By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com Jared Altenbaumer, Nolan Earley and Will Haley scored runs for the St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team on Wednesday (March 13) in a season-opening 3-2 win over Columbia at Edwardsville. Earley and Bryson Houchens drove in runs for SJ-O. The team’s offensive attack featured hits from five different […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com St. Joseph’s seventh-grade volleyball team dropped a two-set decision to Williamsville on Friday (March 8) in an IESA Class 3A state quarterfinal match at Warrensburg-Latham. Ella Buhs, Mia Miller and Emma O’Herron all served aces for the Panthers, who dropped a 25-19, 25-8 decision. Williamsville (22-1) […]
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The state’s two main fiscal forecasting agencies agree: Illinois’ finances will see a strong close in the final 3 ½ months of the fiscal year before things tighten a bit next year. It’s a picture laid out in Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mhometmews.com Lori Archer knew what she wanted. The only issue was whether others – the decision-makers, in this case – shared her feelings. Archer interviewed for a job at Heritage High School in the summer of 1994 that included duties as the district’s athletic director. “I left […]
By Fred Kroner The 15-athlete all-Vermilion County wrestling team was dominated by Oakwood’s County and Conference championship team. The Comets landed nine grapplers on the first team: junior Brayden Edwards (113 pounds), sophomore Tyler Huchel (120 pounds), junior Pedro Rangel (132 pounds), sophomore Jack Ajster (138 pounds), junior Carter Chambliss […]
By Fred Kroner Oakwood athletes Jaydah Arrowsmith and Nikita Taylor were among the 10 -players chosen for the Vermilion County girls’ basketball first team. The Comets had one other player honored. Gracie Hanner was one of seven County players picked for the honorable mention unit. In separate voting for the […]
By Fred Kroner All five starters on a 25-win Oakwood boys’ basketball team earned recognition on one of the all-Vermilion County teams that were selected by the coaches. The 10-player first team featured Alec Harrison and Jackson Dudley. The eight-player second team included Carsen Dudley and Brody Taflinger. The six-player […]
By Fred Kroner Seniors Addison Frick and Addy Martinie, who combined to score 733 points this season, were both chosen to the Illini Prairie Conference’s girls’ basketball all-league first team. Six players were chosen for the first team. Frick and Martinie combined to lead the 17-12 Spartans in scoring in […]
By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com Boys’ basketball coaches in the Illini Prairie Conference selected six players to the all-conference first team, another six for the second team and a third set of six to the honorable mention list. St. Joseph-Ogden had one representative on each of the three units. Every player […]
The Vermilion County Conservation District is thrilled to announce that registration for its highly anticipated 2024 Summer Camp Programs is now open! Offering a rich blend of educational and recreational activities, these camps are a perfect getaway for children eager to explore the wonders of nature. Nestled within the sprawling […]
