February 1, 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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Setterdahl finds perfect fit at Clemson

May 18, 2019 Nora Maberry

Ben Setterdahl thinks he may be annoying people. The St. Joseph-Ogden senior, who is co-valedictorian, can’t stop talking about Clemson...

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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...

Life, People

Friends hope to help Heritage alumni battle illness

February 15, 2019 Nora Maberry

Heritage alumni Anya Knecht makes food for her friends, family and coworkers. She sends cards and handmade gifts to others....

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10 things you don’t know about me… Cliff Hastings

October 14, 2022 Nora Maberry

We asked the owner of Prime Time Volleyball and the Parkland Head Volleyball Coach to tell us 10 interesting facts...

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Kids Say…. What do you think a farmer does?

December 23, 2019 Nora Maberry

We ask students to tell us what they think a farmer does each day. Here are their answers. What do...

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A cut above: St. Joseph resident and hair stylist Milt offering free haircuts for students

August 14, 2019 Nora Maberry

Nicole Milt wants to help kids feel good about themselves. So Milt has volunteered to do free haircuts for students...

Life, People

10 things you don’t know about me… Chandler Dalton

October 20, 2019 Nora Maberry

This week the director of St. Joseph-Ogden’s Fall Drama Production “Trap” tells us 10 things we don’t know about her!...

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10 things you don’t know about me… Toni Barnes

December 12, 2019 Nora Maberry

We recently asked St. Joseph-Ogden Assistant Volleyball coach Toni Barnes to reflect on the season and tell us 10 things...

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...

Athletics, People

SJO to name football field in Duval’s honor

May 26, 2020 Nora Maberry

Like most people who have ever known Dick Duval, Brian Brooks can remember their first-ever meeting. It happened 17 years...

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10 things you don’t know about me… Sue Esposito

March 13, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask a community member to share 10 things about themselves. This week it is Ogden Trustee Sue...

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‘We are here to stay’

September 19, 2019 Nora Maberry

AJ’s Station is here to stay. Owner Anthony Laubscher said he wanted to let the St. Joseph community know, that...

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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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