Veterans, strong newcomers to fill voids for Putnam County baseball

The Putnam County baseball team has holes to fill, but coach Chris Newsome said the Panthers have a good nucleus of returners and newcomers eager to step up.
Starved Rock Civil War Round Table explores Lincoln’s use of telegraph

The Starved Rock Civil War Round Table will meet for a presentation at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in Room 420 at Ottawa High School.
Ottawa museum explores cholera’s impact on early La Salle County settlers

The Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum will host its next history lecture about the Daniels pioneer cemetery and how cholera devastated early settlers in La Salle County at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 22.
Bureau County genealogy society hosts cousin-finding presentation

The Bureau County Genealogical Society will host a Zoom presentation on finding and connecting with distant cousins on March 23 at 7 p.m.
Magnolia Fire Department hosts spring chicken supper March 29

The Magnolia Fire Department will hold its annual spring chicken supper on Saturday, March 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Magnolia Fire Station.
Ottawa museum explores cholera’s impact on early La Salle County settlers
Veterans, strong newcomers to fill voids for Putnam County baseball
Starved Rock Civil War Round Table explores Lincoln’s use of telegraph
Ottawa museum explores cholera’s impact on early La Salle County settlers
Bureau County genealogy society hosts cousin-finding presentation