June 1, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Thursday closings and cancellations

Gallo Dance Studio has canceled class for 2/13.

The Heritage Junior High volleyball game vs. Schlarman is canceled and also Freshman and sophomore Villa Grove-Heritage Basketball vs Uni High is canceled. No word on re-schedule dates at this time.

By Nora Maberry February 13, 2020

in Community Events, People

People

Van Buskirk reflects on successful expo

May 1, 2019 Nora Maberry

Dawn Van Buskirk loves the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon. Van Buskirk has been involved with the marathon since it started...

People

Parkland announces candidates for commencement

May 6, 2019 Nora Maberry

Parkland College congratulates the candidates for its 52nd Commencement Exercises. The graduation ceremony will be held Thursday, May 16, at...

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...

People, Schools

“It couldn’t be done” read by Erica Guelfi

June 16, 2020 Nora Maberry

It Couldn’t Be DoneBY EDGAR ALBERT GUESTSomebody said that it couldn’t be done But he with a chuckle repliedThat “maybe it couldn’t,”...

People

Bagby selected as winner of Chamber Scholarship

April 23, 2019 Nora Maberry

Goals are nothing new to St. Joseph-Ogden Senior Cassidy Bagby. As a varsity cross country and track athlete she sets...

People

Generous family man Fisher suffering from major health issue

January 24, 2019 Nora Maberry

Luke Fisher likes to solve problems. The assistant public works superintendent does everything from work at the sewer plant to...

People

Kids say… what does a farmer do all day?

January 15, 2020 Nora Maberry

We asked students to tell us what they think a farmer does all day. Here are their answers. Bailey: I...

Community Events

St. Joseph Chamber announces Little Princess Candidates

July 26, 2024 Nora Maberry

Chloe TeareDaughter of Lacey Tearehttps://gofund.me/33cb22e1 Annah FiedlerDaughter of Mallory and Darren Fiedler https://gofund.me/ee2f024e Keeley Mackenzie McGuireDaughter of Regan and Kyle...