Photos: Putnam County students ride to school on a fire engine

Putnam County Elementary students Krya King, Giada Wright, Priscilla Serna and Octavia Walter were the winners of the Hennepin Fire Department’s Escape Floor Plan contest Tuesday at Putnam County Elementary School in Hennepin. The students were picked
Photos: Putnam County students ride to school on a fire engine

Putnam County Elementary students Krya King, Giada Wright, Priscilla Serna and Octavia Walter were the winners of the Hennepin Fire Department’s Escape Floor Plan contest Tuesday at Putnam County Elementary School in Hennepin. The students were picked
IVCC Ottawa Center to close early Tuesday

Illinois Valley Community College’s Ottawa Center closed at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, because an outage related to the iFiber Ottawa Distribution Center has left the building without critical network, internet and phone service.
IVCC Ottawa Center to close early Tuesday

Illinois Valley Community College’s Ottawa Center closed at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, because an outage related to the iFiber Ottawa Distribution Center has left the building without critical network, internet and phone service.
Marseilles seeks beautification volunteers

The city of Marseilles is looking for volunteers for a new downtown beautification committee.
La Salle police warn of vehicle thefts

La Salle police remind residents to keep their vehicles locked — and not leave keys in the ignition — following a recent spree of vehicle thefts and burglaries.
La Salle police warn of vehicle thefts

La Salle police remind residents to keep their vehicles locked — and not leave keys in the ignition — following a recent spree of vehicle thefts and burglaries.
Oglesby American Legion to host Dec. 1 fish fry

Oglesby American Legion, 410 Clark St., will host its monthly fish fry 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1.
Oglesby American Legion to host Dec. 1 fish fry

Oglesby American Legion, 410 Clark St., will host its monthly fish fry 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1.
Peru tax rate projected to decrease

Peru approved its tentative tax levy Monday, projecting the tax rate to decrease, along with generating an additional $44,112 than last year.