Collin Lund, a sophomore at Princeton High School, tries out lineman gear and tasks Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Corn Belt Energy table during the Career, Job and Volunteer Fair at Princeton High School. (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.