LADD – The LaSalle, Putnam and Bureau County Habitat for Humanity is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel after their continued struggle with the pandemic economy. With the help of Habitat for Humanity International and community support, Executive Director ...Read more
OGLESBY – David Mallery of Hennepin, a 16-year board member, made his resignation official at Thursday’s Illinois Valley Community College board meeting. Mallery, first elected in April 2005, said in his letter of resignation, “It truly has been a pleasure ...Read more
MENDOTA – ImpactLife, formerly known as Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, will hold a blood drive from noon until 5:00 p.m., Friday in Conference Room C at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center. Volunteer blood donors are invited to support the local blood supply by scheduling an ...Read more
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College recently received a plaque for hosting numerous vaccination clinics over the first half of 2021. The plaque from the La Salle County Health Department praised the college for its “extended contributions through the course of the COVID-19 ...Read more
OTTAWA – The Illinois Waterway Visitor Center will be offering two free boating safety classes this summer. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District will present the classes on July 24 and August 14 from 9 AM – 5 PM. The course will include instruction in basic boating ...Read more
HILLSBORO – There are plenty of intersections in rural areas across the state of Illinois where the corn has grown tall enough this time of year to make travel a little more difficult. The crops are growing fast, and authorities like the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office are ...Read more
UNDATED – LaSalle County crops welcomed rain in North Central Illinois this past week, and they could be getting more these next few days. LaSalle County Farm Bureau President David Isermann says the corn is starting to enter into its critical pollination phase and soybeans will ...Read more
OTTAWA – LaSalle County Board Chairman Don Jensen took retiring Sheriff Tom Templeton’s suggestion, and the full board approved the appointment of 45-year-old Adam Diss as his successor. Sheriff Diss will complete the remaining time on Templeton’s term, due to end in the fall ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Board voted Thursday to continue funding Catlin and Shabbona Parks. The unanimous vote was met with applause from the dozen or so park supporters who attended the meeting. Last month it was asked of the board to reconsider keeping the parks open, and officials ...Read more
LASALLE – The I&M Canal Boat will be back in action for the season. “The Volunteer”, a mule-pulled 1840’s replica canal boat, will take passengers on a one mile trip up the canal and back. The hour long journey will be available most Fridays – Sunday at 11:30, 1, and 2:30. ...Read more
