November 22, 2009
Jennifer Hall - Business Reporter
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Grain truck concerns arise after wreck
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009
An accident that killed three Jamesport, Mo., residents recently has raised questions about vehicle safety.
A 1969 Chevrolet grain truck caused the accident when it lost its left rear tandem as it slowed to turn onto a Missouri rural road.
“That truck was old, and I just wonder if this kind of thing could have been prevented,” said Bryan Carmenati.
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
There is always the good, the bad and the ugly of social networking on the Internet.
“But the No. 1 risk is ignoring it,” said Meredith Hauck, director of community relations for the city of Riverside, Mo.
Ms. Hauck and Erin Curtin, senior account executive at Trozzolo Communications Group, presented “Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, oh my!” at the St. Joseph Business Summit on Thursday at Missouri Western State University.
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Rainfall, rather than Monday’s early morning snowfall, is the likely cause of flooding for several parts of Northwest Missouri, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, Mo.
Memorial dedicated to fallen police officer
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
For more than a decade, the intersection at 22nd and Calhoun streets has been an empty reminder of an officer’s sacrifice for his community.
The Family Guidance Center wanted to change that.
Dozens of St. Joseph police officers, city and state officials and community members huddled together Tuesday afternoon to witness the dedication of a memorial to the late Brad Arn.
A bit of wintry weather
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
Despite high surface temperatures Monday, vehicles littered roadways as Northwest Missouri got its first taste of wintry weather. For a time, drivers headed into a white-out, a predicament that caused accidents Monday morning. Emergency crews and wreckers kept busy as drivers attempted to navigate slush-covered roads. The St. Joseph Police Department responded to 16 accidents and five reports of motorists needing assistance, said Sgt. Bill McCammon, the department’s traffic supervisor. While no injuries were reported, this was double the daily number, Mr. McCammon said.
Idle trains a hassle in South Side
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
Trains are a part of life in St. Joseph. Kelly Davis knows that.
But what the St. Joseph man doesn’t understand is why the steel giants idle on the tracks for 15 minutes at a time. Sometimes longer, according to him.
“It’s a bit ridiculous,” Mr. Davis said. “To me, there is no legitimate reason why they sit there for that long.”
While the railroad runs through various intersections around St. Joseph, Mr. Davis and other drivers find problems with the intersection at Alabama Street and U.S. Highway 59.
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
JAMESPORT, Mo. — Four miles outside the city limits of Jamesport, Mo., black tread marks and sparkling slivers of glass are all that remains of a fatal car accident. The two-vehicle accident claimed three lives, sent four others to area hospitals and left this close-knit community in mourning. “It’s just devastating,” said Ada Mae Gingerich. “The whole community is in shock.”
Bennett named to state boardWednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
It was a big day in Jefferson City for local tourism. Marci Bennett was named chairwoman of the Missouri Tourism Commission on Tuesday. Ms. Bennett is the executive director of the St. Joseph Convention & Visitors Bureau.
InterServ celebrates 100th birthdayFriday, Nov. 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 Cherokee St.
United Way surpasses fundraising goal by $56,000
Friday, Nov. 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 St. Joseph surpassed its $3.32 million goal. Campaign volunteers announced the agency’s final numbers at a victory dinner Thursday evening at the Fulkerson Center at Missouri Western State University. More than 200 community leaders attended the event.
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