By Cameron Montemayor Nature isn’t the only thing blossoming in St. Joseph this April, as InterServ opened its new South Side after-school facility for its growing program. Located just down the street from its main King Hill Avenue building, the after-school space will help provide the long-standing organization with a centralized location for after-school activities
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By Associated Press If you daydream about getting a break from stress, you might picture a restful week of vacation or a long weekend away. But some people opt for something bigger, finding ways to take longer or more varied time away from the routine. Mini sabbaticals. Adult gap years. Or just gap months. The
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By Metro Creative Brunch marries the best of breakfast and lunch fare with a time slot that is easier on individuals who prefer to sleep in. Although brunch can occur any day of the week, it is most popular on the weekends when schedules are more forgiving. While brunch may be famous for bagels and
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By Chris Fortune St. Joseph residents practiced their golf skills at local bars on Saturday. Teams registered for the Putt Putt Pub Crawl, which raised funds for the Autism Alliance of Northwest Missouri, and the teams also competed in a costume contest. Nine bars in St. Joseph participated in the event, and each had their
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By Ronald S. Sullivan Jr. Harvard University The Conversation via AP Every defendant is entitled to a fair and impartial jury. But the process to find one can be long and taxing, particularly in a high-profile trial such as the one in New York, in which Donald Trump stands accused of fraud in his efforts
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By Kendra Simpson The Angry Swede will be undergoing a sweet transformation in the coming months, combining with another local business to bring beer and brunch to Downtown under a new name. Janaha and John Anderson, co-owners of the St. Joe Cookie Company, will officially be taking over The Angry Swede in early June after
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By Jenna Wilson The rising temperatures and seasonal conditions are creating increased fire risks in Northwest Missouri, with local firefighters battling various grass fires over the past few weeks. Fire crews dealt with a 300-acre grass fire at Sugar Lake on Thursday that started on Highway 45 and spread to Platte County. More than 100
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By Calvin Silvers On Saturday, news broke from the campus of Northwest Missouri State, as the University and Director of Athletics Andy Peterson has selected Matt Keeley as the 21st head men’s basketball coach in program history. “I’m very confident in bringing Coach Keeley on board to lead our men’s basketball program,” Peterson said in
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By Kyle Schmidt Two groups of periodical cicadas will emerge from the ground at the same time in Missouri this year for the first time since 1803. Brood XIX and Brood XIII will both show up this year. “I think it’s really cool to be in the range of these species that are found nowhere
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By Jazmine Knight Friends of the St. Joseph Animal Shelter hosted their 10th annual Run/Walk for the Paws event and the turnout was better than ever. This event raises money and awareness for the St. Joseph Animal Shelter by hosting a 5k run/walk. The event features multiple booths with food, beverages, trinkets, dog accessories and
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By Chris Fortune A drive or stroll down Frederick Avenue is going to get more colorful. The Allied Arts Council reached an agreement with the St. Joseph City Council to expand its traffic signal box artwork program. It adds a third art district to allow traffic signal boxes to be painted along Frederick Avenue from
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Calling all crafty high schoolers and creative home schoolers from across the United States and Canada! An annual scholarship contest that challenges college-bound students to create their dream prom dress or tux out of duct tape is now accepting submissions through June. Click Here to Enlarge Infographic. The 24th annual Duck
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By Kyle Schmidt For the first time, the women’s Division I college basketball championship had more viewers than the men’s. Part of the increase in attention on the sport has to do with the Iowa Hawkeyes, and two Missouri Western State University alumni have a special connection to one of their standouts. JoAnna Mantz, formerly
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By Jazmine Knight Despite a reported decrease in distracted driving rates since its enactment, a study conducted by AAA shows that 58% of Missourians are unaware of a hands-free law that passed in August 2023. The Siddens Bening Hands Free Law prohibits drivers from using, handling or holding their phones while driving. The goal is
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By Chris Fortune Sometimes organizations designed to help people need a little bit of help themselves. The staff at local nonprofits provide social benefits to a community with the help of donors and volunteers, but inadequate staffing can hamper their ability to provide services. The Social Welfare Board at 904 S. 10th St. offers medical,
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By Ashley Luthans A local filmmaker is bringing his latest work to the Trail Theatre on Saturday. “Wholesome Grove” is a family drama that will play at the Trail Theatre, located at 111 N. Ninth Street, at 7 p.m. on April 13. The film was shot in St. Joseph and Kansas City, featuring local spots such
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By Marcus Clem After more than a year of heated debate over whether and how community-input committees will continue in local public education, a final answer has arisen — they’re gone. The St. Joseph School District committed to the change and implemented it by canceling a meeting on facilities planning that had been set for
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Please join us in congratulating Vern and Vena Todd on their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple were married on April 17, 1964, at Savannah Ave. Baptist Church, in St. Joseph. They lived most of their married life in Helena, Missouri, where they raised their three sons, Vern (Sondra) Todd, Tracy (Kelly) Todd and Tim (Amy)
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Lloyd Hargrave will be celebrating his 95th birthday on April 18, 2024. He and wife, Bev, have been married 74 years and have two daughters, Crista Carpenter and Candace (Gerald) Goll and a son, Craig, (deceased). He also has three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Lloyd’s family requests a birthday celebration with a card shower. He
Continue ReadingThelma “T.J.” Miles was born on April 11, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, and turned 85 on April 11, 2024. Cards may be sent to T.J. at 30214 310th St., Fairfax, MO 64446.
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By NewsPress Now April 5 — Union Home Mortgage Corp., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., to Linda Simmons, John Simmons, Kenwood Heights LT 8 PT LT 9 BLK 2. April 5 — Martha Trail to Nancy Jo Cornelius, Melissa Carlson, 33 56 34 PT North Half. April 5 — UMB Bank NA, Mortgage Electronic Registration
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By NewsPress Now Columbia, MO — High school senior, Claire Phillips of St. Joseph Christian School has been distinguished as one of the top academic students in the state through the 2024 Missouri Scholars 400 program. This statewide initiative, organized by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of 100
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By NewsPress Now Don’t ignore the old parts of town This is about the new pool proposal at the new Y. I would just suggest that if the city or anybody is going to spend any more of taxpayer money, please put it in the old parts of St. Joe. It was wonderful. We had
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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, email robertmford@aol.com. Jesse James is known far and wide because he robbed places far and wide. It’s
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By My Courier-Tribune Springtime in Missouri means ever-changing weather. In the last month, Missourians have seen thunderstorms as well as clear days. When it’s warm out, spring is a great time to enjoy Missouri’s many lakes and rivers. But, remember that thunderstorms develop quickly. When a thunderstorm looms on the horizon, it’s time to get
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Resaichy Eseina, 47, and Sereni Michiuo, 39, both of St. Joseph. Ramter K. Kawaichy, 34, and Almost Ruda, 50, both of St. Joseph. Troy Lorenzo Bristol, 29, and Jasmine Nicole Blakley, 35, both of St. Joseph. Dannyboy Nachu, 28, and Yalta Pius, 22, both of St. Joseph. Kimberly Danielle Chilcoat,
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By My Courier-Tribune Tree squirrels are loud and lively and eat almost anything from fruit to nuts. And that includes bark. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, squirrels use bark along with leaves and grass to line their nests in tree cavities and branches. “They also gnaw on bark to help clean and sharpen
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By My Courier-Tribune The Missouri Department of Agriculture is launching the 15th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest. The department invites Missourians to share their agriculture story through photographs now through June 7. The Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest is open to Missouri photographers of all ages. Participants may enter up to three
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By NewsPress Now ALBANY, Mo. – Carolyn Sue Messner, 81, of Albany, Missouri, passed away April 9, 2024. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Monday, April 15, at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Burial in the Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday evening at the chapel. Friends may call anytime after
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By NewsPress Now EASTON, Mo. – Gary Leland Heinrichs, 74, of Easton, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his home. He was born Sept. 7, 1949, in King City, Missouri, son of Crystal and Eugene Heinrichs. He graduated from the last class held at Easton High School in 1968 and also attended one
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