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Spring Valley celebrated the Christmas season with the Spring Valley Lighted Christmas Parade, the Christmas tree lighting at the Mini Park, and other activities on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
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The Mendota Chamber hosted its annual " A Mendota Christmas" on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. The event featured visits with Santa and the Grinch, free horse-drawn carriage rides, a Touch a Truck experience with police cars, fire trucks, and tractors, and kids’ crafts. The Mendota Lions Club provided free hot chocolate and hot dogs.
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The Peru Veterans Memorial Group held its 46th annual Pearl Harbor parade and memorial service on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the South Shore Boat Club in Peru.
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The City of La Salle celebrated their annual Miracle on First Street on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 downtown La Salle.
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The City of Princeton celebrated their "Night of Lights" event on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. The event featured the Christmas tree lighting at Veterans Park a lighted Christmas parade down Main Street, Living Windows, a Candy Cane Hunt, and visits with Santa.
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Marquette defeated Seneca 53-32 on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 at Seneca High School. Check out photos from the game by Katy Arnold.
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Henry-Senachwine defeated Putnam County 61-56 on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 at Putnam County High School.
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The 17th annual Freezin’ for a Reezin’ event was held on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 outside of the WCMY studios downtown Ottawa. Donations supported the Community Food Basket of Ottawa.
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Dixon defeated Ottawa on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in Kingman Gymnasium at Ottawa High School.
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