BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Comets needed three overtimes on Tuesday to secure a 73-65 victory at Georgetown-Ridge Farm. Josh Young hit a season-high 23 points and became the second Comet this season with a 20-point game. Young tallied 14 of his points in the overtime periods and was 6-for-6 […]
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Defensive efforts puts St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ basketball over Williamsville
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Spartans produced their best defensive effort of the season on Tuesday in front of the home crowd, limiting Williamsville to 22 points in a 50-22 SJ-O triumph. SJ-O held a slender 8-6 lead after one period, but had extended its margin to 22-10 at halftime. […]
Oakwood graduates continue success at Parkland College, making 2019 Fall Dean’s List
In honor of their outstanding scholastic achievement, the following students have been named to the Parkland College Dean’s List for fall 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 […]
21 Heritage and Villa Grove alumni named to Parkland’s 2019 Dean’s List
In honor of their outstanding scholastic achievement, the following students have been named to the Parkland College Dean’s List for fall 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 […]
31 St. Joseph-Ogden alumni named to Parkland’s Fall 2019 Dean’s List
In honor of their outstanding scholastic achievement, the following students have been named to the Parkland College Dean’s List for fall 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 […]
Well-balanced Spartans remain unbeaten in Illini Prairie Conference
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The offensively balanced St. Joseph-Ogden girls’ basketball team received a season-high 12 points from Taylor Wells on Monday and remained unbeaten in Illini Prairie Conference games. Wells became the 10th different squad member to lead – or share the team-lead – in scoring for a game […]
Everybody do the Library Crawl!
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com The world is a book. Those who read, travel to many places, both near and far. But, those who visit only one library may be missing out. The Illinois Heartland Library System with host its second annual Library Crawl to encourage readers to visit nearby libraries […]
Barnes leading Spartans with heart
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com What can a team that only returns one starter from its third-place state finish do in the followup year? St. Joseph-Ogden’s Taylor Barnes believes the Spartans’ girls’ basketball team can do a lot. And from the beginning of the season, Barnes has had her actions set […]
Mental Health and First Aid class for Agriculture available
Carle’s Mental Health and First Aid Training What you need to know: Tuesday, January 14 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Farm Credit Illinois 1100 Farm Credit Dr., Mahomet, IL Cost: $10 per person Register online at carle.org/mhfa or call (217) 365-5460 Contact: SeedsofWellness@carle.com BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com There is a lot that […]
Country star Jo Dee Messina to perform at Virginia Theatre
Champaign, IL—Country star Jo Dee Messina will perform at the Virginia Theatre on March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at $34.50 to $75 go on sale Jan. 10 at the Virginia Theatre Box Office, online at thevirginia.org, or charge by phone at 217-356-9063. A seasoned veteran of the music industry, […]