Ottawa swears in new firefighter
Diego Ortega was sworn in Monday to serve the Ottawa Fire Department. Ortega is assigned to Shift 3 and will be starting paramedic school this week, the fire department said.
Oglesby American Legion to host Aug. 22 steak fry
The Oglesby American Legion, 410 Clark St., will host its monthly steak fry from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22.
Ottawa church to host ‘King’s Kids’ event Sept. 4
Harvest Baptist Church, 420 E. Stevenson Road, Ottawa will be starting its King’s Kids Program on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Football: 5 storylines to watch in the NewsTribune area in 2024
With high school football practices starting Monday, here are five storylines to watch in the NewsTribune area this fall.
La Salle-Peru High School implements cellphone policy for 2024-2025 school year
La Salle-Peru High School opened the new school year with a new cellphone policy to help eliminate classroom distractions.
Mendota to host Family Safe Night on Aug. 23
Mendota is inviting the public to its first Family Safe Night Out on Friday, Aug. 23, outside the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Dr.
Tiskilwa couple identified as victims of Interstate 80 crash near Peru
A Tiskilwa couple was identified as victims of a crash Sunday on Interstate 80 near mile marker 73, near Peru.
Hall Township Food Pantry in Spring Valley to distribute food Aug. 17
Hall Township Food Pantry will distribute food Saturday, Aug. 17, at its 500 N. Terry St., Spring Valley, site to individuals and families in need.
Hall Township Food Pantry in Spring Valley to distribute food Aug. 17
Hall Township Food Pantry will distribute food Saturday, Aug. 17, at its 500 N. Terry St., Spring Valley, site to individuals and families in need.
Women’s Golf: Kirsten McLendon, Deer Park keep IVWGI title at home
McLendon won the tie-breaker to claim her second IVWGI crown in three years.