The proposal at Lake DePue: Racer Gary Merkel Jr. proposes to girlfriend, McKenzie Cain
McKenzie Cain has been the cheer sponsor at Princeton High School for three years, directing her girls in leading the cheers for the Tigers football and basketball teams. This time, the cheers were for her.
Streator 10U All-Stars win one, lose one at state tournament
The Streator 10U All-Stars won on Saturday but lost on Sunday at state tournament in LaGrange Park.
Spring Valley’s National Night Out event set for Aug. 1 in Kirby Park
Spring Valley’s National Night Out event will be 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Kirby Park. In the event of rain or bad weather, the event will be at Hall High School gymnasium, 800
La Salle County police reports: July 31, 2023
Here are the La Salle County police reports for Monday, July 31, 2023.
Ottawa High School Class of 1971 to get together at Music in the Park
The Ottawa High Class of 1971 is inviting all classmates, spouses and friends for a get together at the free Ottawa Music In The Park at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Washington Square.
August is breastfeeding promotion month
The state of Illinois recognizes August as Breastfeeding Promotion Month, and nationally, World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated Aug. 1-7.
Bureau County police blotter: July 31, 2023
Here are the police reports for Bureau County for Monday, July 31, 2023.
Photos: Princeton Junior Woman’s Club Baby Contest
The Princeton Junior Woman’s Club is now accepting entries for its 2023 Baby Contest. Contest entries must be sent to princetonjuniors@gmail.com by midnight on Wednesday, Aug. 9.
Ottawa to celebrate Friendship Days
Ottawa Friendship Days is scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, featuring the Welcomeburger picnic, Kids’ Fishing Rodeo, sidewalk sales, a craft and vendor fair, the La Salle County Cruisers Car Show and Touch a Truck.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Edward Doran retires
Associated Gastroenterology Consultants, Inc., which is affiliated with St. Margaret’s Health-Spring Valley, ceased operations on June 16.