Mitchell Whitlock just wants to be there for people. The St. Joseph-Ogden sophomore found that one way he could make that happen was when he decided to join the St. Joseph Middle School cheerleading squad as an eighth-grade student. After watching his two older sisters and cousin, Alyssa Whitlock, who […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve wants you to know more about local owl species. Spots are still open for the “Owl Prowl” at the Homer Lake Interpretative Center on February 8 and 20 from 6 to 7:30. The program on Feb. 8 is open to all ages while the program […]
When Rob Dalhaus III graduated from St. Joseph-Ogden High School in 2007, he just knew he wanted to help people. “I had this idea in college, and I know it’s kind of cliche, but I want to help people,” Dalhaus said. But after graduating from Wabash College, in Crawfordsville, Ind., […]
January 31, 2019 SchoolsPrairieview-Ogden Dist. 197: Closed Heritage Community School District: Closed St, Joseph Grade and Middle Schhol: Closed St. Joseph High School: Closed Oakwood: Closed Villa Grove: Closed Parkland College Programs BusinessesSchuren Nursery and Garden Center: Due to cold temperatures we will be closed this week. We will reopen […]
Liberty. Cupie. Extension. Flyer. These terms may mean nothing to bystanders, but when high school-aged cheerleaders perform these — as well as many more stunts — coaches and parents literally leap for joy. Pulling off stunts has been the focus for the Oakwood High School and St. Joseph-Ogden High School […]
Maple Sugar Days at Homer Lake Interpretive CenterMaple syrup is the sweet treat that children and adults alike enjoy putting on their morning pancakes. But creating this natural sweetner is a process that not only takes days to cure, but also one that restores life to the maple trees throughout […]
Taking a chance to learn something new paid off for Fithian native Debra Myers. The Oakwood High School graduate followed her passion for music to Western Illinois University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in music education. She then received her masters degree in vocal performance from the University of […]
By Kaitlyn Hess’ own description, she is quiet, timid and reserved. But when Hess steps onto the dance floor, she shows everything that she’s been keeping inside. “It’s a way that I can show everyone who I am and what I love to do,” she said. Following in her sister […]
There’s only been one thing that has held the St. Joseph-Ogden dance team down this season: weather. “We all know it is winter and we are a winter sport, so we just roll with it,” SJ-O Head Dance Coach Emily Williams said. After missing the Clinton Dance Competition because of […]
Things don’t always go as planned. Sometimes, they go better than planned. That has been the case for the Villa Grove 2018-19 dance team. Coming into her first season as a high school dance coach, Sarah Bouton was excited to work with the Villa Grove program. Knowing that every team […]
