May 12, 2024
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Photos: 24th annual Kids Fishing Expo held in Peru

Families from all across the Illinois Valley attended the 24th annual Kids Fishing Expo on Saturday at Baker Lake in Peru. Children learned how to bait hooks, tie knots, cast, sample fish, among other activities. The event is sponsored by The Better Fishing Association of Northern Illinois, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Peru Rescue Station.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Class 1A Bureau Valley Sectional girls track and field

Teams from Amboy, Ashton-Franklin Center, DePue, Earlville, Erie-Prophetstown, Putnam County, Henry-Senachwine, Bureau Valley, Milledgeville, Morrison, Marquette, St. Bede, Indian Creek, Hall and Newman competed in the Class 1A girls track and field Sectional on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Bureau Valley High School.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Mill Street dining returns to Utica

Mill Street dining will return Mother's Day weekend in Utica. Crews are starting to decorate Mill Street with patio furniture. Mill Street will be closed to through traffic (except for emergency vehicles) through Sunday, Oct. 27.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Peru council meets Haven, the city's new therapy dog

Haven was the belle of the ball during Monday's Peru City Council meeting as residents, city officials and visitors fawned over the pup and new member of the Peru Police Department.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●

Photos: A look inside new Ottawa YMCA

Take a look inside the new YMCA in Ottawa. The building will open to the public beginning 5 a.m. Monday, May 13. The $26 million facility features a sizable pool, weight room, gymnasium, rehabilitation, fitness rooms, among other amenities.

By Scott Anderson●