Softball: Grace Cavanaugh’s blast jump-starts Reed-Custer in 5-4 win over Ottawa

The Reed-Custer softball team used a 3-run homer in the first inning by senior Grace Cavanaugh and solid pitching to earn a 5-4 win over Ottawa at King Field on Friday afternoon.
Seneca baseball shuts out old conference foe Herscher: The Times Friday Roundup

Seneca and Ottawa baseball both scored victories on Good Friday, plus more from around The Times area in tonight’s Area Roundup.
L-P boys track opens outdoor season: Friday’s NewsTribune roundup

The L-P boys track team finished third in a triangular in its outdoor opener along with baseball and softball results in Friday’s NewsTribune roundup.
L-P boys track opens outdoor season: Friday’s NewsTribune roundup

The L-P boys track team finished third in a triangular in its outdoor opener along with baseball and softball results in Friday’s NewsTribune roundup.
Ottawa sewer separation work continues

Contractors are continuing their storm sewer separation work on Ottawa’s South Side.
Photos: Reed Custer vs Ottawa softball

Reed Custer defeated Ottawa 5-4 on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Ottawa High School.
BCR scoreboard for Friday, March 29

Bureau County area scores for Friday, March 29
BCR scoreboard for Friday, March 29

Bureau County area scores for Friday, March 29
Ottawa gets $1 million for new fire station

Ottawa’s plans to build a north-side fire station took a big step forward Friday when U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood presented the city with $1 million in federal aid.
BCR softball standings for Friday, March 29

Here’s how the area softball teams stand