2024 Bureau Valley Storm Volleyball Camp

Coach Saige Barnett had 122 campers in this year’s Bureau Valley Storm Volleyball Camp.
Festival 56 in Princeton kicks off season with ‘Shakespeare’s R&J’

Festival 56 in Princeton announced its 2024 season will kick off Sunday, June 23.
Judge OKs evidence in Ottawa break-in case

Two men charged in an Ottawa home invasion, during which shots were fired, asked a judge to throw out evidence against them. They lost. A jury will see and hear incriminating surveillance.
Girls basketball: Area coaches finding direction in new posts

Bureau Valley will play at Williamsfield on Saturday and wrap up its summer season next week with games at Sterling on Monday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 26 and team camp at Bradley University in Peoria on
FBI agents raid home of Oakland, California Mayor Sheng Thao

FBI agents conducted a raid on the home of Oakland, California Mayor Sheng Thao early Thursday morning. Agents served warrants at Thao’s house on Maiden Lane in the city’s Lincoln Highlands neighborhood at around 5:30 a.m. Three
Man critically injured after being struck by rollercoaster at Ohio’s Kings Island amusement park

A man was critically injured and hospitalized after being hit by a rollercoaster at the Kings Island amusement park in Ohio on Wednesday. The incident happened at around 8pm when a 38-year-old man entered a restricted area
Los Angeles Lakers hire JJ Redick as new head coach with 4-year contract

The Los Angeles Lakers hired ESPN analyst JJ Redick as their new head coach on a four-year contract. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Redick, an ESPN NBA analyst who played 15 years in the league, met with
New England Patriots sign RB Rhamondre Stevenson to 4-year, $36M extension

The New England Patriots have signed standout running back Rhamondre Stevenson to a four-year extension worth $36 million. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport noted the deal includes $17 million guaranteed, an $8 million signing bonus, and $12 million
Netflix sets ‘Suits’ Season 9 premiere date for July 1st

Suits Season 9 is set to premiere on Netflix July 1, with the streaming service announcing on X: “Order in the court! Suits Season 9 is coming to Netflix July 1st.” The Netflix site Tudum.com also announced
Yednock, Rezin encourage talks between OSF, Ottawa on hospital plans

State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, and state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, said Thursday they believe the city of Ottawa and OSF should work together on the health care plan for the region.