September 23, 2025 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Author: <span>Nora Maberry</span>


Harper finds positive outlet in music

December 10, 2019

December 10, 2019

St. Joseph-Ogden sophomore Lauren Harper loves to sing. That is why she loves the choir. “It’s basically the time where...

State qualifier Wagner returns as SJO wrestling starts to ‘master the process’

December 10, 2019

December 10, 2019

The goal every wrestling season is to peak come February. That’s when the postseason rolls around, culminating in the individual...

Upcoming holiday events

December 10, 2019

December 10, 2019

Dec. 10 In the mood for holiday music? The St. Joseph-Ogden High School Band will perform their holiday concert, featuring...

Cramer, Jacob come up clutch in SJO girls’ basketball’s win against Tuscola

December 5, 2019

December 5, 2019

The St. Joseph-Ogden High School girls’ basketball team has fared well under pressure so far this season. The Spartans’ latest...

Upcoming Christmas Events

December 5, 2019

December 5, 2019

Dec. 5 The St. Joseph Women’s Club is holding its annual Bedtime Stories with Santa event on Dec. 5 from...

Spirit of giving: SJO graduate Whitney Setterdahl continues to help out teens with cancer

December 4, 2019

December 4, 2019

Whitney Setterdahl knows what it is like to be in the hospital during the holidays. Setterdahl is a recent graduate...

SJO students named Illinois State Scholars

December 4, 2019

December 4, 2019

St. Joseph-Ogden High School has released the list of students who were named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student...

SJO girls’ basketball wins tournament title in Fisher

December 2, 2019

December 2, 2019

The St. Joseph-Ogden girls’ basketball team already has a tournament championship to its name this season, but the Spartans are...

Duval, SJO boys’ basketball ‘embrace high expectations’ ahead of upcoming season

December 2, 2019

December 2, 2019

More than nine months have elapsed since the last time the St. Joseph-Ogden High School boys’ basketball team played a...

Live at St. Joseph Village Board

November 26, 2019

November 26, 2019

We are here. They are discussing bonds. The village has a really nice Christmas tree up. What’s your favorite Christmas...