By Isabella Zarate According to St. Joseph-Ogden High School student Emily Elsbernd, “Civic education is more important than ever in our country.” Elsbernd is one of the twelve members involved in Civics teacher Marshall Schacht’s Don Beckett’s Constitution Team. “The team teaches young voters the importance of informing themselves and […]
By Isabella Zarate For years Scott Block found himself raising cattle and farming grain, until one day he decided he was ready for a change of pace. “I’ve always enjoyed cooking,” Block shared. “I always made our family meals.” Eventually, Block’s passion turned into his livelihood. Originating in Paris, IL […]
By Isabella Zarate In the upcoming year members of the St. Joseph community can expect a new face around town – Lance Landeck. Following the retirement of Todd Pence, Landeck will take his place as Superintendent of the St. Joseph School District on July 1, 2023. The final decision was […]
By Isabella Zarate Many people love food, either for its taste, its smell, or simply because eating consumes time, but for Champaign local Nate Crawford, food is much more than a tasty treat, it’s a lifestyle. “ I was 18, fresh out of high school and just about to start […]
By Isabella Zarate With Halloween just around the corner many are in search of the perfect costume, whether it be for themselves, their kids, or even their pets, that’s right pets. As silly as it may sound, more and more people have been embarrassing their often unwilling pets with quirky […]
By Isabella Zarate On Wednesday, August 31, Champaign County Forest Preserve District Volunteer Coordinator, Sue Gallo, was set up on the main quad at the University of Illinois. As numerous students approached Gallo’s table she eagerly highlighted some main features of “the fabulous forest preserves.” Though, aside from informing, Gallo’s […]
By Isabella Zarate As students, staff, and families alike get into the swing of this new school year, the St. Joseph-Ogden Marching Spartans are already a few steps ahead. According to band director, Chuck Hess, the students have been hard at work preparing for this season. “Our camp was the […]
By Isabella Zarate As the school year is just beginning, the Heritage Marching Band is already preparing for its upcoming season. On July 30, members from the Heritage Marching Band came together for first year orientation. Following orientation, the students attended Band Camp, which took place August 1-5. With 35 […]
By Isabella Zarate In preparation for an upcoming grant application the Champaign County Forest Preserve (CCFPD) sought the public’s input regarding potential improvements to Buffalo Trace. Buffalo Trace is both a hiking and natural area located at the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. According to Executive Director, Lorrie Pearson, […]
By Isabella Zarate In efforts to preserve and restore the area, the Champaign County Forest Preserve District (CCFPD) is buckling down on emissions and taking measures into their own hands. With time and consistency, emissions like carbon dioxide eventually begin to build up in the Earth’s atmosphere. In return, the […]
