Sandwich’s Ashlyn Strenz is the Times 2024 Girls Wrestler of the Year

Sandwich senior Ashlyn Strenz is the Times 2024 Girls Wrestler of the Year. Strenz repeats as honoree after finishing runner-up at regionals and sectionals, then fifth at the IHSA Girls Wrestling State Meet.
BCR scoreboard for Friday, March 15

A look at Bureau County scores for Friday, March 15
BCR scoreboard for Friday, March 15

A look at Bureau County scores for Friday, March 15
Storm sewer work to close streets on Ottawa’s South Side

Contractors will perform more storm sewer separation work Monday, March 18, on Ottawa’s South Side.
Storm sewer work to close streets on Ottawa’s South Side

Contractors will perform more storm sewer separation work Monday, March 18, on Ottawa’s South Side.
Theresa Wargo named 1st Beckie Chismarick award winner at Streator Chamber banquet

The Streator Chamber of Commerce handed out many awards Thursday, but a new award paid tribute to the memory of Streator business professional Beckie Chismarick.
Theresa Wargo named 1st Beckie Chismarick award winner at Streator Chamber banquet

The Streator Chamber of Commerce handed out many awards Thursday, but a new award paid tribute to the memory of Streator business professional Beckie Chismarick.
BCR Softball Leaderboard, Friday, March 15

A statistical look at the top area returning softball leaders featuring players from Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede
NewsTribune softball preview capsules for the 2024 season

A look at the Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Earlville, Fieldcrest and Henry-Senachwine softball teams.
2024 BCR softball preview: 5 players to watch

With the start of the 2024 softball season, here’s a look at some area players to keep an eye on