He aspired to be a country music singer since childhood, citing Garth Brooks as an influence. Trey Lewis stated that he had never played guitar until after completing rehabilitation for an alcohol addiction
Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Thursday's Hall vs. Princeton girls basketball game. The Tigresses trailed 21-10 at the half and rallied for a 34-30 win.
The Henry-Senachwine and St. Bede girls basketball teams earned conference wins and more basketball results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.
Current and incoming Illinois Valley Community College students can apply for nearly $300,000 worth of scholarships to March 6. The experience will be easier than ever thanks to a new online program that streamlines the process.
Illinois Valley Community College’s Welding Department is hosting two welding registration sessions on Feb. 11 and Feb. 20 for spring classes that start March 17. All new welding students must register through a registration session.
State Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, is extending the deadline for her annual Valentines for Seniors card drive to Feb. 10.
Marshall-Putnam County 4-H member Ryan Carlson has been selected for the 2025 Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team.
Listen to the Walls 102 interview with Peru Police Chief Sarah Raymond here
A look at all-time boys and girls basketball scoring leaders for 53 North Central Illinois schools, including 14 closed schools, as researched by BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus