Lloyd Hargrave will be celebrating his 95th birthday on April 18, 2024. He and wife, Bev, have been married 74 years and have two daughters, Crista Carpenter and Candace (Gerald) Goll and a son, Craig, (deceased). He also has three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Lloyd’s family requests a birthday celebration with a card shower. He
Continue ReadingThelma “T.J.” Miles was born on April 11, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, and turned 85 on April 11, 2024. Cards may be sent to T.J. at 30214 310th St., Fairfax, MO 64446.
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Please join us in congratulating Vern and Vena Todd on their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple were married on April 17, 1964, at Savannah Ave. Baptist Church, in St. Joseph. They lived most of their married life in Helena, Missouri, where they raised their three sons, Vern (Sondra) Todd, Tracy (Kelly) Todd and Tim (Amy)
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By NewsPress Now Columbia, MO — High school senior, Claire Phillips of St. Joseph Christian School has been distinguished as one of the top academic students in the state through the 2024 Missouri Scholars 400 program. This statewide initiative, organized by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of 100
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By Charles Christian When it comes to hard choices, we hold our breath, say a prayer and do the best we can. The hard part is that we can’t always know how those choices will turn out, and sometimes we are unpleasantly surprised at the results. The good news is that this happens to virtually
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By Kyle Schmidt Your mental health isn’t affected only by what’s on your mind, it also responds to what you put in your mouth. A healthy diet is key for both physical and mental fitness, said Danna Taylor-Dryer, a CDM director of food and nutrition at ClearSky Rehabilitation. “Lack of vitamins and minerals lead to
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By Marcus Clem With stigmas common about those who struggle with a psychiatric disorder, especially among people of color and patients of a low socioeconomic background, a panel discussion is set to combat misinformation. The event titled “Can You See Me? Creating a Common Language is the Recipe to End Stereotypes” will be held at
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Georgia Morriss will celebrate her 90th birthday on April 13, 2024. She was born in Bethany, Missouri, on April 13, 1934. Georgia was married to Ray Morriss, who passed away on Nov. 12, 2008. She has two children, Cheryl Davis (Romey Keith) and Jackie Whorton (Donald Lee). She also has four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
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By NewsPress Now Peru, NE — Peru State College held its annual Financial Planning and Etiquette Dinner on Wednesday, March 20, which was organized by the Peru State College Foundation, Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Career Services. The event was attended by 23 students, along with faculty, staff and special guests
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By NewsPress Now At a recent March meeting of the St. Joseph Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), four outstanding women were honored with the DAR’s “Women in American History” Award. This award honors women who have made an important difference in their communities. It is not necessary that they be members
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By Charles Christian Often when we discuss habits, we talk about negative or unhealthy ones. However, not all habits are harmful. Some are actually good for us and can be nurtured throughout our lives. Neuroscientists tell us that habits are repeated behaviors that sort of weave new paths into our brains and produce a sense
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) April is National Volunteer Month, an annual opportunity to recognize the contributions that volunteers make to their community through their time and energy. When it comes to a vast operation like the USO, which has more than 250 locations around the globe that serve hundreds of thousands of U.S. service members
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By Charles Christian The popular saying goes, “Into every life, a little rain must fall.” The Bible puts it this way: “God causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust” (Matthew 5:45). The point is that life will not always be filled with
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Between birth and age 3, a child’s brain makes 1 million neural connections per second. Tragically, an increasing number of infants and toddlers go through this crucial developmental period without a home – an experience with long-term consequences to their health, development and future. A new report released by the non-profit
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By NewsPress Now Big Brothers Big Sisters hosted the 2024 Empower Auction on Saturday, March 2, at The Metropolitan where the first group of Empower Honorees exceeded expectations by raising over $120,000, surpassing their initial $30,000 target. Notably, Reid Atha emerged as the top fundraiser, collecting over $47,000! The Empower Honorees of BBBS comprised dynamic,
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By Charles Christian “What is your purpose?” That is an intimidating question to consider. However, maybe it doesn’t have to be as complicated as we make it out to be. For some, the temptation regarding purpose involves personal gain: Making money, acquiring prestige and growing in social influence. The challenge of tying our purpose to
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) April is Global Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate volunteers and inspire volunteerism in communities large and small. Volunteerism is on the decline, according to research from AmeriCorps and the U.S. Census Bureau. And what’s more, Points of Light, a global nonprofit dedicated to inspiring, equipping and mobilizing people to take
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Life in the U.S. Armed Forces can be challenging, especially for the youngest members of the nation’s military community: the 1.6 million children of service members. From constant change and uncertainty, to being uprooted every few years and finding their place in a new school with each new location, to their
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By Charles Christian “Put your money where your mouth is,” has been a popular phrase for a long time. In fact, it is believed to have originated in the 1930s and into the 1940s when Great Britain entered World War II. It was an attempt to get citizens to invest in National Savings Bonds to
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By NewsPress Now Specialty Industries, providing meaningful employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities for the past 50 years, proudly announced an exciting collaboration with Robidoux Resident Theatre. This partnership aimed to offer a unique and uplifting experience for Specialty Industries’ dedicated workforce by providing access to a showing of the hit musical, “SpongeBob the Musical.”
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Dr. Tommy Taylor will be celebrating his 100th birthday, March 19, 2024. He is a WWII veteran, fought in the Battle of the Bulge and earned a Purple Heart. He graduated from the University of Missouri, UMKC dental school and had a dental practice for 35 years. Barbershop singing was his favorite hobby, he was
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By NewsPress Now A team of middle school Mathletes® from East Buchanan Middle School won the local MATHCOUNTS competition held Feb. 3 at Missouri Western State University. The top individual was Ember Sparks, also representing East Buchanan. Members of the winning team are: Ember Sparks, Bailey Gregory, Hailey Rhoad and Annamaria Conard, coached by Tabatha
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By Charles Christian The old saying goes, “You can talk about anything but politics and religion.” It could be that our reluctance to talk about either has made it more difficult to navigate both religion and politics. Maybe this reluctance has contributed to why the number of people who claim a religious faith is dwindling,
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By Kyle Schmidt Drugs are a prevalent issue in St. Joseph, and while attention is generally on those who are struggling with addiction, drug use affects more than just them — it can also change the lives of friends and family. What goes on behind closed doors when living with addicts is something that can
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Charley and Kathy (Fare) Brand celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 12, 2024, with family. They were married Feb. 15, 1974, at the United Methodist Church, Ravenwood, Missouri. They are the parents of Brandon (Natasha) Brand. They also have three granddaughters, Ashton, Lana and Victoria Brand, Maryville, Missouri. Cards may be sent to the
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By Charles Christian The core teachings of Jesus are included in the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew chapters 5 through 7. A key passage is right in the middle of these. Matthew 6:33 says, “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things will be added to
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Elizabeth “Susie” Nelson will celebrate her 95th birthday on Feb. 27, 2024. She was born on Feb. 27, 1929. Cards may be sent to Susie at 1228 N. Leonard Rd., St. Joseph, MO 64506. (No gifts please)
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By Charles Christian Traditionally, the season of Lent is a time of deep spiritual reflection that for most Christians includes fasting. Fasting is the act of intentionally refraining from something. Usually, this involves food, but it doesn’t have to. People can fast from social media, caffeine, chocolate or a variety of other items. Fasting is
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) It was a long-awaited homecoming for the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), which returned to Naval Station Norfolk on January 17. The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operated for an additional 76 days in the Mediterranean Sea due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, for a total of 8 months deployment. As part
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John “Rick” and Monica Purdy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 1, 2023. They were married on Dec. 1, 1973. A surprise 50th Anniversary celebration was held with family and friends at D&G Pub and Grub. Their children are Brian (Chrissy), Amy, Amber (Tony), and Summer (Brian). They also have 10 grandchildren and four
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