Dixon council OKs negotiated garbage service contract despite some residents citing a ‘lack of transparency’

The Dixon City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 21, approved a motion to extend its garbage service contract another five years despite some residents concerned that the contract was negotiated with the company instead of being put out
Boys basketball standings, Jan. 27

A look at area boys basketball standings on Monday, Jan. 27
Ottawa native makes $50,000 donation to Robert M. Eschbach Fund

Ottawa native Sharon Eschbach Coleman recently made a $50,000 donation to the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation’s Robert M. Eschbach Fund.
Ottawa native makes $50,000 donation to Robert M. Eschbach Fund

Ottawa native Sharon Eschbach Coleman recently made a $50,000 donation to the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation’s Robert M. Eschbach Fund.
Tri-County Conference boys basketball tournament update, Jan. 27

The Tri-County Conference boys basketball tournament will be held at Putnam County High School on Jan. 27-31. Seneca and Roanoke-Benson are the top 2 seeds
Tri-County Conference boys basketball tournament update, Jan. 27

The Tri-County Conference boys basketball tournament will be held at Putnam County High School on Jan. 27-31. Seneca and Roanoke-Benson are the top 2 seeds
The Times Athlete of the Week: Seneca boys basketball’s Paxton Giertz

Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Seneca boys basketball’s Paxton Giertz!
The Times Athlete of the Week: Seneca boys basketball’s Paxton Giertz

Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Seneca boys basketball’s Paxton Giertz!
Wild Winter Wednesday to feature Canadian native’s paddle adventure Feb. 5

He and his dad paddled through 13 countries from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Belem, Brazil.
White House issues ‘emergency 25% tariffs’ against Colombia after they block deportation flights from U.S.

On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced he will be imposing retaliatory measures against Colombia, including ’emergency 25% tariffs’ and visa sanctions – this after the nation denied entry to two U.S. military deportation flights. Officials from the