By Leah Rainwater Ally S. Scott was last seen on Dec. 20, 2023 in her home and reportedly ran away on Dec. 21, 2023. Since then the search has been on to find the missing 14-year-old. Scott is described as a white female with shoulder-length brown hair and hazel eyes. She is 5 feet, 4 inches
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By Kendra Simpson The Performing Arts Association will be holding free improv classes for adults and teens to unlock their creative potential, boost their confidence and meet new friends. Improv classes provide an outlet for both teens and adults by allowing them to play with no consequences, but it is more than just goofing around.
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By Jazmine Knight The Potter Hall Art Gallery located at Missouri Western State University will soon be named after a longtime supporter of the university. The gallery will be named after Drew Brown, chair of the Missouri Western Arts Society since 2017. Brown is also known for donating the largest unrestricted gift in Missouri Western
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By Talker News By Emma Dunn via SWNS A woman on the world’s longest cruise says the $50k price tag is “worth it” to see over 60 countries. Amike Oosthuizen, 26, has been traveling at sea for the last eight months with her husband, Gustav Oosthuizen, 27, and her mom and dad – Renske, 56,
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By Talker News By Ed Chatterton via SWNS Britain’s biggest collection of antique toilets is up for sale for $396,162 – including a potty with Hitler’s face on the bottom. The never-before-seen Thomas Crapper Collection belongs to Simon Kirby who has spent the last 40 years amassing the hoard featuring hundreds of rare toilets. They
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By NewsPress Now The Country Club Police Department is looking for tips in the search for a 14-year-old girl who ran away in December 2023. Ally S. Scott was last seen Dec. 20, 2023, at her home in Country Club Village, Missouri. She is described as a white female with shoulder-length brown hair and hazel
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Ronald and LaFaun Bell are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 24, 2024. They were married on Aug. 24, 1974. Cards may be sent to them at 6014 Jimtown Road, St. Joseph, MO 64505
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Richard “Stan” and Lavon (Carter) Wilson are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Sept. 12, 2024. They were married on Sept. 12, 1954, in St. Joseph. Their children are Richard (Debby), Wichita, Kansas, Robin (Jeff Pettijohn), Country Club, Missouri, and Randy (Carol), North Kansas City, Missouri. Their grandchildren are Brad Wilson (Kodi), Brian Wilson (Jenny),
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Ron and Elaine Baker will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 28, 2024. They were married in St. Joseph on Aug. 28, 1964. Their children are son, Scott Baker (deceased), and daughter, Dana (Donnie) DeSpain. They have two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to them at 922 Morgan St, St. Joseph,
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By Bob Ford Special to Articles, podcasts and Youtube videos are complimentary from those helping preserve our history: Eagle Communications, Nodaway Valley Bank, Hughes Chiropractic, The Hearing Connection and Anonymous Buffs. To comment or join in supporting this sponsoring this non-profit contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. “Bushwhackers, gangsters, health nuts and newly elected presidents all got
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Aug. 16 to Aug. 20 Jane Reynolds, Ralph Reynolds to US Bank National Assoc., 20 56 34 PT NW Quarter $156,000. HM1 Investments LLC to United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, St. Joseph Improvement Co Add PT LTS 20 21 Blk 19 $36,000. Austin Hook to Housing & Urban
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Cameron Ray Norris, 37, and Amber Dawn Clark, 31, both of St. Joseph. Seth Ryan Gore, 29, and Kaitlan Winter Townsend, 26, both of Agency, Missouri. John Patrick Mallon, 85, and Mary Leocadia McGarry, 81, both of St. Joseph. Joseph Scott Mock Jr., 34, and April Marie Sigrist, 27, both
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By NewsPress Now She’s a chameleon A chameleon changes its color so it blends in with the background and you can’t see it, and that’s exactly what Harris is doing. She’s trying to change her positions to make everybody believe that she is going to be different than what she truly is. She is a
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Elsa L. Moore Elsa Lorraine Moore, 43, St. Joseph, passed away Aug. 12, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending Bullock Family Funeral Chapel. www.bullockffc.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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By My Courier-Tribune As summer draws closer to an end, many people begin to experience the dreaded itchy eyes and runny nose that comes along with blooming ragweed, reports the state conservation department. “While this irritating plant earns every bit of its reputation for being the leading cause of late-season hay fever, another plant often
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By NewsPress Now Ronald and LaFaun Bell are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 24, 2024. They were married on Aug. 24, 1974. Cards may be sent to them at 6014 Jimtown Road, St. Joseph, MO 64505
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By NewsPress Now StatePoint) Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet. It works to build and repair muscles, is needed to carry oxygen to different parts of your body to give you energy, supports your immune system, and helps you feel full for longer. Here’s how to get enough of this important macronutrient
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By NewsPress Now David Gordon Moore, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Smithville Lake. He was born July 3, 1958, in St. Joseph. David was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Gerald Moore, and a brother, Lawrence Moore. Survivors includce sister, Teresa (Steven) Petty; brother, Randy Moore. The
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By My Courier-Tribune The warm, sunny days and cool nights of fall in Missouri provide ideal growing conditions for cool-season vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein in a press release. “The Chinese cabbage group, which includes napa and bok choy, grows best under short days with temperatures between
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) A dorm room is not just a place to rest one’s head at night, it’s where students will have late night study sessions, relax after a long day of classes, and make memories with new friends. Click Here to Enlarge Infographic. That’s why many undergraduates are taking measures to make the
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By NewsPress Now PARKVILLE, Mo. – John Howard Davis, 75, of Parkville, Missouri, passed away Aug. 14, 2024, at the North Kansas City Hospital. He was born Feb. 6, 1949, in Edinburg, Texas, to Earl and Mary Elaine (Sheppard) Sherril. He would be raised alongside his loving big sister, Sandra Lynn, by his mother and
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By Metro Creative Football is back, and with it comes all of the delicious foods served at parking lot tailgates and viewing parties at home. Perhaps no food is more synonymous with football than chicken wings. Sports bars make names for themselves based on their chicken wings, but football fans need not visit their local
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By NewsPress Now The first day of school is like opening day in Major League Baseball. No matter how things went last year, a fresh start brings a new sense of optimism. Of course, just like a 162-game season becomes a real grind, a nine-month school year is a lot of hard work. Eventually, the
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Aug. 12 to Aug. 19 602 Francis St., items stolen at residence/home. 1300 S. 11th St., vehicle theft at parking lot/garage. 1141 Frederick Ave., items stolen at restaurant. 3414 S. 22nd St., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 2723 Frederick Ave., items stolen at residence/home. 2814 Edmond St., items stolen
Continue ReadingBy Metro Creative ARIES You may have a renewed sense of energy and motivation right now, Aries. Capitalize on that to tackle a laundry list of projects that have been sitting on the back burner. TAURUS Taurus, your sense of humor and quirky personality could get you a few extra chuckles from friends this week,
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My sister has a squawky bird she insists on keeping alongside the dinner table when she invites guests for dinner. Its ear-piercing screeching inhibits guests’ ability to carry on normal conversation, so I asked her if, in the future, she could please put the bird in another room during dinner.
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By NewsPress Now Your letters for Aug. 23, 2024 Selecting the next SJSD Superintendent Dr. Gabe Edgar has announced his retirement effective the end of school year 2024-2025. A note of appreciation to Dr. Edgar for giving the school board adequate time to hire the next superintendent. The board will hire a firm that assists
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By NewsPress Now Clay White, 4603 Crystal Dr., alteration, Van Cleave Construction LLC, $37,831. Matthew Nichols, 3201 Creek Stone Ct., plumbing, Post Farms Excavating, $1,419. Charumauka & Tawanda Watkins, 4611 Wilshire Dr. plumbing, Post Farms Excavating, $907. Jon & Carolyn Tackett, 4231 Douglas St., plumbing, Post Farms Excavating, $1,009. Jackie Herndon & Vaughn Douglas, 703
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Aug. 13 to Aug. 19 Henry Allen Briscoe, 60, 502 S. 16th St., city charge for DWI/DUI. Tabatha June Barnes, 38, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Joyce Lorraine Wassinger, 36, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Kaelyn Marie Compton, 22,
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By NewsPress Now Meet Camembert! Camembert is as smooth as, well, fine cheese, and just as exotic. Her sleek fur and large, expressive eyes draw you in. Wonderful 4-year-old Camembert is as docile, calm and affectionate as they come. All she needs to be complete is a home … and maybe some kitty crackers. Come
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