Good morning, Saint Joseph.

Mosaic Life Care welcomed its first baby of 2026 on Thursday.

Faylynn Graham and Kaiden Unl's delivered baby Theo, who weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 19 inches.

Supporters of Noyes Home for Children can enjoy Hazel's new Animal Cracker Latte at 3829 Frederick Avenue and 310 North 3rd Street — one dollar from each specialty latte will support the home until Mar.

31. The drink started on Jan. 1.

A visiting family is searching for their lost 1-year-old black lab mix, Delilah, who went missing on Christmas Day near Briarwood Lane and Stonecrest Terrace — neighbors are asked to check porches and sheds and call her owners at 816-743-1885 if spotted.

Chase Candy Company is celebrating 150 years of making sweets in St. Joseph, known for its popular Cherry Mash candy given at local holiday events.

The family-run business started in 1872 when Dr. Chase settled here, & it continues to honor a rich tradition in our community.

The Shop St. Joe program distributed nearly 2 million tickets this year compared to 140,000 tickets 19 years ago to boost local shopping, with teacher Jackie Miller winning $10,000 + Billie Sue Wall earning $2,500 at Quality Hearing and Audiology Center.

Local businesses will prepare for the 2026 World Cup with a workshop series at the Launch Pad (801 Felix Street); the sessions at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan.

12, Feb. 9, and March 9 will cover business impact, financial planning, and customer experience.

The St. Joseph Retro Convention will feature Kevin Clash, known for puppeteering Elmo, at the Civic Arena on May 2 & 3.

Fans will see pop culture icons and booths, so get tickets at stjoeretrocon.com.

Winter Renewal: A Wellness Retreat

10 AM – 4 PM — Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art — $125 — Experience a restorative day with yoga, meditation, and creative arts in a tranquil museum setting.