By Chris Fortune Sometimes organizations designed to help people need a little bit of help themselves. The staff at local nonprofits provide social benefits to a community with the help of donors and volunteers, but inadequate staffing can hamper their ability to provide services. The Social Welfare Board at 904 S. 10th St. offers medical,
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By Ashley Luthans A local filmmaker is bringing his latest work to the Trail Theatre on Saturday. “Wholesome Grove” is a family drama that will play at the Trail Theatre, located at 111 N. Ninth Street, at 7 p.m. on April 13. The film was shot in St. Joseph and Kansas City, featuring local spots such
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By Marcus Clem After more than a year of heated debate over whether and how community-input committees will continue in local public education, a final answer has arisen — they’re gone. The St. Joseph School District committed to the change and implemented it by canceling a meeting on facilities planning that had been set for
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Resaichy Eseina, 47, and Sereni Michiuo, 39, both of St. Joseph. Ramter K. Kawaichy, 34, and Almost Ruda, 50, both of St. Joseph. Troy Lorenzo Bristol, 29, and Jasmine Nicole Blakley, 35, both of St. Joseph. Dannyboy Nachu, 28, and Yalta Pius, 22, both of St. Joseph. Kimberly Danielle Chilcoat,
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By NewsPress Now April 5 — Union Home Mortgage Corp., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., to Linda Simmons, John Simmons, Kenwood Heights LT 8 PT LT 9 BLK 2. April 5 — Martha Trail to Nancy Jo Cornelius, Melissa Carlson, 33 56 34 PT North Half. April 5 — UMB Bank NA, Mortgage Electronic Registration
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from April 2 to April 8 Dustin Lee Pardue, 28, 1209 S. 18th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Derrille Deruan Deaun Peterson, 30, 105 S. 2nd St., warrant for failure to appear in court. James H. Helton St., 50, 309 Blake St., warrant for failure to appear
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from March 25 to April 8 402 S. 15th St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 3806 Pacific St., items stolen at residence/home. 6000 Corporate Dr., items stolen at construction site. 624 N. 8th St., burglary at residence/home. 501 Chellew Rd., vehicle theft at parking lot/garage. 2206 Jules St., items stolen at
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By Jazmine Knight After a city council seat remained vacant for several weeks, its new District II representative is ready to begin working to better St. Joseph, and particularly, the South Side. Jason Eslinger, a personal injury and criminal attorney, was sworn into office Tuesday, April 9 after being selected by the council April 4.
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By Cameron Montemayor As hundreds of farmers across Northwest Missouri ramp up work for the start of another season of raising corn, a recent announcement in Washington D.C. will open a long-awaited door for an industry facing projected downturns in income. Eight Midwest states, including Missouri, received the green light to sell 15% ethanol year-round
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By Cameron Montemayor As farmers across Northwest Missouri ramp up work for the start of another season of raising corn, a recent announcement in Washington D.C. will open a long-awaited door for an industry facing projected downturns in income. Eight Midwest states, including Missouri, received the green light to sell 15% ethanol year-round beginning next
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By Riley Funk St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity broke ground Thursday on two homes on East Highland Avenue as part of a seven-house development project. As construction on the two homes at 1500 East Highland Avenue gets underway, another home in the 600 block of East Highland Avenue is nearing completion. Shay Homeyer, executive director
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By Chris Fortune Buchanan County firefighters and troopers evacuated residents near Sugar Lake while crews battled a fire Thursday afternoon. Troop H of the Missouri State Highway Patrol was notified about the grass fire at 1:46 p.m. Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett said the fire was mostly under control Thursday evening, but drivers can expect
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By Marcus Clem Noncompliance with policy and law has put off, for at least several weeks, usage of a $20 million public education debt plan that voters recently approved. The St. Joseph School District said that the main $1.3 million contract in the matter can’t stay in place. That’s because members of the elected Board
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By NewsPress Now ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA-EINSTEINS 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union, Room 102 Noncritical: Sharp irregular surfaces (repeat violation). ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, STAR BUCKS 4525 Downs Dr. No violations. BENTON HIGH SCHOOL 5655 S. 4th St. No violations. BODE MIDDLE SCHOOL 720 N Noyes Blvd. No violations. BURGER KING #2741 1517 S. Belt Highway
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By NewsPress Now A four-part lecture series hosted at the St. Joseph Public Library beginning this weekend focuses on ancient astronomy. The talks will be presented by Dr. Jay Lemanski and delve into the mysteries of ancient Mesopotamia. Each installment will address a different topic. Dr. Lemanski has a Ph.D. in medieval history and a
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By Riley Funk A different company is taking over the Civic Arena paint project after the city council approved a new contract at its April 1 meeting. The contract is now being fulfilled by G.A. Thompson. Funding was approved in October for internal and external painting of the Civic Arena, as the paint is fading
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By Jazmine Knight Herzog Contracting hosted its annual senior day on Wednesday, showing students opportunities in the industrial and manufacturing industries. The event is designed for area seniors, however all grades are encouraged to attend. Kristi Bailey, director of communication and marketing with the Chamber of Commerce, said St. Joseph has a need for a
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Practices in oral and overall health care continually advance to keep you well. Here are two changes affecting dental care you might notice at your next visit. 1. Updated recommendations for dental X-rays. In the past, when your dentist took X-rays of your teeth, you probably wore a leaded apron or
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By Cameron Montemayor The St. Joseph City Council discussed the prospects of partnering with the YMCA to help finance construction for a new indoor aquatic facility on Tuesday. The YMCA is hoping to start work in the next three to five years on a new 35,000 square foot facility in north St. Joseph, which as
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By Jazmine Knight Owning a business of any kind is challenging, but when you throw in being a female-owned company in a male-dominated industry, the stakes get higher. St. Joseph recently was recognized as one of the top places to start a business by Site Selection magazine, and Kristi Bailey, director of communication and marketing
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By Jazmine Knight A once-popular scooter is dwindling in St. Joseph in wake of the bankruptcy of electric riding company Bird. The scooters were popular among teens in St. Joseph who were just looking to get out the house and do something fun. Bird was also utilized by adults who traveled between bars on the
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By Marcus Clem Four medical students affirmed on Monday the regional growth of programs that prepare the next generation of physicians, and offered advice to Missouri Western State University students about their options. Abby Yoss, Abbey Jin, Hailee Warren and Jacob Lewis joined Taylor Danbury of Mosaic Life Care at Agenstein Hall on campus for
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By Cameron Montemayor As the banners and billboards come down one by one across St. Joseph following the Women’s Division II National Championship, local leaders are stressing the importance of addressing a growing need for hotel space. By 2026, a new $22 million Marriott by Courtyard Hotel is expected to sit across from the Civic
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By NewsPress Now An eclipse is currently sweeping across the nation. Check out our website at newspressnow.com for a look at the event as it passes over parts of the United States.Â
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Close to 238,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year. That’s about one person every two and a half minutes. Fortunately, more Americans are surviving lung cancer thanks in part to early detection, groundbreaking research and new treatments. However, the path from diagnosis to treatment
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By Charles Christian Although lumber prices have dropped noticeably since the COVID-19 pandemic, local builders and consumers are still cautious about building new homes in St. Joseph. Scott Laderoute, owner of Sprint Lumber in St. Joseph, said that even though the prices are not as low as before the pandemic, prices for lumber have stabilized.
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By Jazmine Knight April 15 marks the deadline for all tax filings, which means if you haven’t already received one, tax refunds are soon on the way for those who qualify. Some people put their refunds in savings, some use it to pay bills and others even use it for a vacation. And according to
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By Jazmine Knight Understanding finances isn’t an easy task for everyone, but taking the time to learn the basics can be a big help when it comes to tax season and beyond. April recognizes Financial Literacy Month. Financial literacy refers to the understanding of financial components such as budgeting, investing, taxes, credit and more. Having
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Excessive heat. Emerging diseases. Severe storms and off-season illnesses. The environmental hazards associated with climate change threaten the physical and mental health of children and families — and can be a source of anxiety. It’s not just speculation. Communities are already impacted by such climate change effects as heat illness from
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By Kirsten Stokes In just a few short months, what’s standing as an empty campground will transform into a place of solace and healing for children aged 8-14 who have experienced the loss of a loved one to cancer. “We want to draw the kids together and let them know that they have something in
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