December 10, 2025 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

5 things you don’t know about me… Josiah Thaman

Josiah 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 until 2 p.m. at the IGA, DQ and Gifford State Bank. You can also vote online.

What is your favorite book and why?
My favorite books are the “Who Was” series. I love to learn about famous people!

What is your favorite color?
Red

What is your favorite animal and why?
Dog because they are so cute.

What do you want to do when you grow up?
Astronaut

What is your favorite tv show?
Teen Titans Go!

By Nora Maberry August 7, 2019

in People

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Comfort Quilters honor veterans

August 8, 2019 Nora Maberry

In June, 14 veterans were awarded comfort quilts. Two more could be awarded tonight at the St. Joseph Festival by...

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10 things you don’t know about me… Rylee Sjuts

May 15, 2019 Nora Maberry

We asked St. Joseph-Ogden’s Senior Class President and graduation speaker Rylee Sjuts to tell us 10 things we didn’t know...

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Kids’ recycling project leads to three new benches at local parks

September 11, 2019 Nora Maberry

The residents of St. Joseph will have three new benches to sit on. The village has bought three benches for...

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Homecoming court senior spotlight… Ross Booker

September 26, 2019 Nora Maberry

On Saturday, Ross Booker could be named Homecoming King. Booker is one of two candidates for king. “I think it’s...

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‘I’m so thankful and grateful for this opportunity’

February 11, 2022 Nora Maberry

Amy Gibbons is celebrating a birthday. Salon 192 opened two years ago today. “The past two years have definitely been...

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Senior spotlight.. Bailey Dowling

August 13, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask an SJO senior five questions. This week we spoke to Bailey Dowling. What do you want...

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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...