Ottawa, Marquette alumni gather for ‘Class of 1971 Turns 71′ party

The Ottawa High Class of 1971 and Marquette High Class of 1971 held a picnic birthday party Saturday at Vittone Park in Naplate.
Ottawa to cut ribbon on new dog park
The city of Ottawa, in collaboration with Bill’s Barktoberfest event committee, announced a ribbon cutting ceremony is set 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, for the new city dog park. The event will take place at the future
2024 Cornell Days celebration seeks vendors for September festival

Cornell is getting ready to host three days of activities beginning Friday Sept. 6, capped off with a parade on Sunday, Sept. 8.
La Salle County Farm Bureau to sell frozen foods for fundraiser

The La Salle County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering frozen food meals for a family of four to five people.
La Salle County Clerk’s Office issues permanent vote by mail applications

The La Salle County Clerk’s Office is informing the voters of La Salle County that per statute 10 ILCS 5/19-2.5 the La Salle County Clerk’s Office sent out the mass mailing of the Permanent Vote by Mail
Mendota veterans salute World War II survivor of Franklin Grove turning 100

When Mendota veterans processed Sunday during the Sweet Corn Festival, they made a surprise detour. They delivered a big salute to a visiting veteran about to turn 100.
Mendota veterans salute World War II survivor of Franklin Grove turning 100

When Mendota veterans processed Sunday during the Sweet Corn Festival, they made a surprise detour. They delivered a big salute to a visiting veteran about to turn 100.
Peru petitions available for mayor, city clerk, treasurer, alderperson for April 2025

Petitions for the office of mayor, city clerk, treasurer and alderperson for first, second, third and fourth wards for the April 1 election will be available beginning 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, Peru City Clerk Dave Bartley
Peru petitions available for mayor, city clerk, treasurer, alderperson for April 2025

Petitions for the office of mayor, city clerk, treasurer and alderperson for first, second, third and fourth wards for the April 1 election will be available beginning 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, Peru City Clerk Dave Bartley
Peru council approves tattoo, body piercing shop

The Peru City Council approved a special use permit Monday for a tattoo and body piercing shop to open, following a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission.