By NewsPress Now Russian roulette The Russian informant, Smirnov, admitted Russian intelligence was involved in the false accusation that President Biden was influenced influence peddling in Ukraine. Like Trump’s former attorney General Barr said, these MAGA Republicans are playing Russian roulette. It’s inexcusable Chicago’s Judge Tracie ruled to keep Trump off the primary ballot because
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By My Courier-Tribune The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds Missouri hunters and anglers annual permits expire at the end of February, including 2023 permits for small game, fishing, trout fishing and combination hunting and fishing. Missouri hunting and fishing permits for 2024 are available from one of many vendors around the state, online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Billy Shane Smith, 39, Faucett, Missouri, and Jessica Ryan Casey, 33, St. Joseph. William James Brewer Jr., 64, and Alexandreya Nicole Morse, 32, both of St. Joseph. John Partrick Kelly, 46, and Tammy Maxine Roller, 50, both of Faucett, Missouri. Brad Marvin Mahan, 64, and Theresa Maria Henton, 69, both
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By NewsPress Now Feb. 23 – U.S. Bank Trust Company NA Trustee, U.S. Bank N.A. Trustee, CSFB Home Equity to Inter Cities Enterprises 2 LTD, Bucheles ADD LT 2 BLK 7. Feb. 23 – Harlie M. Kellogg to Housing & Urban Development, Hyde Park 2nd Extn LTS 17 18 BLK 11 $121,224. Feb. 23 –
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By Bob Ford Special to Articles and Podcasts are complementary from those helping to preserve our history: Nodaway Valley Bank, Eagle Communication, Rupp Funeral Home, Stevenson Family Pharmacy and Anonymous Buffs. To comment or join them as sponsors, robertmford@aol.com. You’re in Kansas City, standing in line to board a TWA flight heading to Chicago with
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By My Courier-Tribune SMITHVILLE — The Smithville Bassmasters announced their 2024 tournament schedule and are looking for new members to join the fishing club. The 2024 season kicks off with a membership drive/cash grab open buddy tournament on Lake of the Ozarks, March 16 and 17 at Shawnee Bend boat ramp. The club’s regular season
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By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Thelma R. Hewins, 103, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at her home. Thelma was born on March 5, 1920, in Wathena, to Alouis and Anna Marie (Miller) Staudenmaier. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Altar Society, American Legion Women’s
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By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Carolyn Jean (Haze) Clark, 78, Savannah, Missouri, passed away on Feb. 27, 2024. She was born on July 24, 1945, in Turlock, California, to Cecil R. and Jacquelyn A. (Keys) Haze. Carolyn graduated from Alameda High School in 1963. She led a fulfilling career with American Family Insurance, where
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By NewsPress Now ROELAND PARK, Kan. – Samantha Ann Russell Rose, 51, Roeland Park, Kansas, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. She was born July 17, 1972, in Beacon, New York, to Roland and Janet (Reeve) Russell. Graveside Farewell Services and Interment 1 p.m. Tuesday, Shaare Sholem Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6
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By NewsPress Now Charley and Kathy (Fare) Brand celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 12, 2024, with family. They were married Feb. 15, 1974, at the United Methodist Church, Ravenwood, Missouri. They are the parents of Brandon (Natasha) Brand. They also have three granddaughters, Ashton, Lana and Victoria Brand, Maryville, Missouri. Cards may be
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By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Terry Lee Coats, 65, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Atchison. He was born Nov. 22, 1958, in St. Joseph, son of Esther and Everett Coats. Terry attended Atchison High School. On April 12, 2019, he married Jodi Shoup, in Quincy, Illinois. Terry most recently
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By NewsPress Now Mitchell E. Pummell, 69, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Oct. 10, 1954, in Bremerton, Washington, son of Ida and Richard Pummell. Mitch attended Benton High School. On June 8, 1973, he married the love of his life, Joyce Hartman, in St. Joseph,
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By NewsPress Now Lawrence Bliley, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Nov. 8, 1955, in St. Joseph, son of Doris and Edmond Bliley. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Rupp Funeral Home. He will be
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Edwin Davis ARCHIE, Mo. – Edwin Davis, 82, Archie, Missouri, formerly Tarkio, Missouri, passed away Feb. 26, 2024. Memorial Graveside Service and Inurnment: 11 a.m. March 2 Home Cemetery, Tarkio. No scheduled visitation. Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. www.minterfuneralchapels.com Robert G. Dynes Robert G. Dynes, 81, of St. Joseph, passed
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By NewsPress Now STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Ransom Junior Marshall III, 95, of Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Stewartsville. He was born Aug. 14, 1928, in St. Joseph, son of the late Pearl and Ransom Marshall II. He served in the United States Navy and is a veteran of WWII serving on
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now HAMILTON, Mo. – Lawrence Edward Ellrick, 47, passed away on Feb. 24, 2024, after a long battle with Huntington’s disease. He was born on July 22, 1976, to Daniel and Michele (Tatro) Ellrick, in Millington, Tennessee. After working as a cook in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Larry joined the Army and served as a
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By NewsPress Now As far as Downtown St. Joseph goes, the area around Eighth and Faraon streets could be much worse. A couple of new houses appear forlorn as the wind whistles through the well-tended grass on an otherwise lonely city block. To the north, a roundabout intersection doesn’t exist to control local traffic as
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My husband has a poor relationship with our son and his wife. They want nothing to do with him and don’t want him around the grandchildren because of how he acts. My husband tells me I should stick up for him and tell them what they’re doing is wrong, and
Continue Reading By Metro Creative ARIES Aries, think about collaborating on a fun project with someone close to you. Find out if anyone needs help on something they may be working on if you don’t have a project in mind. TAURUS An excitement concerning work goals or a business venture may compel you to take some action
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By NewsPress Now Meet Velcro! Velcro has been through a lot, yet his cheerful personality has captivated staff, volunteers and visitors alike. Velcro came to the shelter with a broken right front leg which has been evaluated. He is currently on cage rest and will be rechecked before adoption. Velcro has medium-long white hair with
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Feb. 16 to Feb. 26 902 S. 23rd St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 730 E. Lake Blvd., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 2804 Sylvanie St., items stolen at residence/home. 3416 Pear St., item stolen at rental storage facility. 1300 S. 11th St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 3734 Pear St., burglary
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By Metro Creative Chicken is a versatile choice when cooking for family and friends or even when preparing a meal for one or two people. Chicken can be cooked and seasoned in a variety of ways, and one chicken entree may taste completely different from another. For many chicken lovers, no method of cooking chicken
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By NewsPress Now Francis Investment Group LLC, 2302 Mitchell Ave., new drivethru window, CDS, $2,000. Lovers Lane Asset Management LLC, 3300 Dale Ave., office remodel add a water station, Truenorth Conrstruction, $63,244. Miron Ventures Inc., 5005 Frederick Ave., stack and shaft liner replacement, Brooner Construction, $100,000. KCL Express Inc., 3508 Pear St., addition to building
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Feb. 20 to Feb. 25 Danielle Fobair, 48, 114 S. Young Ave., warrant for failure to appear in court. James Detamore Thomas-Jones Jr., 31, no address provided, city charge for trespass. Akaesha Shanese Kirby-Nance, 35, 733 S. 15th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Lee Alex Derbabian,
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By NewsPress Now Your letters for March 1, 2024 Beat them at their own game Buckle up, buttercup, and hang on: In the 60’s, I understand that the cell phones back then had enough power to send the lunar spacecraft to the moon. I must admit that is way over my understanding! Have you noticed
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By NewsPress Now Division 5 Judge Chad Gaddie Jailed Joran Gehart Hope, Holt, Missouri, 51 days in the Buchanan County Jail for probation violation and misdemeanor driving while intoxicated with credit given for 51 days served. Joran Gehart Hope, Holt, Missouri, one year in the Buchanan County Jail for probation violation and misdemeanor second-degree harassment
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By Calvin Silvers The journey for a state championship continues in basketball, and this week it’s been classes 4-6 thinning out the pool of teams that can go onto sectionals and beyond. The Class 4 District 16 Tournament had two city schools still alive, and those two programs battled it out at Lafayette High School.
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By Jared Shelton News-Press NOW meteorologist One of the biggest hallmarks of the heartland’s climate is the wide range in temperatures felt from season to season. Being centrally located within the continental United States, the American Midwest and Great Plains are situated hundreds of miles from the moderating effects of Earth’s oceans, a recipe that
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By Alonzo Weston March has and always will remind me of my mother. Florestrine Turner was born on March 5, 1938, and died last year on March 21. In between those dates, she lived a good life. Mom, Tisie as she was called since childhood, touched many more people in her job as a Katz
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By Charles Christian The core teachings of Jesus are included in the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew chapters 5 through 7. A key passage is right in the middle of these. Matthew 6:33 says, “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things will be added to
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