Mendota man gets 18-year sentence for sexual assault

A Mendota man was sentenced Friday to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting and/or abusing three girls younger than 13. Some acts were committed more than 25 years ago.
2024 BCR Female Track Athlete of the Year: Morgan Foes

Princeton senior Morgan Foes, who became the first girl from PHS to medal in both throws at state, placing fourth in shot put and seventh in discus, is the Bureau County Republican girls track and field Athlete
2024 BCR Female Track Athlete of the Year: Morgan Foes

Princeton senior Morgan Foes, who became the first girl from PHS to medal in both throws at state, placing fourth in shot put and seventh in discus, is the Bureau County Republican girls track and field Athlete
Biggest, best Ottawa Family Pride Fest expected in year 3

Mission turns to fundraising, creating a community center for LGBTQ community
Alumnae Kate Vigars hired to coach IVCC volleyball

Princeton and IVCC graduate Kate Vigars has been hired to take over the IVCC volleyball program.
Alumnae Kate Vigars hired to coach IVCC volleyball

Princeton and IVCC graduate Kate Vigars has been hired to take over the IVCC volleyball program.
Guest view: The power of a local food system

We thank the Illinois General Assembly for renewing its commitment to the Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant.
Guest view: The power of a local food system

We thank the Illinois General Assembly for renewing its commitment to the Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant.
IV Hall of Fame class connects legendary coaches, athletes and teams

There were eight individuals, including two former MLB pitchers, Peru native Russ “Monk” Meyer and Guy Hoffman of Ottawa Marquette, and a longtime NBA radio announcer, five coaches and two championship teams inducted into the Shaw Media
IV Hall of Fame class connects legendary coaches, athletes and teams

There were eight individuals, including two former MLB pitchers, Peru native Russ “Monk” Meyer and Guy Hoffman of Ottawa Marquette, and a longtime NBA radio announcer, five coaches and two championship teams inducted into the Shaw Media