Ottawa's Georgia Kirkpatrick scored 32 goals and recorded a team-best 23 assists. Her efforts helped Ottawa finish the season at 17-5, a program record for wins, and capture the Class 1A Orion Regional title, the program’s first postseason championship.

The Marshall-Putnam County 4-H will hold a 4-H Show for community members to view the 4-Hers’ exhibited projects from Monday, July 20, through Thursday, July 23, at the Marshall-Putnam County Fairgrounds, 915 University Ave., Henry.

The Streator Lions Club recently held its bi-monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 1, at the Oakley Club.

The 4th Degree Knights of Starved Rock Assembly 191 are canvassing the Illinois Valley area and asking families to donate retired 4th Degree capes. All colors will be gratefully accepted.

The Play of the Day for the Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf for Tuesday was “Most Putts.” Winners were Dot Hammit, Nita Wyatt and Janice Campbell.

Summer hunger is worsening in the Illinois Valley. Some food pantries report rising numbers, others say clients have fled the area in search of better jobs.

Oglesby Union Church invites local children to ride the rapids at Raging Rivers Vacation Bible School from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 27 through Friday July 31.

Mendota track and field standout Jeniah Francis is being remembered as gifted and determined. She was killed in a car accident Friday.

Participation is free, but registration is required and there are only 15 spots available for kids nine years of age by Dec. 31, 2026,

The Marshall-Putnam County Fair will begin its annual queen pageant at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 12, in the Hunt Building at the Marshall-Putnam County Fairgrounds, 915 University Ave., Henry.