By FRED KRONER fred@sjodaily.com Heritage (11-2) extended its volleyball winning streak to five matches with back-to-back two-set sweeps to start the week. On Monday, the Hawks dispatched visiting Chrisman, 25-12, 25-17. Ranked 10th in The News-Gazette area, the Hawks were led by Aliya Holloman’s 10 kills. Malani Smithenry added 15 […]
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Extension Collaborates with Champaign Farmers Market to Provide Nutrition Education
CHAMPAIGN – For many SNAP recipients, access to local produce can be cost-prohibitive if not outright unavailable, as local growers may not have the ability to accept Link cards, and purchasers may not be able to afford the produce out of pocket. The Land Connection strives to bridge this gap through […]
Clean drug sweep at St. Joseph-Ogden High School
The Champaign County Sheriff’s Department conducted a routine search of St. Joseph-Ogden High School today. School Resource Officer Alicia Maxey said canines were walked past all the lockers in the school by their handlers. The hallways and locker rooms were searched. “We did not have any positive alerts today,” Maxey […]
Homer Auxillary recognized for participation in Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Program
The Homer American Legion Auxiliary Unit 290 has been recognized for their participation in the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Program. The group attended the Department Convention in Springfield where they were awarded the best overall participation in the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Program. They were also awarded runner-up for best […]
St. Joseph wins IESA Regional Championship
St. Joseph Middle School won the IESA 2018 Regional Baseball Championship Tuesday night! The team will play in the Sectional competition at St. Joseph Middle School on Saturday at 11 a.m.
4-H Informational Meeting on September 23
The St. Joseph 4-H chapter will kick off their informational meeting with a weiner roast on September 23rd from 5 to 7 p.m. at 709 W. Woodland Drive. For more information contact illini4hclub@gmail.com.
SJO Athletic Fundraisers prove successful
St. Joseph-Ogden High School changed the way it did athletic fundraisers in 2015 and continued with the winning formula this year. Instead of each athletic program running their own fundraiser and selling everything from cookie dough to coupon books, all student-athletes participate in one fundraiser. Each student-athlete is given 11 […]
What to look for when child complains of sore throat
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com It’s not uncommon for a child to complain of a sore throat or for a medical professional to see patients with sore throats. Six weeks into the school year with fall just around the corner, students are already presenting at medical clinics with sore throats. But […]
St. Joe handles Unity, Oakwood wins, Rogers breaks single-game goal record
By FRED KRONER fred@sjodaily.com Dwight Colvin scored three first-half touchdowns as St. Joseph-Ogden overpowered visiting Unity 38-14 Friday night in an Illini Prairie Conference game. Colvin rushed for a game-high 191 yards on 22 carries. SJ-O is 4-0 for the season. Unity is 0-4. Colvin scored the game’s first three […]
Gallo Dance Studio has sights set on national title
The dancer at the Gallo Dance Studio has one goal for the upcoming season. Make it back to nationals and win another national title. The studio had multiple dancers compete at the Groove Dance Competition this summer and brought home six national titles. Dance instructor Sophia Hodges said the trip […]
