Time running out for voter registration

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008

Despite all the presidential hype and a hefty number of newly registered voters, perhaps 15,000 people in Buchanan County are eligible to vote but haven’t registered. Facing a deadline of 5 p.m. Wednesday to register to vote in the November ... Read More

Survivors show their mettle
by Marshall White
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008

The YWCA’s annual “Take Back the Night” program celebrated survivors of domestic violence Monday. To show the extent of the problem of spousal abuse, Jean Brown, the YWCA’s executive director, said that in 2000 the agency’s shelter and staff served ... Read More

Council sides with developers
by Joe Blumberg
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008

Homebuilders more than got their way Monday night when the City Council loosened streetlight standards and scolded City Manager Vince Capell. Streetlights on residential streets are now back to a pre-2004 standard — basically a light at every intersection, plus ... Read More

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Talk arises of Biden visit
Oct. 6, 2008 | by Ken Newton
Nothing official yet, but talk among Democrats is that vice presidential nominee Joe Biden will make a St. Joseph stop during a two-day visit to Missouri. Voter registration on fire in Buchanan County
Oct. 6, 2008 | by Alyson E. Raletz
Citizens who want to have a say in who will run the White House, statehouse or Buchanan County Courthouse can head to the nearest fire house Tuesday night. With Missouri’s ... Gas below $3
Oct. 6, 2008 | by Susan Mires
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Sept. 10, 2008 | by Susan Mires
The site at the Shoppes at North Village just wasn’t working. That’s what a Chick-fil-A spokesman said. The spot, right at the entrance near Chili’s, has had a troubled life. Santana: Multi-Dimensional Warrior
Sept. 30, 2008 | by Alonzo Weston
When many people think of the music of Carlos Santana and his band Santana, they usually think of Latin-tinged pop hits like 1969’s “Evil Ways,” and 1970s “Black Magic Woman.” Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia
Sept. 24, 2008 | by Alonzo Weston
I don’t understand this recent fascination with the Philly Soul sound. Sure it’s good music. Who doesn’t get a good old school party vibe listening to the O’Jay’s “Backstabbers” or ...



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