Riley Petron carnival benefit set July 27
by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com Family and friends of Riley Petron, 2, have organized a carnival benefit from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m....
St. Joseph
Could Trayvon Martin incident happen here?
This country is a bit uneasy these days following the verdict in the Trayvon Martin case. His accussed killer, George...
Saturday was full of smiles
Everywhere I went Saturday, people were smiling. And these weren't just little smiles. They were all-out grins. Watermelon-slice smiles. Some...
Where there’s smoke…
by Mike Nistler news@thenewsleaders.com The St. Joseph Fire Department conducted a controlled burn of an abandoned building on June 29,...
Large crowds turn out for two days of festivities
by Mike Nistler news@thenewsleaders.com Picture-perfect weather, great food and wonderful entertainment drew thousands to St. Joseph for what is becoming...
Sisters pass the torch to ‘Benny’ alumnae at centennial reunion
by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com The Benedictine sisters passed the torch to College of St. Benedict alumnae during the centennial reunion...
Old-timers to be honored at Saturday’s baseball game
by Mike Nistler news@thenewsleaders.com "Is this heaven?" the old ballplayer asked. "No, it's St. Joe," came the reply. Well, maybe...
Wobegon Trail repair work begins
Hikers and bikers on the Lake Wobegon Trail should be mindful of repair work that is now underway. Portions of...