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2026 IHSA softball preview: Ottawa returns a solid mix of talent and experience
The Ottawa softball team has a solid mix of talent and experience coming off a 20-10 season in which it captured a third consecutive Class 3A regional championship.
March 10 historical covers: Three Escaped Convicts Are Captured
As Shaw Media continues to celebrate its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from March 10
Streator library hosting Pi Day pie competition, fundraiser
Pi Day falls on Saturday, March 14 and the library’s festivities will go from noon to 2 p.m., with pie entries required to arrive by 11:30 a.m. Organizers recommend registering pie entries in advance.
Streator historical society raising funds for marker honoring Civil War Sgt. George Poundstone
The Streatorland Historical Society is raising funds to place a historical roadside marker near the grave of Sgt. George Poundstone, a Civil War soldier remembered for his actions during a deadly charge in Mississippi.
Photos: LaSalle County EMA unveils state-of-the-art mobile command center
LaSalle County EMA Unveiled it’s state-of-the-art mobile command center during an open house on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the La Salle County Government Complex in Ottawa. The 32-foot command vehicle enhances the county’s ability to coordinate…
Help Special Olympics at March 19 ‘Polar Plunge’ in Serena
The 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics will be Thursday, March 19 at Serena Middle School.