Seniors lead the way in Ottawa’s 7-3 win over Rochelle
All five Ottawa senior softball players were key contributors in a fourth-inning, three-run rally in the Pirates’ 7-3 Interstate 8 Conference and senior day win over Rochelle on Wednesday in Ottawa.
Seniors lead the way in Ottawa’s 7-3 win over Rochelle

St. Bede comes out hitting at BV’s expense
St. Bede (24-4) rapped out 15 hits, scoring in every inning en route to a 14-0 rout over former Three Rivers rival Bureau Valley (20-9) on the Academy diamond on Wednesday.
St. Bede comes out hitting at BV’s expense

Evidentiary hearing for Chester Weger wraps up; closing arguments set for May 28
Chester Weger’s mini-trial concludes; closing arguments set for May 28 in Ottawa
Evidentiary hearing for Chester Weger wraps up; closing arguments set for May 28

Photos: Ottawa vs. Rochelle softball
Ottawa defeated Rochelle 7-3 on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Ottawa High School.
Photos: Ottawa vs. Rochelle softball

Chief Senachwine NSDAR installs new officers
At the May 3 meeting of the Chief Senachwine Chapter NSDAR, new officers were installed for the 2025-27 term. The installing officer was Carolyn Kraft, Peoria, who has served the Illinois State Organization of the Daughters of
Chief Senachwine NSDAR installs new officers
