Pony Express Therapy Dogs (PETD) of Northwest Missouri recently celebrated their most successful year, since it’s inception in 2017 beginning with 10 handler/dog teams.They ended 2024 with 620 team visits in Buchanan, Andrew, Holt, Nodaway, Dekalb Counties, Mo. and Doniphan County, Kan.
MU Extension is offering a free webinar series for horse owners in 2025. March 19 at 6 p.m.
In a thrilling display of grit and determination, the Savannah Savage wrestling team clinched an impressive fourth place at the MSHSAA Boys Class 2 State Championship, proving their mettle on the mat. With only seven wrestlers representing the team, Savannah showcased exceptional talent and teamwork, with six of the seven savage wrestlers earning medals and two making it to the finals.
A former Savannah councilman was at the March 3 City Council meeting with another ardent pitch: This time he was asking that the city do something to take care of what he claims are serious problems with the trailer park located at 7th and West Nelson streets on the city’s southwest.The most recent name of the park was Casa Bella. It is a three-parcel mobile home community consisting of 31 lots, according to the post advertising real estate for sale.Gabler suggested that issues there are “the can that has been kicked down the street since I was on Council 10 years ago.
For the past 30 years, Mrs. Becky Grimes has been a pillar of Missouri public education, leaving a lasting impact as a teacher, principal, and superintendent.
Spring is on the horizon which means the St. Joseph Public Library Seed Library is open at the Downtown and East Hills libraries.They have a variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers including beans, corn, cucumber, lettuce, melon, peas, pepper, radish, squash and tomato seed.Anyone interested in seeds can select up to 10 seed packets, no more than two of one kind, during the regular library hours, Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.
The Knights of Columbus in Savannah are sponsoring two fish fry's; one in March 21 and the other on April 4."We are doing this to raise money for local charities," said Leonard Untiedt, the Knights of Columbus financial secretary.These fundraisers have successfully donated to Catholic Charities, the Andrew County Senior Center, the Andrew County Food Pantry, and Backpack Buddies in the past.The two fish fry's are part of four dinner events that the Knights of Columbus hold throughout the year. The other two are two tenderloin dinners in the fall."The last two we used to support the church or to support seminarians who are studying for the priesthood or different ministry," said Untiedt.The Knights have been holding these fish fry's for four years."Once we have the funds, we will pick a charity in Savannah or maybe a Catholic charity in St.
The 2025 Savannah FFA Chapter is gearing up for an extremely busy next couple of months.Career Development Events (CDEs) are set to kick off next week, Friday, March 7, as the chapter heads to Brunswick for its first competition of the year. It is a demanding journey requiring relentless practice both in school and outside of class.At the end of March, the chapter is going to send off its Soybean Innovation Team to Jefferson City.
The Savannah High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) came out with a bang during districts. There were 18 students who qualified for districts, five of which made it to state.Savannah is proud to have such success and hope this group can continue that success at state.Junior Brayden Alley Placed in all three of his events, bringing home two first place medals in Securities and Investments and Economics and a third place medal in Public Policy and Advocacy.
The National Honors Society is in full swing of planning their annual blood drive. Senior Madison Kendall, a member of NHS, is helping lead the blood drive this year.“The annual blood drive this year is on March 13," said Kendall.