January 23, 2026 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

Elections, People

Get to know Lindsay Rubach

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Lindsay is running for the St. Joseph Grade School Board. What motivated you to run for school board?As an Educator...

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

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‘Being the first of anything comes with challenges, but also a lot of opportunity’

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Ogden Rose Library gets a facelift

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

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Treatment for the common cold

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By Jeanelle Murphy, DO The common cold is caused by a virus. There are over 200 common cold viruses but...

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10 things you don’t know about me….. Pam Leiter

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Every week we ask a community member to tell us 10 interesting facts about themselves. This week it is Pam...

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Get to know to know SJO Senior Marching Band member Maya Hewkin

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My favorite thing about marching band is the connection between the students. Being in band is like being a part...

Athletics, Life, People

10 things you don’t know about me…the SJO girls basketball team

February 22, 2019 Nora Maberry

After this weekend, Maclayne Taylor will have 12 state medals and has been apart of five team state trophies. ...

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SJO Civics class helps those in need

January 15, 2020 Nora Maberry

St. Joseph-Ogden Senior Lindsey Aden wanted to help the community so when teacher Marshall Schacht and School Resource Officer Shawn...

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Comfort Quilters honor veterans

August 8, 2019 Nora Maberry

In June, 14 veterans were awarded comfort quilts. Two more could be awarded tonight at the St. Joseph Festival by...

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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...