November 13, 2025 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

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...

Live at St. Joseph Village Board

October 13, 2020

October 13, 2020

It’s a full house with seven audience members. Public comment time: Basically, don’t ramble about nonsense, you gotta provide your...

10 things you don’t know about me… Jeff Van Buskirk

October 7, 2020

October 7, 2020

What is your favorite childhood memory?I took guitar lessons when I was in 4th or 5th grade and did not...

Village reminds residents to pick up after their animals

October 6, 2020

October 6, 2020

Poop is a problem in St. Joseph—dog poop that is. Village of St. Joseph Office Manager Julie Hendrickson said that...

SJO student tests positive for COVID-19

October 2, 2020

October 2, 2020

A student at St. Joseph-Ogden High School has tested positive for COVID-19. On Oct. 2, Superintendent Brian Brooks emailed parents...