Kendra Simpson

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Kendra Simpson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph's top bowlers competed for a hefty prize Sunday afternoon in the Six-Gamer Handicap Tournament at Revolutions Lanes. As part of the bowling alley's weekly sweeper series, players competed, practiced and warmed up for state and national bowling competitions. First place at Sunday's competition won a $300 prize, as well as points added to their score for the end-of-year Points Tournament.

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Kendra Simpson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) The Friends of the Animal Shelter and UPCO Pet Supplies are offering pet owners the opportunity to receive affordable medical care for their pets. St. Joseph residents can apply for the Friends of the Animal Shelter's new Spay and Neuter Assistance Program. It helps pet owners cover the cost of spaying or neutering in hopes of limiting St. Joseph's stray animal crisis.

2 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Kendra Simpson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The Second Harvest Food Bank asked the community to help fill stomachs and minds Thursday with its Fill the Van food drive outside Sam's Club. Shoppers at Sam's Club were asked to purchase food to donate to Second Harvest and the numerous food pantries in schools around the community. "A lot of people don't realize that there's such a need for (food assistance) in the community," James Marmaud, Second Harvest's food sourcing coordinator, said.

2 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Kendra Simpson

This week's edition of See St. Joseph promises a magical weekend filled with philanthropy, classic circus thrills and overlooked wizards finally getting to step into the spotlight. Most know the story of a certain wizarding school that separates its students into four different groups: the brave, the ambitious, the wise and the other ones. Benton High School is giving the overlooked wizards a chance to shine in their production of Puffs the Play.

2 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Kendra Simpson

By Kendra Simpson While the days continue to get shorter this season, there are still plenty of events and entertainment to make the weekend memorable in this week’s edition of See St. Joseph. Celebrating its 30th year, the “Do Portugal Circus” has traveled to Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico and, for the first time, St. Joseph, Continue Reading