Family Guidance Center observes Black Balloon Day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Family Guidance Center is hosting the annual Black Balloon Day Memorial.
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Come along on the journey
ST. 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 Reading In their shoes
ST. 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 Reading Our differences give us strength
ST. 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 Reading History Matters
ST. 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 Reading Keep Listening
ST. 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
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A frontier justice that left me with a lifetime of guilt
If you love history, we are seeking sponsors to run this column. To comment or join in supporting this non-profit, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. This story is told from the vantage point of a 12 year old Johnny Marsh, looking back at age 74, and include graphic depicts of What happened on June 5, 1889, at
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Shrek the Musical to be performed at the Missouri Theater this weekend
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Robidoux Resident Theatre of St. Joseph is entertaining the community once again this weekend with their production of Shrek the Musical.
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Despite difficulties, local businesses finding their groove in St. Joseph
Owning a small local business in a market flooded with bigger chain competitors isn’t without its challenges, but St. Joseph entrepreneurs are showing they can be successful.
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United Way launches new program for volunteers
The United Way of Greater St. Joseph announced a new program to provide community members with volunteer opportunities.
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Southside Flea Market hosts grand opening
The Southside Flea Market held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning to celebrate its grand opening.
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‘Damn the Torpedoes, full speed ahead!’
If you love history, we are seeking sponsors to run this column. To comment or join in supporting this non-profit, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. ‘Damn the Torpedoes, full speed ahead!’ Those were the words of America’s first U.S. Navy Admiral, David Farragut, as he forced his armada past Fort Morgan into Mobile Bay. On Aug.
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Cup of Joe celebrates milestone
Cup of Joe celebrated a monumentous milestone with a special meeting on Wednesday morning, welcoming new and familiar faces to hear about the history of the entrepreneurship program.
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Island Mound: A small skirmish with massive ramifications
By Bob Ford If you love history, we are seeking sponsors to run this column. To comment or join in supporting this non-profit, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton authorized Massachusetts Governor John Andrews to call for volunteers for an all-black infantry regiment. He received help from a number of Massachusetts men and
Continue Reading The Doolittle Raid: Giving America a needed lift
By Bob Ford Maj. Jimmie Doolittle, former champion speed pilot of the army, was in Chicago, superintending the completion of a mystery plane, he will fly in the national air races at Cleveland, Aug. 22, 1931. The ship according to E.M. Laird, the designer and builder will make 300 miles an hour. If you love
Continue Reading Doolittle Delivers Roosevelt’s Message
By Bob Ford If you love history, we are seeking sponsors to run this column. To comment or join in supporting this non-profit, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. Lt. Col. Doolittle with members of his flight crew and Chinese officials in China after the attack. From left to right: Staff Sgt. Fred A. Braemer, bombardier; Staff Sgt.
Continue Reading For everything America stands for, we must attack!
By Bob Ford If you love history, we are seeking sponsors to run this column. To comment or join in supporting this non-profit, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. The Dec. 7, 1941, surprise dawn attack by the Japanese Air Force on Pearl Harbor left the United States reeling. We weren’t ready for war. My mother remembered sitting
Continue Reading Scams, Swindles and Schemes litter American History
By Bob Ford Special to News-Press NOW If you love history, we are seeking sponsors to run this column. To comment or join in supporting this non-profit, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. In life, if your name is given to anything including a crime, you’ve left a mark on society, like Charles Ponzi. Charles Ponzi is pictured
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Local event aims to assist critically and chronically ill children
The Dream Factory of Northwest Missouri hosted their 5th annual Quarter Auction and Vendor Fair on Saturday in order to help deliver “dreams” to critically and chronically ill children.
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Plato’s Closet to temporarily close after break-in
Plato’s Closet in St. Joseph announced on social media that they will be temporarily closed after a break-in on Saturday morning.
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SJSD awards teacher, support person of the year
The St. Joseph School District gifted awards for Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year on Tuesday morning.
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Many thanks from Tommy Taylor!
By NewsPress Now I want to thank you for all the greetings, cards and gifts for my 100th birthday. It was such a joyful time and the best birthday ever! I am blessed to have so many loving younger family and friends. God has been good to me. I love you all! — Tommy Taylor
Continue ReadingLayne and Carol Krause express gratitude
By NewsPress Now On Jan. 20, 2024, our lives were forever changed when we lost our home of 55+ years to fire. Words cannot express our heartbreak and devastation, but we are so thankful that we got out safely, along with our friend, who was visiting us at our home at the time of the
Continue Reading Dean and Nola Ferguson say “Thank You!”
By NewsPress Now Dean and I want to thank everyone who took the time to send us Anniversary cards and Facebook messages. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated. —Dean and Nola Ferguson
Continue Reading From the family of Todd Sollars
We want to thank Cindy Head, Kris Hildebrand, Misty McCue, Joyce Stevenson and Kristie Sybert for the care they gave our son, Todd Sollars, 24 hours a day for his last 11 days. And to Frieda Grimm for her care and assistance. And to Mosaic Life Care Hospice, there are no better. A special thank
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