Putnam County police seize cash, LSD, cocaine, ketamine and mushrooms on its way from Maine to Chillicothe music festival
Police busted a vehicle in Putnam County on its way from Maine to the Summer Camp Music Festival in Chillicothe, finding 480 doses of LSD, cocaine, ketamine and psylocibin mushrooms, according to police. Motorist Carl F. Maenak,
La Salle County police blotter: May 26, 2023
Jamil I. Phillips, 29, homeless, was picked up by La Salle police on two La Salle County warrants for violating an order of protection following a traffic stop at 10:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Vincent’s Avenue and
Ottawa murderer strikes out on appeal
An Ottawa woman convicted for her role in a 2011 murder in Ottawa has struck out with an appeals court. Jamie Lomeli, 42, is serving a 24-year sentence for murder. Though there was no evidence she struck
Peru tables short-term rentals discussion
Peru aldermen tabled the short-term rental proposals ordinance for a third time on Monday. Mayor Ken Kolowski asked the council on April 24 to table the ordinance granting a special use permit sought by Francisco Sandoval concerning
Roundup of Memorial Day ceremonies in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties
On Memorial Day, there are opportunities abound to remember those who gave all serving in the United States military. In the listings below, Monday means May 29 unless otherwise noted. Buda American Legion Post 261 will conduct
4 Putnam County Elementary students read all 20 Bluestem Book Award nominees
Four students from Amy Olson’s fourth grade classroom at Putnam County Elementary School have been recognized for reading all 20 of the nominated titles on the 2023 Bluestem list. The students who accomplished this feat include Evelyn
Gateway Services Open Doors Community Counseling celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Gateway Services in Princeton, through its Open Doors Community Counseling program, looks to bring awareness to the services and support it provides. Open Doors has a goal to
Black Bros. Co. in Mendota donates $30,000 to IVCC’s Career and Technical Program
Black Bros. Co. in Mendota recently donated $30,000 to Illinois Valley Community College’s Career and Technical Program to be used at the discretion of the college to continue to support the CTE programs. “Everyone I meet at
The Class of 2023 weathered tough times on the way to graduation day
To the Class of 2023: As we picture you today in your colorful matching caps and gowns, walking to the familiar strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” we acknowledge that your road to graduation was far different from