New scholarship available for Illinois Valley students

The Dolores J. and Wilbur M. Anderson Joint Trust successor trustee, Sandra Woest and Sally Beebe, announced the launch of the Anderson-Woest Scholarship.
La Salle-Peru High School honors 11 Renaissance students

Eleven La Salle-Peru Township High School students were recognized as Renaissance Students of the Month during a breakfast ceremony on Wednesday, April 29.
OTHS finishes third in 2026 IHSA Class A State Music Sweepstakes

The 2026 competition marks the 40th time OTHS has placed in the top three in its class in the 54-year history of the IHSA Music Sweepstakes.
New scholarship available for Illinois Valley students

The Dolores J. and Wilbur M. Anderson Joint Trust successor trustee, Sandra Woest and Sally Beebe, announced the launch of the Anderson-Woest Scholarship.
Friends of Extension holding cash raffle to support 4-H programs

The Friends of Extension and 4-H will hold a cash raffle fundraiser for community members to support the University of Illinois Extension – Bureau County and 4-H and Youth Development Program.
Ottawa ice cream shops open for season on Main Street

Tones Cones and Scoops R Us, 523 W. Main St., Ottawa, has opened for the season, serving ice cream.
OTHS finishes third in 2026 IHSA Class A State Music Sweepstakes
Fajitas Mexican restaurant opens in a new location
OTHS finishes third in 2026 IHSA Class A State Music Sweepstakes
New scholarship available for Illinois Valley students