NewsTribune sports briefs: Bi-County Junior League eliminated at state
The Bi-County Junior League softball team was knocked out of the state tournament Sunday, Peru earned the top seed in the Minor League baseball District 20 Tournament and more in the NewsTribune sports briefs.
Habitat for Humanity taking applications for Princeton home
Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties has opened applications for its 2023 house build in Princeton.
Jake Ferguson leads Pistol Shrimp past Aviators
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp beat the Lafayette Aviators 7-5 on Monday in Indiana.
Rootbeer Stand in Oglesby has new owners
The Rootbeer Stand in Oglesby has new owners, one of whom is a former member of the staff.
Lighted Way moves to new La Salle location, with help from student movers
Lighted Way in La Salle will have a new home after nearly 60 years as it began its move Monday from 941 Sixth St. to Heritage Manor.
Softball: Walnut Thunder wins C League championship
The Walnut Thunder defeated No. 1 seed Sheffield 2, 8-6, to win the championship game of the Western Bureau Valley League C League championship Saturday in Sheffield.
District 20 scoreboard
Here’s a rundown of District 20 baseball and softball tournament scores/pairings
Canadian man and woman get 24 years each for Bureau County meth bust
A Canadian man and woman were each sentenced to 24 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for a class X felony of unlawful possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine.
IVCC Ottawa Center to host food sanitation course
Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center offers Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification.
IVCC Ottawa Center to host food sanitation course
Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center offers Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification.