Professional wrestling is coming to Pontiac’s VFW post on June 9th to support a young woman’s battle with cancer. “Fighting Back” is a wrestling event that’s being organized by Nick Melvin, who’s a promoter for the event as well as a competitor. Melvin says he’s been wrestling for 9 years, and describes it as “a…… MORE
There are some stories from the rock and roll lifestyle that are completely true, but not really all that exciting.… MORE
PTHS Earth Science Teacher Paul Ritter State Representative Tom Bennett has put the work of one Pontiac High School teacher in the state’s permanent record. Bennett recently recognized PTHS Earth Science teacher Paul Ritter for his work in restoring Alligator Snapping Turtle populations in Illinois. Speaking on the Illinois House Floor, Bennett praised Ritter for…… MORE
Even though school is out in most central Illinois school districts, Pontiac’s softball team is still very much alive. The Indians are in the sectional round on Wednesday at Washington taking on the host Panthers. PTHS won a Class 3A Regional Saturday defeating Geneseo. Dwight’s season came to an end Saturday in a loss to…… MORE
By Todd Wineburner This year’s Threshermen’s Reunion Parade is going to put the farm community in the spotlight. The annual parade is organized by the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director Mindi Terrell says the official theme will be “Honoring Our Farmers.” She says it’s a choice that just makes sense. “They (farmers)…… MORE
There are still few details regarding the death of 33-year-old Maria Delatorre of Streator. Delatorre was shot Tuesday evening in Streator, but so far a motive hasn’t been made public. On the night of the shooting, three suspects were apprehended in Dwight after they crashed their car while trying to evade the police. Those individuals…… MORE
The Livingston County Board is still working to replace the aging Health and Education building on Torrance Avenue in Pontiac. At the latest board meeting, the Property Committee recommended allowing The Farnsworth Group to proceed with designing a new facility. Livingston County Board Chair Bob Young says, however, the board wasn’t able to come to…… MORE
Sometimes songs contain a lot more than meets the ear. Sometimes, though, they don’t.… MORE
Carter Dawson’s bases-clearing double drove in all three Pontiac runs in a 3-1 win over Clinton in the Class 3A U-High Regional baseball tournament at Williamson Field. Dawson also pitched six strong innings for the win which sends the Indians into the regional semifinals. The seventh-seeded Indians will play No. 2 seed University High on…… MORE
Livingston Workforce Services will be holding a spring job fair at the Illinois Army National Guard Armory in Pontiac Wednesday from 10 to noon.… MORE
