Teachers and staff from the St. Joseph School District gathered at the Civic Area for a high-energy convocation to celebrate the start of the new school year. The event fostered camaraderie through spirited competitions and matching school shirts. Educators expressed their excitement to welcome students back to the classroom this week.
The Missouri Department of Conservation is inviting landowners to a free online webinar on managing land to improve white-tailed deer habitat. The live Zoom event, titled “Wildflowers and Whitetails,” is scheduled for next Tuesday, August 26th, at 6 p.m. The session will begin with a presentation from a state deer biologist, followed by a live…
Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church in St. Joseph celebrated its 125th anniversary on Sunday with a special morning of worship and fellowship. The congregation, which started in 1900 in a building that is now a donut shop, has been at its current location since 2003. Members gathered to reflect on the church’s long history while enjoying…
Hosea Elementary School in St. Joseph has unveiled a new expansion, funded by a bond issue passed by voters in April 2024. The new wing adds three classrooms with retractable walls, which allows the area to be converted into a large activity center for students and community events. School officials celebrated the new, flexible learning…
The Maryville City Council has appointed Erin Allen to fill a vacant seat in a special meeting held on August 11. Allen will begin her term on August 25, aiding in city services and guiding future development. She will serve in the role until the next municipal election in April 2026.
Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed James Bagley, the chief executive officer of United Electric Cooperative in Maryville, to the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee. The committee is responsible for healthcare cost containment and preventing the unnecessary duplication of health services throughout the state. Bagley’s appointment for the two-year term is now subject to confirmation by…
The St. Joseph School District reports its HVAC renovation projects are progressing well, with Central High School’s new air-conditioning system nearly complete for the fall. While equipment delays have occurred at Edison and Mark Twain elementary schools, the district has installed temporary cooling units in all classrooms and offices to ensure comfort. Officials praised the…
The St. Joseph School Board held a special meeting Monday night to address internal conflicts and a motion to potentially remove Board President LaTonya Williams. After 90 minutes of discussion from board members and concerned residents, the board took no official action, allowing Williams to keep her post. Williams called the outcome a move toward…
New public facilities, including ADA-compliant restrooms and a picnic shelter, have officially opened at Corby Pond in St. Joseph. The project, funded by the CIP tax and a grant, also includes a hydration station for both people and pets. Officials noted the new amenities will be open seasonally and locked each evening at sunset to…
The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized its new MOSAIC rule, which overhauls the sport pilot license to make recreational flying more accessible. The update allows pilots to get certified in about half the time and cost, with fewer medical requirements, and expands the types of aircraft they can operate. These new regulations, which will go…