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Month: July 2024

Deeds of trust for July 26

By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from July 19 to July 23 Thomas Pitts Jr. Trustee, Nancy Pitts Trustee, Thomas Pitts Jr. & Nancy Pitts Trust, Tom Pitts Jr. Trustee to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Leonard Road Acres LT 9 Blk 2 $50,000. Kenneth Wilson, Jennifer Wilson to Danette Peters, Donald Peters, Kolby Peters,

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Hummingbirds don’t get summer vacations

By My Courier-Tribune While kids and families lounge by the pool or sit in the backyard kiddie pool, hummingbirds are already busy preparing for fall. Little ones born last month have grown to full size by now. Look closely and you may see young and parents foraging together as they all fuel up to put

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Vital statistics for July 26

By NewsPress Now Marriage applications James Anthony Deyarmon, 39, and Mandy Lynn Butler, 44, both of St. Joseph. Billy Eugene Meyerdirk, 46, and Kristina Marie Wooley, 41, both of St. Joseph. Ryan James Carroll Williams, 31, and Brittany Elaine Hoover, 28, both of St. Joseph. Bacchus Cain Loe, 29, and Cara Josephine Marino, 32, both

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It’s Your Call for July 26

By NewsPress Now Better off If Donald Trump was more like Joe Biden with honesty and integrity and putting country over power, our country would be so much better off. Believing their lies They say a pathological liar actually begins to believe his own lies after he’s told him often enough. I think Joe Biden

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Keep pets safe when temperatures rise

By My Courier-Tribune Summer’s heat can be dangerous for your family pets. The American Red Cross has steps you can take to ensure your four-legged friends stays safe this summer. First, don’t leave your pet in a hot vehicle, even for a few minutes. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees

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Congratulations Henry Davis!

By NewsPress Now Henry Davis, Class of 2024, graduated from the Accasius Page School of Electric Learning, a local homeschool. Henry was the valedictorian of his class, in addition he also received the history award, the good citizens award and principals honor roll. Henry was also a two year program student at Hillyard Technical School,

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Late Notices, July 26, 2024

By NewsPress Now Late Notices JoElla Gilbert KING CITY, Mo. -JoElla Gilbert, 86, passed away July 24, 2024. Funeral 10 a.m. Aug. 5 at Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville.Burial: Butler Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at the funeral home with Rosary starting at 7:30 p.m. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Karen A. Lester TARKIO, Mo.

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The ‘dog days of summer’ are here to stay

By Jared Shelton News-Press NOW meteorologist The air has been heavy, afternoons long and temperatures high across the Mid-Missouri River Valley for what seems like an eternity. It’s official, the “dog days of summer” have arrived with the end of July, but what does this age-old phrase actually mean? According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac,

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Countdown to the wedding

By NewsPress Now Divide and conquer is the best way to knock out all those wedding details. This guideline can help in figuring out what to do and when. Twelve months before: Finalize venue and date. Choose theme/style/colors. Shop for your dress. Research and hire a photographer. Book hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. Select your

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Who’s paying for this?

By NewsPress Now The least fun chat to have about your wedding is cost. To make it easier, come up with a budget, stick to it and start mapping out potential expenses. Talk to each family and figure out what they can and cannot afford. Share your wedding vision with them. We compiled a quick,

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Horoscopes for fifth week of July

By Metro Creative ARIES Your feelings this week may not be entirely trustworthy, Aries. You could end up worrying for nothing, and being pulled into difficult situations for the wrong reasons. TAURUS Taurus, if you are feeling a little lost these days, it could be that you need a change in perspective and location to

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Soup and sandwich makes the ideal lunch combo

By Metro Creative Few things are better together than hot soup and a favorite sandwich for lunch or a light dinner. This combination is the ideal comfort food, and the variations are as endless as a person’s imagination. Thanks to two recipes from “What’s Cooking Italian” (Thunder Bay Press) by Penny Stephens, home chefs can

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Arrests for July 26

By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from July 16 to July 22 Ryan Eugene Haeberle, 41, 4901 Valley Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jannett Lynn Elder, 65, 1818 Clay St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Brandon D. Perry, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Milton Anival

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Your letters for July 26, 2024

By NewsPress Now Your letters for July 26, 2024 Show teachers they are valued Among several norms that I committed to when joining the Saint Joseph School District Board of Education this past April was to “serve as an advocate for K-12 public education with student achievement/outcomes as the focus.” Advocating for public education comes

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Honeymoon planning pointers

By Metro Creative Planning a wedding is a tall task, so it’s no wonder why so many couples look forward to their honeymoons. After months of planning and then saying “I Do” in front of family and friends, couples have earned a little R&R. With so much already on engaged couples’ plates, it’s easy to

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Moments to capture

By NewsPress Now Weddings contain all sorts of moments the bride and groom will want to look back on. Here are the shots to make sure the photographer captures. Pre-ceremony The bride hanging out with her bridal party. The bride getting her hair and makeup done. The bride putting on her dress. Photos of the

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Circuit Courts for July 26

By NewsPress Now Division 5 Judge Chad Gaddie Jailed Deann Charlee Cluck, 1015 Faraon St., 60 days in the Buchanan County Jail for misdemeanor first-degree trespass with credit given for 41 days served. Samuel David Cornell, 1216 Corby St., 20 days in the Buchanan County Jail for misdemeanor first-degree trespass with credit given for 18

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Wedding desserts taking on a life of its own

By Jenn Hall Taking (or leaving) the cake – What are couples doing to add a little sweetness to the reception? It’s not just cakes anymore. Check with bakers to see what’s being ordered for weddings. And if couples DO choose a cake, what flavors and décor are they going with? Wedding trends come and

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Check it off

By NewsPress Now Weddings are a lot of work and the planning can get stressful. Here are the details you’ll want to make sure to check off your list: Yay! Engagement! Insure engagement ring. Take engagement photos. Plan engagement party Pre-planning Settle the wedding budget. Finalize wedding theme/colors/style. Create a wedding guest list. Choose “best”

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Write wedding vows with relative ease

By Metro Creative The exchange of vows is an integral part of many wedding ceremonies. Vows are promises made to one another that serve as the basis of the marriage commitment. Historians say some of the oldest traditional wedding vows can be traced back to manuals of the medieval church in England. There are no

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Prop S deserves a ‘yes’ vote

By NewsPress Now A proposed 60% pay increase should send morale through the roof, but some observers noticed a surprisingly tepid response to a significant development in starting salaries for Missouri teachers. It isn’t that school officials lacked appreciation for legislation that seeks to raise starting pay from $25,000 to $40,000 in Missouri, where teaching

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Today’s hottest wedding dress trends

By Metro Creative Among the items on a wedding planning checklist, choosing a wedding gown often is a top priority.While certain wedding dress trends withstand the test of time, others have shorter shelf lives. Though no one knows what the future holds for wedding gown trends, these are some that may be notable as brides

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Building permits for July 26

By NewsPress Now Menard Inc., 4220 Commonwealth Dr., land disturbance, no contractor listed. Tyler & Sara Fortune, 6203 Greenway Ct., alteration, Tyler & Sara Fortune, $1,000. Tyler & Sara Fortune, 6203 Greenway Ct., electrical, Tyler & Sara Fortune, $150. Charles Jr. & Mafalda Guyer, 6604 Grant St., addition, Charles Jr. & Mafalda Guyer, $5,413. Garry

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