Photos: Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Princeton cuts ribbon on 615,000 square foot distribution center

Ollies Bargain Outlet celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday in Princeton. Gathered at the ceremony were about 50 people. The new distribution center is 615,000 square foot, which is about the equivalent of 11
Photos: Ottawa Elementary begins 2024-2025 school year

Ottawa Elementary Schools opened the school year Wednesday with students, teachers and staff returning for the first day of class.
IHSA football preview: Hard-nosed football the new blueprint for Matt Cloe’s Streator Bulldogs

The 2024 Streator Bulldogs will feature not only a new head coach and new starting quarterback, but a new philosophy.
Hanna Claiborne, Illyana Jones lead Princeton girls at Wyaton Hills: Golf roundup, Tuesday, Aug. 21

Hanna Claiborne and Illyana Jones shot 53s to lead Princeton (219) to victory over Stark County (231) on Tuesday at Wyaton Hills Golf Course.
Motorcyclist injured in single-vehicle crash in Ottawa
A 40-year-old motorcyclist of Ottawa was injured Monday in a single-vehicle crash on Columbus Street in Ottawa, just south of the railroad tracks.
Bureau Valley community shows support to coach Saige Barnett

The Bureau Valley community is rallying in support of Storm volleyball coach and alum Saige Barnett and her fiance, Hunter Oleson, who lost their Hoopole house to a fire on Sunday.
Bureau Valley community shows support to coach Saige Barnett

The Bureau Valley community is rallying in support of Storm volleyball coach and alum Saige Barnett and her fiance, Hunter Oleson, who lost their Hoopole house to a fire on Sunday.
Open eBooks now available at Putnam County libraries

The Putnam County Public Library District announced a new service for children and young adults. Open eBooks is a free resource provided by First Book that offers access to thousands of popular titles.
Open eBooks now available at Putnam County libraries

The Putnam County Public Library District announced a new service for children and young adults. Open eBooks is a free resource provided by First Book that offers access to thousands of popular titles.
Financial Plus in Ottawa contributes to veterans’ Honor Flight

A donation from Financial Plus Credit Union will help 10 veterans take the Honor Flights to Washington DC.