By NewsPress Now April 26 — Sheila Gaul Personal Representative, Richard Wright to Vidao LLC, Stonecrest East 2nd Plat LT 71 $180,000. April 26 — Patrick Rigg to Scire MI LLC, Halls 3rd Add Plat PT LT 5 Blk 3. April 26 — Peggy Campbell Collector, Javier Martinez to Mairis Castellanos, Patees PT LTS 1
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By Dean Johnson Quality Schools Coalition Special to In his final year in office, Governor Mike Parson has proposed significant investments in Missouri’s families, teachers, and students. Senate Bill 727, a bipartisan education package, now awaits Parson’s signature, promising higher teacher salaries and increased pre-K enrollment in public schools. Missouri has long neglected these areas,
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By NewsPress Now Two hundred family members, friends and students from 8 different communities weathered the storm on April 26 to conclude the Tarkio Technology Institute (TTI) 2023-2024 school year. The Welding Technology program had 16 students. Seven received the AWS National Stick Welding Certificates. Seven who had received AWS certificates last year returned and
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By NewsPress Now LEBANON, Il. — Hannah Watson of St. Joseph, Missouri, participated in McKendree University’s 11th annual Academic Excellence Celebration (AEC) on Thursday, April 25. The 2024 event featured presentations, poster presentations, an art exhibit, a choir concert, a band concert and more. Hannah co-presented a poster called “Reclaiming the Mind, Body, and Soul
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By My Courier-Tribune Taking a walk through the woods in early May can be a feast for the eyes, according to the Department of Conservation. The pinkish purple blooms of wild sweet William plants dot the forest floor while Virginia bluebells create a carpet of blue with their drooping blossoms. “Look up and there may
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications John Mark Bozeman, 47, and Patricia Lynn Casey, 37, both of St. Joseph. Justin Michael Erdelac, 29, and Sarah Elizabeth Hanvy, 29, both of Big Lake, Arkansas. Tanner Dylan St Ama, 32, and Gwendolyn Natascia Syblelea Phelps, 21, both of St. Joseph. Randy Wayne Grob, 46, and Nova Michelle Dines,
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By NewsPress Now It starts at home I believe in free speech. I believe in the right to protest. But I don’t believe anyone has a right to commit violence. But sadly, even though they got the Columbia incident stopped, the parents of those little anarchists will sue the NYPD because this starts at home.
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By My Courier-Tribune Foraging for edible wild plants have a better flavor when gathered early in the spring while they are still young and tender, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. However, there are some staunch tips for foraging. Never eat anything that you cannot be 100% identified correctly. Don’t eat anything that may
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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. The Battle of Shiloh/Pittsburg Landing was the first massive clash of the Civil War. On
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By My Courier-Tribune “Few spring scenes are as spectacular as the annual display provided by dogwood trees,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Inconspicuous for most of the year, these diminutive denizens of forests outdo their towering neighbors with spectacular exhibitions of color before most other species leaf out, Trinklein said in a
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By NewsPress Now Cub Scout Pack 913 of Rosendale was busy in April earning service hours and having fun! The Pack is helping FMS Metals with road side clean up. The Scouts and leaders worked really hard picking up trash along T Highway. They worked east from the facility towards 71. Next time, they will
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) The health care system can feel uncoordinated and costly. One in 10 U.S. adults ration medication because they can’t afford their prescriptions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, the more a patient must pay at the counter, the more likely they are to abandon their treatment.
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Father’s Day is just around the corner and if you’ve given Dad one too many ties in previous years, let this cool and creative gift guide inspire you to think a bit differently this time around: 1. Better Coffee: Is Dad’s coffee or tea always either too hot or too cold?
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By NewsPress Now Lois Jean Fetters, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born Sept. 30, 1941, in Cameron, Missouri, to Jewell and Ethel (Akins) Long. Lois married Lonnie F. Fetters on July 31, 1958. He preceded her in death on May 7, 2022. She was a department manager for Walmart
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Dennis Cannon Dennis “Red” Cannon 59, St. Joseph, passed away May 1, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp funeral Home Stacy Curtis Stacy Curtis, 58, of St. Joseph, passed away May 1, 2024. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday. Arrangements Rupp Funeral Home. Shirley
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By NewsPress Now MCALLEN, Texas -Robert N. “Bobby” Smith was born in St Joseph on Feb. 21, 1950, and passed from this life into eternity on April 26, 2024, in McAllen, Texas. He was a Master Mason, member of the Scottish Rite, a Vietnam veteran, member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Legion and
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Warm weather is here and if you’re spending more time in nature, you may be wondering how to align your own routines to be more planet friendly. One easy place to make improvements is in the bathroom. Here are four simple tips to do just that: 1. Take shorter showers. Simply
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By NewsPress Now Roy Gene Holley, 61, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was born Oct. 15, 1962, to Jack Holley and Lois (Geiler) and Lawrence “Larry” Pifer, in Rochester, Minnesota. Roy married Royetta Gray on June 11, 1995. He worked for Proteck Audio for 30 years as a sound engineer. Roy
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By NewsPress Now STANBERRY, Mo. – Doyle Dean Groom, 82, Stanberry, Missouri, passed away on April 30, 2024, at Pine View Manor. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry. Burial will follow in the High Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 2, from
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By NewsPress Now UNION STAR, Mo. – Ronald G. “Ronnie” Masters, 72, of Union Star, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024. Ronnie was born on June 3, 1951, in St. Joseph, to George A. and Naomi Jean (Herren) Masters. He graduated Troy High School in 1969 and earned his associate degree from Highland Community
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By NewsPress Now Jaden James Komer, 2 month old son of Aeriana Bonea and Tryston Komer of St. Joseph, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, in St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday with a funeral service and public live stream starting at 3 p.m. Monday, May
Continue ReadingBy Metro Creative ARIES Aries, it’s challenging for you and a romantic partner to get together this week and that may lead to stress. Over time you will be able to reconnect and get things back in sync. TAURUS Taurus, normally you are very open, but all of your communication channels seem to be blocked
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By NewsPress Now Gene Field Preservation LLC, 3515 Gene Field Rd., renovations to apartment buildings, no contractor, $4,628,166. BMA North Village LLC & Cole PC St. Joseph MO LLC, 5201 Belt Highway, store interior remodel, Barrett Construction Solutions LLC, $92,000. Interfaith SFKH LP, 1601 S. 38th St., deck, Bohica Contracting LLC, $13,200. Mozog LLC, 5412
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By NewsPress Now A sudden power outage gave nearly 30,000 St. Joseph-area electric customers plenty to contemplate one day last month. Businesses and individuals with critical power needs were left wondering how long it would take to restore service. Conspiracy theorists speculated on the possibility of a cyberattack, a scenario that isn’t far-fetched based on
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By Calvin Silvers A local student-athlete known for his electric play on the field and court is facing one of the most important decisions of his life — where to continue his athletic and academic career. Running back Gabe Fields is seen as a dominant athlete on the field, helping surge Central High School’s football
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from April 23 to April 29 Torrie Renee Schneider, 24, 2915 N 9th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Kelsey Deann Ashworth, 22, 515 Madison St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Joseph Eugene Wilson, 61, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Kiel
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By NewsPress Now Your letters for May 3, 2024 Not our war Historically, the British, French and Germans have been fighting each other for centuries. They came to America, and we all got along together. In Ireland, the Catholics and Protestants have been killing each other, dividing along religious lines. That entrenched hatred disappeared like
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By NewsPress Now Meet Hissyphus! Hissyphus is a calm and easy-going 6-year-old with very cute expressions and features to match. His wide-set ears and almond-shaped eyes make him even more special. Hissyphus was found as a stray, and despite his name, is not hissy at all. You can meet this resilient and deserving cat today.
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By Metro Creative Few foods are as beloved as meatballs. Men, women and children alike typically love meatballs, whether those meatballs are served atop a steaming plate of pasta or on a hero in the form of a meatball sandwich. While many cooks include both ground beef and ground pork in their meatballs, that does
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from April 15 to April 26 3507 Pear St., burglary at rental storage. 1606 Vernon St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 6006 Lake Ave., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 2710 Monterey St., items stolen at residence/home. 822 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at residence/home. 1000 Pacific St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley.
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