Bureau County area Christmas Tournaments

A look at area tournaments for Bureau Valley, DePue, Hall, LaMoille, Princeton, Putnam County, St. Bede
A Servant’s Heart in Ottawa serves 38 Christmas meals

A Servant’s Heart, an Ottawa nonprofit, hosted its annual Christmas dinner Monday to feed the community.
A Servant’s Heart in Ottawa serves 38 Christmas meals

A Servant’s Heart, an Ottawa nonprofit, hosted its annual Christmas dinner Monday to feed the community.
Utica adopts tax levy of $91,191

The Utica Village Board adopted a tax levy of $91,191, which was just less than the 5% limit allowed without a hearing under the Truth in Taxation Act.
Charges dropped against California motorist who told police he was hauling hemp

Cesar D. Jimenez-Preciado told police he was hauling hemp. Police said it field-tested positive for cannabis. Lab results favored Jimenez-Preciado and his charges were dismissed.
Charges dropped against California motorist who told police he was hauling hemp

Cesar D. Jimenez-Preciado told police he was hauling hemp. Police said it field-tested positive for cannabis. Lab results favored Jimenez-Preciado and his charges were dismissed.
Ottawa runs past Sandwich in first game of Plano Christmas Classic

Ottawa, which lost a 16-point lead and a nonconference game at Plano last Tuesday, bounced back in the same gym in a big way Monday, running past Sandwich 50-34 in the first game of the 61st Plano
Ottawa runs past Sandwich in first game of Plano Christmas Classic

Ottawa, which lost a 16-point lead and a nonconference game at Plano last Tuesday, bounced back in the same gym in a big way Monday, running past Sandwich 50-34 in the first game of the 61st Plano
Judge: Dixon’s Magnuson Hotel must remain closed

Lee County Circuit Court Judge Douglas Lee made the ruling against Bahaveshbhai Kalani, the Magnuson Hotel’s owner, Monday at the end of a three-hour hearing.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources hosting New Year’s Day hiking event

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources wants outdoor enthusiasts to start the year off on the right foot with a First Day Hike at an Illinois state park on Wednesday, Jan. 1.