BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Jack B. Van Zandt, 22, of Danville, Ill., killed during World War II, will be laid to rest in his hometown on Dec. 17, 2019. After 76 years, Van Zandt’s remains were identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) on Sept. […]
Through an OSHA-funded training grant aimed at providing safety training to the residential construction industry, the Job-Site Safety Institute (JSI) in partnership with National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of East Central Illinois is conducting a 4-hour seminar for builders, trade contractors, supervisors and workers entitled […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Spartans (7-1) continue to flourish in close games. SJ-O followed up on a seven-point Thursday win at Danville (52-45) with a one-point triumph (41-40) on Saturday at Oakwood. For the season, five of the team’s seven wins have been by margins of seven points, or […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com The Oakwood High School dance team is realistic. They know that right now they need to recruit new dancers, learn new dance moves and perfect their routines. Their dream at this point is not to win a state championship, but to just compete in dance events […]
Oakwood High School’s Anniston Brant, Grace Hance, Caleb Lashuay, Alyssa Romito, Riley Walker, Aubrey Wells, Luke White, Marci Wilt and Madeline Woods have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. Illinois State Scholars must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen who is also a resident of Illinois. The student must attend […]
St. Joseph-Ogden’s Lindsey Aden, Mallory Ames, Katelyn Berry, Emily Bigger, Ginny Bytnar, Andrea Cunningham, Faith Dahman, Hannah Dukeman, Erica Guelfi, Ava Mills, Eric Poe, Hannah Rajlich, Jenna Schaefer, Kenly Taylor, Stephanie Trame, Isabelle Vliet and Zoey Witruk have been named Illinois State Scholars. Illinois State Scholars must be a U.S. […]
Heritage High Schools’ Jada Davis and Kailee Eldridge were named to the Illinois State Scholar Program by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). Illinois State Scholars must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen who is also a resident of Illinois. The student must attend an approved high school, take […]
Santa comes to Oakwood Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the First Farmer’s Bank from 10 a.m. to noon and at the Oakwood Public Library from from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 7. The Oakwood Public Library will also have games crafts and games. Christmas Decorating Contest The Village […]
Homer for the Holidays Salt Fork Center, Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 2-4 p.m.There’s no place like Homer for the holidays! Join us at Homer Lake for our natural approach to creating unique holiday gifts. Stations will be set up for children to make and take home presents and decorations for […]
Stockings for Strength Help make a teen battling cancer smile this holiday season by donating to Stockings for Strength. Donation boxes are located at Mercantile Antiques as well as the Island Travel Hub. Suggested items include: fuzzy socks, handheld games and puzzles, Christmas banners and decor, card games, arts and craft […]
