Head coaches Terry Maxwell, Chad Gross, Jay Slone remember that Friday night feeling
Local high school football coaches — Ottawa’s Chad Gross, Streator’s Jay Slone, and Seneca’s Terry Maxwell — while not quite the same as when they played, still get ‘That feeling’ when Friday’s game day rolls around.
Head coaches Terry Maxwell, Chad Gross, Jay Slone remember that Friday night feeling
Special Duck Derby
Chicago’s annual Ducky Derby happened on Thursday and raised nearly $600,000 for the Special Olympics. More than 82,000 rubber ducks were dumped in the Chicago River. People donated $10 per duck for a chance to win prizes, including a
Ottawa girl sets up shop to raise funds for Texas flood victims
As many continue to struggle with the aftermath of this summer’s floods in Texas, 8-year-old Shiloh Barr of Ottawa set up Shi’s Shop this week in her parents’ front yard to raise funds for flood victims, including
Ottawa girl sets up shop to raise funds for Texas flood victims
Ottawa girl sets up shop to raise funds for Texas flood victims
Kenney Jones, Karen Taylor win fourth straight Hidden Lake club championships
Kenney Jones, Karen Taylor win fourth straight Hidden Lake club championships
Kenney Jones and Karen Taylor win their fourth straight Hidden Lake club championships.
Kenney Jones, Karen Taylor win fourth straight Hidden Lake club championships
Photos: Day Two at World Tournament of Historic Base Ball
Oregon’s vintage ‘base ball’ team ended its run at the World Tournament of Historic Base Ball with a 1-2 record on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.