Oglesby News

Utica has proven for a third time that everyone loves a parade, especially if it's one honoring our nation's veterans.

The Illinois Valley Midday Connection, a non-denominational Christian women's group, invites all area women to join in the monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Nov.

Spend some time with people and you will find they are fascinating, witty, funny, intriguing, mysterious and much more.

SCHEERER Penelope Grace, daughter of John Scheerer and Angela Ishee of Frankfort, was baptized Oct.

Dr. Robert Maguire received his H1N1 vaccine at Ottawa Regional Hospital last week and encourages others to be vaccinated as well.

An Oglesby man apparently fell to his death Wednesday morning at the La Salle Cement Co.

OTTAWA – Due to the unexpected increase in heavy construction that is moving close to the La Salle County Health Department, congestion and increasing traffic, as well as parking issues, the health department feels a responsibility to move the location of its H1N1 flu clinic to an area that can better accommodate La Salle County residents.

No one was hurt in a shooting last week in La Salle. The incident landed three boys at the La Salle County Detention Home.

Goodbye Wisconsin Hello Ottawa may be the words of the Kohl"s employees from the company"s distribution center in Menomonee Falls, Wis., which will close Jan.

Topic: Bringing broadband access to Ottawa. What happened: The city of Ottawa is exploring the possibility of partnering with the Northern Illinois University Regional Development Institute to bring enhanced broadband access to the area.

The La Salle County Board's Animal Control Committee is ready to recommend the county join with most other local counties in establishing a split-fee system for dog registration fees.

Two St. Margaret's flu vaccine clinics scheduled over the next several days have been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

"The father of waters again goes unvexed to the sea." That was Abraham Lincoln's words after the Union Army wrested the Mississippi River from the Confederacy.

Lonnette Moreland, 20, Streator, was arrested Wednesday on a complaint of retail theft at Wal-Mart, 4041 Veterans Drive.

Tracy E. Entiwistle, 36, 487 E. Route 71, Oglesby, was cited Monday at 600 N. Bloomington St.

The inaugural Oglesby Harvest Fest scarecrow contest, which will offer three cash prizes, is one of many events planned for the Saturday, Oct.

The La Salle County Board Monday approved the appointment of Susan Thornton, a Republican from rural Ottawa, to serve the remainder of the term of Mike Beavers.

Some familiar faces are wearing club championship crowns from two local golf courses.

Veronica “Vernie” A. Peterson, 86, of Peru died at 8:05 a.m. Thursday, Sept.

Robert F. Tanner, 28, 136 Deleon St., was arrested at his home Friday on a warrant for parole violation.