St. Joseph, Ill. – Members of the St. Joseph-Ogden High School FFA were honored at the 91st Annual State FFA Convention. Abby Schlueter was in the top 10 candidates for major state office. Rachel Wilson received a gold rating in the chapter scrapbook category for […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com Homer, Ill.-Traditions are important. For Homer’s Angela Lawrence, traditions mean shared experiences with her daughter and the friends and family she’s grown up with. At 43-years of age, Lawrence, who is the President of the HCIA (Homer Community Improvement Association) and the head of the Homer […]
Oakwood, Ill.-The Oakwood High School FFA was honored at the 91st Annual State FFA Convention last week, receiving four awards for their work throughout the 2018-2019 school year. The group received silver honors in the Growing Leaders National Chapter Award, Building Communities National Chapter Award, Strengthening Agriculture National Chapter Award, […]
Press Release-Ameren Illinois has announced a residential electric rate of 4.7 cents per kilowatt-hour for the 12-month period beginning with June meter readings. Ameren’s rate is approximately three-tenths of one cent less than St. Joseph’s current electric aggregation rate of 5.031 cents. For the typical participant, who Ameren reports uses […]
BY DANI TIETZ Sidney Dairy Barn Owner Dennis Riggs stops a former employee who came by to get ice cream on the day before she gets married and gets teary-eyed. “Do you remember the three things for happiness?” he asked. “Something…” she said. “Always have something to look forward to both near […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@sjodaily.com Are your feet warm? When you get chilly in the middle of the night, do you have socks to wear underneath your covers? Something as simple as socks is a resource many people with money take for granted. But James Moreland, the Founder of Love You Neighbor […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com The Homer Lake Forest Preserve will host Take Me Fishing on June 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Walnut Hill Shelter. The Champaign County Forest Preserve puts on family-friendly fishing events throughout its parks each year to promote the park system and to encourage […]
BY DANI TIETZ Are you ready to go on an adventure? The second annual MAGE (Mahomet Area Gaming Enthusiasts) Con will feature two days of adventure as self-made characters travel through a Dungeons and Dragons universe created by the table’s game master on July 12 and 13 at the Mahomet […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com Something new is happening in Oakwood on Wednesday evenings. After years of studying other local farmers markets, Oakwood has partnered with the Danville Farmers Market to bring a variety of local goods, produce, homemade items and novelties, such as BBQ and kettlecorn to Oakwood Park, located […]
BY DANI TIETZ Vacation Bible Schools near you begin next week! If a listing is missing, please email dani@sjodaily.com. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church: June 24-28 Time: 5:30 dinner with VBS from 6:00-8:00 This epic African adventure engages the whole herd. At Roar! kids explore God’s goodness and celebrate ferocious […]
