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Metamora’s Cam Nickel hoping to be next in line for family sports success
METAMORA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — When Cam Nickel moved to Metamora from Kentucky seven years ago, he didn’t know what to expect. “I was super scared at first. It’s a hard change,” Nickel admitted. “But when I got here everyone was super supportive. I made a lot of new friends. Now opposing football players are afraid […]
Lemonade stands benefit St. Jude’s
Chances are you’ve either hosted or bought from a lemonade stand in your lifetime. Lemonade stands are one of the first “jobs” kids have, that entrepreneurial spirit mixing well sugar and water. I set up that card table in our driveway every summer for years and excitedly...
State records, league champs: Vote for Journal Star athlete of the week for Sept. 23-30
This story was updated to correct a misspelling. After plenty of solid fall sports performers over the last week, here are the Journal Star high school athlete of the week nominees for Sept. 23-30. Head to pjstar.com/sports to vote. The poll closes at noon Friday. Information about the nominees is below. ...
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