STREATOR – Superintendent Dr. Matt Seaton leaves a lasting impression on Streator High School as he transitions to a new chapter in his career. Seaton will be Illinois Valley Community College’s new Vice President of Business and Finance in May. Seaton has been Superintendent ...Read more
From the archives of Studstill Media UTICA – On April 20th, 2004 a tornado swept across Putnam and LaSalle County, injuring dozens and claiming 8 lives in the village of Utica. ...Read more
MENDOTA – The remaining 72 acres of ponds and other ground east of the now closed Del Monte facility will be owned by the city of Mendota by the end of the month. According to City Clerk Emily McConville, negotiations began last summer for the property. Del Monte, which sold the ...Read more
OTTAWA – A man already being held on charges related to a pursuit is now facing additional charges after allegedly attacking staff at the county jail on Thursday. Authorities say 39-year-old Brad M. Johnson reportedly pushed a nurse up against a wall with a sharpened shank made from a piece ...Read more
STREATOR – An event to get rid of unused or expired medication is planned for Streator on Saturday. Live Well Streator is planning a drive-thru disposal at Streator City Park from 10 AM – 1 PM. You can drop off your unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs, but they ...Read more
UNDATED – The American Red Cross is testing blood, platelet, and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The organization says the test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether they developed symptoms. Testing ...Read more
PRINCETON – The Perry Memorial Family Health Clinic will be offering a reduced-price prostate-specific antigen blood test on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This PSA screening is $33. Men who are age 50 and above, currently not under the care of a urologist and who have a “firstdegree” ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY- The Spring Valley Fire Department was called to an address near Illinois Street Friday to extinguish an unattended burn pile. The department on social media wanted to remind residents of the Spring Valley burn ordinances: Burning is permitted Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. ...Read more
LADD – The young family of four that has been chosen for The LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam County Habitat for Humanity Ladd build knows what it’s like to fall on hard times. 25-year-old Kayla Heath was homeless for years and even overcame an abusive relationship before meeting her ...Read more
LADD – A man was found deceased after being reported missing on Thursday in Ladd. According to the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, around 3:00 AM they were called to the community to search for a missing person. Later in the morning, authorities say he was found deceased between two ...Read more
