An early look at Bureau County-area Christmas tournaments

Here’s a look at upcoming area Christmas basketball tournaments for Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton, LaMoille, DePue and St. Bede teams.
2024-25 bowling preview: Boys teams young, girls teams veteran-led for Streator, Ottawa

Here is a look at the Ottawa and Streator high school bowling teams this winter, with top returners, key newcomers and more.
2024-25 bowling preview: Boys teams young, girls teams veteran-led for Streator, Ottawa

Here is a look at the Ottawa and Streator high school bowling teams this winter, with top returners, key newcomers and more.
Eyes on Enterprise: Custom apparel shop opens in downtown Ottawa

Fresh Prints recently opened at 112 W. Main St. in downtown Ottawa.
Eyes on Enterprise: Custom apparel shop opens in downtown Ottawa

Fresh Prints recently opened at 112 W. Main St. in downtown Ottawa.
Photos: 2024 Polo Christmas Festival

The sixth annual Polo Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, was filled with an array of holiday activities including horse-drawn carriage rides, Christmas carolers and more.
Morrison celebrates Christmas season with songs and a parade

Festivities included wagon rides, singers and Santa.
Steel Mill Coffee Co. celebrates grand opening at Sterling's Sophie’s Cafe

Steel Mill Coffee Co., a locally inspired coffee brand founded by Alije Papke, has announced the grand opening of its new coffee wall at Sophie’s Cafe in Sterling.
Spring Valley JFK seventh-grade girls basketball to play for state championship

The Wildcats (27-1) will face Mt. Sterling Brown County (26-0) in the state championship game at 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Spring Valley JFK seventh-grade girls basketball to play for state championship

The Wildcats (27-1) will face Mt. Sterling Brown County (26-0) in the state championship game at 7:30 p.m. Thursday