By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, When my husband, “Sid,” was a young adult, his mother died by suicide. A few years later, when his maternal grandparents died, his mother’s two siblings inherited his grandparents’ estate. Other family members have commented that it seemed wrong for Sid and his sister to be disinherited from their mother’s
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By Chris Fortune After closing nearly a decade ago, the Woodson building at 3510 Frederick Ave. will serve a new purpose. A developer is turning the building, which most recently housed the Colgan Alternative Resource Center nine years ago, into luxury apartments. Developer Doug Williams moved to St. Joseph from Oregon, and after running into
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By Jenna Wilson The city of St. Joseph and Community Action Partnership are continuing to address the rising homeless population with the addition of a tiny home village coming to the South Side. The property that sits at 2101 S. Eighth St. will be used as a housing development with 10 small homes on the
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By Kyle Schmidt With dogs coming in as quickly as others are adopted, staff at the St. Joseph Animal Shelter is asking residents for help to combat the overflow. Aubrey Silvey, an animal care specialist at the shelter, said making sure an adopter is ready for the commitment of adding a pet to the household.
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By Ashley Luthans Doniphan County’s inaugural community baby shower was held Saturday morning, providing supplies and education for expecting families and infants up to six months old. The event in Troy, Kansas provided everything that would usually come from a baby shower, including clothing for infants, blankets, baby supplies and more. Everything supplied to the
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By Kirsten Stokes As he celebrates his 90th birthday, the director of a local museum is reflecting on a decades-long legacy involving an extensive collection of artifacts that date back to the 1800s. Gary Chilcote, director of the Patee House Museum, marked the milestone birthday on Nov. 2. Since 1963, he has worked at the museum
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By Jenna Wilson The St. Joseph Safety and Health Council is offering a new driver’s education course for adults. The council felt a growing need for the program locally as many adults driving on the roads don’t understand all the traffic laws. “What I found is some young people don’t get their driver’s license until
Continue ReadingBy David Beasley | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – North Carolina has the 12th best tax code in the country, according to a new study. The nonprofit Tax Foundation publishes a ranking each year of state tax codes. It was previously called the State Business Tax Climate Index but this year has
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By NewsPress Now Those who have yard waste to get rid of have the option to burn it this month. During November and April, open burning of dry yard waste is allowed within the city limits between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. Fires must be fully out by 6 p.m. If weather conditions such
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – In the United States alone, about 38.4 million people have diabetes. That’s about 11.6% of the population. November is National Diabetes Month, which serves as an important reminder to not only rally around those affected by this disease, but also take steps in our own lives to help manage it.
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By NewsPress Now Check out the final scores of your favorite city and area teams. Central defeats Winnetonka 35-27 East Buchanan defeats Trenton 40-18 Savannah defeats Southeast 77-0 Benton falls to Cameron 48-12 Lafayette defeats Maryville 48-13 DeKalb defeats Northland Christian 52-20 Riverside defeats Jefferson County North 42-22
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By Chris Fortune A heated presidential battle is driving election security to the top of the ticket for voters and Buchanan County officials charged with making sure ballots are counted accurately. Tens of thousands of voters are expected to turn out on Tuesday, Nov. 5, for the general election in Buchanan County. Whether you’re voting
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Pioneer DJ and AlphaTheta are no strangers to innovation in the DJ world. Crafting DJ players, turntables, controllers, all-in-one systems, headphones, speakers and other essentials, this brand is always ensuring new and professional DJs have the best technology in the game. Below are five of Pioneer DJ’s newest products to
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Bessler | The Center Square 37th for tax competitiveness Illinois is in the bottom half of a new ranking that indicates states with structurally sound tax systems that prioritize broad bases and low rates are more competitive than those that aren’t. The Tax Foundation report shows that states that forgo one or more
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By Leah Rainwater Those who don’t have dinner plans on Friday, Nov. 1, can go to River Bluff Brewing for a good cause. One participant of the Yeti Endurance Weekend, calls it “Spaghetti before Yeti”, which serves as not only a way for runners to carb load before a big race weekend but also a
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By NewsPress Now Residents are being warned not to fall for scam calls from anyone claiming to be a sheriff’s deputy and demanding payment over missed jury duty. Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett said such scams have been active in the area this week. He urges people not to give those making threats by phone,
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press {/byline} Nov. 1 In 1765, the Stamp Act, passed by the British Parliament, went into effect, prompting stiff resistance from American colonists. In 1861, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln named Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan General-in-Chief of the Union armies, succeeding Lt. Gen. Winfield Scott. In 1894, Nicholas II became
Continue ReadingBy Cameron Arcand | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity estimates that 486,348 jobs will be added in Arizona through 2033. The employment projection report said that employment in 2033 will be at 3,921,138 jobs, using a baseline of 3,434,790 jobs, which the office estimates is a growth of 1.3% annually.
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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 non-profit, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. The Battle of Chickamauga had turned into a monster clash with both
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By Jazmine Knight With the large influx of non-English speakers in the area, the St. Joseph School District has a free program designed to help that community. Through SJSD’s adult education program at the Keatley Center, adults at any level can learn English at no cost. “Some of them can speak to you. Some of
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By Cameron Montemayor Plans for a new and diverse public market in Downtown St. Joseph are rounding into form as project officials press ahead with the next steps of development. The St. Joseph City Council approved a grant agreement with the Chamber of Commerce this month to provide $60,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – While the holidays are known as the most wonderful time of the year, they can also bring more family responsibilities. Between finding the perfect gift and establishing lasting family traditions, to booking an unforgettable family vacation, the season can cause stress for all. In fact, according to a recent survey,
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By Ashley Luthans The lights are going up at a St. Joseph holiday favorite. Krug Park Drive closed to traffic starting on Nov. 1 as crews begin work on the 2024 Holiday Park. Jeff Atkins, assistant director of the parks department, asked the community for patience while workers set up the holiday extravaganza. “During this
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By Kirsten Stokes As local football teams head to district matchups, News-Press NOW is taking a look back at the cheerleading teams highlighted in this season’s “Sideline Spirit.” Over the past nine weeks, we visited Central, Lafayette, Benton, LeBlond, St. Joseph Christian, Riverside, Savannah, East Buchanan and Mid Buchanan high schools. While half the squads
Continue ReadingBy J.D. Davidson | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Ohio gas prices rose over the past week but remain significantly lower than a month ago and last year. According to the Automobile Association of America, the average price of gas in the state is $3.05, nearly 7 cents below the national average. Several
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Ya comenzó oficialmente la temporada de enfermedades respiratorias. En la medida que se acercan las fiestas de fin de año, cuando muchas personas pasan más tiempo bajo techo con sus seres queridos, aumentará el riesgo de contraer enfermedades respiratorias comunes como la gripe o influenza, el COVID-19, la neumonía y
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Cada año, hasta 160,000 personas mayores que viven en los Estados Unidos son hospitalizadas y hasta 10,000 mueren debido al virus respiratorio sincitial (RSV). El RSV es un virus altamente contagioso que se propaga a través del contacto cercano con personas infectadas, generalmente aumenta durante el otoño y alcanza su punto
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By Kendra Simpson A simple walk set for Friday afternoon aims to help make a world of a difference for those facing homelessness. The 13th annual Walk for the Homeless begins at 4:30 p.m. Friday next to the Downtown Health Center, 503 S. Sixth St. The walk is free to join, but participants can register and
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—November is National Diabetes Month, when communities across the country spread awareness about diabetes. Did you know that at least 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes? That’s 38.4 million adults and children. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too
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