By Ashley Luthans Cadets from the Pony Express Battalion of the ROTC were picked up at Missouri Western State University by helicopters on Friday morning to travel to a weekendlong Field Training Exercise. The cadets boarded two Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters to Camp Clark in Nevada, Missouri, in order to complete the three-day training camp. Cadet
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Sean Erin Frost, 34, and Robin Margaret Ussher, 34, both of St. Joseph. Jorael Eugene May, 41, and Kilsi Elaine Keesler, 31, both of St. Joseph. Dalton Thomas Marschel, 21, and Rachel Kay Corey, 21, both of Columbia, Missouri. Shawn Michael Fletcher, 37, and Cyndal Chirei Slibowski, 30, both of
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 Russ Bohlinger, Russell Bohlinger, Briana Bohlinger to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., 19 55 34 PT SW Quarter $648,793. Joanna Mayer, Clark Joanna to Housing & Urban Development, 10 57 35 PT SW Quarter $10,281.60. Hannah Beaver, Ryan Beaver to Mortgage Electronic
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By NewsPress Now Standing left to right, are Elizabeth Sellars (great-grandmother), Katrina Boudreau (mother), Kristyl Quimby (grandmother), and sitting is Waiva Jean Radmer (great-great-grandmother) holding her great-great-granddaughter, Jordyn Michelle Elizabeth Greene, born Aug. 15, 2024.
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By NewsPress Now The Benton High School class of 1964 reunion took place on Sept. 7, 2024, at the Hoof ‘n Horn restaurant, in St. Joseph. Those in attendance for the 60th reunion were: Seated: George Kobezj, Ila Landers, Bob Fleckal, Joan Burnside Fleckal, Marty Parrish Mears, Charlie Mears, Mary Wells, Karen Reece Swan, Mary
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Sept. 7 to Sept. 30 2401 Charles St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 2319 S. 18th St., items stolen at residence/home. 6110 Shady Ave., items stolen at residence/home. 1702 Highly St., items stolen at residence/home. 2822 S. 22nd St., items stolen at residence/home. 3915 Mitchell Ave., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley.
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Sept. 24 to Sept. 30 Blake Aaron Richardson, 29, 194 W. Kenyon St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Autumn Michelle Griffin, 27, 2301 Village Dr., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jennifer Lynn McCarthy, 41, no address provided, city charges for attempted assault and resisting arrest.
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By Associated Press Last month, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the United States Surgeon General, issued an advisory to call attention to the stress and mental health concerns facing parents and caregivers. According to a study from the American Psychological Association, referenced in the advisory, nearly half of parents, 48%, describe their stress as completely overwhelming
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By Associated Press Shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin. With it comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider. People eligible for the federal government’s Medicare program will have from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 to sign up for 2025 Medicare Advantage plans, which are privately run versions of
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By Associated Press While hospitals and health care organizations in the Southeast largely stayed open and functioning during Hurricane Helene to provide essential care for their communities, they were not unscathed. The massive system battered the region’s health centers, causing blackouts, wind damage, supply issues and flooding — leading to a dramatic rescue of patients
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By Kirsten Stokes This week’s Sideline Spirit features the Savannah cheerleading team ahead of Friday’s game of the week. Multitasking with a little girl’s cheer clinic, they took some time to show some of their skills and leadership as they coached the little ones. “It really does show not just how much to ourselves we
Continue Reading By Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Suicide remains a critical issue, particularly among young people, but new approaches in mental health support are making a significant impact. Dr. Jessica Chaudhary, a board-certified psychiatrist, and survivor Megan Phipps share insights into the effectiveness of proactive mental health
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By Ashley Luthans The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election is quickly approaching, and Missourians will see a handful of issues on the ballot that affect them and their state. In the 2020 presidential election, 3,025,962 votes were cast in the state of Missouri. Missouri Western State University student Cole
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By Ashley Luthans The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with several local businesses, hosted its annual Manufacturing Day for students on Thursday morning. The students began their morning at BioZyme and were able to tour the facility. President and CEO of BioZyme Lisa Norton said she was excited to help the students see
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By NewsPress Now Community members who are grocery shopping this weekend won’t have to go far to make a difference and donate to Second Harvest Community Food Bank. Second Harvest is collecting nonperishable items for its “Fill the Van” food drive, with a focus on pasta noodles and sauce, boxed dinners, breakfast items, snacks, rice,
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By NewsPress Now Tenderloin lovers have a chance to make a difference this month, with tenderloin proceeds going toward student lunch debt each Thursday throughout October. The St. Joseph School District Foundation is hosting the 2024 Tenderloin Challenge to help tackle school lunch debt in the district. Every Thursday in October, $1 from every tenderloin
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By NewsPress Now First-time voters can learn the basics of the process at a program on Monday at the St. Joseph Library. The program, which runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Downtown branch, 927 Felix St., is intended to give unbiased information about voting and what an election entails. There will
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By NewsPress Now The Doniphan County Health Department will have its drive-thru flu clinic next week. The event will run from 9 a,m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at 201 S. Main St. in Troy, Kansas. Those arriving for the vaccines should pull into the alley behind the health department from the south and
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By NewsPress Now Historical architecture buffs and lovers of the paranormal both have programs to look forward to next week at the Rolling Hills Library. At 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, Shelly Haynes from the St. Joseph Museums will take a look at the life of Edmond J. Eckel, who was the architect of many
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By NewsPress Now by Heidi Schwarzwald, MD (NAPSI)—Seniors, caregivers and their families and support systems should prioritize certain steps to promote healthy aging—many of which can happen from the comfort and convenience of their homes—including the following: 1. Improve your lifestyle: Improving lifestyle is crucial with age, with 95% of adults
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By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph School District will be heading into their next board meeting with tons of local opinions after they completed a series of community input sessions. Spring Garden, Bode and Robidoux Middle School each hosted an hour-long session where parents, staff and local residents could voice their thoughts and opinions about
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By NewsPress Now A water main repair is closing indoor programming at InterServ, 5400 King Hill Ave., through Thursday morning. The center’s Meals on Wheels will run on Thursday, and other programming is expected is expected to start running again at 11 a.m.
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By Chris Fortune Members of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce focused on the city’s recent successes and the overall economy at the annual Economic Development Summit. Local government leaders and business owners gathered over breakfast for the presentation led by Thomas Hoenig, the former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, who
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By Ashley Luthans St. Joseph School District officials and school board members presented a check to Second Harvest Community Food Bank on Wednesday after raising money for Hunger Action Month. The total amount donated was $1,360, in which funds were raised with portions of ticket sales at two “Orange Out” football games in September. Shannon
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By Cameron Montemayor Among the historic races and ballot measures in the November general election, voters in Missouri will also see a proposal seeking to raise the state’s minimum wage by nearly $3. If approved by voters, Proposition A will increase Missouri’s minimum wage over a two-year period from $12.30 to $13.75 by January 2025,
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By Jazmine Knight As part of the St. Joseph School District’s superintendent search, the district is inviting the community to voice their opinions. St. Joseph School Board President LaTonya Williams shared details on how the input session will work and tips for giving constructive feedback. “It’s not going to be like an open forum kind
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By Leah Rainwater Monday night’s city council meeting saw a 7-2 vote to withdraw a fundraising extension for the YMCA’s plans for a new indoor aquatic facility, solidifying the project’s deadline as the end of 2024. With an original fundraising deadline of the end of the year, the extension request would have moved the deadline
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By Ashley Luthans A regional organization aiming to increase charitable giving in Northwest Missouri announced three new members to its board of directors. Monica Bailey, Lindsey Holcumbrink and Joshua Strong have been welcomed into the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri. The organization began in 2009 and is a public charity with the goal of making philanthropy
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By NewsPress Now About $2.7 million in upgrades are on the way for the Platte County Courthouse. Commissioners approved a bid with Straub Construction to renovate the building, which was built in the 1860s, beginning in December. American Rescue Plan Act funding is being used for the project as part of the county’s overall plan
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By NewsPress Now An author with local ties will discuss her new Civil War book in two presentations Thursday. Tonya Graham McQuade will share excerpts from “A State Divided: The Civil War Letters of James Calaway Hale and Benjamin Petree of Andrew County, Missouri, 1862-65,” which includes 50 previously unpublished letters written by two of
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