Cruisin’ Against Cancer set Sept. 16 in Oglesby

The 10th annual Cruisin’ Against Cancer is scheduled 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Rootbeer Stand, 225 N. Columbia Ave., Oglesby.
Cruisin’ Against Cancer set Sept. 16 in Oglesby

The 10th annual Cruisin’ Against Cancer is scheduled 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Rootbeer Stand, 225 N. Columbia Ave., Oglesby.
Neponset cannon rededicated by Neponset-Sheffield American Post 875

The Neponset cannon, which was captured during the Civil War, was rededicated by members of the Neponset-Sheffield American Post #875 during a Memorial Day service on May 29.
Neponset cannon rededicated by Neponset-Sheffield American Post 875

The Neponset cannon, which was captured during the Civil War, was rededicated by members of the Neponset-Sheffield American Post #875 during a Memorial Day service on May 29.
Ottawa to host Lit Fest on Sept. 16 with more than a dozen authors

Prairie Fox Books in Ottawa is presenting the fifth annual Lit Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Washington Square.
Amboy co-op Homecoming game canceled

The Clippers’ game with Peoria Quest Academy has been canceled due to sickness that is preventing the Gators to field a team.
Amboy co-op Homecoming game canceled

The Clippers’ game with Peoria Quest Academy has been canceled due to sickness that is preventing the Gators to field a team.
Ottawa do-over, manslaughter case set to go in front of judge Feb. 20

An Iowa man awaiting a do-over trial for a 2017 rural Ottawa death has decided to let a judge settle his manslaughter charge at a bench trial to begin Feb. 20.
Streator man located safe

Streator police announced Friday a missing 70-year-old, whose disappearance set off a Silver Alert, has been located and is safe.
Backbone Road in Princeton to be closed for repairs Saturday, Sept. 16

Backbone Road in Princeton will be closed from N. Main Street near Beck’s, through the N. Epperson Road intersection from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16.