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Month: May 2024

St. Joseph teen shares her experience with cancer

By Kirsten Stokes A Bishop LeBlond student is sharing her story and raising awareness for childhood cancer. Isabelle Giles is a 16-year-old athlete in St. Joseph, but she’s not had the easiest path. Giles has dealt with microblastoma since the age of 6, when they first discovered a tumor in her brain. “So, the first

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Stay safe outdoors

By My Courier-Tribune While being outside and enjoying nature is usually a fun and relaxing experience, practicing safety measures when visiting one of Missouri’s state parks or historic sites helps keep the day from turning into a disaster with a visit to the emergency room. “Safety of our visitors and team members is our No.

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Carl and Barbara Landes celebrate 65 years!

Carl and Barbara Landes are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on June 3, 2024. They were married in Jameson, Missouri, on June 3, 1959. Their children are Cindy Robinson (Newton Jr.), of Woodbridge, Virginia, Donna Corbin (Mitchell), of Mound City, Missouri, and Janet Killin (deceased). They have seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Cards may be

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Happy 95th Birthday Omer Ashler!

Omer Ashler will turn 95 on June 10, 2024. He was born near Clarksdale, Missouri, on June 10, 1929. Omer graduated from Union Star, Missouri, High School, class of 1947, He married Mary Pauline Holaday on Sept. 20, 1951. They were married almost 67 years when she passed away on June 30, 2018. He served

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Public help sought for black vulture study

By My Courier-Tribune The Missouri Department of Conservation is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on a multi-year study to better mediate conflicts with black vultures. Landowners, cattle ranchers, birdwatchers and others may contribute to the study by reporting sightings of black vultures marked with tags on their wing. Black vultures play a role

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Deeds of trust for May 31

By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from May 24 to May 28 Charles Owens, Patricia Owens to BST Properties LLC, 6 56 35 PT East Quarter $100,000. Mark Puckett to Nodaway Valley Bank, Lawndale LTS 23 24 Blk 4 $20,000. Firstkey Mortgage LLC to Select Portfolio Servicing Inc., no legal. Firstkey Mortgage LLC, Select

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Vital statistics for May 31

By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Lazaro Gonzales Valdes, 45, and Yudisma Bernal Cuza, 46, both of St. Joseph. Michael Pete Elifrits, 25, and Harley Nicole Lucero, 20, both of Fillmore, Missouri. Divorce suits filed Jerry M. Palmer Jr. and Autumn N. Palmer. Keilan Castillo Alvarez and Roy Acosta Vera. Billy J. Vinzant Jr. and Holly

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It’s Your Call for May 31

By NewsPress Now Why not porta-potties? Instead of fixing all the restrooms up for somebody to come by and vandalize and tear them up, why don’t they just put some Johnny-on-the-Spots up there and use those restrooms when they when they need them? Just putting it out there Just a little reminder. You know, Donald

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Leave baby animals alone in wild

By My Courier-Tribune Spring in Missouri is a time for newness. New flowers are budding, new sprouts are pushing their way through the soil, and newborn animals are learning to make their own way in the world. Wild animal babies are an adorable representation of springtime and produce a happy, excited response from all who

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Late Notices, May 31, 2024

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Derald L. Boltz Derald Lee “Dusty” Boltz, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away May 29, 2024. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday also at our chapel. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. www.heatonbowmansmith.com Miles F. Stroud Miles F. Stroud, 84, of St.

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By NewsPress Now Ag Construction Winner: King City Lumber Co. Favorite: Generational Buildings Favorite: Jamesport Builders Ag Lending Winner: Nodaway Valley Bank Favorite: BTS Bank Favorite: Independent Farmers Bank Favorite: US Bank Bulk Fuel/ Gas Providers Winner: St. Joe Petroleum Favorite: MFA Oil Favorite: Nash Gas Field Service Winner: MFA Agri Services Favorite: Grant’s Repair

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Carl and Barbara Landes celebrate 65 years!

By NewsPress Now Carl and Barbara Landes are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on June 3, 2024. They were married in Jameson, Missouri, on June 3, 1959. Their children are Cindy Robinson (Newton Jr.), of Woodbridge, Virginia, Donna Corbin (Mitchell), of Mound City, Missouri, and Janet Killin (deceased). They have seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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Happy 95th Birthday Omer Ashler!

By NewsPress Now Omer Ashler will turn 95 on June 10, 2024. He was born near Clarksdale, Missouri, on June 10, 1929. Omer graduated from Union Star, Missouri, High School, class of 1947, He married Mary Pauline Holaday on Sept. 20, 1951. They were married almost 67 years when she passed away on June 30,

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Wings to make any barbecue fan blush

By Metro Creative Chicken wings are beloved by people of all ages and appetites. While many people only eat wings when out on the town, this lovable bar food can be enjoyed at home as well. The next time the big game is on or you simply have a hunger for homemade wings, try your

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SJSD must address all kinds of safety risks

By NewsPress Now When keeping students safe, the St. Joseph School District spares no effort or expense. The district partners with local law enforcement to place resource officers inside schools. This year’s no-tax-increase bond election included $2 million to upgrade intercom communication used during emergencies. The district received a $600,000 grant last year to boost

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