NewsTribune sports roundup for Friday, Aug. 18, 2023
The IVCC volleyball team won a pair of matches Friday.
Photos: Friday Night Market finale at Kirby Park in Spring Valley
The Friday Night Market, which has spent its inaugural season downtown, moved to Kirby Park on Friday night to accommodate visitors wanting to see the fireworks display from nearby Hall High School.
Acoustic jam set Sunday at Music Suite 408 in Peru
An acoustic jam is scheduled 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at Music Suite 408, 408 Fifth St., Peru.
1 dead in 4-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near Ottawa
A driver of an SUV died Friday morning following a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 westbound near the Route 71 Ottawa exit.
1 dead in 4-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near Ottawa
A driver of an SUV died Friday morning following a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 westbound near the Route 71 Ottawa exit.
Paulie’s Push Honors 9/11 Heroes
A retired flight attendant started a big road trip this week, but he’s not driving. His name is Paul Veneto. (ven-EE-toe) He’s currently pushing an airplane beverage cart from New Jersey to western Pennsylvania to honor the crew from Flight
Spring Valley’s 10th annual Music on Main event set Aug. 19
The event, hosted by the Spring Valley Fire Department, will feature live music by The Wise Guys, a fireman’s beer garden, a large 50/50 drawing and food from the grill.
IVCC makes several updates to campus ahead of 2023-2024 school year
Students returned to the Illinois Valley Community College campus for classes Wednesday.
Spring Valley to hold free electronic recycling event Aug. 19
Spring Valley will hold a free electronic recycling event from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 in the parking lot of JFK School, located at 999 N. Strong Ave.
Golf: 5 to watch across The Times area
The Times coverage area has a wealth of quality high school golfers. Here are just five we’re expecting to have big seasons, with some already off to a great start.