Dalton Fergus, of J & R Herra, Inc., works on setting up the lighting Friday, April 28, 2023, for Lodi Tap House in downtown Utica. Friday was opening day for outdoor dining on Mill Street. (Derek Barichello)
Derek Barichello is the news editor for The Times in Ottawa and NewsTribune in La Salle, part of Shaw Local News Network, covering La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. He covers local and breaking news in the areas of government, education, business and crime and courts, among others.