Recent Stories
A darn good dog
It's a winner of a wiener. Two St. Joseph businesses are part of the nation's No. 1-selling beef hot dog. Ball Park hot dogs are produced at the Sara Lee plant in Mitchell Woods Business Park. Sales of the brand grew 13 percent in 2008. Sara Lee gives credit for the increase to its Angus beef hot dog, launched last year.
Widowed mother of five learned to lean on God
Heart heavy with each step, Julia Moore walked around the perimeter of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Her husband, Donald, lay dying with cancer. Their five children faced an uncertain future. Anguish had driven Julia from bed in the middle of the night to pace and pray. Donald had enrolled at seminary in Dallas, Texas, with dreams of serving God as a bi-vocational minister. However, the discovery of Hodgkins lymphoma meant a much different path. As Julia walked the sidewalks that night, she begged God not to waste the experience, but to use it for something good.
A good goat story
The goat was unforgettable. ust a little kid, he weighed less than a pound. The farmer who raised him was delighted to talk to a News-Press reporter about the adorable little creature.
Up and down business
For Dennis Smith, business is going up. And down. Mr. Smith opened Express Elevator Co. earlier this year, putting his 23 years of experience to work. As an independent business, Mr. Smith said he can offer personal service at an affordable rate.
Camp should provide economic boost
The Kansas City Chiefs training camp could arrive at just the right time for St. Joseph, some local leaders believe.
Vektek workers planning garage sale
The recession has taken a toll on many workers.
Lake Avenue Sonic one of top 300 in nation
The Sonic Drive-In crew at 5810 Lake Ave. in St. Joseph one step closer to qualifying for the National Finals of the 16th annual Dr Pepper Sonic Games.
Raising a glass to owners of small firms
If you're feeling down about the future of American business, may I suggest buying milk.
Boehringer expands in Mitchell Woods
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica is expanding in Mitchell Woods Business Park.
Dairy dazzles ag official
Leroy Shatto poured the Missouri Director of Agriculture a sample of an experimental flavor of milk: Cotton candy. Director Dr. Jon Hagler exclaimed it was excellent.
