What began as a family tradition has turned into a Christmas display that the St. Joseph community cherishes every year. Mark Shadden and his wife, Penny, began an annual light display almost 25 years ago when their children were little and they lived in Heather Hills. “There was a man […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Republicans Fruling-Voges, Cummings, Painter and Van Buskirk to be on 2021 ballot
The 2020 Republican caucus to vote on who will represent the Republican Party in the April 6, 2021 consolidated election, Jim Wagner nominated Tami-Fruhling-Voges for a 4-year term as mayor and Terri Cummings, Max Painter and Jeff Van Buskirk for 4-year terms as trustees. About 50 people attended the caucus […]
Edwards to be remembered through Art Scholarship Fund
A scholarship fund for a 17-year old St. Joseph-Ogden High School student who passed away last week has been established. Described as a kind-hearted young woman who loved to learn, Nadirah Edwards also excelled in the visual and dramatic arts. Her family has established a Art Scholarship Fund in remembrance […]
Oakwood’s Dustin Danger creates space for big dreams
Life is speaking to Dustin (Liggett) Danger. And the Oakwood native is listening. The 39-year old has never questioned was he was put on the Earth to do: he was made to create. “I was a really good artist when I was younger,” Danger said. “When I was 17, I […]
St. Joseph-Ogden senior passes away after accident in Stanton Township
St. Joseph’s 17-year-old Nadirah Edwards passed away Thursday from injuries she received from hit by a dump truck at the intersection of County Roads 1850 North and 2200 East in Stanton Township Wednesday afternoon. The driver and passenger in the dump truck were not hurt. Edwards was driving west on […]
It’s time for Homer for the Holidays
There’s no place like Homer for the Holidays. But in 2020, the Champaign County Forest Preserve district has to move the annual holiday crafting event into participants’ homes. Because the Salt Fork Center is closed due to COVID-19, CCFPD will provide all the supplies and instructions in a free kit […]
St. Joseph Caucus for Board seats on Dec. 7
St. Joseph will hold a Republican and Democrat Caucus on Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Both caucuses will nominate candidates for the seats of mayor and three trustees on the Village of St. Joseph board of trustees. The Democratic Party will hold their caucus at the St. Joseph Annex Building, […]
Petitions for Oakwood Board due on Dec. 16
The Village of Oakwood Clerk will accept election packets from candidates seeking four-year terms as mayor or one of three trustees on Dec. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Oakwood Village Hall. The 2021 consolidated election is on April 6. Incomplete packets will not be accepted for certification. […]
Vineyard Church to host Live Nativity on Dec. 20
The Vineyard Church in Urbana will provide a Live Nativity for the community on Dec. 20 from 5-7 p.m. The safe, family-friendly Christmas event will be a drive-through experience in the north parking lot of 1500 N. Lincoln Ave. in Urbana. The church will tell the story of the birth […]
Women’s Club to support local restaurants through raffle
The St. Joseph Women’s Community Club is offering another holiday activity for the St. Joseph community while also supporting local restaurants that have been impacted by COVID-19 mitigations. The group has purchased $30 gift certificates from all of the 13 restaurants in St. Joseph and Ogden to be awarded to […]
