By NewsPress Now Late Notices Betty L. Barlow CHILLICOTHE, Mo. -Betty Lucille Barlow, 94, passed away Jan. 16, 2024. Funeral Jan. 23, at 1:30 p.m., Lindley Funeral Home, Hale. Arrangements under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home. www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com. Deborah Boyer Deborah Boyer, 82, of St Joseph, passed away Jan. 17, 2024. Funeral will be 2
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By NewsPress Now Robert Bob “Smokey” Henry Guinn Sr. 80, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Nov. 5, 1943, in Protection, Kansas, son of the late Mary Catherine and Dallas Guinn. He married Barbara Throckmorton, on March 20, 1986 and she survives of the
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By Jared Shelton News-Press NOW meteorologist Wintry weather has recently dominated conditions across the Midwest and Great Plains, with strong pushes of arctic air bringing subzero temperatures and supporting bouts of accumulating snowfall. Over the past week and a half, residents of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas have endured lengthy periods of single-digit to subzero
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By Charles Christian Esports has proven its value as an attraction in high schools and colleges, so it’s no wonder churches also are capitalizing on gaming to interest young people. Ashland United Methodist Church in St. Joseph has added a state-of-the-art esports club to its youth ministry. So far, the results have been promising. Tom
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Jan. 2 to Jan. 13 811 S. 6th St., items stolen at parking lot. 1911 Messanie St., items stolen at bank/savings and loan. 502 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at restaurant. 1812 S. 22nd St., items stolen at residence/home. 2915 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at department/discount store. 1202
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now A win’s a win, but last Saturday’s playoff game didn’t look like much fun for those fans who braved ice-bowl conditions at Arrowhead Stadium. Maybe those who endured the Lambeau Field-in-January experience could draw comfort in looking six months into the future. On a blessedly hot, humid day in July, many of
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By NewsPress Now Meet Betty Ann! Betty Ann is a shy and sweet darker-colored tortoiseshell cat. She is young at 2 years old and just looking for a fresh start. Betty Ann is quiet and reserved at first, and will appreciate a loving home where she can relax and enjoy her family! Meet Rosa! Rosa
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Jan. 9 to Jan. 15 Anthony Lee Acosta, 31, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Jeromie Dean Sherman, 41, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Rayshonda D. Jones, 32, 3406 Sacramento St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Nathan Steven
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By Charles Christian Some refer to it as “the wilderness.” Some call it “the desert of days.” Others call it the “dark night of the soul.” Whatever you may refer to the times in life that feel “in-between,” like we are waiting for the “next thing,” it certainly can’t be described as fun. These are
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By Calvin Silvers After a couple of postponements due to weather last week, the 6th Annual Cardinal Classic out at Springer Gymnasium finally hosted its championship match between the East-Buchanan Bulldogs and the Benton Cardinals. Benton would dominate in the second quarter after being tied, but the Bulldogs kept fighting until the end, as the
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By NewsPress Now Due to weather, there are closings and cancellations for Friday: SCHOOL CLOSINGS: — Helen Davis State School, classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 23, due to a Professional Development Day on Monday, Jan. 22 — Mid-Buchanan R-V School District — East Buchanan C-1 School District — Savannah R-3 — Atchison Public Schools —
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By Jacob Meikel Following signature wins last Saturday, Missouri Western women and men’s programs take care of business against Newman on Thursday night. With no Johnni Gonzalez in the starting lineup due to illness on Thursday, junior Alyssa Bonilla stepped right into the starting lineup and the Griffon offense would not skip a beat. Bonilla
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By Jenna Wilson Snow is still covering areas across St. Joseph, and the United States Postal Service is asking residents to help keep its workers safe. If snow or ice is not cleared around the mailbox, it can create challenges for carriers trying to deliver mail. “The road crews are doing a great job banking
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By Jazmine Knight With President Joe Biden’s goal to have 50% of all new vehicle sales be electric cars, the push for electric continues to increase. However, fluctuating temperatures in the Midwest can dramatically impact their performance. Based on a 2019 study conducted by AAA, results showed that when the temperature dropped below 20 degrees,
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By Marcus Clem The planned borrowing of money to pay for broad improvements to sports, fine arts and climate control work in St. Joseph schools received a community review on Thursday. The Facilities Planning Committee gathered at the St. Joseph School District Administration Building in part to discuss what would be paid for by the
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By Harry Loomis A combination of freezing temperatures and strong wind gusts have kept street crews on their toes, even during a short break from the snow. “When you had so much snow and so much blowing snow, you get behind on those because you’re having to focus so much effort just to keep those
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By NewsPress Now Citizens are being warned about a scam that threatens them with arrest by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Bill Puett said callers are using the names of Capt. Mike Hess and Deputy Matt Hufford and saying the victim will be arrested for a failure to appear or contempt of court warrant
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By Kendra Simpson Despite the stubborn cold and snow, it won’t be a boring weekend in St. Joseph, with plenty of activities being hosted around town in this week’s edition of See St. Joseph. St. Francis Baptist Temple and First Christian Church have invited St. Joseph residents to celebrate the immense diversity in St. Joseph.
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Persisterhood St. Joseph will host women making a global difference who have local connections at its upcoming meeting. The gathering is planned for 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. meets Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Rolling Hills Library’s Upper Story Room, 1904 N. Belt Highway. Speakers are Andrea Cole, St. Joseph Our Revolution elections steward
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now The Buchanan County Democratic Women’s Club will meet at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at San Jose Steakhouse, 4015 S. Belt. The program will feature bills under consideration in the Missouri legislature and upcoming state and national elections in 2024. Meetings are open to the public. Those attending are welcome to come
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By Kyle Schmidt Staying warm inside during the harsh winter weather can be a difficult task when a home isn’t properly winterized. Ace Hardware general manager Greg Eagleburger offered tips on how to keep heat in the home. “If you’re barefoot or take your bare hand and go around your doors and windows and you
Continue Reading By Columbia Missourian via My Courier-Tribune JEFFERSON CITY — The possibility of cutting workers’ compensation and death benefits by 50% for those injured while working under the influence of marijuana was discussed at a House hearing Wednesday. HB 2135 and HB 1990, sponsored by Reps. John Voss, R-Cape Girardeau, and Sherri Gallick, R-Belton, respectively, would
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By Missouri Independent via My Courier-Tribune With state law already banning transgender youth from accessing puberty blockers and hormones, a Missouri House committee met late into the evening Wednesday to debate adding more restrictions. Two statehouse hearing rooms overflowed with witnesses in favor and against bills in the House Emerging Issues Committee that would determine
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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph-area native and East Buchanan High School and Missouri Western State University alum Logan Parker’s family is extremely proud of him. Logan moved to Chicago after graduating from Missouri Western and never looked back. He continued to excel in life and his career. He moved to Chicago for law school, attending
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By NewsPress Now A St. Joseph man faces a charge of first-degree domestic assault after a woman allegedly was injected with insulin and had to be hospitalized. Kyle Guenthner, 44, is being held without bond in the case. According to a probable cause statement, he was employed as an LPN for a contract agency responsible
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By NewsPress Now ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Elwood-St. Joseph has a new chief executive officer. Todd Sandberg is taking the helm of the medical rehabilitation hospital that treats patients with disabling injuries or illnesses such as strokes, brain injuries, hip fractures, spinal injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other medically complex conditions including COVID-19. Sandberg
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By NewsPress Now He’s already done it I remember whenever Trump was running for his second term, Lemon said that if we voted for Trump, that all the things that he said Trump would do, would get us into war and all this. Well, Biden’s already done that. How much lower? Republicans are so desperate
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By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Eulalia Schieber, 92, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at Oak Pointe of Maryville. Eulalia was born on Dec. 1, 1931, in Guilford, Missouri, to Patrick J. and Irene A. (McLaughlin) Merrigan and was a graduate of Conception High School. She married Leo A. Schieber
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By NewsPress Now Belen F. Mejia, 94, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at St. Joseph Senior Living, in St. Joseph. She was born Aug. 23, 1929, in Amarillo, Texas, daughter of Antonia and Carmen Jaramillo. Belen began worked at Noma Lites for 15 years and H.D. Lee 1967 for 20 years
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