Peggy Miller turned 90 on Sept. 21, 2024. She was born in Clinton, Missouri, on Sept. 21, 1934. Friends and family celebrated Peggy’s 90th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Lakeway, Texas. Peggy married Harvey “H.D.” Miller on July 26, 1948, in St. Joseph. He passed away on May 25, 2012. Present at the celebration
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Laveta Bunse will celebrate her 95th birthday on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Cards can be sent to 506 Meadowcrest, St. Joseph, MO 64506.
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By NewsPress Now A man is recovering after being struck by a vehicle late Thursday in the 2100 block of Olive Street. Police were called to the area just after 10 p.m. and found the man, who had been walking down the street, lying nearby. The man suffered minor injuries but was taken to the
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By Associated Press CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. — Hurricane Helene made landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm as forecasters warned that the enormous system could create a “nightmare” storm surge and bring dangerous winds and rain across much of the southeastern U.S. There were at least three storm-related deaths. The National Hurricane Center in
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Sept. 20 to Sept. 24 Amiri Edwards to M. Squared Financial LLC, Graham Subdiv Lt 3 Blk 4 $163,975. Jaqueline Perez to United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, Wyatt Park PT LTS 6 7 Blk 21 $87,300. Jaqueline Perez to United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, Wyatt Park PT LTS 6
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By NewsPress Now Do your homework So far, every single political ad that I’ve heard for Kamala Harris has been lies about Trump. People, you need to do your homework before you vote. It’s very important. Needs some fact checking To that person who thinks Trump could bring the deficit down and negotiate with foreign
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By NewsPress Now The Missouri Western State University Alumni Association will honor 11 individuals at the annual Alumni Award Banquet during Homecoming Week. The banquet will be held on Oct. 18 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Fulkerson Center. The event is open to everyone and the cost is $40 per person. For more information and
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By Brian Kingston Submitted to Brian Kingston is manager of the Purina manufacturing facility in St. Joseph. The way our pets enjoy nature is inspiring — bounding along the lakefront or stalking through backyard grass. As I think about making a difference in my local community and caring for the planet for my own pets
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Aaron Joseph Prawitz, 32, and Hillary June Todd, 32, both of Cosby, Missouri. Dillon Ray Jeffers, 27, and Cheyenne Nicole Crockett, 29, both of St. Joseph. Warren Ray Stalker, 62, and Samantha Elizabeth Vermillion, 29, both of Faucett, Missouri. Shawn Michael Geary, 54, and Audra Jo Caudill, 41, both of
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By Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Stocks in Asia advanced on Friday, led by gains in Hong Kong and other Chinese markets fueled by China’s moves to rev up its economy. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index was up more than 1% as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party conducted a leadership election that will determine who
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By Associated Press TOKYO — A crucial party election in Japan on Friday will determine the nation’s new prime minister. The vote by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party technically chooses a new party leader, but the winner is assured to be elected as prime minister in parliamentary vote next week because the party’s ruling coalition
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) The stakes of the upcoming 2024 election are high for parents, infants, toddlers and families across the country, with such issues as child care, paid leave, maternal health, Head Start and more at an inflection point. “If policymakers don’t take action to address these issues, young children and families will suffer.
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By NewsPress Now Madison Eileen McKinley, of St. Joseph, and Jacob Luke McCollum, of St. Joseph, will be married on Oct. 5, 2024, at The Sycamore Tree Venue.
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By NewsPress Now COLUMBIA, Mo. – Richard J Schieber, 78, of Columbia, Missouri, formerly of Maryville, Missouri, died Sept. 23, 2024, in Columbia, after complications of Agent Orange. Born on Jan. 2, 1946, in Maryville, to Leonard and Laura (Eickholt) Schieber. He married Jane Kissinger on Dec. 30, 1972. Survivors, wife, Jane; daughter, Lori (James)
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robbin O. Doss KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Robbin Olivia Doss, 69, Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, died Sept. 24, 2024. Graveside service 11 a.m. Oct. 1, Ashland Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Bullock Family Funeral Chapel. www.bullockffc.com Doris L. Fuston BATON ROUGE, La. -Doris Louise Fuston, 86,
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By NewsPress Now EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. – Robert “Bob” W. Falk, 72, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born Dec. 1, 1951, in St. Joseph, to Darrell and Shirley (Bratt) Falk. Bob was a design engineer for Southwestern Bell and
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By NewsPress Now Judith “Judy” Marilyn Pike, 84, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. Judy was born Oct. 5, 1939, in St. Joseph, to Carle and Delsie (Haynes) Pike. She attended Lafayette High School in St. Joseph and then committed over 45 years of service to Southwestern Bell Telephone
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By NewsPress Now Mark A. Mays, 67, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Sept. 24, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Velda King-Mays; his mother, Henrietta Hoard (Vernon Bethea); siblings, Lawrence Mays (Jo), Rodney Mays (Paula), Bryan Robinson (Debria), Shawn Hoard, and Alicia Henderson. He was preceded in death by his stepfather,
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 James Rowan Armstrong, 64, 1005 Ridenbaugh St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Sayley Ann Ray Cox, 23, 3511 S. 11th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Dylan Ray Kelley, 28, 801 Roosevelt Ave., warrant for failure to appear in court.
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By NewsPress Now Meet Cheesecake! Cheesecake raised a beautiful litter of kittens, and now it’s her turn to be the star! This 1-year-old orange and white cat is shy and she may need a quiet corner or room to regain her confidence. She enjoys being petted but is a tad hand-shy at first, so a
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Sept. 12 to Sept. 22 702 S. 26th St., items stolen at residence/home. 1802 Frederick Ave., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 212 N. 16th St., vehicle theft at residence/home. 3629 Gene Field Rd., items stolen at residence/home. 5615 S. 9th St., items stolen at residence/home. 3022 S. Belt Highway,
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By NewsPress Now Your letters for Sept. 27, 2024 Inquiries to Harris Harris in normal times advocated the most left-wing policies imaginable, often to prove her liberal purity before adoring audiences (Harris had the hardest left voting record in the U.S. Senate.) In a debate or interview, I would pose a number of questions to
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By NewsPress Now Division 5 Judge Chad Gaddie Prison James W. Jack Martin, 639 Bonton, two years at the Department of Corrections for probation violation and felony non-support. Jailed Tyler Laray Davis, 2902 Jules, 45 days in the Buchanan County Jail for misdemeanor resisting/interfering with arrest and court costs waived. Brian Lee Stanton, 1211 S.
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My husband’s uncle died by suicide in his home six months ago. It was a shock to the entire family. Since the funeral, we have helped to settle his affairs, including cleaning out his home to get it ready for sale. My husband’s cousin (the uncle’s daughter) has had an
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By NewsPress Now This is the time of year when people enjoy a good scare. In the horror genre, the best movies contain a false ending. The characters may believe the crisis is over, but the audience knows better. Sure enough, here comes Jason or Michael with a chainsaw or an ax. Northwest Missouri farmers
Continue ReadingBy Metro Creative ARIES Even though you told yourself you’ll just suck it up and get through the week, you’re having a change of heart, Aries. Some modifications are necessary to navigate the waters. TAURUS Taurus, all bets are off this week, especially if you’ve been smoothing over your emotions to get along with someone
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By Metro Creative Fried dough is enjoyed in various forms around the world. While doughnuts are widely enjoy fried dough creations in North America, the French fried dough, known as beignets, are just as beloved. Beignets can be made from various dough bases, including bread-flour batters and the common cream puff pastry known as pâte
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By NewsPress Now Greystone Partners Land Development LLC, Woodland Shores Ct., new, GC Construction, $425,000. Greystone Partners Land Development LLC, Woodland Shores Ct., land disturbance, GC Construction. Greystone Partners Land Development LLC, Woodland Shores Ct., street access, GC Construction, $425,000. Gerold & Judith Reynolds, 3102 S. 22nd St., roof, Enterprises Contracting Inc., $9,742. John Hipes
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press MEXICO CITY — Families of the 43 students from a rural teacher’s college abducted 10 years ago in southern Mexico marked the painful anniversary Thursday, disillusioned after what they say was a decade of unfulfilled government promises. Thousands marched with the families in the rain through Mexico’s capital, demanding the truth about
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press LONDON — Rights groups and the family of Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah have urged authorities to release him when his five-year prison sentence ends next week. Abdel-Fattah, an outspoken dissident, rose to prominence with the 2011 pro-democracy uprisings that swept the Middle East and in Egypt toppled long-time President Hosni Mubarak. The
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