November 30, 2025 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

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

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

What do you think a farmer does?

Bryce: I think they plant seeds everywhere.

Teagan: I think a farmer grows food and takes care of animals.

Carson: Makes crops, corn and other food.

By Nora Maberry December 23, 2019

in People

Athletics, Life, People

A field of art

October 17, 2019 JIm Cotter

Call it art in progress. The fans at St. Joseph-Ogden High School always take note of the painted field, endzones,...

People

Senior Spotlight…Jenna Albrecht

November 15, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask a St. Joseph-Ogden senior five questions. This week we spoke to Jenna Albrecht, who is a...

People

‘St. Joseph is better because of Dixie Hackler’

January 20, 2020 Nora Maberry

Dixie Hackler always had a smile on her face. Always made time for others. And always made sure others knew...

People

10 things you don’t know about me… Carrie Mattsey

September 27, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask an area resident to tell us 10 interesting facts about themselves. This week we spoke to...

Community Events, People

Deadline approaching for Pageant

May 27, 2019 Nora Maberry

The deadline to compete in the Champaign County Fair Queen and Little Miss Pageant is this week. The Champaign County...

Community Events, Life, People, Schools

‘Helping them reach their potential is humbling and rewarding at the same time’

January 26, 2023 Nora Maberry

A performance today will culminate one of the most powerful artistic and personal experiences Justin Lee has had in his...

Community Events, Life, People

Ceremony to honor Edwards scheduled for Thursday

December 9, 2020 Nora Maberry

A Gift of Hope Flag raising ceremony will be held on Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. at the St, Joseph-Ogden...

Life, People

Ogden Rose Library gets a facelift

September 6, 2022 Nora Maberry

The Ogden Rose Library is getting a facelift. The library is undergoing the first part of a remodel.Currently, new flooring...

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...

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...