By Marcus Clem The St. Joseph School District has to fix teacher recruitment and retention, and a big change is on deck to try to do that. The Board of Education will vote at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, to either give Superintendent Gabe Edgar permission to put in a four-day class calendar, or block
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By Marcus Clem Perhaps more than ever before, in announcing the dismissal of class this week, the St. Joseph School District told the public it really didn’t want to, and felt forced by the circumstances. Speaking before he made the final decision, Superintendent Gabe Edgar said the moment in which it seems likely class should
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By Chris Fortune Last-minute shoppers kept local florists busy on Valentine’s Day as they searched for the right arrangements. It’s one of the busiest days of the year at flower shops, with phones constantly ringing on the day before Valentine’s Day. But the holiday can be exciting for florists, especially when they work on designer’s
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By Harry Loomis Every Valentines Day, millions decide to get a special someone a sweet treat. Whether it’s a spouse, significant other, friend or family member, chocolate and other treats are among the most common Valentine’s Day presents. Local shops and bakeries know the rush they’re going to get every year on Feb. 14 and
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By Jazmine Knight A Missouri abortion-rights support group is looking for 172,000 voter signatures before May 5 to ensure a spot on the November ballot, but obstacles remain. The race for signatures on this petition comes from the recent halt of a Republican-led campaign to amend the near-total abortion ban. This made room for another ballot initiative
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By Marcus Clem It comes down to the wire on whether the St. Joseph School District will have approval to move forward with plans to drop Monday from its class calendar this fall. David Foster is committed to voting “no” on the proposal when it comes up at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26 at the
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By Harry Loomis The Rendezvous Bar is relocating to a new Downtown location in the coming weeks. The bar, known for its live music, has called 619 Felix St. home since the 1980s. When owner Keith Dudley bought the bar last year, he didn’t anticipate the move. However, as a realtor, he knew he couldn’t
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) While bunny- and egg-shaped candies are always crowd-pleasing favorites during Easter, you can make the holiday extra special for kids with some less sugary treats that can be enjoyed year-round. For a joy-filled celebration, get inspired with these fun and egg-cellent ideas for Easter baskets: Great Books Books unlock new worlds
Continue Reading By Associated Press HOUSTON | The shooter at a Texas megachurch on Sunday had a history of mental illness and brought their young son to the attack that was carried out using an AR-style rifle and ended in an exchange of gunfire with two off-duty officers, authorities said Monday. Houston police identified the shooter as
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By Marcus Clem A Kansas City-area school leader told the St. Joseph Board of Education on Monday that the four-day weekly class plan he installed last year has worked well. Superintendent Dale Herl, speaking via video conference from Jackson County, Missouri, gave a briefing on what the Independence School District has done since it dropped
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By Marcus Clem A Kansas City-area school leader told the St. Joseph Board of Education on Monday that the four-day weekly class plan he installed last year has worked well. Superintendent Dale Herl, speaking via video conference from Jackson County, Missouri, gave a briefing on what the Independence School District has done since it dropped
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By Charles Christian This Feb. 14, many Christians are faced with two very different commemorations on the same day. Valentine’s Day, celebrated on Feb. 14, coincides this year with the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent begins with a worship service called Ash Wednesday. Lent is a 40-day time of fasting, reflection and preparation
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By Marcus Clem St. Joseph public schools will not be holding class on Wednesday amid the championship parade to be held for the NFL Super Bowl LVIII victors, but classes will be held as normal elsewhere in the area. The St. Joseph School District explained the situation on Monday regarding the Kansas City Chiefs. Given
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By Marcus Clem St. Joseph public schools will not be holding class on Wednesday amid the championship parade to be held for the NFL Super Bowl LVIII victors, but classes will be held as normal elsewhere in the area. The St. Joseph School District explained the situation on Monday regarding the Kansas City Chiefs. Given
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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph’s hometown university will not be in normal operations on Wednesday to celebrate the NFL Super Bowl LVIII champion Kansas City Chiefs. Missouri Western State University’s campus will be closed in honor of the Chiefs, amid the official parade that is being organized by the Kansas City Sports Commission in Downtown
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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph’s hometown university will not be in normal operations on Wednesday to celebrate the NFL Super Bowl LVIII champion Kansas City Chiefs. Missouri Western State University’s campus will be closed in honor of the Chiefs, amid the official parade that is being organized by the Kansas City Sports Commission in Downtown
Continue Reading By Jazmine Knight Valentine’s Day is just days away, and local florists are encouraging people to not wait any longer to order flower arrangements for their significant other. Local flower shop owner Stacy Fisher says the Valentine’s Day surge has already begun. However, she and her team at Garden Gate Flowers have been preparing since
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By Jenna Wilson River Bluff Brewing partnered with St. Joseph’s Friends of the Animal Shelter to host its 2nd annual Puppy Bowl ahead of the Super Bowl game. The Animal Shelter is continuously looking to find forever homes for animals and hosting a puppy bowl on game day is one way to get community members
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By Harry Loomis Saturday morning, members of the Southside and Eastside Rotary Clubs met at Habitat for Humanity to build beds for children that don’t have one. The two clubs raised funds to be able to help out today. “We’re able to apply for a grant through our district that we can then match the
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By Charles Christian As people prepare for big gatherings filled with food and drinks, local stores are making sure these gatherings will be well-stocked. Two locally-owned stores have been preparing for weeks, adding personnel and decorating the stores to make things more accessible. Jeff Heitman, co-owner of Green Hills grocery stores, said between decorations, food
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By Cameron Montemayor Restaurant enthusiasts in St. Joseph can now add authentic Indian cuisine to their menu of culinary destinations. Clay Oven Indian Cuisine officially opened its doors for business Wednesday at 1209 N. Belt Highway in St. Joseph, making it one of the first authentic Indian restaurants to call St. Joseph home. “It’s not
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By Cameron Montemayor Restaurant enthusiasts in St. Joseph can now add authentic Indian cuisine to their menu of culinary destinations. Clay Oven Indian Cuisine officially opened its doors for business Wednesday at 1209 N. Belt Highway in St. Joseph, making it one of the first authentic Indian restaurants to call St. Joseph home. “It’s not
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By Marcus Clem A week of events has served to recognize the specialists who perform lifesaving work in school buildings with a sense of compassion and responsiveness that is sometimes in dire need. National School Counseling Week honors the work school counselors do to respond to students in distress that can be attributed to incidents
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By Harry Loomis Potholes and a deteriorating layer of concrete beneath the pavement have brought on extensive repairs to Gene Field Road between Woodbine Road and the Belt Highway. “The base of that road is bad in some spots,” said Abe Forney, director of St. Joseph Public Works and Transportation. “That’s why you see those
Continue Reading By Kyle Schmidt The Sound of Speed Airshow will make its return to St. Joseph on Sept. 14 and 15 at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. The show will have many acts, with a highly anticipated United States Air Force Thunderbirds appearance. “The F-16 that the Thunderbirds are currently flying, they are going to take it up
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By NewsPress Now Marriage application Byron Kevin McCune, 48, and Monchanok Hitchcock, 41, both of St. Joseph. Mathew Davis-James Pritchett, 31, and Tara Nicole Armstrong, 35, both of St. Joseph. Arley Ocampo Sarduy, 30, and Odalys Dayanna Leyva Ojeda, 27, both of St. Joseph. Miguel Adel Bueno Depestre, 29, and Paula Bertha Padilla Villegas, 46,
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Jan. 9 to Feb. 4 1612 Frederick Ave., items stolen. 1325 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at convenience store. 111 W. Linn St., items stolen at residence/home. 2725 S. 21st St., items stolen. 6601 Brown St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 913 Vine St., items stolen at residence/home. 1015 Ridenbaugh
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5 Alayna Marie Berry, 31, 2801 Doniphan Ave., city charge for DWI/DUI. Erik Leneil Lawhon, 37, 610 Thompson St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Benjamen Alan Sherlock, 38, warrant for failure to appear in court. Aaron Bradley Osborn, 40, no address provided, city
Continue Reading By Jazmine Knight In honor of National Boy Scouts Day, local Scouts leaders are highlighting the fun activities and lifelong skills that the organization can provide. Boy Scouts of America is celebrating 114 years in 2024. In St. Joseph, Boy Scouts presents opportunities to learn about future careers, give back to the community and build
Continue Reading By Jazmine Knight In a town rich with African American entrepreneurs, entertainers, inventors and political leaders, celebrating Black History Month is key to highlighting stories that otherwise might go unknown, local community leaders say. Loes Hedge, a Black Archives Museum committee member, said history taught through textbooks can leave out the experiences of many, including
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