Boys basketball: L-P pulls away from rival Ottawa in second half

The La Salle-Peru boys basketball team pulled away from Ottawa in the third quarter en route to a 53-29 win Friday.
BCR Scoreboard for Friday, Jan. 5, 2024

A look area scores for Friday, Jan. 5, 2024
Photos: Ottawa vs L-P boys basketball

L-P defeated Ottawa 53-29 on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 in Sellett Gymnasium. Check out these amazing photos capturing the intensity of the game.
Princeton’s Bennett Williams flies with the Air Force Academy

The Princeton senior saw his season shortened with a season-ending injury during the Week 5 win over Sterling. Still, he received second-team Three Rivers East Division honors and made 34 tackles with four sacks.
Arkansas man charged with dealing meth in Bureau County

An Arkansas man was charged in Bureau County with intent to deliver methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony, after he was found with “223 empty jewelry bags and a scale,” according to court documents.
La Moille man charged with home invasion, aggravated battery

A La Moille man has been charged with home invasion and aggravated battery after he was accused of “striking [a man] in the face with a deadly weapon, an ax handle,” according to court records.
Photos: Bennett Williams signing day with Air Force Academy
Dalzell fire chief, district at odds over whether he resigned

Dalzell’s fire chief walked out the door at a Thursday meeting of the Dalzell Fire Protection District. The trustees took that for a resignation and accepted it. Fire Chief Tom Riordan said Friday he did not resign
La Salle welcomes 2 new police officers

The La Salle Police Department welcomed two new police officers on Thursday, officers Alysa Sowers and Jordan Strange.
La Salle welcomes 2 new police officers

The La Salle Police Department welcomed two new police officers on Thursday, officers Alysa Sowers and Jordan Strange.