March 7, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

5 things you don’t know about me… Josiah Thaman

Josiah 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 until 2 p.m. at the IGA, DQ and Gifford State Bank. You can also vote online.

What is your favorite book and why?  
My favorite books are the “Who Was” series. I love to learn about famous people!

What is your favorite color?
Red

What is your favorite animal and why?
Dog because they are so cute.

What do you want to do when you grow up?
Astronaut

What is your favorite tv show?
Teen Titans Go!

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