March 05, 2025
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Photos: Lent begins as Illinois Valley residents observe Ash Wednesday

By Scott Anderson
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The Very Rev. Father Tom Otto places ashes on the forehead of Nevaeh Pagan, a student at Trinity Catholic Academy during Ash Wednesday Mass on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Queen of the Holy Rosary Church in La Salle.

The Rev. Father Tom Otto places ashes on the forehead of Nevaeh Pagan, a student at Trinity Catholic Academy, during Ash Wednesday Mass on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Queen of the Holy Rosary Church in La Salle. (Scott Anderson)

Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson

Over 15 years covering news, sports and events in the Illinois Valley. Support my work with a digital subscription.