Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Andre Dawson will be at Ryno’s Fine Sports Collectibles on May 2, 2020 to sign autographs. 200 tickets will be sold for the event, which will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Dawson was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1977, and […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Twelve years ago, Abby McDonald took over a St. Joseph-Ogden volleyball program which was traditionally strong, yet at a crossroads. When she became the head coach prior to the 2008 season, SJ-O had produced 20-win seasons in seven of the previous eight years. The lone miss, […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com Mike Ingram, who currently holds a seat on the Champaign County Board, representing District 6, announced Monday that he will run for the Champaign Country Recorder in 2020. Ingram, who said he believes “every elected official has an obligation to be the best steward of taxpayer […]
Springfield, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission has announced a new area code is coming to central Illinois. The new 447 area code will “overlay” the existing 217 area code to address the depletion of prefixes available for assignment within the region. The first prefix in the new area code […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve is looking for input from the Champaign County community as it looks to update its strategic plan. In order to gather vital insight from residents, the CCFPD will host two public meetings in October. The District is looking for input that helps them develop a […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com Some people may say they are crazy. Ultramarathoners, anyone who runs a footrace longer than 26.219 miles, might agree that they are a rare breed. But there is something that keeps those runners coming back, even if it means that they are running for more than […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Heritage Volleyball The Hawks concluded their home season on Thursday with a 25-12, 25-10 win against Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond. It was a memorable victory for the school. The win was No. 25 for the year and broke the school record for most wins in a single season. The […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com Coming into his sixth-grade year at Heritage Junior High in 2017, Zach Ruwe thought he was a sprinter. That school year, during track season, he had his sights set on crossing the finish line of short-distances races first. The goal was not lofty or short-sighted. It’s […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com What are your goals and where can they take you? Although they may not realize it yet, runners on the St. Joseph Middle School cross-country team are realizing the answer to this question as they prepare to compete at the IESA State level on Saturday. For […]
The Village of Ogden’s Harvest Fest is a tradition rooted in fun and giving back. The annual Harvest Fest event will be held on October 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Prairieview-Ogden South. Those who are masked or in a costume will be admitted for free. There is a […]
