Mendota corn silo art removed, panels secured
The towering corn mural that welcomed visitors arriving by train to Mendota is being taken down.
2 Peru crashes involving bicycles lead to injuries
Peru police are investigating two separate traffic crashes Friday involving motor vehicles and bicyclists, one of them an electric operated unit and the other a gas powered unit.
NewsTribune sports briefs: Peru advances to Minor League baseball D20 final
The Peru Minor League baseball team advanced to the District 20 championship with a win Friday, while Spring Valley beat Peru in Senior League baseball.
Ryan Bakes blasts three homers as Shrimp rout Gems
Ryan Bakes was 5 for 5 with three home runs, six RBIs and five runs in the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp’s 16-4 win over the Quincy Gems on Friday.
Fire at Westclox in Peru draws response from several firefighters
Several fire departments have responded to a fire at the Westclox building in Peru.
Manlius Sportsmen’s Club to hold fish fry Aug. 5
The Manlius Sportsmen’s Club will hold a fish fry from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Manlius Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 5 after the parade at 225 E. Maple Ave. A $10 donation will be taken.
Marshall-Putnam Fair announces 2023 royalty
The Marshall-Putnam Fair Association has announced the 2023 royalty for the 102nd annual Marshall-Putnam Fair. The royalty was selected at the annual pageant that was held on Sunday, July 9.
American Red Cross to hold blood drive July 27 in Malden
The American Red Cross will hold at blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 at Malden Grade School, 350 S. East St. in Malden.
EDC-NCI names new director of business development
Laura Walker, a strategic development professional, with experience in communities across the United States, has been named the new director of business development for the Economic Development Corporation of North Central Illinois.
EDC-NCI names new director of business development
Laura Walker, a strategic development professional, with experience in communities across the United States, has been named the new director of business development for the Economic Development Corporation of North Central Illinois.