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Graffiti covers the back of an abandoned building on 17th Street. Community members will be out Saturday morning documenting and painting over graffiti.
Graffiti covers the back of an abandoned building on 17th Street. Community members will be out Saturday morning documenting and painting over graffiti. // Click here to purchase
Jamie Buczek rolls out a rug at the new Woodbine Road location of her home decor store, Jamie’s Secret Garden. The store will reopen Saturday.
Jamie Buczek rolls out a rug at the new Woodbine Road location of her home decor store, Jamie’s Secret Garden. The store will reopen Saturday. // Click here to purchase
Mike Sipeshauls ammonia running gears on a wet, overcast Tuesday afternoon on Tom Heath’s Helena, Mo., farm. Mr. Heath said he has planted 30 percent of his corn and none of his bean crop. ‘I don’t think there is a yield reduction yet, but it is getting within a week or two,’ Mr. Heath said.
Mike Sipeshauls ammonia running gears on a wet, overcast Tuesday afternoon on Tom Heath’s Helena, Mo., farm. Mr. Heath said he has planted 30 percent of his corn and none of his bean crop. ‘I don’t think there is a yield reduction yet, but it is getting within a week or two,’ Mr. Heath said. // Click here to purchase
Former St. Joseph mayor Larry Stobbs Sr. was one of a parade of people who spoke in support of the continuation of the St. Joseph School District’s plan for opening and closing schools. Board members heard from parents, business leaders and citizens on Monday night.
Former St. Joseph mayor Larry Stobbs Sr. was one of a parade of people who spoke in support of the continuation of the St. Joseph School District’s plan for opening and closing schools. Board members heard from parents, business leaders and citizens on Monday night. // Click here to purchase
Cole Woodbury, above, bought a scooter recently and has been able to park his Chevrolet Suburban and full-size pickup most of the time. He uses the 125-mpg scooter to putt around town for work and to run errands.
Cole Woodbury, above, bought a scooter recently and has been able to park his Chevrolet Suburban and full-size pickup most of the time. He uses the 125-mpg scooter to putt around town for work and to run errands. // Click here to purchase
St. Joseph firefighters work to put out a fire at 1719 Faraon St. Ten families were displaced by the blaze that destroyed the 10-unit apartment house. Two residents were transported to Heartland Regional Medical Center.
St. Joseph firefighters work to put out a fire at 1719 Faraon St. Ten families were displaced by the blaze that destroyed the 10-unit apartment house. Two residents were transported to Heartland Regional Medical Center. // Click here to purchase
Miguel Ontiveros, center, leads a prayer in Spanish as he is flanked by Robert Warren, left, and Dave Mason. Pastors and congregations from city churches gathered at Riverside Church on Thursday, May 1 for One Church - an interdenominational event on the National Day of Prayer.
Miguel Ontiveros, center, leads a prayer in Spanish as he is flanked by Robert Warren, left, and Dave Mason. Pastors and congregations from city churches gathered at Riverside Church on Thursday, May 1 for One Church - an interdenominational event on the National Day of Prayer. // Click here to purchase
Michelle Pettlon shops for a new Buick Enclave at Greg's Chevrolet with the help of sales associate Rich Minton. Mrs. Pettlon, like many area drivers, continue to purchase SUVs, bucking the national trend and ever-rising gas prices.
Michelle Pettlon shops for a new Buick Enclave at Greg's Chevrolet with the help of sales associate Rich Minton. Mrs. Pettlon, like many area drivers, continue to purchase SUVs, bucking the national trend and ever-rising gas prices. // Click here to purchase
A train ties up traffic along Illinois Avenue, between U.S. Highway 59 (Lake Avenue) and Missouri Highway 759 (Stockyards Expressway). The Missouri Legislature approved a state construction budget that included more than half a million dollars to help the St. Joseph Regional Port Authority buy the land needed for a railroad bridge crossing between the two highways.
A train ties up traffic along Illinois Avenue, between U.S. Highway 59 (Lake Avenue) and Missouri Highway 759 (Stockyards Expressway). The Missouri Legislature approved a state construction budget that included more than half a million dollars to help the St. Joseph Regional Port Authority buy the land needed for a railroad bridge crossing between the two highways. // Click here to purchase
Lake Contrary Elementary School secretary Connie Shirey, above, wraps a package of homemade kettle corn for a police officer who used to speak at the South Side elementary school. Ms. Shirey recently was named the Support Person of the Year by the St. Joseph School District Foundation.
Lake Contrary Elementary School secretary Connie Shirey, above, wraps a package of homemade kettle corn for a police officer who used to speak at the South Side elementary school. Ms. Shirey recently was named the Support Person of the Year by the St. Joseph School District Foundation. // Click here to purchase
When Dianne Redden needed help with her 5-year-old granddaughter’s mental illness, Circle of H.O.P.E. (Home Opportunities Parents & Professionals Empowerment) was there to help. Mrs. Redden now serves on several Circle of H.O.P.E. committees and has attended a number of training sessions around the Midwest.
When Dianne Redden needed help with her 5-year-old granddaughter’s mental illness, Circle of H.O.P.E. (Home Opportunities Parents & Professionals Empowerment) was there to help. Mrs. Redden now serves on several Circle of H.O.P.E. committees and has attended a number of training sessions around the Midwest. // Click here to purchase
Elwood USD 486 Principal Steve Taylor, Student Council sponsor Patricia Elder and second-grade student Jaecob Mullett pose with the banner that traveled aboard a space mission. On Space Day four years ago, then preschooler Jaecob wrote his name in Braille on the banner.
Elwood USD 486 Principal Steve Taylor, Student Council sponsor Patricia Elder and second-grade student Jaecob Mullett pose with the banner that traveled aboard a space mission. On Space Day four years ago, then preschooler Jaecob wrote his name in Braille on the banner. // Click here to purchase
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives special agent Randall O’Dell searches Tuesday for fireworks in a field near the site of a fireworks explosion by Schneitter Fireworks near Amazonia, Mo. The federal agency was tasked with investigating the accident that sent fireworks across the countryside when a scheduled disposal Monday didn’t go as planned.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives special agent Randall O’Dell searches Tuesday for fireworks in a field near the site of a fireworks explosion by Schneitter Fireworks near Amazonia, Mo. The federal agency was tasked with investigating the accident that sent fireworks across the countryside when a scheduled disposal Monday didn’t go as planned. // Click here to purchase
Mr. O’Dell shows off one of the professional fireworks that littered the area around a problematic fireworks disposal explosion near Amazonia, Mo.
Mr. O’Dell shows off one of the professional fireworks that littered the area around a problematic fireworks disposal explosion near Amazonia, Mo. // Click here to purchase
Larry Scott presents Rachel’s Challenge to an assembly for Spring Garden Middle School and Benton High School students at Benton on Monday. Rachel’s Challenge is a national program based on the life of Rachel Scott, the first student killed at Columbine High School.
Larry Scott presents Rachel’s Challenge to an assembly for Spring Garden Middle School and Benton High School students at Benton on Monday. Rachel’s Challenge is a national program based on the life of Rachel Scott, the first student killed at Columbine High School. // Click here to purchase
Mike Muehlbach, left, talks with city councilwoman Barbara LaBass about his experiences growing up in a nearby home. A steady stream of visitors filtered through the 1890s home at 1117 Isadore St. during the Uptown Homes Tour on Sunday afternoon.
Mike Muehlbach, left, talks with city councilwoman Barbara LaBass about his experiences growing up in a nearby home. A steady stream of visitors filtered through the 1890s home at 1117 Isadore St. during the Uptown Homes Tour on Sunday afternoon. // Click here to purchase
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