Arukah lands $2M in federal funding for Princeton renovations
Arukah Institute received a $2 million federal funding award on Tuesday to support major renovations at its Princeton facility, with Congressman Darin LaHood on hand to present the check after getting the funding through legislation.
Starved Rock offers guided spring hike April 25 to see wildflowers and waterfalls
The “Chasing Spring Hike” will be at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Starved Rock State Park.
Fort du Rocher Chapter of DAR essay contest winners
The winners of the contest were Bailey Miller from Earlville, Kiley Mason from Leland, Clair Boudreau from La Salle-Peru, and Aden Tillman from Mendota, whose essay was sent on to the next level of the contest.
Ottawa Fire Department welcomes new firefighter
The Ottawa Fire Department has welcomed its newest probationary firefighter Jackson Novak.
Fort du Rocher Chapter of DAR essay contest winners
The winners of the contest were Bailey Miller from Earlville, Kiley Mason from Leland, Clair Boudreau from La Salle-Peru, and Aden Tillman from Mendota, whose essay was sent on to the next level of the contest.
Parkside Middle School names high honor roll students
Parkside Middle School in Peru has announced its high honor roll students for the second trimester of the 2025-2026 school year.
Gas prices surge past $4 as Iran conflict disrupts global oil supply
Gasoline prices across the United States climbed above $4 per gallon on Tuesday for the first time in nearly four years, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East and major disruptions to global oil supply. According
King Charles, Queen Camilla to visit U.S., despite calls to cancel amid Iran conflict
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to travel to Washington, D.C., from April 27 to 30 for an official state visit, marking a major moment in U.S.-U.K. relations as America approaches its 250th anniversary of
Seattle Mariners sign top prospect Colt Emerson to historic eight-year, $95 million contract
The Seattle Mariners are investing in their future, agreeing to an eight-year, $95 million contract with top prospect Colt Emerson—before he’s even played a single Major League game. The deal, which includes a ninth-year option, a full
7-foot-9 center Florida center Olivier Rioux announces he is entering transfer portal
Olivier Rioux, the 7-foot-9 center from Florida and the tallest player ever to appear in a college basketball game, is gearing up to explore new opportunities after announcing he will enter the transfer portal when it opens