Some Illinois school districts are feeling a substitute teacher shortage. The Dekalb School District in Northern Illinois has had to have principals act as substitute teachers. Oakwood teachers advertised on social media that their district was looking for substitutes. St. Joseph Grade School posted on their Facebook page in November […]
Author: Nora Maberry-Daniels
Village of St. Joseph changes how it deals with ordinance violations
The Village of St. Joseph is working to crack down on properties that violate Village ordinances. Village Mayor Tami Fruhling-Voges said that it is difficult for the Village to enforce ordinances because they are non-home rule. According to the Illinois Municipal League (IML) non-home rule municipalities may only exercise powers […]
Davis, Rapp, Wagner and McCarty win St. Joseph Caucus
In a room decorated with red, blue and white lights for the holidays, the St. Joseph Republican Caucus decided who would be placed on the ballot in the spring. St. Joseph held its Republican and Democratic Caucuses on Monday night. Municipalities with fewer than 5,000 people are allowed to hold […]
Village of St. Joseph to take action on residential TIF
The Village of St. Joseph hopes to take action on a residential TIF district by the end of January. Trustee Andy Gherna said the village has set they goal of having a decision on the residential TiF district by January. In November, the superintendents from the two St. Joseph school […]
Vogelsang named Sectional Coach of the Year
Dan Vogelsang runs a tight ship. Vogelsang, who just finished his second season as St. Joseph-Ogden’s head soccer coach, believes a strict program that focuses on soccer development and life skills has benefited his athletes. “Our motto since I have been head coach has been ‘TRF’,” he said. “Which stands […]
We the People Contest gives students opportunity for civil discourse
Sarah Chahine has big plans for life after SJO. The St. Joseph-Ogden senior plans on pursuing a law degree. In order to help prepare that step, Chahine joined the SJO We the People Civics team. “I am very passionate about particular political topics so I figured this was the perfect […]
Heritage Honor Roll changes discussed at recent board meeting, co-op with Villa Grove renewed
Honor roll changes at the Heritage School District are not happening—not yet anyway. At the November school board meeting the board discussed a teacher leadership committee recommendation that suggested moving high honors from 3.5 to 3.85 on the honor roll and moving honors from 3.9 to 3.5. Superintendent Tom Davis […]
Heroes from Home: Everett Walters
Everett Walters loved Homer and the community loved him back. “He was a special person,” said Becky Smith. “and will be missed by the whole community.” Walters, also known as Uncle Boonie, owned Uncle Boonie’s Bait Shop in Homer for more than 30 years. He had bait in a […]
Heritage searching for new volleyball coach
Heritage is looking for a new volleyball coach. Shelley Fitzgerald has resigned as Heritage volleyball head coach. Superintendent Tom Davis said Fitzgerald had a very successful four seasons as coach of the Hawks. “We were very glad to have Shelley guide the team over the past four years,” he said. […]
Hahn receives prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award
St. Joseph Girl Scout Miranda Hahn knew she had to complete her award set. She had her Bronze Award, which is the third highest award a girl scout can earn. The Bronze Award project is a team effort led by a group of juniors. The project must benefit the local […]
