Weather delays Ottawa pool opening to May 30
La Salle County grand jury: May 19, 2026

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.
‘Loves being a police officer’: Peru’s oldest patrol officer makes sergeant

At age 56, he’s the oldest patrol officer at the Peru Police Department. Now, Bill Sommer a sergeant with no plans to retire any time soon.
American Legion Auxiliary delivers Memorial Day bags to local veterans

The American Legion Auxiliary in Ohio assembled and delivered Memorial Day bags to veterans at local nursing homes, retirement homes, and homebound individuals this week.
Grace United Methodist Church hosts free safety fair Saturday in La Salle

Grace United Methodist Church in La Salle will hold a free safety fair, open to the public, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30.
‘Cars and Coffee’ event set for Saturday, May 23 in Princeton

The next “Cars and Coffee” date will be held Saturday, May 23 in Princeton. The event will start at 8 a.m. on north end parking lot in Princeton at the corner of North Main and Elm Place.
Weather delays Ottawa pool opening to May 30

Commissioner Marla Pearson said the city appreciates the community’s patience as staff prepares the facility.
American Legion Auxiliary delivers Memorial Day bags to local veterans

The American Legion Auxiliary in Ohio assembled and delivered Memorial Day bags to veterans at local nursing homes, retirement homes, and homebound individuals this week.
‘Cars and Coffee’ event set for Saturday, May 23 in Princeton

The next “Cars and Coffee” date will be held Saturday, May 23 in Princeton. The event will start at 8 a.m. on north end parking lot in Princeton at the corner of North Main and Elm Place.
‘Loves being a police officer’: Peru’s oldest patrol officer makes sergeant

At age 56, he’s the oldest patrol officer at the Peru Police Department. Now, Bill Sommer a sergeant with no plans to retire any time soon.