Pistol Shrimp’s rally falls short against Hoots

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp scored four runs in the final three innings but came up short against the O’Fallon Hoots on Wednesday.
Pistol Shrimp’s rally falls short against Hoots

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp scored four runs in the final three innings but came up short against the O’Fallon Hoots on Wednesday.
La Salle-Peru hires Steve Hanson as athletic director

Steve Hanson was hired as the La Salle-Peru athletic director at a Board of Education meeting Wednesday. Hanson previously held the same position at Mendota for six years.
Waltham Elementary to expand? Board to hear design presentation

Waltham Elementary’s school in Utica still is new, but there is a space crunch – and that has set off preliminary talks about an expansion to the building’s north side.
Final 2023 BCR Softball standings

The St. Bede Bruins punched their stamp on a 11-1 run as Three Rivers East champions, defeating Princeton, 15-5, on Thursday. The Bruins finished 11-1 in the league, their lone blemish to Kewanee.
Bureau County marriage licenses: May 2023

Here are the Bureau County marriage licenses from May 2023.
La Salle County marriage licenses: May 15-31, 2023

Here are the La Salle County marriage listings from May 15 through May 31, 2023.
Arukah Institute of Healing awarded grant to help prevent suicide in first responders

The Arukah Institute of Healing, in partnership with the Peru and Princeton Police Departments, has been awarded the Suicide Prevention First Responders grant through the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Princeton DAR Chapter appoints new officers

Princeton DAR Chapter’s new officers includes Treasurer Lois Peterson, Librarian Sue May, Corresponding Secretary Sharon Wilson, Recording Secretary Sue Stutzke, Chaplain Sydney Wilson, Vice Regent Elizabeth Hauger and Regent Nancy Gartner.
Sugar Showdown: Examining the Health Effects of Natural Sugars vs. Added Sugars

Seattle Sutton’s – There are two types of sugars in the diet, added sugars and naturally occurring sugars.