Nadirah Edwards loves to be creative. Whether its marching band, which she hopes to participate in again next year, or art class, the SJO sophomore loves expressing herself. “My favorite class would be both marching and concert band and art,” Edwards said. “Although I’m not in marching band this year […]
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Parkland College to offer art classes in St. Joseph
Parkland College is bringing the opportunity to learn art skills to the St. Joseph area in October and November. But the idea is homegrown. “The idea to ask Parkland to offer classes here began when a group of us traveled to the Art Institute in Chicago with the Parkland College Community Program,” […]
Royal passes on wisdom to SJO students
Being excellent was the theme of the Academic Awards ceremony held at St. Joseph-Ogden High School last week. Principal Gary Page said that while athletes get lots of accolades the students who excel as human beings and in academics deserve accolades as well. Almost a third of the St. Joseph-Ogden […]
What parents need to know about backpack weight
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com Books. A Laptop. A lunch box. Sports equipment. Instruments. By the time students get to high school or junior high, the list of what they need to carry on their body to and from school multiplies. While students may complain of muscle pain from the weight […]
Sports-Roundup: SJO, Oakwood and Heritage
By FRED KRONER fred@sjodaily.com St. Joseph-Ogden’s volleyball team needed three sets on Thursday to dispatch Bloomington Central Catholic, 25-15, 18-25, 25-18 in the Saints’ gymnasium. Eve Owens had 12 digs for the Spartans. Teammate Bree Trimble had 10 digs and three service aces. Chipping in with six kills apiece were […]
St. Joseph Brush and Limb Pick-up October 1-5
The Village of St. Joseph will pick-up brush and limbs for Village residents October 1-5. The following document covers the Village Brush Pick-up Policy: Brush_Pickup_Policy_Guide_Lines.pdf
Family photo damaged at The Wheelhouse
Two weeks ago, Abbie Layden-Rogiers was angry that someone had ripped up a copy of a photo of her husband Ryan, son Taddy and former first lad Michelle Obama that she had in her restaurant, The Wheelhouse. The photo was displayed in one of the bathrooms of the restaurant. “My initial reaction […]
Ring and Maddock among Hall of Fame Inductees
Alongside welcoming St. Joseph-Ogden athletic teams home this week, the community will honor its own as it welcomes home the 2018 Hall of Fame class. This year’s inductees include: Les Hoveln, Steve Maddock and Ashley Wright Paddock, Robbie Ring. Ring, who passed away at the age of 63 while living […]
Paddock takes SJO lessons into career
Ashley Wright Paddock was a running star in high school. She was on the All-State Cross Country team for four years, helped the team win a cross country team championship her senior year, was an All-State Track team member for four years, was apart of the 3200 state championship team […]
Early voting begins September 27
Early Voting has now begun for the November 6, 2018 General Election. Any voter may vote early at any of the locations and times listed. Any early vote cast is final and may not be revoked and the voter is not eligible to cast a vote on election day. Early […]
