance to explore the state-of-the-art facilities and
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By Kyle Schmidt The number of teenagers 19 and under with a driver’s license has dropped by 24% over the past three decades, according to data from the Federal Highway Administration, and local experts think the biggest reason for this might just be a mindset change in today’s youth. In 1995, around 64% of teenagers 19 and
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By Chris Fortune The Savannah Fire Department chief is taking steps to correct an error that could cause home insurance premiums to rise in Savannah and Country Club. An email from the Insurance Services Office sharing deadlines to provide paperwork to establish an ISO rating was overlooked after it went to Fire Chief Brian Roarty’s
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By Ashley Luthans Financial aid can be crucial for college students, and many benefit from Free Application for Federal Student Aid. However, there were some delays last year that are expected to continue this year. Taylea Luedke, a freshman at Missouri Western State University, said that she dealt with last year’s delays, explaining that it
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By Leah Rainwater Although it may not feel like it, fall is just around the corner. Typically, during the fall and winter months, health officials encourage people to get updated flu vaccines. And with the rise of COVID-19 cases within the past few months, officials are also encouraging people to get the recent COVID vaccine
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By Kendra Simpson United Way will be kicking of its “Better Days Made by You” campaign Sept. 5 at Missouri Western State University. The nonprofit has held these annual efforts since 1916 as a way to support local programs and agencies that continually help the St. Joseph community. This year’s theme, “Better Days Made by
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) When a new school year begins, most teachers don’t wait long before they begin scheduling tests, and assigning loads of homework and reading assignments. Here are three tips for helping kids stay on top of all their coursework: 1. Focus on organization: One of the most valuable life skills a student
Continue Reading By Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. — A lawyer for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked a state appeals court Wednesday to restore him to New York’s presidential election ballot, even though he has suspended his campaign. A state judge knocked Kennedy off the state’s ballot earlier this month, ruling that he had falsely claimed to live
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By Jenna Wilson Missouri voters will decide on several ballot measures during the Nov. 5 general election, including Amendment 6, which aims to support salaries and benefits for law enforcement personnel. Amendment 6 would include a provision in the Missouri Constitution to include the levying of fees to support salaries and benefits for certain law
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By Chris Fortune Access to free health care in St. Joseph continues to be available for those who need it thanks in part to a recent funding approval. The St. Joseph City Council agreed to allocate $528,568 to the Stuber Health Center, formerly known as the Social Welfare Board, for the current fiscal year, which
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By Cameron Montemayor and Leah Rainwater City Hall will be bathed in purple light Thursday as local organizations and residents gather to remember those who have suffered the death of a loved one due to overdose. The Buchanan County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention has planned a remembrance event for International Overdose Awareness Day to
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By NewsPress Now Local residents who use or sign up for a library card this September in St. Joseph potentially will receive a little extra along with access to a world of literature and resources. The St. Joseph Public Library is celebrating National Library Card Sign-up Month in September by offering prizes to anyone who
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By Jazmine Knight Parents of children who receive free and reduced lunch may be entitled to new benefits. The St. Joseph School District just announced Missouri’s approval of the Summer EBT 2024 program. This program is made possible by the Department of Social Services and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Summer EBT gives
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By Jazmine Knight With the St. Joseph school board approving the long-range plan at its Aug. 26 meeting, community members have mixed opinions on the next steps for St. Joseph schools. The long-range plan lays out goals to eventually build two new St. Joseph School District high schools, improving the school feeder system. The plan
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By Leah Rainwater Mosaic Life Care hosted an event Tuesday evening at Ricky Dean’s for the St. Joseph community to meet Mosaic caregivers and to welcome international nurses who have joined the Mosaic organization. One nurse recruiter said it was a long process getting the 35 international nurses to St. Joseph. ”We actually started this process
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By Leah Rainwater The Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America Chapter is hosting a “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” event on Sunday, Sept. 22, in St. Joseph. The walk site opens at 8 a.m. at the St. Joe Frontier Casino, with a Promise Garden Flower Ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. with the walk to follow. “This is
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By NewsPress Now Sean Pouche Party: Republican Previous offices: state representative District 13 Key issues/experience: lieutenant commander in the Naval Reserve, promoting economic development and liberties, supporting public safety/law enforcement Website: https://citizensforpouche.com/
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By Jenna Wilson St. Joseph School District leaders are continuing to make security a priority this school year, with some upgrades on the way, like metal detectors at sporting events, and others still in the works. “We’ve received plenty of money over the last four or five years to help with security improvements within our
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By NewsPress Now Andrew Gibson Party: Democrat Previous offices: n/a Key issues/experience: Funding public schools, empowering work force, improving community safety Website: https://www.upballot.com/Andrew-Gibson/
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By Ashley Luthans Recent severe weather events across the U.S. have impacted the blood supply, and the American Red Cross is encouraging community members to give back. Events like Hurricane Debby led to many blood drives being canceled. Just in Missouri, there have been 37 blood drive cancellations so far this year. Blood has a
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By NewsPress Now Bill Falkner Party: Republican Previous offices: Mayor of St. Joseph, state representative District 10 Key issues/experience: Small business ownership Website: https://citizensforfalkner.com/
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