Peru’s First Congregational Church to welcome new pastor
First Congregational Church of Peru soon will welcome a new pastor. Pastor Mark Harder will begin his ministry Sunday, June 4. First Congregational Church, 1431 Fourth St. in Peru, is open to everyone with worship at 10:30
Grand Bear villas to be rebuilt (hopefully) by year’s end
Don Aleksy had looked over the insurance coverage at the Grand Bear vacation villas in Utica and a quick consensus was reached within the homeowners association: They needed a better policy. That happened in January of 2022.
Putnam County libraries announce June activity schedule
The Putnam County Library District announced its June activity schedule for all locations. All locations will be closed for the holiday Monday, June 19. District Putnam County libraries are asking for help to design its 2024 calendar.
Princeton’s Bike Fest Decorating Contest accepting entries through June 2
Entries are being accepted through June 2 for Princeton’s inaugural Bike Fest Business Bike Decorating Contest. Participants will have a chance to showcase a decorated bike to support a bicycle-friendly community. Bicycles will be displayed on the
Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas Stars 6-0 to reach Stanley Cup final
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Dallas Stars with a 6-0 win in Game 6 of the Western Conference playoffs, to advance to the Stanley Cup final for the second time in six years. William Karlsson scored
Miami Heat beat Boston Celtics 103-84 to advance to NBA Finals
The Miami Heat beat the Boston Celtics 103-84 on Monday in Boston to win the series and advance to the 2023 NBA Finals. The Heat will meet the top-seeded Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the finals
Photos: One year ago today, Grand Bear fire brings 57 fire departments to fight Memorial Day blaze
One year ago today, a multi-unit fire of cabins at Grand Bear Resort in Utica drew firefighters from as far as Grundy, Will and Kendall counties. There were no injuries and seven cabin structures were total losses.
Princeton Community Band kicks off 19th season with June 4 concert
The Princeton Community Band, under the direction of Ann Lusher, will kick off its 19th season with a 6 p.m. concert on Sunday, June 4, at Soldiers and Sailors Park, 14 Park Ave. E in Princeton. The
Don’t like opera? See if Princeton native will change your mind
Do you like musicals but have no ear for opera? Then come down June 3 to Stage 212 in La Salle and see if Joshua Fullerton can make you change your mind. Fullerton, a Princeton native getting
Man arrested after shooting spree leaves 4 killed, 1 injured in Arizona
Authorities confirmed on Monday that a man has been arrested and charged with killing four people and injuring another during a shooting spree over the holiday weekend. Police announced in a statement that Iren Byers, a 20-year-old