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

5 things you don’t know about me… McKenzie Keller

McKenzie is in the running for the title of Little Princess! She is six years old. We asked her 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 tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the IGA, DQ and Gifford State Bank. You can also vote online.

What is your favorite book and why?
10 Apples Up On Top because it’s fun to read.

What is your favorite color?
Pink

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

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

What is your favorite tv show?
Shark Week or I watch YouTube Funnel Vision

By Nora Maberry August 7, 2019

in People

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Senior Spotlight… Jillian Plotner

January 23, 2020 Nora Maberry

What are your plans after you leave SJO?I plan on studying forensic anthropology. I haven’t decided what school yet! If...

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Ask the doctor: Which internet resources can I trust for medical information?

March 3, 2021 Nora Maberry

By Jeanelle Murphy, DO In this age of technology it is important to know what websites will give you accurate...

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Kids say…

August 26, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask students at local schools three questions related to farming. This week we spoke to students at...

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10 Things You Don’t Know about me… Casey Phillips

April 16, 2019 Nora Maberry

Casey Phillips is active in the St. Joseph Women’s Club, a mom to two girls, a dental assistant and helps...

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10 things you don’t know about me… Noreen Acton

August 13, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask an area resident to share 10 things about themselves that we may not know. This week...

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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...