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Efforts continuing to bring grocery store to Downtown ‘food desert’

Members 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

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St. Joseph residents to see electric bill increase

By 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,

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Children’s Discovery Center construction complete

By 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.

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Bestselling author gives St. Joseph bookstore a boost

By 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.

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Last day for Shop St. Joseph tickets

By 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

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Children’s Discovery Center to open debt free

By 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

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Former Chiefs player speaks to Chamber crowd

By 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

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DG Market opens in Savannah

By 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

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Black Friday brings out shoppers in St. Joseph

By 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

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Shopping safety with holidays approaching

By 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

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Travel numbers up this Thanksgiving holiday

By 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

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