By NewsPress Now Gayle Ann Sollars, 83, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. She was born on Jan. 14, 1941, to Gaylen E. “Giggie” Grimm and Blanche “Bee” Young Grimm. Mrs. Sollars was a member of the Brookdale Church. She graduated from Central High School and Gard Business University. She retired from the Morris
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By NewsPress Now Larry McCray, 82, St. Joseph, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Linda; a son, James (Beth) McCray, St. Joseph; a daughter, Donna Burnett, St. Joseph; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Arensberg-Pruett
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By NewsPress Now Charlene Amelia Schnabel, born on Jan. 11, 1933, in Effingham, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Jan. 20, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Charlene was known for her creativity and organizational skills. Charlene is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Schnabel, and their children,
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By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Edward Steeby, 92, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Jan. 19, 2024, at a St. Joseph healthcare facility. Graveside services and interment: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, Fillmore, Missouri, Cemetery. The family will host a Celebration of Life immediately following the graveside services at The Hall in Fillmore, where
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By Meteorologist Jared Shelton A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas from 9 p.m. Monday through noon Tuesday as patchy freezing rain could result in a glaze of ice on area roadways late Monday and early Tuesday morning. Areas of dense fog are also expected to form, reducing visibility
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By Jacob Meikel Missouri Western men’s basketball’s leading scorer on the year was named MIAA Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Week on Monday. JaRon Thames’s 18 point performance last Saturday in a close win over Central Oklahoma helped him earn the honors. Thames has scored in double figures in each game this season and has
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By Marcus Clem The governing body for local schools ratified a $20 million bond issue for the April 2 ballot on Monday night, with most members expressing confidence it will pass. The St. Joseph Board of Education voted 6-1, with Board Vice President Kenneth Reeder in dissent, to approve the bond issue. Most board members,
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By Riley Funk The Pony Express Monument is set to receive $175,000 in funding for much-needed repairs. The St. Joseph City Council voted 9-0-0 in unanimous favor of the funds at Monday night’s meeting. The $175,000 will come from American Rescue Plan Act funds and will go toward repairing the granite base of the statue,
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By Riley Funk The Pony Express Monument is set to receive $175,000 in funding for much-needed repairs. The St. Joseph City Council voted 9-0-0 in unanimous favor of the funds at Monday night’s meeting. The $175,000 will come from American Rescue Plan Act funds and will go toward repairing the granite base of the statue,
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By Jenna Wilson A water main break at Brittany Village Apartments has left hundreds of residents without water, some for over a week. St. Joseph’s Community Action Partnership was contacted by management at Brittany Village last week, stating that 13 of their 28 buildings had water main breaks, severe flooding and tenants were without water
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By Jenna Wilson A water main break at Brittany Village Apartments has left hundreds of residents without water, some for over a week. St. Joseph’s Community Action Partnership was contacted by management at Brittany Village last week, stating that 13 of their 28 buildings had water main breaks, severe flooding and tenants were without water
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By NewsPress Now The Missouri Department of Transportation announced Monday that Missouri Route 92 at Interstate 29 in Platte City will be closed in both directions indefinitely for emergency repairs. The closure comes after the bridge was struck on Monday afternoon, MoDOT said. The ramps at I-29 and Route 92 Interchange will be right turn
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By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 96,900 47,000 4,500 148,400 Last Week: 241,700 29,500 164,000 435,200 Year Ago: 267,000 25,700 147,200 439,900 Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold 4.00 to 10.00 higher, getting back the losses from the previous week. Most advance this week was
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By Cameron Montemayor Tess Campbell wasn’t entirely sure how things would go after taking a leap of faith to open her own pet grooming salon in a highly competitive market in St. Joseph. Working in a corporate pet chain job with close friend and eventual first employee Mary Dugger for four years, the two left
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By Ashley Luthans Since its long-awaited grand reopening last July, the Trail Theatre has found success uniting old traditions with new ideas. The Trail began as a traditional movie theater in 1951 and operated as such for more than five decades. The theater closed in 2007 but reopened under new management last year. Susan Montee,
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By NewsPress Now Dave Harris was awarded Best in Show for his work “Pillows” in the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art’s 50th Annual Membership Exhibition. The show opened on Jan. 19, and awards were presented in 10 categories, including the work honored as Best in Show. The exhibition, which is open through April 14, features 245
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now A story printed on Page A1 of the Friday, Jan. 19, edition of the St. Joseph News-Press Weekender contained errors in need of correction, because of mistakes by a reporter. First, the caucus assembly will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2. Second, do not bring food or drink to the event,
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By NewsPress Now Top concern Our congressman just sent out an e-mail informing us that the border is his top concern. Our district is a thousand miles from the border. Think about it I’m going to keep harping on this initiative petition process that the Republican supermajority is trying to pass through the legislature. Instead
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By NewsPress Now Deborah Joyce Boyer, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at her home. She was born June 19, 1941, in St. Joseph, daughter of Pearl (Slater) and Benjamin Willis. She attended Central High School. On Feb. 18, 1966, she married Fred Boyer, sharing 50 years together prior to his
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By NewsPress Now Jack H. Brown, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. He was born April 7, 1948, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Kenneth and Marie (Grimes) Brown. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Missouri Western State University, and his master’s degree in Business Administration and Management
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now B4 MONDAY Jan. 22, 2024 LIFE ➤ LIFE STORY IDEA? Call assignment editor Jess DeHaven at 816271-8594. Or email her at jess.dehaven@ newspressnow.com.
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By NewsPress Now Winslow H. Peek, Sr., 76, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. He was born Aug. 5, 1947, in St. Joseph, to Winslow and Clara (Morman) Peek. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Winslow and Sharon were married on May 6, 1977. She survives
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By NewsPress Now RUSHVILLE, Mo. – Our sissy, where do we start? She had the biggest heart, and love for life of anyone we know. She was an avid photographer, and loved taking photos of her beloved eagles, wildlife, the moon and sky, just about anything she could focus on. She took beautiful photos. Her
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By NewsPress Now BETHANY, Okla. – JoNelle Robertson passed away Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in Bethany, Oklahoma. JoNelle was born on Oct. 20, 1931, in Maysville, Missouri, to Zallie Porter Reece and Nelle Kathleen Reece. She graduated from Maysville High School and attended business college in St. Joseph where she worked for the gas company.
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Larry L. Atkins REA, Mo. – Larry L. Atkins, 84, passed away Jan. 19, 2024. Service 1:30 p.m. Jan. 23, at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel, where the family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22. Interment Savannah Cemetery. Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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By NewsPress Now KATY, Texas – Gerry Dean Smith, 90, of Katy, Texas, passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2024, while in the care of Hospice in Caydance Memory Care. His ashes will be buried next to his beloved brother, Kenneth, in Overland Park, Kansas. Gerry “Gary” was born on Feb. 6, 1933, in St.
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By Jacob Meikel Missouri Western men’s basketball extended their win streak to six after a gutsy 57-56 victory over Central Oklahoma on Saturday. In a game that saw 10 lead changes, the Griffons used the final 10 minutes to prove their resiliency. Faced with an eight-point deficit with 9:31 left to play, Western was able
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By Riley Funk Paramedics are highlighting the benefits of being prepared and trained in the event of a cardiac arrest situation or medical emergency. A little over a year ago, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac event a little more than a year ago, putting the use of AEDs and CPR on the
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By Kendra Simpson The New Generation Singers held their membership rally Sunday evening as a way to welcome new members to their musical family. For over 50 years, the New G Singers have performed and spread their message of love and acceptance, not only for the St. Joseph community, but for the rest of the
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