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Jobless rate hits ‘sobering’ levels
Saturday, November 7, 2009
WASHINGTON — Just when it was beginning to look a little better, the economy relapsed Friday with a return to double-digit unemployment for only the second time since World War ... Associated Press


Stories of courage, heroics emerge after deadly rampage
Saturday, November 7, 2009
FORT HOOD, Texas — Pfc. Marquest Smith, on his way to Afghanistan in January, was completing routine paperwork about a bee-sting allergy when the sounds erupted. A loud, popping noise. ... Associated Press


Guard group arrives home
Saturday, November 7, 2009
A special group of airmen and soldiers returned Friday to Rosecrans Memorial Airport after a year on the ground in and around Jalalabad, Afghanistan. The 10 airmen and two Missouri ... Marshall White


County budget situation improves
Saturday, November 7, 2009
The hallways of the Buchanan County Courthouse seem a bit brighter these days, and the unseasonably warm, sunny days can’t claim all the credit. The county’s budget situation has morphed ... R.J. Cooper


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No one injured in Ag Processing explosion
Saturday, November 7, 2009
No injuries were reported after a South Side explosion rumbled through St. Joseph early Friday morning. City and county law enforcement officers were called to Ag Processing on the Stockyards ... St. Joseph News-Press


MoDOT offers relief to farmers by allowing heavier loads
Saturday, November 7, 2009
It’s been a wet year for many farmers in Northwest Missouri, and the Missouri Department of Transportation recently decided to offer a little relief. Marshall White


Fire destroys South Side home
Saturday, November 7, 2009
A mother and her two sons escaped with only the clothes on their backs as fire consumed their one-story frame home on the South Side Friday. No one was injured ... Marshall White


Man dies in accident at Lifeline Foods
Saturday, November 7, 2009
A contract employee died in an apparent industrial accident Thursday at Lifeline Foods, the chief executive officer of the food-processing company confirmed. St. Joseph News-Press


Area clubs collecting winter items for needy
Saturday, November 7, 2009
The Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph and the Key Club of Central High School are joining efforts to help provide winter coats, scarves, mittens, gloves and hats for St. Joseph’s ... St. Joseph News-Press


Red Cross raising disaster funds today
Saturday, November 7, 2009
A spontaneous effort by volunteers for the Midland Empire chapter of the American Red Cross seeks to raise funds today for local disaster relief. St. Joseph News-Press


Man found his ‘way to speak through music’
Friday, November 6, 2009
There was a time in Brett Baltezor’s life when he would have been described as shy. But that was long before he could be found on stage with his band ... Jimmy Myers


Police investigate accident report at Lifeline Foods
Friday, November 6, 2009
St. Joseph police late Thursday night were investigating a report of a person injured in an industrial accident at Lifeline Foods, 2811 S. 11th St. St. Joseph News-Press


Suspect charged in farm thefts
Friday, November 6, 2009
A 48-year-old man is accused of stealing farm equipment earlier this year. Marshall White


Democratic Club will elect new officers
Friday, November 6, 2009
The United Democratic Club of Northwest Missouri will elect officers for the new organization at its November meeting, to be held Saturday. St. Joseph News-Press


Survey: Many above poverty hurting
Friday, November 6, 2009
A new survey shows it’s not just those living below the poverty level in Buchanan County who are struggling. The 2009 Community Needs Assessment, created by the Missouri Association for ... Andrew Gaug


An early Christmas gift for 27 taxpayers?
Friday, November 6, 2009
The Internal Revenue Service is looking for 27 local taxpayers, and it’s to tell them some good news. In Buchanan County, the IRS has been unable to deliver refund checks ... Ahmad Safi


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United Way surpasses fundraising goal by $56,000
Friday, November 6, 2009
As campaign chairman for the United Way campaign, Bill Severn knew this year was going to be a tough one. But despite a bad economy, the United Way of Greater ... Jennifer Hall


InterServ celebrates 100th birthday
Friday, November 6, 2009
Staff members at InterServ have been sorting through 100 years of memories this week. A birthday celebration is planned from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Wesley Center, 200 ... Jennifer Hall


Federal Notes: Bond participates in energy-bill boycott
Friday, November 6, 2009
When the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee counted votes Thursday on greenhouse gas-reducing legislation, no mark stood next to Missouri Sen. Kit Bond’s name. Nor that of any other ... Ken Newton


Health Dept. to hold H1N1 vaccine clinic
Friday, November 6, 2009
The City of St. Joseph Health Department will be conducting an H1N1 vaccination clinic for high-risk persons on Nov. 14. The clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, ... St. Joseph News-Press