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HENNEPIN – First responders were called to the scene of an incident that required mutual aid on Wednesday morning in Putnam County. A box alarm was dispatched around 6 am for a fire located at Marquis Energy in Hennepin. According to the Hennepin Fire Department, Bureau, Spring Valley,

  LASALLE – City officials are still mulling over the debate on whether to allow “off-highway” vehicles in LaSalle. Discussion continued between alderman, residents, and Police Chief Mike Smudzinski on the issue to allow residents to ride around in off-highway vehicles like

  OTTAWA – Fourth of July fireworks are back this year in Ottawa. Mayor Dan Aussem approved an agreement with Central States Fireworks on Tuesday for the independence day festivities downtown. The city is partnering with Ottawa First, a nonprofit organization of volunteers that raise

    UNDATED – May is motorcycle awareness month and area cities across LaSalle County made proclamations to recognize its significance. As the weather gets warmer, more motorcycles will be seen on roadways, requiring all motorists to be on alert. According to the National Highway

    UNDATED – Roughly $72.8 million from the American Rescue Plan funding is on the way to area counties including La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam. That total amount includes about $24.2 million for cities and villages and over $48 million coming to counties.  LaSalle County will

LASALLE – It was a bittersweet council meeting for LaSalle city officials as former members gave farewells and welcomed newcomers. LaSalle County Judge Cynthia Racuglia swore in city council members, new city clerk Amy L. Quinn and Fire Chief Jerry Janick. The former city clerk of seven