
Event aims to help fathers and daughters have fun together
A local business is offering a fun opportunity for fathers and daughters to connect.
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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 ReadingThe St. Joseph Downtown Association is hosting a celebration this weekend that will appeal to local Swifties.Â
Continue ReadingThe St. Joseph QuikTrip is located at 4312 Frederick Ave. and will open on Jan. 16.
Continue ReadingThe owner of The Felix Street Pub took to social media to announce plans to close the business. The post states the final day of operations for the pub will be Feb. 28. Owners said that the pub still plans to have events until the closing, including karaoke nights and football potlucks. The space will
Continue ReadingThe St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and Joe Town Fun are recruiting local businesses to participate in Restaurant Week.
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.
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Luthans Community members were able to pick up one last drink from a local coffee shop before they closed their doors on Friday. Toe Beans Coffee House is serving drinks from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, marking the last day to buy beverages from the shop. The owner of
Continue ReadingBy Cameron montemayor Electricity bills for St. Joseph residents and 270,000 customers across more than a dozen Missouri counties will increase in the new year. The Missouri Public Service Commission gave its approval on Friday, Dec. 20, to revised base rates for Evergy Missouri West customers. The 7% increase equates to roughly $8 per month,
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Luthans Christmas is on Wednesday, Dec. 25 and many shoppers are still looking for the best deals on gifts for their loved ones. There are several stores open in St. Joseph on Tuesday, Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve, although most are not following their regular hours and are planning to close early. Many
Continue ReadingBy Leah Rainwater If you’re entertaining or hosting family for the holidays, doing so can sometimes raise your energy bill. Evergy came up with a list of ways to save a few extra bucks this holiday season. “We try to offer tips to help people not only be energy efficient but can also save them
Continue ReadingBy Leah Rainwater Shoppers may soon notice they’re spending a few more pennies on purchases at some stores in St. Joseph. One year after turning down a bill that would turn the Shoppes at North Village into a community improvement district, the tax initiative has been approved. Interim City Manager, Clint Thompson said the goal
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now The Provident Brunch House and Brewery will be closing its Downtown restaurant this weekend. In a social media post, the owner of the business said Saturday will be the brewery’s final day open to the public. The location at 513 Francis St. will be open from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday,
Continue ReadingBy Chris Fortune Members from the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce are helping the Mosaic Life Care Foundation celebrate its newly finished inspireU Children’s Discovery Center today. Mosaic Life Care Foundation board members gave remarks during the ribbon-cutting event at 521 Felix St. and thanked the donors who helped make the Children’s Discovery Center possible.
Continue ReadingBy Chris Fortune A Downtown bookstore received an early holiday gift from an author who supports independent sellers. The Story Collective at 114 S. Seventh St. received the James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus this week. Author Patterson supports independent booksellers by pledging a total of $300,000, with $500 going to 600 shops through the program.
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Scott Monday is the last day to collect tickets for this year’s Shop St. Joseph drawing. Participating businesses have been giving customers one ticket per $10 purchase. However, no purchase is required to win the $10,000 grand prize, the $2,500 Shop Small Business bonus or any of the second-chance prizes. The St. Joseph
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now A local business is offering residents a chance to make holiday wishes come true. Patterson Legal Group is choosing one resident daily through Dec. 20 for its “12 Days of Giving” contest. The maximum price for the gift is $250. Those interested in the contest can go to Patterson’s Facebook page for
Continue ReadingBy Chris Fortune Mosaic Life Care Foundation leaders achieved their goal of opening the Children’s Discovery Center debt-free. A group within the foundation worked for nearly three years to cross the fundraising finish line, which ensures the Children’s Discovery Center will sustain itself in the coming years. “We’ve just continued to have generous people come
Continue ReadingBy Charles Christian Shopping locally offers both a unique gift experience and a boost to the local economy. Local shops in downtown St. Joseph are already decorated and ready for the Christmas rush. After Black Friday and Local Business Saturday, shops are hoping that positive momentum carries into the Christmas season. Finding gifts for the
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now A Downtown shop will be shifting to an online space. The owner of The Unique Unicorn in St. Joseph announced on social media that she will close her physical storefront at 618 Francis St. at the end of December. However, this is not the end of the business. In the post, she
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Luthans A football player turned entrepreneur brought a message about the importance of positivity to the audience at the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chairman’s Breakfast on Thursday. The keynote speaker, Jon McGraw, was a professional football player for 10 years and a safety with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2007 to
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Scott Savannah, Missouri, residents have a new grocery store option. Dollar General announced on Monday the opening of a new DG Market at 1605 N. Highway 71. It features a section of fresh meat and produce along with brands and products that other Dollar General Stores carry. “We are excited to provide Savannah
Continue ReadingBy Jazmine Knight A local business recently celebrated the grand opening of its first storefront. Balloons D’Lux, located at 3508 N. Belt Highway, hosted a grand opening at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. The business specializes in personalized balloon garlands, arches, centerpieces and more using biodegradable, natural latex balloons. Owner Johanna Kline started Balloons
Continue ReadingBy Kirsten Stokes The news that a Downtown coffee shop will be closing its doors at the end of this month spotlights the challenges facing small businesses, particularly in that area of town. Toe Beans Coffee House, 114 S. Eighth St., cited a lack of traffic as the reason it will be shutting down later
Continue ReadingBy Chris Fortune Shoppers are bargain hunting after Thanksgiving with a plan to support local on Small Business Saturday. Shopping at large retailers and seeking large markdowns on popular items can be tempting on Black Friday. It’s become a tradition for many retailers to start deals before the holiday and extend them into the weekend,
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Luthans It was below freezing on Friday morning, but that didn’t stop shoppers from heading out to find the best deals. Many stores were open before the sun was out, bringing in the most dedicated bargain shoppers. Lots of people make Black Friday shopping a tradition, including Sloan Ridpath. “We come out every
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Luthans Whether you’re shopping in person or online this holiday season, keeping your purchases and financial information safe requires attention. When out in stores, make sure to keep your belongings close, not allowing them to leave your sight. Frank Till, executive director of the St. Joseph Safety Council, advises women to keep purses
Continue ReadingBy Kirsten Stokes Before travelers get to the dinner table this Thanksgiving, they’ll face what could be the busiest travel period on record. According to the Transportation Security Administration, agents expect to screen 18.3 million people traveling through airports from Tuesday through Monday, Dec. 2, an increase of approximately 6% from this time in 2023.
Continue ReadingBy Leah Rainwater With almost 72 million people traveling by car for the Thanksgiving holiday, roads will be busy this week, calling for some extra attention from drivers. “Road trips have always been very popular for the Thanksgiving holiday as people go visit loved ones. But we know that also, road trips have had a
Continue ReadingBy Chris Fortune A new animal care facility will be built near the Shoppes at North Village in an area busy with development over the past year. Buchanan County Commissioners closed on the sale of land at 5423 North Pointe Dr. this week. The property is just north of where a new My Place Hotel
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