Softball: MJ Track Works opportunistic in winning Streator Girls Softball 12-15 Division city title

MJ Track Works saw an opportunity and took advantage of it, putting up a five-run third inning without benefit of a hit on its way to a 6-5 triumph over American Family for the Streator Girls Softball
Manlius Sportsmen’s Club to hold fish fry Aug. 5

The Manlius Sportsmen’s Club will hold a fish fry from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Manlius Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 5 after the parade at 225 E. Maple Ave. A $10 donation will be taken.
La Salle County police reports: July 14, 2023

Here are the La Salle County police reports for Friday, July 14, 2023.
Ottawa murder suspect found fit, Sept. 11 trial set

A suspect in the June shooting death in Ottawa has been found fit to stand trial and could face a jury on Sept. 11.
Marseilles man charged with child porn possession, held on $50,000 bond

A Marseilles man faces up to 17 years in prison if convicted of possessing three images of child pornography, one of them a video depicting a child younger than 10 being sexually assaulted.
American Red Cross to hold blood drive July 27 in Malden

The American Red Cross will hold at blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 at Malden Grade School, 350 S. East St. in Malden.
Interstate 80 construction to begin on Fox River bridge in Ottawa

Repairs of the bridges carrying Interstate 80 over the Fox River in Ottawa will begin, weather permitting, Monday, July 17.
Walnut Masonic Lodge presents $4K in scholarships to Bureau Valley seniors

The Walnut Masonic Lodge presented $2,000 scholarships to Brooklynn Cade and Abigail Siri. Each recipient received a check for $1,000 to help with school expenses and another $1,000 will be added to their school accounts.
Save the Date: Walnut High School Super Reunion to be held July 5, 2024

The Walnut High School Super Reunion will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024 at the Deer Valley Country Club, 3298 Hoover Rd. in Deer Grove. More information will come as the event approaches.
Ottawa’s historic East Side will be topic of lecture series

Ottawa’s East Side will be addressed in the seventh lecture of Ottawa’s Historic Lecture Series, presented by Mollie Perrot as she continues her series on historic homes.