By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Jaethan Perez and Drake Roberts were the top scorers for the Oakwood eighth-grade boys’ basketball team. For the team’s 22 games, they ended the year within one point of each other. Perez scored 225 points (10.2 per-game average) and Roberts tallied 224 points (also a 10.2 […]
By Fred Kroner Eight St. Joseph-Ogden wrestlers received attention on the postseason Illini Prairie Conference all-star teams. Three Spartans were chosen for the first team, four for the second team and one received an honorable mention designation. The first-teamers featured unanimous selections Holden Brazelton (junior at 132 pounds) and Emmitt […]
By Fred Kroner Fred@mahometnews.com St. Joseph-Ogden’s boys’ basketball team earned its third consecutive Class 2A regional championship on Friday (Feb. 23) with a 58-41 win at home over Shelbyville. In the last 12 years, SJ-O has won nine regional crowns in boys’ basketball. Tanner Jacob led the way with 20 […]
The Vermilion County Conservation District will host their annual Maple Syrup Fest at the Forest Glen Preserve on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm. This year’s fest promises an immersive experience into the world of maple syrup production, a tradition that has sweetened the region for […]
This photo album of the Heritage boys’ and girls’ basketball teams is brought to you by Christie Clinic. The photos were taken by Amanda Sullivan Wells. To view the entire album visit: https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/Heritage-Boys-Basketball-vs-Westville or https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/Heritage-Girls-Basketball-vs-ALAH.
In a move that signals a strong commitment to education affordability and accessibility, Parkland College has announced that it will keep its tuition rates steady for the academic year 2024-2025. During their recent meeting, the college’s trustees voted unanimously to maintain the current tuition and fees, ensuring that students face […]
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday proposed growing state spending by over $2 billion in the upcoming fiscal year while making a handful of corporate, sports wagering and other tax changes to pay for the increase. Pritzker’s plan, laid out to lawmakers during his […]
By Fred Kroner The Heritage boys’ basketball season came to an end on Monday (Feb. 19) in an IHSA regional quarterfinal game against state-ranked Tuscola. The Warriors overpowered the Hawks, 86-27, in a Class 1A postseason contest. Jacob Bensyl scored a team-high 10 points for Heritage. Other teammates to reach […]
By Fred Kroner Wrestlers from Oakwood/Salt Fork and Roxana each won seven matches on Tuesday (Feb. 20) in the IHSA Class 1A team-sectional dual meet match at Benton, but the difference turned out to be in bonus points. Roxana posted four pins, compared to two by the Comets, and ousted […]
By Fred Kroner Oakwood’s bid for a Class 2A regional championship in boys’ basketball was ended by Shelbyville on Wednesday (Feb. 21) with a semifinal loss at St. Joseph-Ogden to Shelbyville, 57-56. Shelbyville led, 18-16, after one period and 29-26 at intermission. The Rams sunk two late-game free throws to […]
