Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group meets Feb. 16 at Peru Library
The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at the Peru Public Library. The topic will be “Caring for your loved one during the dementia journey.” For more information,
Drought means little ice climbing at Starved Rock
Much of Illinois has been mired in drought for months and farmers aren’t happy. Neither is Dave Everson. He and other ice climbers are about ready to label winter 2026 the worst in a dog’s age. Everson
Putnam County Junior High announces 2nd quarter honor roll
Putnam County Junior High has announced its 2nd quarter honor roll for the 2025-2026 school year. 6th Grade High Honor Roll Addi Bickett, Colette Gapinski, Preston Goetz, Stella Guisti, Josie Heeley, Harper Heuser, Madelyn Holst, Eden Johnson,
Star Union Spirits reopens tasting room after fire damage forces closure
Star Union Spirits is reopening its tasting room this week following a Jan. 20 fire that forced a temporary closure. The fire began in a storage space at Fire on Fifth, which shares the Westclox building’s Atrium
Jefferson Elementary School announces January Champions of the Charter
Sixteen students from Jefferson Elementary School in Ottawa were rewarded for showing empathy, kindness and making the classroom a positive learning environment for all. They were treated to a celebratory luncheon provided by Jimmy John’s. The students
Ottawa City Council names first poet laureate
Rene Parks was named as the first official Poet Laureate of Ottawa. “I’m so humbly grateful for this honor. I will be a good steward of the vision of the Ottawa Arts Committee. I truly believe poetry
Putnam County Junior High announces 2nd quarter honor roll
Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group meets Feb. 16 at Peru Library
Drought means little ice climbing at Starved Rock
Star Union Spirits reopens tasting room after fire damage forces closure
