
Aging Well: Kay Gallagher honored for keeping residents movin’ and groovin’
Kay Gallagher is March’s Aging Well recipient.
Continue ReadingCharles Christian is an evening anchor and an ordained minister serving United Methodist Churches in Helena and Union Star, Missouri.
Kay Gallagher is March’s Aging Well recipient.
Continue Reading“Hi, Charles,” the barista called out as I entered the coffee shop. Without thinking, I said “Hello,” and started my order. As I was waiting, I thought how interesting it was that this barista called me by name. I don’t go to coffee shops every day, but there are two or three I sometimes go
Continue ReadingI remember my grandpa’s razor. He died when I was a child, but I remember seeing his old one-blade razor sitting by the mirror at my grandparents’ home when I was going over to visit. It was a sturdy, wooden razor with a steel head. The head unscrewed so the blade would fit inside it.
Continue ReadingThe elderly man stood just outside the door of the local grocery store. He waited as if maybe he was thinking about going back in, as if he had forgotten something. Then, it became clear why he was waiting. Slowly and carefully he pushed the door open and held it as an elderly woman with
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — People affected by Parkinson’s disease have a free resource to help combat symptoms and to help build a community of support. The Center for Parkinson’s Disease, operated by Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare, uses multiple exercises and therapies to build strength and flexibility for patients. The vision for the center came
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new grant and a project are bringing excitement to the cinema program at Missouri Western State University. Toby Lawrence, associate professor of cinema at Missouri Western, said a staff addition and being awarded a MoExcel grant are changing the department’s approach while also upgrading equipment. “From that grant,
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The coming of spring brings expanded opportunities for hikers and bikers on the trails in and around St. Joseph. Jeff Atkins, the newly appointed director of the St. Joseph Parks Department, said hiking and biking trails around St. Joseph have garnered national attention. He said that while most trails are accessible
Continue ReadingSt. Joseph, Mo. — A special lunar eclipse visible in the U.S. for the first time in about two years will also bring a different look to the moon this week. In addition to the eclipse, a phenomenon referred to by the Farmer’s Almanac as a “worm moon” also will be seen. A worm moon
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The time change on Sunday, March 9, can add to the sleep challenges kids face, however, experts have some helpful tips to address this challenge. The American Heart Association says that the average child only sleeps about six and a half hours per night, well below the recommended eight
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The season of Lent began on March 5 with a commemoration called Ash Wednesday. Lent is a period of 40 days when Christians prepare themselves for the arrival of Easter, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead and the hope this provides. During Lent, the Church actively
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It’s an often-used saying: Don’t judge someone until you are willing to walk a mile in his shoes. However, its power never diminishes. The biblical term for seeking to feel or connect with another is “compassion.” The original (Greek) word means “to suffer with.” Better said, when someone suffers,
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — From the very beginning of time, humans have wrestled with the fact that we are all created with differences. In fact, there are entire groups of people who differ from other groups. We humans tend to flock toward those most like us in appearance and preferences. Sometimes we do
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Among the many wagers that will be made about the outcome of the Super Bowl, a local non-profit’s friendly wager ensures a “win-win” for the organization. Catholic Charities of Kansas City/St. Joseph has officially made a friendly wager with Catholic Social Services of Greater Philadelphia for Super Bowl 59.
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — David McCullough is one of the most popular historians and writers of the past 50 years. Although he passed away in 2022 at the age of 89, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author made past presidents like John Adams and Missouri’s own Harry Truman, as well as important figures like the
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — “Without counsel, plans fail; but with many advisers, they succeed” (Proverbs 15:22). This is just one of many passages in both the Old and New Testaments where we are advised to seek the counsel of others. A popular saying related to that idea goes like this: “There’s a reason
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With the D.O. designation becoming more common for doctors and a new medical school at Benedictine College focusing on osteopathic degrees, some may have questions about the difference between those practitioners and the more traditional M.D. role. Today, the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degrees
Continue ReadingJaycee, a local teen, said she looks forward to the warmer weather that comes in just a few short weeks when Spring officially begins.
Continue ReadingLocal veterinarian, Dr. Kyle Ripperger, said finding creative ways to keep pets active indoors and adjusting calorie intake can keep pets healthier during extreme cold.
Continue ReadingRandy Sharp, Director of Operations at Interserv, said that with the new administration comes concerns about HUD funds available locally.
Continue ReadingPastor Doug Walter of Ashland UMC has concerns about the updated Office of Faith created by an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Continue ReadingI remember throwing the book across the room. It was my final year in graduate school, and I picked a major paper topic over a controversial writer who was well-known for causing controversy. He was brilliant, but he wrote in an aggressive way that challenged most readers, especially those from my background, in many ways.
Continue ReadingMembers of Restoration Church are moving closer to making the dream of a nonprofit grocery store for Downtown St. Joseph a reality. The church recently hosted an informational gathering with guest speaker James Harris, CEO of Harvest Community Charities, an organization that helps supply fresh products to nonprofit grocery stores. Church members have been trying to
Continue ReadingWhile the initial threat of a funding freeze for nonprofits receiving federal aid has been rescinded, social service agencies in St. Joseph are keeping a cautious eye on the situation. Local nonprofit leaders told News-Press NOW most people do not realize the important gap that federal funds fill alongside the generosity of individuals and businesses.
Continue ReadingThose who didn’t purchase tickets to the Super Bowl still have a chance to go, thanks to a raffle by Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph. A $100 donation on the Catholic Charities website qualifies donors for a prize package to New Orleans for the game. The package includes Super Bowl tickets and roundtrip airline
Continue ReadingFire department response times have gotten faster, largely due to the kinds of materials used in home construction and home appliances. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, many of today’s structures can develop from a small flame to a large fire in three to five minutes. Jamey McVicker, St. Joseph Fire Department assistant chief, said
Continue ReadingWith immigration raids ramping up across the country, those working with the migrant population in St. Joseph are expressing concerns about possible civil rights violations. The concerns are being echoed by local community leaders like Maria Ramirez, who emigrated from Venezuela legally under an asylum visa about 16 years ago. She met and married her
Continue ReadingSarah Sieg at Rolling Hills said local libraries are ready to give kids a head start in 2025.
Continue ReadingAmelia Moore of Bomgaars in St. Joseph, said when considering purchasing a generator, potential buyers should determine how many watts and what kind of fuel they want to use to guide them in the buying process.
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