March 1, 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

People

Generous family man Fisher suffering from major health issue

January 24, 2019 Nora Maberry

Luke Fisher likes to solve problems. The assistant public works superintendent does everything from work at the sewer plant to...

People

10 things you don’t know about me… Noreen Acton

August 13, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask an area resident to share 10 things about themselves that we may not know. This week...

Community Events, Life, People

5 Question Friday with Drama Director Chandler Dalton

October 28, 2022 Nora Maberry

The SJO drama department is producing “The Internet is Distract—Oh look a kitten!” Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at...

People

Senior Spotlight… Danie Kelso

August 5, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask a St. Joseph-Ogden senior five questions. This week we spoke to Danie Kelso. What do you...

People

Eye clinic aiming for March opening

January 9, 2020 Nora Maberry

2020 is the perfect year for an eye care service to open. And St. Joseph is the perfect location for...

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...

Life, People

Giving back: Short wins St. Joseph Chamber Citizen of the Year

April 16, 2019 Nora Maberry

Tim Short loves St. Joseph. He and his wife, Amy, moved to St. Joseph in 1992 and never thought of...

Elections, People

Get to know Emily Harms.

April 1, 2025 Nora Maberry

Emily is running for Multi-Township Tax Assessor. 1. Can you provide us a little biographical information? My name is Emily...

Athletics, Life, People

Going the Distance: Smetzer excels at Western

October 17, 2019 Daniel L. Chamness

Ross Smetzer has goals. The 2016 St. Joseph-Ogden High School graduate runs cross country and track for Western Illinois University...

Life, People

‘I’m so excited for this journey’ Schlueter to open restaurant in former Scratch location

October 10, 2022 Nora Maberry

40 Eighty-Eight is coming to St. Joseph. Owner Christian Schlueter said he chose the name for his new restaurant because...

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...