Overdoses down in La Salle County, but officials remain steadfast in treating drug abuse, promoting awareness
While La Salle County is seeing a decrease in overdose deaths, drug use is not going down, said Luke Tomsha of Perfectly Flawed Foundation in La Salle. The County Board approved a resolution to declare Aug. 27-Sept.
New Bedford Royal Neighbors buy school supplies for BV students
The New Bedford Royal Neighbors #1491 kicked off the upcoming school year by going school supplies shopping for items that will be donated to students in need in the Bureau Valley School District.
Grand Marshals Harry and Marcella Oloffson honored during Manlius Days celebration
Harry and Marcella Oloffson of Manlius were both honored as Grand Marshals during the annual Manlius Days celebration that took place on Saturday, Aug. 5.
Ottawa man charged in Aug. 9 vehicle burglary
A man was charged after a Wednesday vehicle burglary in the 1000 block of Columbus Street, Ottawa police said in a Monday news release.
Princeton Rotary to host PHS Scholarship Fundraiser during Aug. 18 street concert
The Princeton Rotary Club will host a grilled shrimp fundraiser benefiting the Princeton High School Scholarship Fund during the street concert beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, on Princeton’s Main Street.
La Salle County police reports: August 14, 2023
Here are the La Salle County police reports for Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.
Two big festivals return to Starved Rock Country
Utica’s Craft Beer Fest and Morris’ Liberty Arts Festival return Saturday, Aug. 19
NAPA Auto Parts tops Gavin’s Lawncare for Streator Major city championship
NAPA Auto Parts played solid in all three phases in a 7-1 win over Gavin’s Lawncare in Sunday evening’s Streator Youth Baseball’s Major (11-12) Division city championship game at Southside Park.
Hall Township Food Pantry to hold mobile food distribution Aug. 19 in DePue
Hall Township Food Pantry will distribute food to individuals and families in need through a mobile food distribution with registration starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Lakeside Shelter in DePue.
American Red Cross to host blood drive Aug. 25 in Ladd
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, at the Ladd Community Center, located at 303 S. Central Ave.