Princeton’s Izzy Gibson, Augustus Swanson to compete at Greco Nationals
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Princeton wrestlers will be competing for Illinois teams at nationals in Fargo, N.D.
Zion UCC in Peru to host vacation Bible school July 22-26
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Zion United Church of Christ in Peru will host vacation Bible school July 22-26 at the church, 1521 Sixth St.
Riverton announces it will not field a varsity football team in 2024
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Riverton, which is a member of the Sangamo Conference, has announced it will not field a varsity football team in 2024 because of a lack of numbers.
Riverton announces it will not field a varsity football team in 2024
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Riverton, which is a member of the Sangamo Conference, has announced it will not field a varsity football team in 2024 because of a lack of numbers.
Lacking new members, Ottawa First, which fundraises for city’s July 4 fireworks, may disband
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Ottawa First, the nonprofit organization run by volunteers to fund the city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks, will disband unless new members step up.
Lacking new members, Ottawa First, which fundraises for city’s July 4 fireworks, may disband
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Ottawa First, the nonprofit organization run by volunteers to fund the city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks, will disband unless new members step up.
DePue man identified as victim in Cedar Point crash
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A 56-year-old DePue man was identified as the victim of a crash Monday in Cedar Point.
District 20 Scoreboard, Tuesday, July 9
Here’s an update on District 20 tournament play for Tuesday, July 9
District 20 Scoreboard, Tuesday, July 9
Here’s an update on District 20 tournament play for Tuesday, July 9
College signing: Ottawa’s Reese Burgwald set to play for Sauk Valley College
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Ottawa’s Reese Burgwald has signed on to continue her education and volleyball career at Sauk Valley Community College.