By NewsPress Now Robert “Bobby” Trump, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. He was born Aug. 24, 1964, in St. Joseph, son of the late Elinor and Joseph Trump. He graduated from Central High School class of 1982. He worked at Lifeline Foods as
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By NewsPress Now KING CITY, Mo. – Donald F. Lambing, 73, King City, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024. He was born on June 22, 1951, to Donald and Margaret (Butrick) Lambing, in St. Joseph. Donald attended Missouri Western State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He worked for the city of Elwood,
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By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. — Kenny Ray Nalle, 43, of Cameron, Missouri, formerly of Pattonsburg, Missouri, gained his wings Monday, July 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in comfort at a Cameron hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 8, at the First Baptist Church, Pattonsburg, under the direction
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By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. — Beverly Ann Fletcher, 79, of Gower, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her home. She was born Jan. 1, 1945, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Lola and Bernard Gifford. She enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband,
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By NewsPress Now Senturie Heath OTTUMWA, Iowa — Senturie Heath, 34, Ottumwa, Iowa, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away July 2, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service. www.meierhoffer.com
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By NewsPress Now Robert “Bobby” Trump, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. He was born Aug. 24, 1964, in St. Joseph, son of the late Elinor and Joseph Trump. He graduated from Central High School class of 1982. He worked at Lifeline Foods as
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Late Notices Senturie Heath OTTUMWA, Iowa – Senturie Heath, 34, Ottumwa, Iowa, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away July 2, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service. www.meierhoffer.com As published in the St. Joseph
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By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. – Beverly Ann Fletcher, 79, of Gower, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her home. She was born Jan. 1, 1945, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Lola and Bernard Gifford. She enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband,
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I’m a 70-year-old Black woman who looks about 45 or 50. I recently met a man online while playing dominoes. We have been chatting back and forth for about two weeks now. He is 44, is of German descent and has a 9-year-old son. The problem is, he wants to
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By Jenna Wilson Firefighters are used to running into burning buildings, but doing it in summer heat makes the process even more daunting. “This season for us can potentially be dangerous,” said Capt. Mikey May with the St. Joseph Fire Department. “It’s not just the heat, it’s with the humidity and things like that as
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By Meteorologist Jared Shelton Water levels on the Missouri River have steadily risen over the past two weeks amid drainage from flooding up-river and locally heavy rainfall. After sustaining moderate flood stage at St. Joseph since Saturday June 29, the Missouri River reached a forecast crest of 23.4 feet on Thursday afternoon, July 4. Aside
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By Chris Fortune It’s not a result of dredging, but Lake Contrary is filling with water again. Buchanan County Commissioner Ron Hook and a couple of workers cleared 34 relief wells last week at Lake Contrary with a mini excavator as water levels in the Missouri River continued to rise. “If you go down now,
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By Kendra Simpson Fourth of July celebrations are underway all weekend long in St. Joseph. Whether you’re kicking back with a movie or kicking boots at a concert, News-Press NOW has all you need for holiday celebrations in this week’s edition of See St. Joseph. When our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence from England,
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By Ashley Luthans July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and the city is celebrating the parks facilities of St. Joseph. St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities is planning several events throughout the month of July to bring people out to the parks facilities, including free and discounted activities at the St. Joseph REC
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By My Courier-Tribune The sounds of summer are a little different than what is heard during the spring months. Though there are still bird songs here and there, some of the most distinguishable sounds are those of grasshoppers, katydids and cicadas. Cicadas, though small in stature, are mighty in sound, according to the state Department
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By My Courier-Tribune After a wonderful vacation, it’s never fun to come home to dead plants, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Michele Warmund. Before the trip, homeowners should arrange for a reliable neighbor or plant sitter to water indoor and outdoor plants, she said. To help reduce the workload, homeowners should group plants together
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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. It’s 1970 in rural Alabama and Doyle Owens was a struggling insurance salesman
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By NewsPress Now Might get something good out of it That sports center they’re wanting to build, why not just knock down East Hills because you can’t go out there and shop anyway? So, you might as well tear it down and put a sports center there. May get some good out of it. Can’t
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By NewsPress Now The John Corby division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians has donated $1,120 to the Samaritan Center. Dr. Robert Corder of the Center accepted the check from Dennis Delaney, president of the Hibernians. Among those present were Lelanie Delaney, wife of Dennis, and their son Keenan, to the right of Doctor Corder.
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By My Courier-Tribune According to Alex Holmes, Missouri Department of Conservation nature center assistant manager, shares there is a creature in Missouri that also longs for drenching rain. Not for the spectacle of thunderheads and lightning, but for the nurturing rain of a powerful storm. This is the eastern spade-foot frog. This pudgy little frog
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By NewsPress Now Your letters for June 4, 2024 Restoring integrity to the United States AG Merrick Garland has organized and run an incredibly corrupt Department of Justice for the benefit of the Biden crime family. While some “moderate” Republicans do not want to fight back against the unconscionable and criminal behavior of Progressive Democrat/Communists
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By Metro Creative Summer is a time of year when people can enjoy their pick of fresh fruit at farm stands, supermarkets and other retailers. Many fruit trees, plants and bushes are ready for harvest in the spring and summer, meaning there’s no limit to the number of delicious recipes one can whip up with
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By Jenna Wilson It only takes a few seconds of checking a text of turning to speak with a backseat passenger while behind the wheel for a tragedy to occur. Distracted driving is something Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper John Harrison has seen the dangerous results of firsthand. “Unfortunately, I’ve seen several fatalities over the
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from June 25 to July 1 Cayge Anthony Allen, 25, 1205 Corby St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Lacy Ann Steeby, 37, 6530 Washington St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Henry Allen Briscoe, 59, 502 S. 16th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jose
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By NewsPress Now Joe Biden entered the June 27 presidential debate with one job to do. He needed to appear mentally sharp and vigorous enough to dispel any notion that he is not up to the task of a second term. The 81-year-old president failed miserably. His befuddled appearance and incoherent answers amplified concerns about
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I am raising a granddaughter. We went to visit her aunt and cousin and had a nice day until my granddaughter told her aunt she should let her 5-year-old pick out her own clothes. My daughter became enraged and told me I had to teach my granddaughter to respect adults.
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By NewsPress Now Meet Toasty! Toasty was brought to the shelter because her owner’s landlord didn’t allow pets. It’s always hard at first for cats who don’t understand why they’ve had to leave their home, but Toasty is ready for some new adventures. This beautiful dark tortoiseshell girl is only a year and four months
Continue ReadingBy Metro Creative ARIES Aries, you may be full of more energy than you have had in a while, helping you to sail through all of your tasks this week at a record pace. Enjoy this wave while you ride it. TAURUS Taurus, heed your body’s messages that it needs some rest right now; otherwise,
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By NewsPress Now Michshawn & Carrel Thompson, 5907 Steven Dr., addition, Ecovole, $57,628. Michshawn & Carrel Thompson, 5907 Steven Dr., electrical, Ecovole, $57,628. Jared & Brenda Johnson, 2213 Pike St., addition, Ecovole, $79,229. Jared & Brenda Johnson, 2213 Pike St., electrical, Ecovole, $79,229. Brian & Bettye Nolan, 2611 Karnes Rd., mechanical permit, Goodman Heating &
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By Jared Shelton News-Press NOW meteorologist June 2024 was a washout for the Mid-Missouri River Valley, with twice the average monthly rainfall coming down for much of the region, including the St. Joseph area. Early July has offered little relief from the soggy pattern, as rounds of thunderstorm activity dropped several more inches of rain
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