Charles Christian

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Those who find themselves in need of legal advice or representation in St. Joseph have a free resource to advocate for them. Legal Aid of Western Missouri has offices throughout the area, including one in Downtown St. Joseph. Managing Attorney Will Kariker said the office's four attorneys handle many family law cases but are available to assist in a wide range of civil law matters for those who qualify for assistance.

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A big trend among many people who find themselves desperately needing a better night's sleep is the use of “white noise.”White noise is background noise, which can include anything from the sound of ocean waves to peaceful music meant to help people calm their minds and drift into peaceful slumber. I confess that I have used background noise to help me get to sleep, especially after a long and busy day. My favorite background noise is rain sounds.

2 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Many people think of organ donation as something that occurs after the death of the donor; however, live organ donations are on the upswing in the U.S.Last year, over 7,000 people donated live organs and tissue, saving tens of thousands of lives. Missouri tissue and organ registry coordinator Ian Collins said live organ donations provide convenience and a high transplant success rate. "It reduces the wait time from years to sometimes months," Collins said.

2 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- As gardeners slowly make their way outside again, local experts are offering reminders about safety and variety. Linda Bywaters said the excitement begins when the weather clears and she can begin tilling the soil again. "I love to be outside, and I love to work with the plants," Bywaters said.

2 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Politicians from all sides like to ask a version of this question: "Are you better off now than you were four years ago?"It is not clear which politician first asked that question, but it has become more common, and it does make an impact in many cases. It is a question of evaluation: How are things going? How have things gone lately? Is there improvement? The answers seem easy, but they are usually more complicated than politicians would have us believe.