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Saint Joseph
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ 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. KQ2
- ➤ 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. KQ2
- ➤ 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. KQ2
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ 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. KQ2
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KQ2
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.
~ Seneca
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