June 19, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Kids say… what does a farmer do?

This week we asked students at St. Joseph Grade School to tell us what they think a farmer does.

What do you think a farmer does?

Journey: I think a farmer harvests food for the grocery store.

Avery: Grow vegetables.

Candice: A farmer farms stuff.

By Nora Maberry December 22, 2019

in People

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10 things you don’t know about me… Jason Retz

November 7, 2019 Nora Maberry

In honor of SJO Cross Country going to state this week we asked head coach Jason Retz to tell us...

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

PTC to be honored for community work

April 19, 2019 Nora Maberry

The St. Joseph Parent Teacher Club has one goal—bridging the gap between teachers and parents. The St. Joseph PTC meets...

Community Events, People

Booker to be honored tonight at fire station

October 12, 2023 Nora Maberry

When Ross Booker was 10 years old he went with his mother, Marita, to volunteer with their church group at...

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10 things you don’t know about me… Jim Cotter

August 19, 2020 Nora Maberry

My favorite childhood memory is going to Kings Island with my family every summer on vacation My first pet was...

Athletics, Community Events, Life, People

Athletic complex to be dedicated tonight

April 16, 2021 Nora Maberry

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

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Learning lessons: Hilton gives back through teaching and village trustee role

May 10, 2019 Nora Maberry

Timbra Hilton moved back to Royal in 2016. She and her husband, Paul, both grew up the small town and...

Athletics, People

She’s Back! Dukeman set to get another shot at softball this summer

June 30, 2020 Nora Maberry

Hannah Dukeman is getting a chance to play softball despite COVID-19 stealing her senior season at St. Joseph-Ogden High School....

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...

Life, People

How I get it done… Todd Jacob

September 30, 2022 Nora Maberry

We are asking business owners to tell us about their daily routine and how they accomplish goals for their businesses....

Community Events, Life, People

Bracelets honoring Booker bring attention to Scott’s Law

April 5, 2022 Nora Maberry

Vickie Reese is hoping a bracelet will help people remember to move over when they see flashing lights. Reese, the...

Life, People

10 things you don’t know about me… Jeff Damler

May 27, 2022 Nora Maberry

Jeff Damler, is the Senior Vice President, Loan Officer, Branch Manager at Longview Bank in St. Joseph. Here are 10...

People