Good morning, Saint Joseph.

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will host a community job fair from 3 to 6 p.m. on September 23 at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center as part of its new focus on workforce development this fall.

The chamber will also run Manufacturing Day on October 2 and the My Success event for local students on October 14-15 at Civic Arena to boost job opportunities.

Jason Eslinger confirmed his plan today to defend his District II seat—he cited his passion for St. Joseph and his efforts to address city cleanliness.

He will run for re-election on the 2026 ballot and candidates can pick up petitions at City Hall's City Clerk office from October 7th to October 28th.

Buchanan County will close the downtown courthouse after lunch on Friday for installing and testing a natural gas generator and will keep it closed Monday with business resuming Tuesday, the 23rd—jail visitations are not allowed during this time.

The City of St. Joseph announced that Frederick Avenue will be closed between 15th Street and 17th Street at Kemper starting at 7 a.m. today for water line replacement work—crews have been replacing the line for several weeks and the street will reopen Friday at 5 p.m. with additional closures and detours expected during the week of September 22.

The St. Joseph Mustangs have partnered with Sonic to let fans create a new team-inspired drink.

Fans can comment on the team's social media post to submit flavor ideas—owner Ky Turner said the plan invites community input.

St. Joseph Marathon

7 AM – 1 PM — Civic Center Park — Registration required — Experience the scenic full, half, 10K, and 5K marathon routes through St. Joseph, showcasing landmarks and community spirit.

PumpkinFest 2025

5 PM – 5 PM — Pony Express National Museum — Free entry — Celebrate autumn with live entertainment, carnival rides, and the spectacular lighting of the Great Pumpkin Mountain.

St. Joseph Women’s Expo

10 AM – 4 PM — St. Joseph Civic Arena — $5 – $7 — Explore wellness, DIY projects, and a keynote on stress while enjoying shopping and furry friends.

Books, Beers, & Boos

5-7 p.m. — St. Joseph Public Library, Downtown Library — $50 — Enjoy an evening of spooky fun with books, beer, and a festive atmosphere after hours.

Donut Dash 2025

8-10 a.m. — Patee House Museum — $35 adults, $15 kids 12 and under — Celebrate the 10th anniversary with a timed 5K+ featuring delicious Gold-N-Glaze donuts.

The Rumours Live

9 PM – 1 AM — D&G Pub and Grub Brew Haus — $20 — Enjoy a night of live music with The Barrage in a lively pub setting.