College volleyball: Princeton girls, Sauk Valley advance to Nationals

Sophomores McKenzie Hecht, Maya Gartin and Gracee Funderberg of Princeton will take part in the Sauk Valley volleyball team’s trip to Nationals in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Nov. 15-18.
Morris High School student dies in car crash

The Grundy County Coroner’s office announced Monday that Giovanni A. Lara, 16, of Morris, was pronounced dead in a crash at 9:15 p.m. Sunday evening.
Native American artifacts on display at Hennepin library

The Putnam County Public Library District in Hennepin has on display Native American artifacts on loan from Lonna Nauman.
What we learned in Week 11: CCL/ESCC dominant again in Round 2

It was another banner weekend for the CCL/ESCC in the state playoffs as 11 members advanced to the quarterfinals. Steve Soucie takes a look at what happened in Week 11.
Best nacho topping options

The best toppings for nachos can vary depending on your personal preferences, but here are some popular options: Shredded Cheese: A must-have for nachos, typically a combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack. Sliced Jalapeños: For a spicy
Grand Ridge student unearths triceratops fossil in Montana

Grand Ridge 7th grade student Lucille Alexander discovered a triceratops fossil in Montana in July.
Grand Ridge student unearths triceratops fossil in Montana

Grand Ridge 7th grade student Lucille Alexander discovered a triceratops fossil in Montana in July.
Collaboration between Ottawa chamber, visitors center to be explored by committee

An exploratory committee has been formed to evaluate the potential benefits of a more structured collaboration between the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Ottawa Visitors Center.
Collaboration between Ottawa chamber, visitors center to be explored by committee

An exploratory committee has been formed to evaluate the potential benefits of a more structured collaboration between the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Ottawa Visitors Center.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Palestinian Authority President Abbas in West Bank

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Sunday during his visit to Ramallah, following stops Blinken made in Israel and Jordan. Abbas and Blinken met twice in Jordan during