October 17, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

5 things you don’t know about me… Braxton Kuchenbrod

Braxton is in the running for the title of Little Prince! He is six years old. We asked him to answer five questions ahead of the Little Prince and Princess event which will be held Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Sports Complex.

Voting is taking place today until at 2 p.m. at the IGA, DQ and Gifford State Bank. You can also vote online.

What is your favorite book and why?
PJ Masks

What is your favorite color?
Blue

What is your favorite animal and why?
Dog – cute and fun to play with.

What do you want to do when you grow up?
Be a cast member at Walt Disney World.

What is your favorite tv show?
Puppy Dog Pals

By Nora Maberry August 7, 2019

in People

Life, People, Schools, Uncategorized

‘I am proud of all of us’ by Kristen Costa

June 16, 2020 Nora Maberry

To the St. Joseph-Ogden High School Class of 2020, when I began writing this speech, I didn’t even know where...

People

Passion for fitness inspires Hixson’s JustBfit class

September 17, 2019 Nora Maberry

Brenda Hixson likes to help people be fit. Hixson created a fitness program that meets at St. Joseph Grade School...

Elections, People

Get to know Holly Clingan

March 25, 2025 Nora Maberry

Can you please provide some biographical information? I am Holly Clingan, and I’ve been a homeowner in St. Joseph for...

Life, People

10 things you don’t know about me Staci Potter

August 12, 2021 Nora Maberry

We asked St. Joseph-Ogden’s new district bookkeeper to tell us 10 interesting facts about herself. Meet Staci Potter. 1. My...

Community Events, People

Leemon to be honored Sunday

September 3, 2020 Nora Maberry

St. Joseph will honor one of its heroes on Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. Sgt. Dustin Leemon of the United...

Life, People, Villages

Remembering B.J. Hackler: ‘He made people smile’

September 10, 2021 Nora Maberry

B.J. Hackler liked to stay busy. He belonged to the St. Joseph Tea-Totalers, a group of residents who meet in...

Community Events, Life, People

Bringing Boston to St. Joseph: Jones to complete virtual marathon Monday throughout villages

September 5, 2020 Nora Maberry

Alison Jones has competed in the Boston Marathon before. On Monday, she will participate in the storied event — just...

People

10 things you don’t know about me….. Pam Leiter

January 30, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask a community member to tell us 10 interesting facts about themselves. This week it is Pam...

Life, People

U of I names December 2020 graduates

May 14, 2021 Nora Maberry

The University of Illinois has released their list of 2020 December graduates.These area students graduated in December. ST. JOSEPHLauren GhernaKohlten...