Marseilles

Seattle Sutton Healthy Eating in Ottawa underwent new ownership in November 2018 but the company’s original mission remains its driver.

All those Tootsie Rolls sold by members of the Knights of Columbus have paid off, with Grand Knight Kevin Schultz presenting Ottawa Friendship House with a $10,852 check Thursday morning.

Tom Bennett’s former state representative seat soon will be appointed. The district includes Streator, Ransom and portions of Marseilles and Seneca.

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Ninth Division is investigating a barge that crashed into the Illinois River’s north shore in Marseilles near River Street on Sunday night.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s sudden collapse during last week’s football game and recovery since left people grateful for the paramedic response and wondering why it was necessary.

Marseilles Elementary announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2022-2023 school year.

Milton Pope Elementary School named its December 2022 students of the month.

The City of Marseilles still is waiting to receive its $450,000 portion of the Community Development Block Grant to arrive but it took a step forward in preparing for the funds Wednesday night as the City Council approved signing authority for the grant account.

Grundy County’s first baby of the New Year arrived at Morris Hospital on Jan. 2 at 6:23 a.m. Baby girl Paige Lee Ann Wade is the daughter of Kayla Koch and Jeremy Wade of Marseilles.

Tow trucking companies in La Salle County reported a lower number of calls on Thursday than expected in response to the winter storm, but they continue to advise motorists to be careful, as conditions still are expected to be hazardous for travel.

The Ottawa City Council approved multiple new purchases and agreements for the fire and police department Tuesday night, including a new fire truck, security cameras and vehicle upgrades.

Four communities - Ottawa, Oglesby, Streator and Princeton - will have contested mayoral races, including three-candidate races in Ottawa and Oglesby.

Marseilles Mayor Jim Hollenbeck is the lone mayoral candidate filed for the April consolidated election thus far.

The intersection at Commercial and Main streets in Marseilles is now open, with only some landscaping work left to be completed in the spring.

Veterans, first responders and those on the front lines often see events that stick with them forever in the form of post-traumatic stress disorder, and Chuck Wood aims to help these heroes treat PTSD with the aid of dogs.