The Mendota and Fieldcrest boys basketball teams won in regional play, plus more in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Ottawa scored the night’s initial 13 points and was never truly threatened in a running-clock, 68-36 decision over Streator in the Class 3A La Salle-Peru Regional semifinals late Wednesday evening.

The La Salle-Peru boys basketball team beat Dixon 62-53 on Wednesday to advance to the Class 3A L-P Regional final where the Cavaliers will face rival Ottawa.

The Lounge in Earlville and the Earlville Lions Club are seeing another massive turnout for their Queen of Hearts drawing.

Illinois Valley Community College is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 in the gymnasium.

Freedom House in Princeton recently announced it has elected Dr. Crystal Strode to its Board of Directors.

Princeton Elementary will host a preschool screening on March 19-20 at Douglas Elementary School.

Peru Elementary Schools announced preschool transportation services will be discontinued beginning with the 2026–27 school year.

The La Moille Lions Club will hold a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the club, 308 Howard St.

Dr. Mike Stuart, a 1975 St. Bede alum, was Chief Medical Supervisor for the USA men's hockey team at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Abbey Murphy, with cousins in Princeton, played for the USA women's team.