Sharpe family with Oglesby ties has fun with Simon Cowell’s remarks on ‘America’s Got Talent’

The Sharpe Family Singers, who have ties to Oglesby, not only passed their audition on “America’s Got Talent,” but they also received some interesting praise from judge Simon Cowell.
Photos: Ottawa hosts Canal Day

Ottawa celebrated the 175th anniversary of the Illinois and Michigan Canal opening with Canal Day, featuring several activities along the canal, including a visit from voyageurs educating visitors about the 1670s when the first non-Native explorers made
16 Hall High School students travel to Spain

Sixteen Hall High School students and two chaperones went to Spain with the Spanish Department.
IVCC to offer GED, English as a second language classes

Illinois Valley Community College’s Adult Education program will resume offering free General Education Development test preparation and English as a Second Language classes this fall.
IVCC to host 3 summer camps

Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center summer camps continue in July on the main campus in Oglesby.