February 8, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

5 things you don’t know about me… Henry Rubach

Henry 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?
It’s a Tiger because it has monkeys in it.

What is your favorite color?
Light blue

What is your favorite animal and why?
Spider Monkey because its tail can hold onto trees and it eats bananas like me.

What do you want to do when you grow up?
Zoo Keeper and a Robot Maker

What is your favorite tv show?
Hey Duggee

By Nora Maberry August 8, 2019

in People

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Eagle Scout project by Smith set to help bikers on Kickapoo Rail Trail

June 30, 2020 Nora Maberry

Will Smith wants to help bike riders along the Kickapoo Rail Trail. His Eagle Scout Project will do just that....

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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...

People, Schools

Franzen finds freedom in music

October 4, 2019 Nora Maberry

Dakota Franzen is an inspiration. Marching Band Director Chuck Hess said Franzen’s efforts to be the best he can be...

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10 things you don’t know about me… John Mills

July 10, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask an area resident to give us 10 interesting facts about themselves. This week it is John...

Athletics, People

Michael looking to the future with coaching job

August 23, 2019 Daniel L. Chamness

Nate Michael spent his youth playing basketball in every form. After graduating this spring from McKendree University, the 6-foot-3, 180-pound...

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...