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The St. Bede baseball and softball teams beat Putnam County, the La Salle-Peru girls track and field team won the Illinois Valley Meet and more in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Woodland-Flanagan-Cornell baseball team - behind the pitching of Reece Pelnarsh - topped Henry-Senachwine for the Warriors' first win of the season on Monday. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

The Seneca softball team broke open a tight game in the final three innings in a 16-3 six-inning Tri-County Conference victory over Marquette on Monday at June Gross Field in Ottawa. The win, their 30th of the season, clinched the TCC championship for the Fighting Irish.

The La Salle-Peru softball team played all nine of its seniors to celebrate Senior Night on Monday and the Cavaliers won 10-0 in five innings over Rochelle.

A 3-year-old child was killed and a suspect was injured following an officer-involved shooting early Sunday morning in rural DePue, according to information from the family and a news release the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office.

Coming soon to Starved Rock and Matthiessen: a smartphone app that will help park staff send EMS dispatches in case of a trail accident or other mishap.

The City of Peru will flush hydrants beginning Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 22. Flushing will occur on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

NewsTribune area athletes rank among the state's best this season and more in the NewsTribune track and field notebook.

Earlville's Addie Scherer was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after strong performances at the plate and in the pitching circle.

An Ottawa man faces up to 15 years if convicted of a charge filed after a March drug raid.

The city of Oglesby will hold its third annual “Bark in the Park” event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at LeHigh Park, 900 E. Walnut St., Oglesby.

Tiskilwa’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25 at East Park.

An unidentified juvenile is dead after what police have termed “an officer-involved” shooting Sunday in rural Princeton.

An unidentified juvenile is dead after what police have termed “an officer-involved” shooting Sunday in rural Princeton.

The 11th running of the Starved Rock Country Marathon and Half-Marathon (plus 10K and 5K) took place Saturday in La Salle County, with Jens Conzen the overall winner and Sydney Watkins the top female finisher.

The Reddick Mansion will offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families this summer as part of the Blue Star Museums program.

The HFH board members discussed the background, process, costs, timeline and updates on the organization’s development at 1205 Jefferson St.

Learning Stage, in cooperation with Festival 56, is offering an intensive summer theatre camp designed to give young actors ages 8-14 professional training and performance experience.

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The La Salle County Genealogy Guild will host a presentation on DNA testing and genealogy research Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m. at guild headquarters.

Flora improvements may soon be coming to the city of La Salle.

The Hennepin Park District is offering three sessions of Red Cross swimming lessons this summer, with registration opening Thursday, May 14.

The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming programs and events for the fourth week in May.

Mendota Township High School District 280 announced the recipients of the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards.

Streator High School recently held its prom and recognized its prom royalty.