With a winter storm warning, with forecasted snow between 3 to 8 inches from Saturday, January 19 at midnight to Sunday, January 20 , St. Joseph, Ogden, Homer and Oakwood designated snow routes will be in effect. Local governments require residents to remove their vehicles from the road to make […]
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Martin recognizes team in being named St. Joseph-Stanton Firefighter of the Year
St. Joseph resident Brian Martin has been named the 2018 St. Joseph-Stanton Firefighter of the Year.
SJO, Heritage, Oakwood basketball continue gains in late-season play
St. Joseph-Ogden, Heritage and Oakwood basketball teams keeping rolling through 2019, picking up wins in conference play.
Closures and Cancellations: 1.17.2019 update at 8 a.m.
Homer Lake Full Moon Hike Scheduled for 1.17.2019 has been canceled. Homer Vintage Bakery closed 1.17.2019 and 1.18.2019.
Museum of the Grand Prairie hosts free MLK Day Event
The Museum of the Grand Prairie will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King on January 21 with crafts and a scavenger hunt.
Main Street Belly Deli to celebrate 4 years in Homer
Main Street Belly Deli celebrates four years in Homer, Illinois of January 24, 2019, offering vintage sodas and premium sandwiches.
Home survival tips for below-freezing temperatures
Spending time with a checklist that guides you through common cold-weather trouble spots could save you from a costly disaster.
Cunningham-Canas works with family at Casey’s
Home and family are words used to describe a unit where one dwells or belongs. And other times those words are used to describe a connection between people. Those units of home and family aren’t typically the ones we share blood and childhoods with, but rather people we share our […]
Neubauer realizes dream as a barber
lex Neubauer, owner of Neubauer’s Barbershop and Shave Parlor, located at 109 N Main St., has realized his dream in becoming a barber.
Area basketball teams find late-week success
The Hawks received points from 10 players on Friday as they snapped a two-game losing streak with a 64-43 win at home over Cerro Gordo/Bement.