Ottawa boys wrestling falls at home; Seneca grapplers triumph at Wilmington: The Times Area Roundup

Ottawa and Seneca boys wrestling were both in action, plus a lot more from around The Times area on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
Fieldcrest wins pool at Colmone Classic: NewsTribune roundup for Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023

The Fieldcrest boys basketball team won its pool at the Colmone Classic, the L-P co-op swim team opened the season and more basketball, bowling and wrestling results in Tuesday’s NewsTribune roundup.
Fieldcrest wins pool at Colmone Classic: NewsTribune roundup for Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023

The Fieldcrest boys basketball team won its pool at the Colmone Classic, the L-P co-op swim team opened the season and more basketball, bowling and wrestling results in Tuesday’s NewsTribune roundup.
Boys basketball: Bulldogs’ bench big part of 62-18 home win over Reed-Custer

Streator boys basketball coach Beau Doty mentioned before the season he felt he probably had more worthy starters than spots in his starting five this season. It sure looked like it during Tuesday’s Illinois Central Eight Conference
BCR scoreboard for Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023

A look at Bureau County area scores for Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
Ottawa council eyes tax rate decrease, but bills still likely to rise because of higher assessed values

The Ottawa City Council is projecting to decrease the tax rate property owners pay to the city’s portion of the bill, but because of spiking property values, it’s likely homeowners will pay more on their bills.
Boys basketball: 49th annual Colmone Classic Update, Tuesday, Dec. 5

Update of the Colmone Classic at Hall for Tuesday, Dec. 5
Princeton’s covered bridge was damaged: What other low clearances exist in the Illinois Valley?

A semi’s collision with the Red Covered Bridge in Princeton inspired some questions. Photo Editor Scott Anderson compiled a gallery of low-clearance structures across the Illinois Valley that you may encounter in your day-to-day travels.
Photos: Heads Up! Low clearance structures around the Illinois Valley

A semi’s collision with the Red Covered Bridge in Princeton inspired some questions. Photo Editor Scott Anderson compiled a gallery of low-clearance structures across the Illinois Valley that you may encounter in your day-to-day travels.
Peru donates $2,500 to Blue and Red Christmas for Kids

The city of Peru donated $2,500 on Monday to the Blue and Red Christmas for Kids, a local charity that provides personalized gifts to children in need.