Princeton approves business development district despite public concerns

The Princeton City Council officially approved the business development district following a public hearing during their meeting on Monday night.
Veterans, strong newcomers to fill voids for Putnam County baseball

The Putnam County baseball team has holes to fill, but coach Chris Newsome said the Panthers have a good nucleus of returners and newcomers eager to step up.
Starved Rock Civil War Round Table explores Lincoln’s use of telegraph

The Starved Rock Civil War Round Table will meet for a presentation at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in Room 420 at Ottawa High School.
Ottawa museum explores cholera’s impact on early La Salle County settlers

The Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum will host its next history lecture about the Daniels pioneer cemetery and how cholera devastated early settlers in La Salle County at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 22.
Bureau County genealogy society hosts cousin-finding presentation
Magnolia Fire Department hosts spring chicken supper March 29

The Magnolia Fire Department will hold its annual spring chicken supper on Saturday, March 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Magnolia Fire Station.
Ottawa museum explores cholera’s impact on early La Salle County settlers
Veterans, strong newcomers to fill voids for Putnam County baseball
Princeton approves business development district despite public concerns
Starved Rock Civil War Round Table explores Lincoln’s use of telegraph