On Thursday evening, Mendota Police responded to reports of a shooting at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Sixth Street.

The Bureau County Grand Jury considered the following cases on Sept. 25

One River Zen in Ottawa, in partnership with the Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund, has selected writer Alexandria Braboy and artist David Arthur for an eight-week residency focused on the intersection of art, community, and Zen practices.

The Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa is hosting a variety of free events for all ages the week of Sept. 28 through Oct. 4.

The fully immersive experience, including the macabre aspects of death in the Victorian Era, will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, according to a Hegeler Carus news release.

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Ottawa High School held its annual homecoming parade on Wednesday in downtown Ottawa.

Princeton band instructor Steven Olson won his fourth game on the popular game show on Wednesday. He now has a 4-day winning total of $74,382. His next show will air at 4:30 p.m. today on KWQC, Channel 6.

Participants can decorate their own autumn-themed fruit baskets using markers or colored pencils, celebrating the season with a hands-on creative activity.

The 2025 Putnam County High School Homecoming court includes students from all class years.