March 23, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

5 things you don’t know about me… Braxton Kuchenbrod

Braxton is in the running for the title of Little Prince! He is six years old. We asked him to answer five questions ahead of the Little Prince and Princess event which will be held Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Sports Complex.

Voting is taking place today until at 2 p.m. at the IGA, DQ and Gifford State Bank. You can also vote online.

What is your favorite book and why?
PJ Masks

What is your favorite color?
Blue

What is your favorite animal and why?
Dog – cute and fun to play with.

What do you want to do when you grow up?
Be a cast member at Walt Disney World.

What is your favorite tv show?
Puppy Dog Pals

By Nora Maberry August 7, 2019

in People

Athletics, Community Events, Life, People

Athletic complex to be dedicated tonight

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The St. Joseph-Ogden School District will honor Glenn Fisher tonight.The district voted in June 2020 to name the athletic complex...

Life, People

‘I’m so excited for this journey’ Schlueter to open restaurant in former Scratch location

October 10, 2022 Nora Maberry

40 Eighty-Eight is coming to St. Joseph. Owner Christian Schlueter said he chose the name for his new restaurant because...

People, Schools

Franzen finds freedom in music

October 4, 2019 Nora Maberry

Dakota Franzen is an inspiration. Marching Band Director Chuck Hess said Franzen’s efforts to be the best he can be...

Life, People, Schools

SJO makes graduation plans for June

May 1, 2020 Nora Maberry

St. Joseph-Ogden High School is making plans for graduation to honor the Class of 2020. In a letter sent to...

People

Kids say

July 19, 2019 Nora Maberry

Second graders from PVO South tell us if they would like to be a farmer. This post is sponsored by...

People

Kids say…Would you like to be a farmer? Why or why not?

October 22, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask area students questions about being a farmer. This week we spoke to kids at PVO South....

Life, People

10 Things You Don’t Know about Me… Becci Powers

March 6, 2019 Nora Maberry

People

10 things you don’t know about me….. Pam Leiter

January 30, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask a community member to tell us 10 interesting facts about themselves. This week it is Pam...

Community Events, People

Rides available to fish fry

August 8, 2019 Nora Maberry

The mayor and some local residents are hoping more seniors can attend the St. Joseph Community Festival held Thursday, Friday...

People

Allen reflects on state pageant

March 11, 2019 Nora Maberry

Gracyn Allen has been the Champaign County Fair Queen for almost eight months. Her 2019 has included everything from competing...

Life, People

U of I names December 2020 graduates

May 14, 2021 Nora Maberry

The University of Illinois has released their list of 2020 December graduates.These area students graduated in December. ST. JOSEPHLauren GhernaKohlten...