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 […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Sidney Dairy Barn Owner has secret for happiness
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 […]
The Sock Connection: Love Your Neighbor Ministry fills a need
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 […]
Take Me Fishing at Homer Lake on June 22
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 […]
Second Annual MAGE Con on July 12 and 13
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 […]
Oakwood kicks off first Farmers Market
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 […]
2019 SJ-O/Oakwood/Homer VBS
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 […]
Area students named on Parkland College Dean’s List
In honor of their outstanding scholastic achievement, the following students have been named to the Parkland College Dean’s List for spring 2019. To make the list, students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 grade scale for the semester in which they are being honored. Students […]
Illinois gas tax, vehicle registration fees and parking tax among those to be increased under new bills
BY DANI TIETZdani@sjodaily.com Pending approval by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinoisans could see several tax increases, which will pay for a $45 billion infrastructure project known as “Rebuild Illinois.” The “Rebuild Illinois” capital bill, which has passed in the Illinois House and Senate, will rebuild roads, bridges, public schools and university […]
Corey Plotner earns Masters Award
BY DANI TIETZdani@sjodaily.com Corey Plotner is on pace to run 2019 miles in 2019. The Ogden native picked up running as a freshman at St. Joseph-Ogden High School in 1991 just to stay in shape for basketball season. “I played basketball that one year and it was all running after […]