CMYO, Wood make orchestra ‘rock’
photo by Carolyn BertschMark Wood plays the violin he invented called "The Viper," which contains the sounds of an entire...
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Leander Eisenschenk served in Vietnam, Honor Guard
The American Legion is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2019. In addition to national and statewide activities commemorating this milestone,...
Sometimes no money equals no lunch, but not here
by Mollie Rushmeyer news@thenewsleaders.com No one likes to think of a child going hungry or being shamed for not having...
YIR Part 3: 2017 filled with growth, changes for St. Joseph
(The Year in Review: Parts 1 and 2 covering January-August were featured in the Jan. 5 and 12 editions of...
Name added to ‘likely abusers’ list
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com The name of another priest has been added to a list of about 40 area Catholic...
Council enters competition for DEED grant
by Dave DeMars news@thenewsleaders.com With the temperature inside its chambers hovering at a chilly 60 degrees, the St. Joseph City...
Financial Peace University classes to begin Jan. 23
by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com The start of a new year is often a time when people try to set and...
Skahen accepted to Honor Choir for third year
by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com St. John's Prep ninth-grade student Jack Skahen not only loves to sing, but he is also...