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Marching Spartans take third at Washington

BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com The St. Joseph-Ogden marching band began their competition season taking third place at the Marching Panther Invitational in the 2A category. Their 2019 show features virus-infected zombies who are resurrected every few years to perform their show that features music from Bach, Beethoven and Mozart. The […]

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Heritage 2019 Homecoming Activities

*photo taken from Villa Grove Football Facebook page Village Grove and Heritage High School will welcome students and alumni to their 2019 homecoming game against Cerro Gordo on September 27 at 7 p.m. Homecoming week kicks on September 21 with the Grand March and Homecoming Dance on Sept. 21. Doors […]

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Negangard’s Pumpkin Patch opening Sept. 21

BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com What started out as a friendly competition between brothers has turned into a business that helps fund the pursuit for higher education. “Back when my dad and his brothers were growing up, they had contests to see who could grow the biggest pumpkin,” Mitch Negangard said. […]

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Commentary: The Human Race

BY JASON SCHIFO In the summer of 2018, my family and I had the opportunity to attend a lecture at Answers in Genesis, given by Ken Hamm, its founding director. While I don’t agree with Ken Hamm on a number of topics and issues, the lecture he gave on race […]

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Heritage Volleyball on winning streak, VGH golf and cross country results, VG volleyball falls to Tuscola

BY FRED KRONER fred@sjodaily.com Heritage Volleyball Playing its third successive road match, Heritage upended Oakwood 25-14, 16-25, 25-23 on Tuesday. Bree Buck delivered eight kills while teammates Aliya Holloman and Bri Struck ended with six and five kills, respectively. Olivia Sorensen had 23 assists to go with seven digs and […]

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Registration opened for Oakwood Homecoming Parade

*photo taken from Oakwood Daily Times (2014) Oakwood High School will host their Homecoming Parade on Sept. 20 at 3:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Movie Genres.” Individuals or groups wishing to walk or ride in this parade must submit a registration form (below) to Teresa Cooper at Oakwood High […]

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Festivities for SJ-O Homecoming Week Set

Festivities for St. Joseph-Ogden‘s Homecoming week have been finalized. The Spartans will host Pontiac on Sept. 27. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nominees for homecoming court will be made during the week of September 9 by the student body.  Elections will take place the following week- students will make […]