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Charged with having coke, let out of jail, charged again with more coke

Kevin Billups of Peru was awaiting a jury trial for dealing cocaine – jurors were to be selected Monday – when he allegedly, and while on pre-trial release, sold another 2 ounces of cocaine.

By Tom Collins●

Santa, Mrs. Claus to visit Oglesby on Dec. 9

The event is free and open to all children and families.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●

IVCC opens 2-month window for $350,000 in scholarship funds

The link to apply for scholarships is open through Feb. 5, 2026, at ivcc.awardspring.com.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●

WCMY's 17th annual Freezin’ for a Reezin’ supports the Community Food Basket of Ottawa

The 17th annual Freezin’ for a Reezin’ event was held on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 outside of the WCMY studios downtown Ottawa. Donations supported the Community Food Basket of Ottawa.

By Scott Anderson and Scott Anderson●

Fraudster claimed to have run Ottawa day care service

She claimed to run a daycare service in Ottawa with earnings of $100,000. Ebony Green was actually a hair stylist earning a fraction of that. Yet she got a COVID-19 relief loan for nearly $20,000. Ebony Green may now go to prison for five years.

By Tom Collins●