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This photo album of the Oakwood Junior High Softball 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-Junior-High-2024.

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometdaily.com Asher Pruemer shot an 84 and tied for 18th on Monday (Aug. 19) as the St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ golf team finished in a sixth-place tie in the 13-school Urbana Kick-off Classic in Savoy. Garrett Loschen tied for 26th in the 81-person field with an 89. Graham […]

American country pop singer and songwriter Dylan Scott is set to headline the Mahomet Music Festival on August 24.  Scott, the ACM-nominated, multi-Platinum singer who has notched four No. 1 singles on the radio (“My Girl,” “Nobody,” “New Truck,” and “Can’t Have Mine”), as well as Top 5 hit “Hooked.” […]

Illinois will become the fifth U.S. state to prohibit corporal punishment in all schools starting in January, following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recent signing of a bill. This new law extends the existing 30-year ban on physical discipline, such as paddling and spanking, from public schools to private schools across the […]

Wildlife enthusiasts and families alike are in for a treat this September as the Illinois Raptor Center brings its captivating Live Raptor Program to Kennekuk County Park. Scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., this event offers a unique opportunity to see hawks, eagles, and other […]

Mark your calendars for a day filled with food, fun, and festivities at the Ogden Street Fest on August 24th! This annual event promises a delightful blend of activities for all ages, ensuring a memorable day for families and friends alike. Hosted at the Ball Diamond Park, formerly the Ogden […]

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a series of bills designed to safeguard access to emergency medical care for pregnant women, strengthen Illinois’ shield laws, and ban discrimination based on reproductive health choices. ““Across the nation we can see extremists are ramping up their efforts to restrict and punish women seeking […]

I believe everyone should know self-defense..   No dream is too big to achieve. Growing up, I never thought I would be a first degree black belt in Taekwondo. It has helped me in every area of my life and made me a better person. Taekwondo is a very good workout […]

Illinois residents will soon be able to carry digital versions of their driver’s licenses, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday. House Bill 4592, one of more than 100 bills recently signed by the governor, allows Illinois residents the option of a “mobile Illinois Identification […]

As students head back to the classroom, the American Red Cross has issued a safety checklist to ensure students stay safe during their commute. The checklist provides essential tips for parents, students, and drivers. For Younger Students or First-Time School-Goers: For Students Walking to School: For Students Taking the Bus: […]