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Nicholas J. Huber (Photo provided by La Salle County Jail)
Two people referred to as “Bonnie and Clyde” by Streator police in social media posts were indicted Tuesday on additional felonies.
Ashley N. Moats, 32, of Streator faces up to seven years in prison after a La Salle County grand jury indicted her on a new count of burglary, a Class 2 felony carrying a possible prison sentence of three to seven years, and one count of felony retail theft, a Class 3 felony carrying two to five years.
Nicholas J. Huber, 36, of Streator was indicted on two new counts of counts of burglary and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, Class 3 felony, for allegedly using a metal bar to strike a man in the hand.
Huber is in custody and will appear for arraignment Oct. 3.
Moats will appear Oct. 1. She was previously granted pre-trial release but her judge warned her then her freedom was hanging by a thread – and that was before the new, more serious burglary count was handed down Tuesday.
Streator police had issued news releases saying Moats was the suspect in thefts from retail establishments and from unlocked vehicles, allegedly making away with personal items including a pair of debit cards.
Huber also is charged with burglary and was jailed for violations of pre-trial release in an unrelated case.
Ashley Moats arrested on failure to appear charge Saturday and released under GPS monitoring with a stern warning from the judge that any violations of her release conditions could result in her being held in custody. (Photo Provided By La Salle County Jail)
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Eureka Savings Bank donated $7,000 to Horizon house of the Illinois Vallley on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Horion House in La Salle. Gathered at the check presentation were (from left) Michelle Rich, Horizon House CEO, Sarah Landeros and Stacie Sines from Eureka Savings Bank and John McCormick, president of Eureka Savings Bank. The money will go to the Horizon House United Future Building Project. (Photo Provided By Carol Fesco)
Eureka Savings Bank is making an investment in the future of Horizon House with a $7,000 contribution to the HH United Future Building Project.
Earlier this year, Horizon House kicked off the HH United Future Building Project to consolidate its two large administrative/warehouse buildings into one site at their Plank Road location. The Plank Road building is being rebuilt completely to an innovative redesign to allow HH to operate more efficiently, respond to service delivery changes and anticipate future service needs.
To prepare for this project, all of the office staff who were working in the Plank Road building have temporarily relocated to HH building at 4140 Progress Blvd. in Peru. The individuals who were receiving day services at Plank Road are being served in two community locations.
Throughout the years, HH has made many significant physical and programmatic changes in response to the shifting needs of the people with disabilities they serve. Their ability over the years to embrace change has enabled them to survive, thrive, and become the Horizon House they are today.
“We are excited to help Horizon House with their building project?” said John McCormick, Eureka Savings Bank president. “Horizon House continues to admirably serve our community and Eureka Savings Bank is proud to be involved with them. Similar to us, they are always looking for the best ways to serve their clients and communities.”
The HH United Future Building Project will ensure that Horizon House will be the first choice of people with developmental disabilities for opportunities to learn, grow, thrive and connect for many years to come.
To learn more about the Horizon House United Future Building Project, contact Carol Fesco at 815-223-4488 ext. 103 or cfesco@hhperu.org.
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The Streator Public Library once again will convert its basement into a haunt for Halloween season. (Derek Barichello)
The Streator Public Library once again will convert its basement into a haunt for Halloween season.
The Dark Circus is scheduled to open for adults 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at the library, 130 S. Park St. The next afternoon, the Dark Circus will open again from 2 to 5 p.m., but this time for a children’s session.
The library will be in full Halloween mode the week of Oct. 14 as it hosts its bat scavenger hunt. Search the library and find all of the hidden items. The theme changes weekly.
1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14: Creative hour, adults. Do you have a hobby? Need some time to get creative? Socialize at the library’s creative hour as we all work on our crafts. (Knitting, crocheting, drawing, miniatures, ect) Bring your materials and current projects.
4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14: Arts and crafts, newborns to 5-plus, children. Create cute and fun projects to take home.
6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14: Ojibwe Culture/Mythology, public. Stop by the library to learn a little bit about the Ojibwe Tribe.
4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15: Little’s Art Time, newborns to 5-plus, children. Get creative with friends in the library. Resident artist Nate will inspire imagination.
5 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15: Bat-themed storytime, children 5-plus and younger.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16: Let’s Talk: True Crime, teens/adults. Are you intrigued by true crimes? Love the thrill of solving the case? Then you’ll love this club. Join the library to chat about some of the craziest true crimes to ever happen.
10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17: Playful Pages, newborns to 4-plus, children. A toddler playdate hosted in the library.
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17: Game Time, ages 10-plus, teens. Video games, board games, puzzles and more.
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The North Peoria Street water tower in Peru will be getting a new look within the next year after the council approved $879,230 worth of improvements during its Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, meeting.
The North Peoria Street water tower in Peru will be getting a new look within the next year after the City Council approved $879,230 worth of improvements Monday.
Director of Engineering and Zoning Eric Carls said the project will be similar to the north water tank the city painted last year.
Carls said the project is a part of the fiscal 2026 budget.
The council approved the proposal from Putnam County Painting to paint the tower for $844,689 and railing fabrication for $34,540.
Mayor Ken Kolowski said the city wants to do something different with this water tower. He said he just noticed Utica’s saying it’s beautiful.
“The plan is amazing up on I-80,” he said. “But, I think we are going to research this, take our time, come up with something a little bit different.”
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Infinite Charm Clothing & Consignment will soon close at 601 La Salle St., Ottawa. (Stephanie Jaquins for Shaw Local)
Infinite Charm Clothing & Consignment soon will close at 601 La Salle St., Ottawa.
The shop opened two years ago selling gently used and new clothing and accessories.
Owner Liz Small thanked her consignors, downtown Ottawa merchants and her customers. She will be in contact with consignors with open consignments. Wednesday, Nov. 20, will be the final day.
“Please take the time to support your local businesses. Even if you aren’t able to make a purchase, there are things you can do that will only cost your time: tell friends and family about them, write a review, interact with and share their posts on social media. It really does make a difference.”
The Times / NewsTribune / Bureau County Republican is committed to keeping readers up to date with business happenings in the area. Much of our reporting relies on what we see and hear, but we’re also reaching out to readers for tips on business items. If you have a tip to share for Eyes on Enterprise, email newsroom@mywebtimes.com.
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The Princeton Police Pension Fund Board will have a quarterly meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Princeton Police Department, 615 Elm Place. (Derek Barichello)
The Princeton Police Pension Fund Board will have a quarterly meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Princeton Police Department, 605 Elm Place.
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Ransom Grade School announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year. (Photo provided)
Ransom Grade School announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.
Remington Biros, Tessa Daugherity, Noah Graff, Chloe Ludkowski, Brantley Mills, Kenzie Wright
Trevor Fuget, Vara Glisson
Marshall Bayley, Kathryn Hewitt, Eastin Paul, Joseph Studnicki, Carly Taylor, Cooper Wright
Kane Burton, Jacquelyn Duran, Tashyia Glass, Audrina Hewitt, Logan Ludkowski, Maddox Magana, Jenna Shaughnessy
Kabrie Kling, Gabby Risinger-Loveland
Brody Daugherity, Owen Hurst-Renner, Hunter Moore, Zerek Sibert
Cooper Goluba, Zach Minick, Reagan Pettyjohn
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PHS junior Jackson Mason hugs his mom, Heather, prior to Friday’s game at Prouty Gym. His father, Pat, passed away suddenly on Monday. The Tiger players and coaching staff presented Heather Mason with carnations before the game. (Photo provided)
It’s been a season of sorrow for the Princeton Tigers basketball family.
The Tigers lost Dave Camp, brother to head coach Jason Smith, and Beau Harp, father of senior cheerleader Ella Harp in the first half of the season.
On Monday, the Tigers family lost another member with the death of Pat Mason, father of PHS junior player Jackson Mason, who passed away suddenly. He was 52.
The Masons, as the Camp/Smith and Harp families before them, found they won’t go through their sadness alone.
The Tigers rallied around their teammate’s family, each player walking up in the stands to present Jackson’s mother, Heather, a carnation during warmups.
PA announcer Eric Tinley gave a tribute to Pat Mason, who was a big Tiger fan, and a moment of silence was held to honor him.
It was only fitting that Jackson hit a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter for a special tribute to his dad.
“It meant a lot. I wanted to score, this being the first game without my dad being able to watch. And the whole team wanted me to score, too. I’m glad I made it,” he said.
Jackson said he didn’t know his teammates were going to give his mom carnations but “it was great to see. The whole high school and the community has been great, too.”
Friends of Pat Mason, who passed away suddenly on Monday, came out to support the Mason family at Friday’s Princeton Tigers basketball game. Pictured are Emma (Mason) Steward, Heather Mason, Trent Goodale, Jason Allen, Ian Cardosi, Jackson Mason and Austen Steward. (Photo provided)
Heather Mason said she was touched by the team’s nice gesture to her and supporting Jackson.
PHS senior Noah LaPorte and coach Smith said the Tigers wanted to be there for the Mason family.
“It felt very good to be able to support him. For him to get out there and play after something like that is something else,“ LaPorte said. ”For a kid to keep moving forward like Jackson you have to have all the respect for him. He’s one of the toughest kids I know and someone that all of us can look up to. And he hit that 3 knowing his dad is watching.”
“The kid’s been through a lot the last week. I can’t imagine it,” Smith said. “I can give him advice here and there but he’s a tough kid and got a good supporting family around him and they’re there for him. You couldn’t ask for a nicer kid than Jackson.”
Kevin Hieronymus has been the BCR Sports editor since 1986. Contact him at khieronymus@bcrnews.com
Trent Goodale (P), Jason Allen (A) and Ian Cardosi (T) came out to support PHS junior Jackson Mason, whose dad, Pat, passed away suddenly on Monday, at Friday’s Tiger basketball game. (Photo provided)
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A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday, March 12, 2024, and returned the following indictments.
A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments:
Jaleel Shepherd, 28, of Kankakee (unlawful possession of contraband in a penal institution);
Christopher Briggs, 34, of Marseilles (resisting a peace officer);
Todd Gray, 33, of Streator (unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle);
Frank Potochney, 47, of Marseilles (predatory criminal sexual assault, two counts of criminal sexual assault);
Annette Essman, 32, of Streator (unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver);
Jennifer Milton, 37, of Streator (aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine);
Thomas Gage, 35, of Streator (unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver);
Antonio Johnson, 36, of Streator (two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance);
Shyla Knight, 32, of Streator (unlawful delivery of a controlled substance);
Kara Rogers, 38, of Streator (unlawful delivery of methamphetamine);
Jimmy Payton, 39, of Streator (two counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine);
Bruce Sirtoff, 37, of Bloomington (making a terrorist threat, aggravated resisting a peace officer, disorderly conduct);
Benjamin Stasik, 38, of Peru (two counts of aggravated battery);
Nathaniel Haff-Fluech, 21, of Marseilles (four counts of child pornography, two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, possession of child pornography).
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(BCR photo)
Bureau County Sheriff
Deer accidents
A vehicle driven by Shelby L. Wagner, 30, of Wyanet struck a deer on Wyanet-Walnut Road near 1200 North Avenue near Wyanet at 6:07 a.m. Oct. 20.
A vehicle driven by Sara E. Compton, 42, of Putnam struck a deer at Princeton-Tiskilwa Road near Bureau Creek Bridge at 12:32 p.m. Oct. 20
A vehicle driven by Michael W. Hayden, 36, of Putnam struck a deer at Interstate 180 near Route 26, southeast of Princeton, at 2:12 p.m. Oct. 20.
A vehicle driven by Kyle C. Mackie, 19, of Princeton struck a deer on 1250 North Avenue, one mile east of Buda, at 7:24 p.m. Oct. 21.
A vehicle driven by Pamela J. Friel, 47, of Tiskilwa struck a deer on 1890 East Street near 1080 North Avenue near Tiskilwa at 10:26 p.m. Oct. 22.
Traffic stops
Robert C. Grush, 27, of Spring Valley was charged with speeding on Route 6 at Monterey Mushrooms southeast of Princeton at 10:51 p.m. Oct. 20.
Webb W. Maurer, 23, of Carlock, Ill. was charged with disobeying a stop sign after an auto accident with Kyle A. Balog, 29, of LaMoille on Route 34 near 1800 North Avenue, northeast of Princeton. at 12:28 p.m. Oct. 19.
Traffic accidents
Cael A. Davis, 19, of Princeton was involved in an auto accident at 1800 East Street near 1480 North Avenue near Princeton at 2:37 p.m. Oct. 21.
Dustin L. Chasteen, 34, of Kewanee was involved in an auto accident at Kentville Road near 1000 East Street near Buda at 3:46 a.m. Oct. 22.
Steven J. Trueblood, 55, of Washington and Christopher A. Steele, 49, of Ladd were involved in an auto accident at 14475 Route 26 near Princeton at 3:09 p.m. Oct. 22.
Darren P. Anderson, 58, of Dixon was involved in an auto accident at Route 89 near 1900 North Avenue near Arlington at 11:41 a.m. Oct. 23.
Michael P. Porath, 44, of Rock Falls and Olive Herrmann, 84, of an unspecified address, were involved in a car vs. tractor accident at Route 92 near 700 East Street near Walnut at 6:37 p.m. Oct. 23.
Mohannad T. Daqdouq, 38, of Palos Hills was involved in an auto accident on Route 6 at Coal Hollow at 5:42 p.m. Oct. 24.
Illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor
A 17 year-old Arlington boy was charged with illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor and driving with a suspended/revoked license on 3200 East Street near 2400 North Avenue near LaMoille at 12:57 a.m. Oct. 23.
Domestic battery
Eric M.A. Rauh, 20, of Princeton was charged with domestic battery in the 300 block of A Street in Buda at 6:06 p.m. Oct. 23.
Warrant arrest
Alex J. Brown, 23, of Streator was picked up in the 700 block of South Main Street in Princeton at 9:48 a.m. Oct. 25 on a warrant for failure to appear.
Princeton Police
Criminal trespass
Melissa J. Willstead, 28, homeless was charged with criminal trespass to vehicle in the 400 block of South Main Street at 10:50 a.m. Oct. 23.
Spring Valley Police
Traffic stops
Jonathan J. Parks, 42, of Spring Valley was charged with driving with a suspended license on Route 29 near Briarcliff Drive at 8:25 p.m. Oct. 15.
Marcos Medina, 25, of Spring Valley was charged with driving with a suspended license in the intersection of Dakota and Richards streets at 2:40 a.m. Oct. 21.
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