By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from July 12 to July 16 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. to Lawrence Newberry, Susan Newberry, King Hill LT 3 Blk 2. Joshua Carrithers, Baleigh McCrary, Baleigh Carrithers to William Hirtler, Jennifer Coil, Cambridge LT 150. William Hirtler, Jennifer Coil to Mortgage
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Bryan James Dilley, 43, and Sarabeth Ladale Ray, 41, both of St. Joseph. Johnny Paul Summers Jr., 28, and Angelica Renee Thurston, 26, both of St. Joseph. Ryan McCall Evans, 46, and Stefanie Marie Ratliff, 46, both of St. Joseph. Ryan Ray Randall Henley, 43, and Erin Nichole Molloy, 33,
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By Chris Fortune After more than two years of discussion, Buchanan County is just a step away from establishing regulations on solar farms. The Buchanan County Planning and Zoning Commission voted last week to send its draft for regulations on utility-scale solar farms to the Buchanan County Commissioners for a final vote. Buchanan County has
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By Chris Fortune After more than two years of discussion, Buchanan County is just a step away from establishing regulations on solar farms. The Buchanan County Planning and Zoning Commission voted last week to send its draft for regulations on utility-scale solar farms to the Buchanan County Commissioners for a final vote. Buchanan County has
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By Cameron Montemayor Aging restroom facilities at several parks across St. Joseph will be overhauled after city council signed off on a $1.6 million construction contract this week. Restrooms at Hyde Park, Corby Grove, Hochman Park and Eagles Complex will be demolished and replaced with new facilities in the same location. The supplemental Capital Improvements
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By Cameron Montemayor Recent developments at the state and federal levels are strengthening the outlook for potentially acquiring the coveted C-130J Super Hercules for the 139th Airlift Wing based at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. Appropriations approved by Gov. Mike Parson will see $7.5 million designated for the design of a new aircraft maintenance hangar and $2
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from July 3 to July 9 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Ark LA Tex Financial Services LLC, Benchmark Mortgage, Michelle Weller to Alabama Housing Finance Authority, Town of Rushville LT 4 PT LT 5 Blk 6. Veterans Affairs, Vendor Resource Management Inc. to Benjamin Finley, Michele Finley, Highland
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Jeremiah Wayne Sisk, 44, and Charity Jeannine Barnes, 47, both of St. Joseph. Jorge Luis Lebron, 24, Kansas City, Kansas, and Ashton Michelle Merritt Smith, 23, St. Joseph. Ceu Piang Lian, 24, Lincoln, Arkansas, and Dawt Hlei Iang, 23, St. Joseph. Jerry Mack Palmer Jr., 53, and Christa Lee Gabriel
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By NewsPress Now A & M AMUSEMENTS 3414 S 22nd St No violations. BASKIN ROBBINS 2301 N Belt Highway No violations. BELT ENTERTAINMENT — BAR 210 N. Belt Highway Noncritical: The plumbing must be in good repair (warning). BELT ENTERTAINMENT — BISTRO 210 N. Belt Highway Critical: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils, wares must be
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By NewsPress Now Several Missouri bills became laws Tuesday after receiving approval from Gov. Mike Parson at a signing at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. Last year, a law was put into place that approves a property tax credit for seniors who are eligible for Social Security. Senate Bill 756 specifies the definition of
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By Cameron Montemayor Major renovations to Krug Park are now clear for takeoff after city council members signed off on a multimillion-dollar project contract Monday, one of several items focused on heavily-utilized parks in St. Joseph. The city council unanimously approved a $11.7 million design-build contract with E.L. Crawford Construction, Inc., for the renovation of
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from June 28 to July 1 Kim Brownlee to Tasha Brown, Armstrongs Add LT 10 Blk 9. Tasha Brown, Mitchell Brown to Delmar Financial Co., Armstrongs Add LT 10 Blk 9 $90,909. Lowrance Rentals to Harding Properties LLC, Oakland Park LTS 28 29 Blk 2. Harding Properties LLC
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Curtis Dale Wilson Jr., 52, and Chelsey Nichole Mestagh, 33, both of Elwood, Kansas. Payton Duvall Redemer, 24, and Whitney Michell Davidson, 24, both of St. Joseph. Richard Earl Brotherton, 51, and Pamma Leigh Williams, 51, both of St. Joseph. Cru Aaron Couldry, 32, Easton, Missouri, and Sydney Dawn Duke,
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By Chris Fortune Recent findings show the city of St. Joseph could save some money by splitting the indoor and outdoor facilities of a future sports complex. City council members continued to discuss the possible sports complex at a work session late Tuesday afternoon. Based on information from a feasibility study, city engineering staff found
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By Chris Fortune A proposed treatment to eliminate the weeds in Lake Contrary will be explained later this summer in a public meeting. A press release from Buchanan County this week said a representative with Opterra Solutions will explain the functionality of a proposed enzyme treatment. Some residents have expressed concerns about what product may
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Terry Lee Elliott, 55, and Theresa Marie Gatton, 54, both of Easton, Missouri. Connor James Dignan, 35, and Kristin Andrea Keely, 34, both of St. Joseph. Travis Robert Combs, 33, and Macey Hope Allen, 35, both of St. Joseph. Shy Lonn Chandler, 49, and Laura Lynn Campbell, 45, both of
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from June 21 to June 25 Alexis Taylor Swearingin to Rocket Mortgage LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Brookdale Heights LT 9 Blk 3 $122,735. Ventura Homes LLC to Anisha Chinthalapally, Lecuru Richard, Thousand Oaks Plat 2 LT 107. Anisha Chinthalpally, Richard Lecuru to JPMorgan Chase Bank NA,
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By Cameron Montemayor Windows in place at City Hall since the historic building was first constructed nearly 100 years ago are in the midst of an overhaul. Improvements to St. Joseph’s chief administration building — built in 1927 — are now well underway. The $2.2 million window replacement project is one of the last to
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Henry Morris Hunt III, 47, and Martha Ellen Corkins, 54, both of St. Joseph. Jerry Douglas McGee, 53, and Michelle Leann Gardner, 57, both of St. Joseph. Connor Styne Highsmith, 26, and Nichole Elaine Bower, 25, both of St. Joseph. Cody Scott Clark, 35, and Autumn M. Boley, 40, both
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from June 14 to June 17 Eric Park to Ash Park Estates LLC, 5 57 35 PT SE Quarter. Eric Park to Ash Park Estates LLC, Smiths Add LT 8 PT LT 9 Blk 42. Nicole Bennett, Daniel Bennett to Midfirst Bank, 13 56 36 PT NE Quarter.
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from June 7 to June 11 US Bank National Assn., to James Franken, Browns Add LT 1 PT LT 2 Blk 2. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Alissa Thomasma, Loandepot Com LLC to Loandepot Com LLC Grantee, Meadow Lane Acres LT 12 Blk 2. US Bank National Assn.
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Jeremy Brian McGinley, 41, and Rosezitta Christine Bennett, 29, both of St. Joseph. Derick Brian Nettles, 39, and Chastity Ann Carney, 47, both of Savannah, Missouri. Jorge Alexis Bonet Pabon, 27, and Eloigrid Zuloren Gomez Guevara, 27, both of St. Joseph. Nathan Cord McMichael, 32, and Bethany Kay Brown, 31,
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By Charles Christian The St. Joseph City Council passed its 2024-25 fiscal year budget on Monday. Mayor John Josendale credited the work of City Manager Bryan Carter and his staff for working closely with all department heads to ensure strong accountability and greater ease in tracking the budget numbers on a monthly basis in the
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By Cameron Montemayor Revised legislation passed out of the Missouri Legislature could pave the way for more counties to enact property tax freezes for senior citizens. Senate Bill 756, sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, grants property tax credits to senior citizens age 62 or older. The amended measure recently passed both legislative chambers and
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By Kirsten Stokes Senate Republicans recently voted down legislation that was proposed by Democrats to protect access to contraception, but in St. Joseph, community members in need have various options to access contraceptive care. In an effort made by Senate Democrats to codify the right to contraception into federal law, the Rights to Contraception Act
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Sean Dale Peden, 22, and Cheyenne Sue Simpson, 23, both of St. Joseph. Schuyler Brett Cox, 25, Norman, Oklahoma, and Haylee Jean Draper, 22, Maysville, Missouri. Austin Joseph Day, 30, and Billie Jo Lopez, 25, both of St. Joseph. Jacob Oscar Simon, 23, and Brooklynn Nycole Stanton, 20, both of
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from May 31 to June 4 CSM Foreclosure Trustee Corp., John Gimenez, Gail Gimenez, Gail Woodford to Federal National Mortgage Assn., Patees Add PT LTS 1 2 Blk 75. Kevin Muehlbach to Figure Lending LLC, Andrews and Kelly Add PT LTS 6 7 Blk 1 $36,896.50. General Realty
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By Chris Fortune City officials cleared another hurdle on the path to building a new animal shelter as it continues to see influxes of animals arrive at its doorstep. A contribution agreement with the nonprofit group Friends of the Animal Shelter was finalized at the most recent city council meeting last week for a $5
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By NewsPress Now 54TH STREET GRILL & BAR 5103 N. Belt Highway Critical: Employees must wash their hands after using the restroom/changing gloves/changing tasks (warning). Noncritical: No sanitizer test kits present (warning). Wiping clothes not stored in sanitizer (corrected during inspection). 420 CIGARETTES, BEER & SPIRITS 1901 St. Joseph Ave. No violations. ABELADROS 915 Jonathan
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By Chris Fortune The city of St. Joseph released a statement to clear up any confusion about its plan to potentially contribute funds to a pool project. On Wednesday, campaign-like messages paid for by an entity called Taxpayer Protection Fund went out to some St. Joseph residents, telling them the city council wants to spend
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