September 22, 2025 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Author: <span>Nora Maberry</span>


SJO Board to discuss basketball at November meeting

November 4, 2020

November 4, 2020

Basketball isn’t a sure thing at St. Joseph-Ogden High School this winter. The district will have to decide whether to...

Ask the doctor: Do adults need vaccines?

November 4, 2020

November 4, 2020

“Do adults need vaccines?” By: Jeanelle Murphy, DO Yes, adults definitely should have vaccines and keep up their childhood vaccines...

Houses that are doing a socially distant Halloween

October 31, 2020

October 31, 2020

412 RosewoodHouse on Marks Place705 Bluestem225 Prospect Street304 Sherman StreetTwo houses on WinstonA house on Balsam DriveTwo houses on BluestemTwo...

IHSA says basketball season can start in November

October 28, 2020

October 28, 2020

The IHSA has declared that basketball will happen in the state of Illinois this winter—if schools want it to. On...

Van Buskirk’s love of St. Joseph inspires service

October 28, 2020

October 28, 2020

Jeff Van Buskirk loves St. Joseph. He loves the people the schools, the parks and the traditions and the local...

Mayor to host Halloween Parade

October 28, 2020

October 28, 2020

Mayor Tami Fruhling-Voges is looking forward to a happy Halloween. The mayor will hold her annual Halloween Parade on Saturday...

St. Joseph area Trick or Treat Guide

October 28, 2020

October 28, 2020

Trick or Treat Hours:Ogden 6-8 p.m.St. Joseph 5-7 p.m.Homer 6 to 8 p.m. The Homer Reverse Halloween Parade will take...

Outdoor seating to end Nov. 15 in St. Joseph

October 28, 2020

October 28, 2020

The Village of St. Joseph will end outdoor dining on Nov. 15. Mayor Tami Fruhling-Voges said that the village had...

Knap, Jones lead balanced SJO girls’ cross-country effort in Monticello

October 24, 2020

October 24, 2020

Consistent running is key for any cross-country team. Not having one runner separate themselves too far from their teammates or...

Mattsey, Maroon and Mabry help Spartans shine in Monticello

October 24, 2020

October 24, 2020

The final regular season meet saw the St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ cross-country team thrive. So that’s a good sign for the...