Ottawa museum explores cholera’s impact on early La Salle County settlers
The Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum will host its next history lecture about the Daniels pioneer cemetery and how cholera devastated early settlers in La Salle County at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 22.
Starved Rock Civil War Round Table explores Lincoln’s use of telegraph
The Starved Rock Civil War Round Table will meet for a presentation at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in Room 420 at Ottawa High School.
Veterans, strong newcomers to fill voids for Putnam County baseball
The Putnam County baseball team has holes to fill, but coach Chris Newsome said the Panthers have a good nucleus of returners and newcomers eager to step up.
Magnolia Fire Department hosts spring chicken supper March 29
The Magnolia Fire Department will hold its annual spring chicken supper on Saturday, March 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Magnolia Fire Station.
Bureau County genealogy society hosts cousin-finding presentation
The Bureau County Genealogical Society will host a Zoom presentation on finding and connecting with distant cousins on March 23 at 7 p.m.
Starved Rock Civil War Round Table explores Lincoln’s use of telegraph
The Starved Rock Civil War Round Table will meet for a presentation at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in Room 420 at Ottawa High School.
Afghan man who worked with U.S. forces dies after one day in ICE custody
A 41-year-old Afghan refugee who once worked alongside U.S. forces has died less than a day after being detained by immigration authorities in North Texas, prompting calls from relatives and community leaders for an independent investigation. Mohammad
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles reveals early breast cancer diagnosis
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, but plans to remain in her role while undergoing treatment, President Trump announced Monday. Trump shared the news in a post on Truth
Nate Diaz returns to MMA to face Mike Perry on Ronda Rousey–Gina Carano fight card
Fan favorite Nate Diaz is set to return to mixed martial arts for the first time in nearly four years, taking on Mike Perry in a five-round welterweight matchup on May 16. The bout will take place
NY Jets trade QB Justin Fields to Chiefs in exchange for sixth-round draft pick
The New York Jets have agreed to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. The deal is still pending a physical. ESPN’s Adam Schefter