Sheriff’s office investigates Wyanet death as suspicious

The 18-year-old man found unconscious in the 100 block of East Second Street in Wyanet is being investigated as a suspicious death, Bureau County Sheriff James Reed said in an email Wednesday.
Marlie Orlandi helps shoot Ottawa past Oak Forest: The Times Wednesday Roundup

Ottawa’s Marlie Orlandi sank seven 3-pointers on the way to a game-high 25 points in the Pirates win over Oak Forest on Wednesday. Plus more results from around the Times area.
Earlville comes out on top in girls basketball: Wednesday’s NewsTribune sports roundup

Earlville and Dwight earn wins in girls basketball, Morrison wins in boys wrestling and more in Wednesday’s NewsTribune sports roundup.
Earlville comes out on top in girls basketball: Wednesday’s NewsTribune sports roundup

Earlville and Dwight earn wins in girls basketball, Morrison wins in boys wrestling and more in Wednesday’s NewsTribune sports roundup.
Hot start leads Marquette past Newark, 58-27

The Marquette girls basketball team — with Kaitlyn Davis popping in 16 of her game-high 23 points in the first quarter — rolled past host Newark 58-27 on Wednesday night.
Free chili lunch set Jan. 11 in Streator

A free lunch is planned from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.
La Salle completes inspection of Maytag building, Kaskaskia Hotel

The city of La Salle has completed its inspections at two CL Real Estate Development properties on Wednesday morning, Building Inspector Dennis Hocking said in an email.
La Salle completes inspection of Maytag building, Kaskaskia Hotel

The city of La Salle has completed its inspections at two CL Real Estate Development properties on Wednesday morning, Building Inspector Dennis Hocking said in an email.
Watch for signage changes at 5th Avenue, 8th Street in Mendota

If you travel through Mendota, watch for signage changes at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street.
Watch for signage changes at 5th Avenue, 8th Street in Mendota

If you travel through Mendota, watch for signage changes at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street.