SPRINGFIELD, IL – The pathogen which causes Sudden Oak Death, a plant disease that has killed large tracts of oaks and affected many native plant species in California, Oregon, and Europe, has been found in Illinois. Phytophthera ramorum, the causal agent of Sudden Oak Death (SOD) has been confirmed in […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com St. Joseph, Ill. – Local veterinarians and pet daycares are reporting an increase of kennel cough cases in East Central Illinois. The highly contagious respiratory infection comes with coughing fits that result in a “honking” sound. More serious cases involve phlegm discharge while coughing, nose and […]
The Littlefield Group disbursed themselves throughout the St. Joseph, Mahomet and Tuscola communities early on July 2 to place 850 American flags in the yards of local residents. Three years ago, the team started in just the St. Joseph community with 250 flags. Last year the project grew to 450 […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com 6 a.m., Oawood: Oakwood Fire Department Pancake Breakfast 11 a.m., Oakwood: Parade 4 p.m., Oakwood: Oakwood Park opens to public and vendors 4:30 p.m., Homer: Games at Village Hall 430pm- Egg Toss 5pm- Water Balloon Toss 7pm (or about 30 minutes after parade)- Watermelon Eating Contest […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com What came first, the chicken or the egg? Well, in the case of Coopers Backyard Farms, owned and operated by Andy Wilsey-Cooper and Randy Cooper, a dozen chickens came first. Over two years of their operation, the egg layers have been the catalyst for a change […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com Edith and Warren Gordon celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary surrounded by family and friends on June 30. The Gordons celebrated with family at home after church Sunday. They were joined by three of their four children: Raymie Gordon of Danville, Marsha Ketchen of Knoxville, Tenn. and Sharon […]
Oakwood, Ill. – Oakwood’s claim to fame? The Fourth of July, according to Oakwood’s Fourth of July event co-organizer Ferrell Stroh. “It brings everyone close together,” Stroh said. “Everybody just comes together.” In Oakwood, the Independence celebration begins on July 3 when the Oakwood Public Library gives kids, teens and […]
By FRED KRONER fred@sjodaily.com St. Joseph, Ill. – A new state law doesn’t necessarily mean a new amount of tolerance in area communities. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who was elected earlier this year, signed a bill on Tuesday that will legalize marijuana (up to one ounce per person for adults 21 […]
CHICAGO- Illinois on Tuesday became the 11th state to legalize the use of recreational marijuana (HB 1438) for persons over 21 years of age. While the use of recreational marijuana continues to be illegal under federal law, Illinois residents will be able to purchase and possess up to 30 grams […]
By FRED KRONER fred@sjodaily.com Six athletes from St. Joseph-Ogden received All-Area first-team accolades on spring-sport honor teams chosen by The News-Gazette in recent weeks. Oakwood had one All-Area first-team representative. Villa Grove/Heritage had spring-sport athletes earn recognition, but none on an All-Area first team. St. Joseph-Ogden softball For the third […]
