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 […]
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Rogiers to raise money for Special Operations Warrior Foundation
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 […]
Hawks Volleyball breaks school record, Sorenson and Smith lead VGH over Decatur Lutheran
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 […]
A young Heritage Junior High Cross Country program sees early success
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 […]
Goal setting pushes Panthers to reach goals
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 […]
Village of Ogden Harvest Fest on October 26
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 […]
St. Joseph PTC to host Trunk or Treat
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com The St. Joseph Parent Teacher Club is excited to host their second annual Trunk or Treat event at St. Joseph Middle School on October 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. “Everyone is welcome,” PTC Chair Jen Wagner said. The Trunk or Treat event is one the […]
Hawks snap win streak, look to rebound tonight
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Heritage Volleyball Bree Buck delivered a team-high 13 kills on Tuesday, but Heritage’s 11-match winning streak was ended at home by Decatur Lutheran, 27-25, 22-25, 25-23. Bri Struck had eight kills and Malanie Smithenry added five kills. Olivia Sorensen handed out 29 assists to go with […]
SJ-O Volleyball still going strong, soccer and golf seasons come to end
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com St. Joseph-Ogden Volleyball Emily Bigger delivered 19 assists on Tuesday as the Spartans topped Prairie Central 25-12, 25-11 in Fairbury. Bigger also had eight digs and three service aces. Kennedi Burnett swatted six kills and contributed eight digs. Rylee Stahl led the defensive effort with 11 […]
Oakwood girls’ cross country takes Vermilion Valley Conference champions, Young and Rupp reach milestone
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Led by individual champion Grace Davis, the Oakwood/Salt Fork girls’ cross-country team repeated as Vermilion Valley Conference champions on Tuesday at Kickapoo State Park. Davis was timed in 21 minutes, 52 seconds for the 3-mile course. She finished 20 seconds ahead of the runner-up. Two teammates […]