Registration for the Oakwood Area Food Pantry’s 10th Annual 5K Turkey Trot on Nov. 18 is open. The event, which begins at 9 a.m., begins and ends at the Oakwood Food Pantry, which is located at 202 S. Scott St. in Oakwood. Virtual participation is also available. Registrations must be […]
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Oakwood School designated as commendable on Illinois Report Card
Oakwood High School School District and Oakwood Grade School received “commendable” designations on the 2023 Illinois Report Card. The 2023 Report Card is based on data collected in the fall of 2022. The report shows that chronic absenteeism, meaning students who miss 28-percent or more of school with or without […]
Prairieview-Ogden Junior High receives exemplary status on Illinois Report Card
For the fourth time in five years, Prairieview-Ogden Junior High School School District has been recognized as one of the best in the state by the Illinois State Board of Education, which produces the Illinois Report Card. The district’s two elementary schools received “commendable” status. The 2023 Report Card is […]
Christie Clinic Photos: Oakwood Football 2023
This photo album of the Oakwood Football team is brought to you by Christie Clinic. The photos were taken by Amanda Sullivan Wells. To view the entire album visit https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/Oakwood-Football-vs-IW or https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/OHS-Football-vs-Watseka.
Thanksgiving at the Cabin: Relive Pioneer Culinary Traditions at Forest Glen Preserve
With fall in full swing, many might be daydreaming of pumpkin spice lattes and warm apple pies. But in Nov., visitors to the Forest Glen Preserve will get a taste of how pioneers celebrated the season, long before the comforts of modern kitchens. On November 5, from 1 to 4 […]
Fundraiser for Kickapoo Rail Trail to be held at Sleepy Creek Vineyard on Nov. 8
Fans of recreational trails and outdoor enthusiasts are in for a treat! A special evening is set to unfold at the enchanting Dragonfly venue at Sleepy Creek Vineyards on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. The event, dubbed “KRT at Sleepy Creek”, is organized to raise funds for the continued development of […]
Christie Clinic Photos: SJO and Oakwood Soccer Regional Finals
This photo album of St. Joseph-Ogden and Oakwood soccer Regional Finals is brought to you by Christie Clinic. The photos were taken by Amanda Sullivan Wells. To view the entire album visit https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/OSF-vs-SJO-Soccer-Regional/.
Halloween-themed events in Oakwood, St. Joseph, Ogden and Homer
*More information to be added as it becomes available OCTOBER 28St. Joseph Fall Costume ParadeSaturday, October 26th 2023 @ 10am | Village OfficeAll Children must be accompanied by an adultWe will lead the parade through downtown participating businesses and end back at Village Hall for a Treat. Halloween Movie NightOct. […]
Christie Clinic Photos: SJ-O Volleyball 2023
This photo album of St. Joseph-Ogden Volleyball is brought to you by Christie Clinic. The photos were taken by Amanda Sullivan Wells. To view the entire album visit https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/2023-St-Joseph-Ogden-Volleyball/.
Oakwood Public Library to host second annual Haunted Library on Oct. 13
The Oakwood Public Library is gearing up for a spine-tingling event that promises to be a hair-raising experience for families of all ages. Prepare to be spooked and thrilled as the library transforms into a Haunted Library for its second annual event, offering a night of eerie excitement and ghoulish […]