Charles Christian

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News Anchor at News-Press Now

Articles

First U.S. born pope sparks local excitement and hope

6 days ago | newspressnow.com | Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- As the bells rang out at the Vatican after the election of Pope Leo XIV as the new Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church, the bells of the Cathedral of St. Joseph could be heard throughout downtown. Father Stephen Hansen said that he, like much of the world, was surprised that a U.S. born Cardinal, born just in Chicago, is now the pope.
Longtime deputy to assist with Operation Relentless Pursuit

6 days ago | newspressnow.com | Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- As the details of Operation Relentless Pursuit continue to unfold, a longtime Buchanan County deputy will head up local efforts. Investigator Billy Paul Miller, who has spent over 35 years in law enforcement, will be the designated investigator for the coordinated law enforcement effort created through Governor Mike Kehoe's Executive Order 25-02, signed in January of this year.
New things in familiar places

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — I heard the story of an elderly man who revisited his hometown after many years away. As he walked through his old neighborhood, he noticed the house where he grew up was run down and looked as if it had been abandoned for years. Across the street, the home of his childhood best friend looked well kept. Just as he was wondering about this, a baseball landed at his feet and a young boy walked out to retrieve it. Sorry, mister," the boy said.
New things in familiar places

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- I heard the story of an elderly man who revisited his hometown after many years away. As he walked through his old neighborhood, he noticed the house where he grew up was run down and looked as if it had been abandoned for years. Across the street, the home of his childhood best friend looked well kept. Just as he was wondering about this, a baseball landed at his feet and a young boy walked out to retrieve it. "Sorry, mister," the boy said.
Annual golf tournament will raise money for Veteran's Home

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- For the eighth consecutive year, the Veteran's Home Assistance League is sponsoring a golf tournament in St. Joseph to raise money for the Cameron Veteran's Home. The tournament will take place on Thursday, July 17, at the St. Joseph Country Club. Veteran's Assistance League member, Mark Horstman said this tournament provides a great opportunity to have fun with friends, while honoring veterans.
The Scenic Route

2 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press Now) -- Those of us who are a bit directionally challenged (i.e., bad at directions) know the feeling of making the wrong turn at what should be a familiar intersection. We also know the feeling of taking longer to get to a destination than it should take. Thankfully, our phones have GPS built in and we can get extra help from a satellite-guided voice.
Local Catholics ponder the legacy of Pope Francis and the future of the Church

2 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The death of Pope Francis, who had served for twelve years as Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, means Catholics are looking back upon his legacy and looking ahead to the Church's future. Just hours after making a surprise appearance on Easter Sunday at the Vatican in Rome, Pope Francis, who had been struggling with illness for several months, died early on Easter Monday morning.
Small Business Week provides Latino entrepreneurs networking opportunities

2 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- During the Small Business Week in St. Joseph, beginning on May 4, a gathering on Latino entrepreneurs will provide training and networking opportunities. The third annual Latino business seminar will take place from 6p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7 at the East Hills Library.
Whistling in the Dark

2 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The phrase, "whistling in the dark," has a couple of different meanings. It is sometimes used to indicate someone is pretending to be brave when they are actually afraid or uncertain. It has also been used to describe a person who talks confidently without actually know what he or she is talking about.
Missouri Western choir and band present spring concerts

3 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Charles Christian

ST. JOSPEH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Missouri Western finishes the school year with two music concerts at Potter Hall on the MoWest campus. First, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, the Missouri Western Chorale will perform its spring concert. Choral Music Director Dr. Paul Dease, who is in his second year at Missouri Western, said the chorale is unique in that it provides even non-music majors the opportunity to learn important choral works and perform them.