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June 03, 2025
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Stage 212 announces a final drawdown for Queen of Hearts raffle

Stage 212 announces a final drawdown for Queen of Hearts raffle

Stage 212 has announced a final drawdown for its Queen of Hearts raffle at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 in the Atrium of the Westclox Building, 300 5th St. in Peru.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 03, 2025 at 4:25 pm CDT

IVCC to begin summer schedule June 13

IVCC to begin summer schedule June 13

Illinois Valley Community College will begin its summer schedule on Thursday, June 13, this year.

By Bill Freskos●
June 03, 2025 at 2:10 pm CDT

Ottawa author Hank Walsh gets personal with history of Walsh Park

Ottawa author Hank Walsh gets personal with history of Walsh Park

Ottawa resident Hank Walsh has written a new nonfiction book, A History of Walsh Park, shares stories and photos from when the land was his family’s farm and how it became a city park.

By Bill Freskos●
June 03, 2025 at 2:01 pm CDT

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