By NewsPress Now Sharon L. “Sherri” Armfield, 81, of St. Joseph passed away May 6, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Maryville, Missouri, on Nov. 20, 1942, to the late Edgar and Marjorie (Hardin) Mallory. Sharon grew up in King City, Missouri, and graduated from King City High School in 1960 She married
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By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Michael E. “Mike” Jones, 66, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the North Kansas City Hospital. Mike was born in Maryville on Jan. 24, 1958, to Forrest L. and Jessie (Long) Jones. Mike grew up in the Skidmore, Missouri, area. He graduated from Nodaway-Holt
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By NewsPress Now Shirley Ann Rhoades, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was born June 3, 1940, in Auburn, Nebraska, to Hubert and Mabel (Dixon) Cacy. Shirley married James Arthur Rhoades on Sept. 29, 1958. He survives of the home. She was a devoted homemaker and helped run the family clock
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By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. – David L. Bishop, 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Gower, Missouri, on Saturday, May 4, 2024. David was born in Maryville, Missouri, on Sept. 1, 1956, to George and Ruth Bishop. He graduated from Stewartsville, Missouri, High School in 1974. Upon graduation he ventured along many different
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By NewsPress Now FOREST CITY, Mo. – Linda Sipes 82, of Forest City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Oregon, Missouri, care center. She was born Fe. 3, 1942, in Forest City, daughter of the late Dorothy and Wes Elliot. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and husband, David Sipes.
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) With the all-white kitchen design trend on the decline, you may be wondering how to make updates that appeal to today’s sensibilities. The key is infusing color and depth into your space. Here’s how: Consider Earthy Wood Tones Earthy wood tones easily transform a predominantly white space and there are many
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By NewsPress Now William “Bill” R. Zeltwanger, 91, St. Joseph, passed away May 8, 2024. Born on Feb. 5, 1933, in Troy, Kansas, to Albert “A.J.” and Ruby (Lloyd) Zeltwanger. He shared a resounding love with his wife, Nola A. Gilliland, since their marriage on Oct. 29, 1960. Their love continued to grow through their
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Did you know that you don’t have to spend tons of time or money on home interior updates? In fact, you don’t even have to engage a contractor to elevate your spaces in a big way. Here are three stunning methods for completely transforming stained, burned or otherwise drab countertop surfaces
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) There are very few things more relaxing than the amazing sight and sound of birds. A 2022 study even uncovered profound mental health benefits to birdwatching, including stress relief. But how do you go about bringing some of this outdoor zen to your kitchen or living room? The answer is simple:
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By NewsPress Now Charles “Chuck” Eugene Wilson, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, in a St. Joseph healthcare center. He is survived by wife, Jean Wilson; two daughters; one son; five stepchildren; and a brother. Graveside Funeral service and interment will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday May 14, 2024, at the National
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By NewsPress Now Stephen Wayne Barber, 73, St. Joseph, traveled to his home with our Lord Jesus April 28, 2024, to play guitar with the Angels. Steve was born to Leslie and Janice (Sager) Barber in Bethany, Missouri. Steve graduated from Stanberry, Missouri, High School in 1969. He later graduated from Platte College with his
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By NewsPress Now Edward L. Groce III, 36, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Sept. 16, 1987, in St. Joseph. Survived by parents, Sondra and Edward Jr.; eight children; a brother and a sister. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday,
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now TRUCK GRAIN Atchison St. Joseph CROP Cargill Bartlett Hard Wheat 6.09 no bids Soft Wheat 5.67 no bids Yellow Corn 4.75 4.55 White Corn no bids 5.42 Soybeans 12.01 12.06 Lifeline yellow corn …………..4.65 AGP soybeans………………..11.98 PRICE QUOTES ARE YESTERDAY’S
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) In today’s construction landscape, homeowners-to-be encounter numerous challenges, like budget overruns and delays. This is why selecting the right contractor and thoroughly scrutinizing the contract are crucial. Glen Harris III of Alair Florida stresses transparent processes and client control in his dealings with clients. Here are five key elements to consider
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By Metro Creative Few sandwiches are more widely enjoyed than BLTs. When hosting parties, hosts often look for foods that will appeal to their guests, which makes BLTs a great appetizer option. Those hosts who want to take a chance on a less traditional “BLT” might want to consider the following recipe for “Inside-Out BLTs”
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By Metro Creative It’s not uncommon for individuals engaged in strength training workout regimens to wonder how much time they should rest between sets, a situation that can only grow more difficult when going online, where advice ranges from 30 seconds to three minutes. But a 2016 study published in The Journal of Strength and
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I am allergic to a wide range of scents — perfume, cologne, laundry detergent, etc. When I am caught in someone’s cloud, my sinuses and lungs burn, which causes instant wheezing and coughing. My husband’s friend bathes himself in a scent akin to household cleansing powder. It’s so strong, both
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By NewsPress Now A 31-year-old man is in critical but stable condition after being shot Wednesday in the area of 13th Street and Frederick Avenue. The 911 call came in at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday after the man was found in the back parking lot near River Bluff Brewing Company by patrons, according to the St.
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON | The Biden administration plans to propose a new rule Thursday aimed at speeding up the asylum claims process for some migrants — a potential prelude to broader actions from President Joe Biden later this year that would impose a bigger crackdown at the border. It’s meant to affect migrants with
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By Associated Press ATLANTA | A Georgia man has been indicted on murder charges by grand jurors who said he intended to rape a nursing student whose body was found near a running trail on the University of Georgia campus. It is the first time such a motive has been revealed in the February killing
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A Kansas City-area man who’s charged with killing his hospitalized wife told police he couldn’t take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say. Ronnie Wiggs made his first appearance Monday on a second-degree murder charge and was referred to the public defender’s office. A hearing
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By Associated Press PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil — As major floods engulfed entire cities in the northern part of the Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state last week, meteorologist Estael Sias knew the water would drain into capital Porto Alegre’s metropolitan region and that she would need to find a safe place. So she, her husband,
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By Jacob Meikel Former Missouri Western defensive end CJ Ravenell is having his NFL dream realized after he signed a contract with the Baltimore Ravens earlier this week. The former Griff signed as an undrafted free agent with the team after a successful rookie minicamp tryout. The odds may have been stacked against the California
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tried and failed in sudden action Wednesday to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, her long-shot effort swiftly and resoundingly rejected by Democrats and Republicans tired of the political chaos. One of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters in Congress, Greene stood on the House floor and read
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By Jenna Wilson After months of planning, the St. Joseph Police Department is in the final testing phases before deploying body and dash cameras to officers. The new technology the department will be using requires extensive testing that takes months, but officials say they are in the final phases of that process. “Over the course
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By Calvin Silvers Out at Central High School, the tennis courts are being used heavily, as Missouri Western and local high schools are preparing for their postseason. Central tennis junior Kevin Poggemiller is one of those still out on the courts, as he’s preparing for the 2024 singles state tennis tournament, and he couldn’t be
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By Associated Press MIAMI — Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was home alone when they saw he was armed with a gun, an attorney for the man’s family said Wednesday. Senior Airman Roger Fortson,
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, will plead guilty LOS ANGELES | The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case in which prosecutors allege he stole nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player to
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By Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rory McIlroy won’t be returning to the PGA Tour board, saying Wednesday a plan to replace Webb Simpson was met with resistance from board members. Simpson, one of six player-directors, recently offered to give up his seat — but only if McIlroy were to replace him. McIlroy would have
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