6 Ottawa firefighters sworn in

The Ottawa Fire Department recently hired six new firefighters who were sworn-in Tuesday.
6 Ottawa firefighters sworn in

The Ottawa Fire Department recently hired six new firefighters who were sworn-in Tuesday.
Photos: Mendota Holy Cross eighth grade boys basketball reception

The Holy Cross eighth grade boys basketball team held a reception on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 at Holy Cross School in Mendota. The team beat Pana Sacred Heart 41-33 to win the IESA Class 1A State championship.
Photos: Crews work to reopen Peru hospital

Crews install new signs, awnings, insulation and dry wall, among other updates, at the soon-to-reopen hospital Tuesday in Peru. OSF Healthcare is planning on re-opening the building on Sunday, April 7.
Princeton man sentenced to 4 1/2 years for injuring nurse

A 37-year-old Princeton man pleaded guilty to breaking a nurse’s orbital bone and has been sentenced to 4 1/2 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, according to a news release from the Bureau County State’s Attorney’s
Princeton man sentenced to 4 1/2 years for injuring nurse

A 37-year-old Princeton man pleaded guilty to breaking a nurse’s orbital bone and has been sentenced to 4 1/2 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, according to a news release from the Bureau County State’s Attorney’s
Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley begins cleanup

Spring cleanup and grounds preparation at Valley Memorial Park cemetery in Spring Valley will begin March 1 or as weather allows.
Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley begins cleanup

Spring cleanup and grounds preparation at Valley Memorial Park cemetery in Spring Valley will begin March 1 or as weather allows.
Marseilles library to host children’s activities

The Marseilles Public Library, 155 E. Bluff St., will host a pair of activities for children on Feb. 21 and Feb. 22.
Marseilles library to host children’s activities

The Marseilles Public Library, 155 E. Bluff St., will host a pair of activities for children on Feb. 21 and Feb. 22.