November 21, 2009
Marshall White - Reporter
Marshall White, a reporter, covers police and crime during the day. He also is responsible for covering Andrew County and the military.
Marshall has been with the News-Press for 12 years and writes a weekly column called “Properties from the Past.”
He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of West Georgia and has completed additional studies at Emory University and Missouri Western State University.
He is a former president of the St. Joseph Stamp Club, the Kentucky Stamp Club and the Guam Stamp Club.
He loves writing and enjoys St. Joseph history, writing books, cooking and being with friends and family.
Recent Stories
Fewer customers cost Las Palma's
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009
The closing of Las Palma’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant after 14 years in business brought a number of agonized responses from local Facebook fans, but the closing may have had more to do with financial difficulties.
Watch the bridge as it’s being builtSaturday, Nov. 21, 2009
ATCHISON, Kan. — Things are happening in this Kansas river town. You can find out on your computer or take a trip.
Pallid sturgeons released into river
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
A net dipped gently into the cold, dark waters of the Missouri River. About 75 wiggling pallid sturgeon fingerlings thrashed, then descended to their new home Wednesday.
The fingerlings were raised at Blind Pony Fish Hatchery at Sweet Springs, Mo., had grown to 6 to 8 inches long and were ready for release, said Darby Niswonger, a Conservation Department resource staff scientist.
Except for an occasional fish leaping out of the water and flocks of geese winging through the cold sky, it was a quiet day to work on the river.
Library expects more cuts
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
The St. Joseph Public Library instituted a hiring freeze and closed on Sundays to save money. But more drastic changes may come down the pike.
To balance next year’s budget, the board may have to reduce more services or increase revenue, said Brian Cronk, board president. There has been no decision by the board to ask voters for a levy increase, he added. The board wants to hear from library patrons first.
“The board and staff are committed to operating all four branches, but we’re a victim of our own success,” said Mary Beth Revels, library director.
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
A convicted felon faces the possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison after entering a guilty plea Monday in the burglary of Stevenson Pharmacy. Decked out in an orange jail jump suit, Johnny Jones, 36, stood before Circuit Court Judge Patrick Robb and said he wasn’t under the influence of drugs and voluntarily pleaded guilty to the three felony charges connected with breaking and entering the South Side pharmacy on Sept. 1. Mr. Jones said he cut the wires leading to the pharmacy and broke in the back door to the building. When he saw that a new metal door had been installed leading to the pharmacy, he decided to leave for a couple of hours. He returned, saw a car in the parking lot and re-entered the pharmacy wearing a ski mask and carrying a baseball bat.
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.
Property of the Past, Nov. 16, 2009Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
This city has a rich and varied aviation history, dating back to the days of Wilbur and Orville Wright at the beginning of the 20th century. A recent talk by this reporter showed the city’s aviation history beginning in 1908.
Ready, aim, donate deer meatSaturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Rural areas of Northwest Missouri can expect to see a lot of traffic this weekend and hear the sounds of gunshots as the 2009 Missouri firearms deer season opens today.
Air Force training center gets new leaderSaturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Col. Vincent J. Teuber assumed command Friday of the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, the Air Force’s mobility center for teaching defensive flying to airlift crews. It also is a clearinghouse for gathering and disseminating airlift tactics.
Attorney adjusts to new job as associate judgeFriday, Nov. 13, 2009
MAYSVILLE, Mo. — For more than a decade, this attorney prosecuted criminal cases for several area communities and worked as DeKalb County’s attorney. Now, Bart Spear is getting used to a new role as DeKalb County’s associate circuit judge.
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