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Two women in aviation reach for the sky together

By Kirsten Stokes Kamia Bradley and Amelia Rose Earhart have piloted in the air and have made inspiring moves on the ground, accomplishing what they want and encouraging others to do the same. But their connection to one another didn’t start on the tarmac. Rather, a scholarship brought them together. “A pilot is more than

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Parrot rescued after Fourth of July scare

By Ashley Luthans An unusual pet was rescued earlier this month thanks to the help of people in the community. Maya the parrot is 10 years old and lives with Cindy Majors. Majors and Maya are best friends, spending most of their time with each other. One recent evening, Majors decided to bring Maya outside

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93-year-old airplane mechanic still going strong

By Charles Christian If you take a trip out to Rosecrans Memorial Airport, you might come across a 93-year-old man providing guidance to younger mechanics or newly-licensed pilots about how to do their jobs safely and effectively. Ralph Holaday has been working on all kinds of airplane engines for over 60 years. He works six

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St. Joseph teen shares her experience with cancer

By Kirsten Stokes A Bishop LeBlond student is sharing her story and raising awareness for childhood cancer. Isabelle Giles is a 16-year-old athlete in St. Joseph, but she’s not had the easiest path. Giles has dealt with microblastoma since the age of 6, when they first discovered a tumor in her brain. “So, the first

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Local Scouts speak on national rebranding

By Kirsten Stokes As part of its continuing efforts toward inclusiveness, a well-known youth leadership organization is changing its name, drawing praise locally. Boy Scouts of America will become Scouting America, leaders announced this week at a national meeting in Florida. The organization began allowing girls to join about five years ago after a decline

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Magnolia Network spotlighting local home, couple

By Jazmine Knight A St. Joseph home and its owners will be seen on nationwide TV later this month. Will and Amanda Unzicker will be featured on season 5 of Magnolia Network’s hit show, “First Time Fixer,” with their episode airing on Friday, April 26. Will, the owner of Upstanding Contracting, and Amanda, the owner

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Local women embrace college opportunities

By Kendra Simpson Earning a degree isn’t always an easily achievable task, and historically, it’s been even less accessible for women. Today, women at Missouri Western State University are taking the higher education journey in stride, and supporting each other along the way. Missouri Western student Patty Lashbrook is seeking her bachelor’s degree while also

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Warmer weather brings morel season

By Charles Christian Spring brings out a specific type of hunter in Northwest Missouri, one who is armed with a bag and a keen eye. Morel mushrooms are considered a delicacy by many and places to find them are often a closely guarded secret. These honeycombed, capped mushrooms grow from 2 to 12 inches high

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Chamber president receives state honor

By Ashley Luthans A St. Joseph leader was one of 10 to receive a statewide Women of Achievement Award. Natalie Hawn, the president of the Chamber of Commerce in St. Joseph, was awarded the honor from Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe this year out of more than 500 women nominated from across the state. Hawn was

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