February 6, 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

Life, People

SJO community mourns death of Glenn Fisher: ‘He had a heart of gold’

January 12, 2021 Nora Maberry

Glenn Fisher liked to tease people. Whether he was telling the newly hired football coach at St. Joseph-Ogden High School...

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Talk of the Town with Susan McKinney

July 2, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask a village official three questions. This week we talked to St. Joseph Township Librarian Susan McKinney...

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Passion for fitness inspires Hixson’s JustBfit class

September 17, 2019 Nora Maberry

Brenda Hixson likes to help people be fit. Hixson created a fitness program that meets at St. Joseph Grade School...

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

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

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Longview Bank helps area schools

July 15, 2020 Nora Maberry

Longview Bank is helping local schools. The bank donated $2,500 to eight school districts. Shiloh, Villa Grove, Unity, Heritage, St....

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Talk of the Town… Jim and Jen Wagner

August 6, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask a village resident or official three questions. This week we spoke to Jim and Jen Wagner...

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Senior spotlight with Kolton Batty

October 31, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask a St. Joseph-Ogden senior five questions. This week we talked to Kolton Batty. What do you...

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Spartan Spotlight… Lindsey Aden

April 8, 2020 Nora Maberry

St. Joseph-Ogden senior Lindsey Aden has big plans for her future. Aden, who lives outside of Royal, will be attending...

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‘Scouting has been such a wonderful experience for me’

January 19, 2023 Nora Maberry

Sara Steffens’ Gold Award project is personal. The Ogden Girl Scout was inspired by her sister. “I learned that the...

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10 things you don’t know about me … Matt Walsh

September 30, 2022 Nora Maberry

Matt Walsh with Engaging Entertainment is will be DJing at the Wagner Signs and Graphics Anniversary Celebration. We asked Matt...

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Senior Spotlight… Danie Kelso

August 5, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask a St. Joseph-Ogden senior five questions. This week we spoke to Danie Kelso. What do you...

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Grindley keeps positive attitude during pandemic

May 26, 2020 JIm Cotter

During the COVID-19 pandemic that we are all experiencing, it’s just not high school athletes that are being affected. Lucas...

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