New Dodge Durango patrol vehicle delivered to Mendota Police
MENDOTA – After a six-month wait the first of two new patrol vehicles have been delivered to the Mendota Police Department. Two black 2023 Dodge Durangos were ordered six months ago by the city, but due to
Mendota seeks donations for dog park benches
MENDOTA – The dogs that come to the Mendota dog park may have plenty of space to rollover, fetch, and runaround, but the owners do not have a place to rest. Alderwoman Vicki Johnson reminded residents that
Faulty electrical outlet cause of smoke in Fieldcrest boy’s room
TOLUCA – No injuries were reported after multiple fire departments were called to Fieldcrest Intermediate School for smoke coming from the boy’s bathroom. According to the Toluca-Rutland Fire Department, on Tuesday just after 8:30 a.m., fire
Traffic changes to Utica roundabout site
OTTAWA – Traffic changes will begin on Wednesday at the Illinois 178 and Route 6 intersection where roundabout construction is taking place. Weather permitting, the intersection will convert from a four-way stop to a temporary roundabout.
Florida men fight over Key Lime pie
https://nbc-2.com/news/weird/2023/02/17/fort-myers-man-arrested-after-disrespectfully-consuming-key-lime-pie/ FORT MYERS, FL — Two roommates got into an argument about a key lime pie that one had bought for his mother as a birthday gift. The man had asked his roommate not to eat the pie,
People Would Rather Do These Not-So-Fun Things Than Their Taxes
Tax Day is not fun. In a new poll, 49% of people said they’d rather serve on a jury than do their taxes. And if they could avoid taxes forever, 22% would give up sex, and 10%
Local teens move on to World Curling Mixed Championship
DENVER, CO — Bella and Mae Hagenbuch, students at St. Bede Academy spent last week in Denver, Colorado competing in the Mixed National Championships of Curling with their teammates Cameron Rittenour of Fargo-Moorhead Curling Club, Fargo, North Dakota
U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy visits journalist imprisoned in Russia
U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy made her first visit to Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is being held at Moscow’s Lefortovo Prison. Tracy’s visit comes over two weeks after Russia detained the journalist on espionage
Going camping? Pack these meals!
Top Ten Camping Meals The weather is finally becoming warm enough to enjoy a camping trip. One of the most important things to do before heading out is making sure you have meals planned for the trip.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republicans will vote on raising debt ceiling
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that Republicans will move forward with a vote that would raise the debt ceiling, allowing the United States to avoid defaulting through 2024. In a tweet, McCarthy said: “The House will vote on