Photos: Lighted parade, fireworks illuminate Ottawa

The annual Festival of Lights parade, the Christmas tree lighting and fireworks celebrated Friday the beginning of the holiday season in Ottawa.
Photos: Princeton vs. L-P boys basketball in the Dean Riley Tournament

Princeton defeated L-P 51-46 in the Dean Riley Shootin’ the Rock Thanksgiving Tournament on Friday, Nov. 29, 2020 in Kingman Gym at Ottawa High School.
1 dies, others injured in Ottawa crash

A two-vehicle crash Friday on Route 23 and North 32nd Road north of Ottawa resulted in a death and other injuries, according to the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office.
1 dies, others injured in Ottawa crash

A two-vehicle crash Friday on Route 23 and North 32nd Road north of Ottawa resulted in a death and other injuries, according to the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office.
2 hospitalized after Route 251 crash north of Peru

Two individuals were taken to hospitals following a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Route 251 and North 33rd Road, north of Peru.
2024 BCR Wrestling Season Preview Capsules: Princeton returns 4 state qualifiers, 3 medalists

Featuring boys and girls wrestlers from Princeton, St. Bede and Putnam County-Hall
2024 BCR Wrestling Season Preview Capsules: Princeton returns 4 state qualifiers, 3 medalists

Featuring boys and girls wrestlers from Princeton, St. Bede and Putnam County-Hall
The 2024-25 Times wrestling preview

The 2024-25 wrestling season kicked off this week. Check out The Times area team-by-team preview with top returners, newcomers and info on Ottawa, Seneca, Streator and Sandwich.
The 2024-25 Times wrestling preview

The 2024-25 wrestling season kicked off this week. Check out The Times area team-by-team preview with top returners, newcomers and info on Ottawa, Seneca, Streator and Sandwich.
La Salle County election winners sworn in

The winners of the Nov. 5 elections in La Salle County were sworn in during a ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in the county’s downtown courthouse.