By Metro Creative Canadian citizens celebrate Canada Day every July 1, while their neighbors to the south commemorate Independence Day a few days later on July 4. It is customary for people to enjoy these days of national pride with barbecues, parties, parades, and other types of celebrations. Naturally food is at the centerpiece of
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By Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Beryl strengthened into what experts called an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm as it approached the southeast Caribbean, which began shutting down Sunday amid urgent pleas from government officials for people to take shelter. The storm was expected to make landfall in the Windward Islands on
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By Charles Christian A retired army colonel and Vietnam veteran is selling the stories he has written about veterans to help others who have served. Milt Toratti has written over 140 books chronicling the lives of military veterans from the Civil War onward. He is going on a local book tour over the next three
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — While President Joe Biden was out of sight at Camp David Sunday spending time with family, prominent Democrats rallied with a public show of unwavering support for his campaign following his unsteady debate performance and growing anxiety over whether he should remain in the White House race. “I do not
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By Kendra Simpson Country music fans should plan to get out their boots this week for the first-ever Country Backroad Musical Festival. Taking place in Savannah at Ol’ MacDonald’s Farm and Barnes Acres, guests can look forward to cornhole tournaments, bounce houses, water activities, a petting zoo, fishing derby and much more starting July 4.
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By Leah Rainwater Young girls in St. Joseph will have a chance to work on their leadership skills this summer as a camp returns to St. Joseph for its second year. Madam President Camp is a camp for girls 11-13 years old. It teaches them leadership skills to be able to voice their opinion and
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By Jazmine Knight The Friends of the St. Joseph Animal Shelter received a generous donation from Optimum. Optimum, a popular internet, phone and TV provider, gifted the shelter $1,000 dollars. For Optimum, it was another opportunity to be involved in the community. “It’s really pushing to make things feel hyper local,” said Optimum store manager,
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By Kirsten Stokes Hospice is a crucial aspect of end-of-life care that focuses on providing comfort and support to individuals facing terminal illnesses. “Everyone has the right to die with dignity, respect and peace, we make sure that we’re there to fulfill that. And not only that, but we want to make sure that the
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By Jazmine Knight With summer school ending for some students, many might think it’s time to put the school supplies away. However, summer learning is proven to be essential so students don’t fall behind or regress over the break. MidCity Excellence founder and CEO Kimberly Warren said their organization is trying to shape, mold and
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By NewsPress Now Iris L. Simpkins Iris L. Simpkins, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Community Christian Church with Jeff Atkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the church. The Interment will
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By NewsPress Now Another state office now is involved in the case of the death of a Savannah police dog. Andrew County Prosecutor Monica Morrey said the Missouri Attorney General’s office will serve as special prosecutor in the death of Savannah K-9 officer Horus. Morrey said she first heard of the dog’s death on June
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By Chief Meteorologist Jared Shelton 9:15 p.m. | A tornado warning has been issued for Holt, Atchison and Nodaway counties through 9:45 p.m. Southeastern Atchison County, northwestern Holt County and west central Nodaway County are under the warning. The tornado watch is still in effect for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas until 11
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By Jazmine Knight Area lawmakers came together Friday morning to discuss recent legislative progress while also looking ahead to goals for the next session. Hosted by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, legislators attended the Public Affairs Coffee at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center. State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer and other Missouri representatives shared their
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By NewsPress Now Iris L. Simpkins, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Community Christian Church with Jeff Atkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the church. The Interment will follow at Sparta
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By NewsPress Now A former Maysville police chief is suing the city over his termination in a lawsuit filed on June 14. The complaint, filed by James Baker and his attorney in DeKalb County, names the mayor, city council members and the city clerk as defendants. It alleges that the city council did not follow
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By Chris Fortune A proposed treatment to eliminate the weeds in Lake Contrary will be explained later this summer in a public meeting. A press release from Buchanan County this week said a representative with Opterra Solutions will explain the functionality of a proposed enzyme treatment. Some residents have expressed concerns about what product may
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By Leah Rainwater Friday was not only a win for the area blood center, but for some St. Joseph blood donors and Royals fans as well. “This is an opportunity for the community to come out and help save lives of their peers, of their, you know, their coworkers, the people that they live with,”
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By Jenna Wilson The Samaritan Counseling Center received a generous donation this week on behalf of a former client who passed away unexpectedly due to a seizure. The family of Devin Delaney, who was a wildland firefighter, gave $1,120 to show appreciation for the services the nonprofit organization provided for their son and many others
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By NewsPress Now Riverwalk Trail in St. Joseph has been shut down until further notice due to rising levels on the Missouri River. City officials confirmed that the Riverwalk Trail between Remington Nature Center and Riverfront Park is now closed. Pedestrians are asked to stay off the trail as a safety precaution. As of 9:35
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By NewsPress Now A temporary restriction has been imposed for boaters at Big Lake in Holt County, Missouri. Boat operations on Big Lake currently are restricted to no wake/idle speed to prevent property damage from flooding, according to officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The restriction will remain in effect until there is no
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Si duda en comprar una casa en este momento debido a las altas tasas de interés, puede usar este tiempo para aprender cómo funcionan las tasas de interés y tomar medidas para asegurar una tasa de interés más baja cuando esté listo para comprar. Definiendo las tasas hipotecarias La tasa hipotecaria
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Bill and Virginia (Hess) Stull will celebrate 76 years of marriage on July 3, 2024. Their lifelong journey began in 1948. Their children are Thomas William, Virginia Sue Frump, Deb Marie and Lori Ann Bassett, all live in Elwood, Kansas. We say that we have one of the BEST families in the entire Great U.S.A.!!!!
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Our mother, Sandie (Dowdy) Hale, is turning 80 years young on June 29, 2024. She will be spending a quiet birthday with her children, Jeff (Irene) and Tammi. Birthday wishes may be sent to: 3017 Messanie St., St. Joseph, MO 64501
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from June 21 to June 25 Alexis Taylor Swearingin to Rocket Mortgage LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Brookdale Heights LT 9 Blk 3 $122,735. Ventura Homes LLC to Anisha Chinthalapally, Lecuru Richard, Thousand Oaks Plat 2 LT 107. Anisha Chinthalpally, Richard Lecuru to JPMorgan Chase Bank NA,
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By NewsPress Now Not doing their jobs I feel that the Supreme Court, to some degree, is not doing their job, and the fact that they don’t want to release any decisions on cases before the court because it may tend to affect the debate, I disagree with that because the people need to know
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By My Courier-Tribune With dry weather around the state, the Missouri Department of Conservation reminds everyone to be careful with fireworks, campfires and other sources of fire that could cause a wildfire. Fireworks “Don’t light fireworks in any areas where the sparks could ignite dry grass, leaves or other potential fire fuel. Always have an
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By My Courier-Tribune When it comes to things people are afraid of in the outdoors, venomous snakes top many fright lists. While it’s true people should always give venomous snakes space, it’s equally true that some of the things people fear about venomous snakes are based on things that simply aren’t true, according to the
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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. This is why I have a criminal record in Europe. Gen. John J.
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Terry Lee Elliott, 55, and Theresa Marie Gatton, 54, both of Easton, Missouri. Connor James Dignan, 35, and Kristin Andrea Keely, 34, both of St. Joseph. Travis Robert Combs, 33, and Macey Hope Allen, 35, both of St. Joseph. Shy Lonn Chandler, 49, and Laura Lynn Campbell, 45, both of
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By My Courier-Tribune Both gardeners and their plants need extra care when it’s hot outside, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Donna Aufdenberg. She reminds gardeners to take care of themselves first so they can tend to gardens and flowerbeds. Consider gardening in the early morning and late evening to avoid high temperatures and harsh
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