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Photos: Stage 212 begins renovation in La Salle

Volunteers with GAF in Peru and Stage 212 productions removed old seating inside Stage 212 on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in La Salle. A church in Kalamazoo, Mich., will be picking up the seats this weekend. Beginning next week, construction will commence on new seats, a new stage curtain, acoustic panels for the walls, a new ceiling, HVAC improvements, sound enhancements, lighting upgrades, new carpeting in the auditorium and lobby, and painting. The goal is to have the project completed by the beginning of October and we will unveil it to the public with the fall production of Puffs in November. Stage 212 is still taking donations for the project. You can donate through their website at https://www.stage212.org/.

Photos: National Night Out in Seneca

The Seneca Police Department held its National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. National Night Out is an annual campaign held the first Tuesday in August to create police-community partnerships and build safer neighborhoods.

Photos: Ottawa holds National Night Out

The Ottawa Police Department held its National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at Peck Park in Ottawa. The event featured food, games, two bounce house slides and numerous other family-friendly activities during the three-hour event.

By Tom Sistak●

Photos: Meet the Simpsons, 101 combined years behind a Woodland School bus

Authur and Linda Simpson have been driving a school bus for a combined 101 years. for the Streator-Woodland Bus Company. Linda Simpson has 51 years of service and Aurhur just celebrated 50 years. The couple has also been married for 50 years.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Families enjoy a night at 2025 Streator Fest

Streator Fest drew crowds Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, with live performance from Aaron Lewis, along with the carnival. The festival continued throughout the weekend. Check out these photos from Kyle Russell.

By Kyle Russell●

Photos: Ottawa Recreation Urban Safari Photo Camp

Ottawa students participated in the Urban Safari Photo camp this summer in Ottawa. The week-long camp is part of the Ottawa Recreation summer program. Campers learned to be encouraged and look beyond everyday items to discover interesting textures and light patterns. Campers learned how to take photos, were assigned a project and edit the final images.

By Annette Barr for Shaw Local News Network●