By Ashley Luthans Juneteenth celebrations began Friday at the Bartlett Center in St. Joseph. From 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., the center hosted a vendor fair, bounce houses and entertainment. At 7 p.m., locally-based band Doc’s 100 Proof performed at the event. The event was free, encouraging the St. Joseph community to have a good
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By Kyle Schmidt A St. Joseph man and his family are thankful they are safe — and for a neighbor’s quick thinking — after an overnight lightning strike set their home ablaze last weekend. Doug Conrad awoke to a loud sound outside around 1:30 a.m. Saturday. A lightning strike hit a gas meter on the
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph residents and trail enthusiasts can welcome back a new and improved old friend after it was stolen from the Northwest Parkway in early March. St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities put the finishing touches on installation of the bronze Corby skater statue Thursday morning. The statue was stolen in
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By Chris Fortune Recent Bishop LeBlond graduate Elliott Murphy is heading to the University of Arizona to play wheelchair basketball, but not without lending a helping hand to people in need. Murphy’s mother and friends joined him at Rolling Hills Library on Thursday to speak about his journey and the nonprofit he helps lead called
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By Jazmine Knight Nathaniel C. Bruce is a name not often heard yet his impact in St. Joseph runs deep. Though, he didn’t spend much time in the area, his efforts in providing vocational education for Black youth reached kids all across Missouri. Bruce was born in Danville, Virginia in 1868 but grew up on
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By Meteorologist Jared Shelton 3:20 p.m. | A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas, including Buchanan county, through 10 p.m. tonight. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and large hail are anticipated to develop over the coming hours. Excessive heat and humidity is
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Martha Canchola, 84, became the great-great-grandmother of Jaxtyn Allen Monroe on May 10, 2024, making this family a Five Generation family! Jaxtyn’s parents are Mikayla Canchola-Monroe and Steven Monroe, both of St Joseph.
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By Bob Ford Special to Articles and podcasts are complimentary from those helping preserve our history: Nodaway Valley Bank, Eagle Communications, Hughes Chiropractic, The Hearing Connection and Anonymous Buffs. To comment or join in supporting this 503©(3) organization, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. In 1917, Gen. John J. “Black Jack’’ Pershing was selected to command the
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Jeremy Brian McGinley, 41, and Rosezitta Christine Bennett, 29, both of St. Joseph. Derick Brian Nettles, 39, and Chastity Ann Carney, 47, both of Savannah, Missouri. Jorge Alexis Bonet Pabon, 27, and Eloigrid Zuloren Gomez Guevara, 27, both of St. Joseph. Nathan Cord McMichael, 32, and Bethany Kay Brown, 31,
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By NewsPress Now On the move Immigration: The process of moving from one country to another. Immigration was technically practiced before any of the countries that make up today’s United Nations even existed. Every country in the world, from the largest to the smallest, has an immigration policy. Becoming a citizen of the United States
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By NewsPress Now Finish the job Yes, this has to do with the way the highway department is mowing the grass, weeds, whatever you wish to call it, on the banks of Interstate 229 by the Pony Express emblem there and other spots on it. They see them all and all of a sudden they
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from June 7 to June 11 US Bank National Assn., to James Franken, Browns Add LT 1 PT LT 2 Blk 2. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Alissa Thomasma, Loandepot Com LLC to Loandepot Com LLC Grantee, Meadow Lane Acres LT 12 Blk 2. US Bank National Assn.
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By NewsPress Now Jacob “Jake” Lyle Bokay, 36, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his home in St. Joseph. He was born May 20, 1988, in St. Joseph, son of Mary and Terrance Bokay. He graduated from Central High School. He enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs, playing football, hanging out
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Evelyn M. Crawford Evelyn M. Crawford, 61, of St. Joseph, died June 12, 2024. Private family graveside services will be held. www.heatonbowmansmith.com Dale E. Strobel HIAWATHA, Kan. -Dale E. Strobel, 97, Hiawatha, died June 12, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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By NewsPress Now Martha Canchola, 84, became the great-great-grandmother of Jaxtyn Allen Monroe on May 10, 2024, making this family a Five Generation family! Jaxtyn’s parents are Mikayla Canchola-Monroe and Steven Monroe, both of St Joseph.
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By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – John Phillip Silvy, 73, Wathena, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born Oct. 21, 1950, in Caldwell, Idaho, to Dorrel and Louise (Staudinger) Silvy. John was a graduate of Wathena High School, class of 1969. John served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the
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By NewsPress Now Tammy Fletchall, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at her home. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, at Rupp Funeral Home where visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday. Interment following at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in St. Joseph. Memorials are requested
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By NewsPress Now Michael K. Simpson, 72, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born Feb. 22, 1952, in St. Joseph, to Ralph and Virginia (Flannery) Simpson. He grew up in Home City, Kansas, then the family moved back to St. Joseph when Michael started junior high. Michael was a 1970 graduate
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By NewsPress Now Janet Ann Nold, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away June 12, 2024. Janet was born Oct. 21, 1933, in Bendena, Kansas. She married Leslie John “LJ” Nold on Nov. 8, 1953, in St. Joseph, at the English Lutheran Church, and he survives. Also surviving are son, Nelson Nold (Kathie); daughter, Jennifer Jackson
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By NewsPress Now John Andrew Jones, 78, of St. Joseph, formerly of Adelanto, California, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. He was born June 6, 1946, in Honolulu, Hawaii, son of Elizabeth and Andrew Jones. He worked in the computer industry, and served in the United States Army.
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Outdoor lighting can extend the time you can spend enjoying your backyard with your friends and family. While there are a host of involved and expensive outdoor lighting solutions, there’s one easy DIY alternative that offers a lot of charm. “String lights are a beautiful, inexpensive and fun way to add
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By Metro Creative Grilling season has returned for the millions of people who live in regions where grilling is unlikely to happen during the winter months. While standard fare like hot dogs and hamburgers may suffice for backyard barbecues with lots of friends and family, when the party is smaller, grillmasters may want to up
Continue ReadingBy Metro Creative ARIES It is important to have some deep conversations with a romantic partner to get to the root of issues that have come up, Aries. You may have an even deeper relationship after a discussion. TAURUS Taurus, if a particularly large purchase is on the horizon, you may need to adapt your
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now “You looked at them and wondered why they were so ugly; you looked closely and could not find the source. Then you realized that it came from conviction, their conviction.” So writes Toni Morrison in her novel, “The Bluest Eye.” Published in 1970, this novel tells the heartbreaking story of a young
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By NewsPress Now Meet Clover! Clover is the sweetest momma. She has a quiet gentle nature. The only sounds from her are a gentle purr or a chirp to her babies when she checks on them. She loves affection from humans. She enjoys kitty wand time with her kittens and shows them how to capture
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By NewsPress Now Calvary Chapel of St. Joseph, 310 N. 13th St., alteration, A Gittens Electrical Solutions Inc., $8,000. Anthony Brandt & Kelsey Gibler, 1910 Pat Dr., roof, Anthony Brandt & Kelsey Gibler, $6,130. Korey Traster, 220 Fleeman St., roof, Ward Roofing LLC, $4,800. Kevin & Susan Underwood, 2236 N. 22nd St., alteration, Do Right
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By NewsPress Now Division 2 Judge Kate H. Schaefer Fined Kelly Lee Clevenger, Pleasant Valley, Missouri, $150 fine for misdemeanor owner operating vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. Division 5 Judge Chad Gaddie Jailed Jason Scott Johnson, 3002 N. 18th St., 45 days in the Buchanan County Jail for misdemeanor resisting/interfering with arrest with credit given
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My husband and I are contemplating moving across the country to be near our daughters. We have lived in our home for 45 years. We are both active and in very good health, but unlike many of our friends, we have no relatives anywhere near us. We have friends and
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from June 4 to June 10 James Nathan Anderson, 46, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Ryan S. Wilson, 26, 626 S. 10th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Deliah Monique Garcia, 31, 1808 Mitchell Ave., warrant for failure to appear in court. Carlton
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