March 13, 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

People

Success of students, FFA is what Duitsman will remember about her time at SJO

July 30, 2019 Nora Maberry

This August will be a little different for Katie Duitsman. The former St. Joseph-Ogden High School agriculture teacher will not...

People

10 things you don’t know about me….. Gerald McClendon

September 6, 2019 Nora Maberry

St. Joseph resident and owner of Little Bear Hauling Gerald McClendon tells us 10 things about himself! My favorite childhood...

People

10 things you don’t know about me… Leslie Landreth

September 17, 2019 Nora Maberry

Leslie Landreth owner of Little Bloomers Child Care tells us 10 things we don’t know about her! This post is...

People

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...

Life, People

10 Things You Don’t Know About Me… Kent Brown

February 7, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask a community member to share 10 facts about themselves. This week it is St. Joseph resident...

Life, People

SJO football clinches playoff berth with win at BCC

October 10, 2024 Nora Maberry

The St. Joseph-Ogden football team can beat teams in multiple ways. Kodey McKinney can drop back and unleash accurate passes...

Athletics, Life, People

10 things you don’t know about me… Shawn Skinner

October 1, 2021 Nora Maberry

1. What is your favorite food? Italian food 2. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas 3. What is your favorite...

People

Senior Spotlight with Payton Cain

December 12, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask a St. Joseph-Ogden senior five questions. This week we spoke with Payton Cain. What do you...

Elections, People

Get to know Emily Harms.

April 1, 2025 Nora Maberry

Emily is running for Multi-Township Tax Assessor. 1. Can you provide us a little biographical information? My name is Emily...

Community Events, Life, People

Running for a good cause

March 3, 2021 JIm Cotter

John Lubinski has a sizable commute each day to get from his home in St. Joseph to his place of...

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...