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Peru Elementary will welcome a new superintendent, Ryan Linnig, in July.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through its Community Services Block Grant, has made funds available to Tri-County Opportunities Council for at least 12 scholarships of up to $1,250 each for income-eligible students.

The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees Audit/Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Board Room C307.  

The L-P co-op swim team beat Moline, L-P's Anna Ricci rolled a 729 series along with basketball and wrestling results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

The St. Bede girls basketball team struggled on offense but played solid defense in a 31-25 victory over Henry-Senachwine on Thursday.

Wallace Center for Hearing - Tinnitus, often described as a ringing, buzzing, or humming in the ears, affects millions of people worldwide.

La Salle’s signature event, Celebration of Lights, tallied 21,409 vehicles driving through its gates, raising $143,726 in donations in 2024.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion in La Salle is partnering with local and regional businesses on unique workshops.

State Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, announced her committee assignments and her continued role as Deputy Minority Leader for the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus.

The La Salle County Home and Community Education Association is offering a scholarship to provide some financial assistance to a La Salle County graduating high school senior, someone previously graduated, or anyone with a GED.

The L-P and St. Bede girls bowling teams earned wins along with basketball and wrestling results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Reid Tomasson had crossed paths with Jim Jewell often, but it was not until he read the writing on the wall that he imagined how he and the area theater legend could share a stage. 

Peru is hopeful more police presence will deter crashes in its Route 251 business district.

University of Illinois Extension will host a program series this winter all about sustainable agriculture.

The Earlville Library District will welcome Connie Martin to present “Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad.”

The Earlville, Fieldcrest and Bureau Valley boys basketball teams picked up conference wins and more basketball, wrestling and bowling results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

L-P's four seniors played key roles Tuesday as the Cavaliers beat Streator 46-19 on senior night.

Maitri Path to Wellness - The new year is often a time of reflection and goal-setting, making it an ideal time to evaluate your career aspirations, especially if you’re in or recently completed recovery.

First-responders raced to a crash scene at 12:44 p.m. Monday on Route 251 at May Road for an overturned sport-utility vehicle. Multiple injuries were reported.

Fieldcrest graduate and Cincinnati Bengals tight end Cam Grandy spoke with Shaw Media's Kevin Chlum about his rookie season.

The Peru City Council approved a $175,000 contribution to the TBM Avenger and Salute to Veterans Show.

The University of Illinois Extension will be hosting an in-person watch party for the next Calling Frog Survey training from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the La Salle County Extension Office.

Learn diabetes prevention and management skills from University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman, MS Ed, CHES, and OSF HealthCare Clinical Dietitian Jennifer Scully, RD LDN CDCES.

The St. Bede and Fieldcrest girls basketball teams earned conference wins and more basketball, swimming and bowling results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

Henry Harbor Marina will have a new home and name in Hennepin: Hennepin’s Big Bend Marina, the company said on its Facebook page.

SAS Style & Sophistication in La Salle is preparing to close permanently.

Putnam County High School announced its honor roll for the first semester 2024-2025 school year.

Fire on Fifth in Peru hosted a Los Angeles Fire Relief and Restoration event Sunday.

Steven J. Brown of Ladd assumed the top job of Worshipful Master, as St. John’s Lodge No. 13 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Peru held its 184th annual installation of officers during an open ceremony on Saturday at the Peru Masonic Center.

Members of the Chief Senachwine Chapter Daughters of the Revolutionary War will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Henry Public Library, 702 Front St.

Illinois Valley Community College freshman Danica Scoma has been awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which pays undergraduates up to $5,000 to cover costs of studying abroad.

The Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Junior Meats Judging Team competed at their first Meat Judging Contest on Saturday. 

Mendota junior Paxton Bauer qualified for the state bowling tournament, the L-P swimming team won its pentathlon and more basketball, bowling and wrestling results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Earlville senior Adam Waite had a huge week with a 41-point, 26-rebound game along with a 21-point game to surpass 1,000 career points and earn NewsTribune Athlete of the Week.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center offers a 12-session Private Pilot Ground Training course on Tuesdays from Feb. 4 through April 29.

Dalzell Grade School announced the students in grades 5-8 who earned honors during the second quarter of the 2024-25 school year.

Because of outstanding ticket requests, Stage 212 in La Salle has added two performances of its winter musical, “Tarzan,” with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8.

Lawyers for Chester Weger have termed it a “mini-trial” and said they’ll introduce evidence, not available decades ago, showing Weger was wrongly convicted of murder. The mini-trial begins May 12.

The Voluntary Action Center of La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties has a new home at the former Peru Pizza House, 1702 Fourth St. in Peru, the nonprofit said in a Friday news release.

Mendota extended a three-point halftime lead out to 18 by the end of the third quarter en route to a 75-57 victory over Hall on Friday.

The Bruins tuned up for the Tri-County Conference tournament with a conference win at RM Germano Gymnasium on Friday in Granville. Gino Ferrari led the Bruins with 28 points and Halden Hueneburg chipped in 16.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Spring musical will feature a special guest performing the title role. 

Debo Ace Hardware - Winter’s beauty often comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining safety around your home.

Explore the beloved treat of chocolate. Many chocolates are considered indulgent, but some can offer health benefits when consumed mindfully.

Two Mendota High School graduates recently earned the highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization, the American FFA Degree.

The Illinois Valley Community College choir invites singers from the community to join the group.

The St. Bede girls basketball team used a 9-0 burst to start the fourth quarter in a 49-38 victory over Marquette in Thursday's championship game of the Tri-County Conference Tournament in Roanoke.

Was it a firecracker or a gunshot heard last summer at Hi-Tide Campground near Leland? A Streator man needs a judge to believe it was a firecracker or he could face prison.

By the end of February, employees at Horizon House will have to bundle up and load the moving vans, maybe when it’s bitter cold and snowing. And they can’t wait to get started.

Illinois Valley PADS is pleased to announce a $10,000 contribution by Midland States Bank. The grant, provided by the Midland States Bank Foundation, will support Illinois Valley PADS Ottawa Building Fund.