The Heritage Student Council wants to help local residents in need have a happy Thanksgiving. The group is holding a food drive through November 9th. Advisor Lauren Hopper said that the group is asking people to donate items that would be good for Thanksgiving dinners. This includes canned vegetables like […]
Author: Nora Maberry-Daniels
Zaccarelli named SJO Male Student-Athlete of October
Senior Cole Zaccarelli thinks St. Joseph-Ogden’s greenhouse is amazing. That’s why the St. Joseph-Ogden Student-Athlete of the Month chose Horticulture as his favorite class. “The greenhouse is awesome,” he said. Zaccarelli was nominated by football coach Shawn Skinner. Not only is Zaccarelli a leader when it comes to academics on […]
Rajilich named SJO Female Student Athlete for October
Hannah Rajlich is more than a cross country standout. She is also a team leader who has a positive attitude. “She is a positive role model who works hard every day,” said Cross Country Coach Jason Retz. Retz nominated the St. Joseph-Ogden junior for student-athlete of the month. “Hannah goes […]
Community Blood Services of Illinois seeks blood donors during holiday shortage
Kirby Winn wants people to remember to give this holiday —blood that is. Winn, who is the spokesman for Community Blood Services of Illinois, said that blood donation decreases during the holiday season. “As donors get busy with holiday travel, shopping, events, ect. we see a decrease in the rate of […]
“When the lights are flashin’ don’t be passin’”
After a tragedy in Indiana which claimed the life of three children from the same family after a driver failed to stop for a bus that had its safety lights and stop arm deployed, area superintendents are reminding the public to pay attention to bus safety signals. Numerous schools in […]
Dr. Kolb remembered at park rededication
Dr. H.J. Kolb, or Doc, as he was known in St. Joseph was honored Saturday as the village rededicated his namesake park. Residents took to social media to remembered their hometown doctor and former mayor as very calm, soft-spoken and having a good bedside manner. Other residents remembered how he […]
Amy Short: “We have cancer, it doesn’t have us!”
Amy Short and her family have decided to stay positive. “We think being negative only brings you those results,” she said. Some people would find staying positive challenging considering what the Shorts are facing. Amy knew something was wrong in March when she started getting migraines. A trip to the […]
Public invited to rededication of Kolb Park
On Saturday the public is invited to see the new and improved Kolb Park. The Village of St. Joseph is holding a rededication ceremony to show off the renovations on the St. Joseph Trail Head for the Kickapoo Bike Trail. The event starts at noon and there will be free […]
Plotner continues to battle with positive attitude
Murelle Plotner always has a positive attitude. “She’s going to have a smile on her face and a giggle in her voice no matter what,” said St. Joseph-Ogden Cross Country Coach Jason Retz about his former team member. “She has the ability to brighten anyone’s day.” That positive attitude has […]
Odgen Harvest Festival October 27
The Village of Ogden will be holding their annual Harvest Festival at Prairieview-Ogden South on Oct. 27. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. and proceed will be donated to the PVO PTC. The annual Halloween event includes costume judging in categories that are divided by age. […]
