IVCC Student named All American in Basketball
Oglesby – Illinois Valley Community College sophomore guard Julia Pohar, of Peru, has been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division 2 All American Third Team, IVCC coach Tom Ptak announced Thursday. The St. Bede
Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Princeton
PRINCETON – The Princeton Police Department and Tri-Dent Agents took two people into custody on Monday on drug charges. According to a release from Tri-Dent, 40-year-old David Grandadam was charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance
Weapon Found In Search Related to Diamond Bradley Case
GRANVILLE – A weapon has been reportedly found by authorities while searching for evidence in the Diamond Bradley case. On Wednesday law enforcement with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office searched Color Point greenhouses in rural Granville and
Bomb Threat Found at Woodland
STREATOR – A threat of a bomb at Woodland School left on the wall in a bathroom was found to not be credible, but one student has admitted to writing it. According to Woodland Superintendent Ryan McGuckin,
Synthetic Pot Injuries Still Rising
OTTAWA – Area Health Departments are still warning users to not take drugs known as synthetic cannabinoids. This is after the Illinois Department of Public Health has said the number of those injured by them has approached
No Injuries in Truck Vs Train Accident
STREATOR – A Saturday afternoon collision between a truck and train resulted in no injuries but a ticket was issued to the driver. According to the Streator Police Department around 2 PM a Peoria man was driving
Faculty Awards Announced at IVCC
OGLESBY – A LaSalle and a Peru educator both are being recognized with awards from IVCC. They will be honored at the college’s employee recognition event April 13 and both have been nominated for Illinois Community College Trustee
Unlocked Vehicles Burglarized This Weekend
STREATOR – Unlocked vehicles and a garage were the target of choice on the south side of Streator as Friday night five vehicles were entered with items taken. According to the Streator Police Department two vehicles on
One Headlight Leads to Ottawa Man’s Arrest
OTTAWA – A traffic stop for having only one operating headlight led to an Ottawa man’s arrest on drug charges Friday. Ottawa police say they pulled over a vehicle on Columbus Street shortly after 2 Friday morning
Choking Victim Saved in Lee County
SUBLETTE – A woman was saved from serious harm Wednesday afternoon due to the quick work of dispatchers with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. According to authorities, a call was received before 6 PM for a female