Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator Susan Glassman will offer a program for community members to learn how to create their own holiday charcuterie board.

Ottawa Township High School selected four sophomores as student ambassadors to represent the school at the 2026 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program.

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The Prairie Arts Council will usher in the holiday season with The Magic of Christmas, a charming community theater children’s musical written and directed by Rachel Gorenz-Johnson. Performances will be held at the Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave East in Princeton, on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., with a matinee on Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children, and may be purchased by calling (719) 290-0954. The production is supported in part by grants from the Illinois Arts Council and The Princeton Closet, helping bring this seasonal tradition to the community.

Attendees can run or walk two miles of wooded trails. Participants also are encouraged to wear Thanksgiving costumes to win a Best Costume contest.

The Ottawa City Council will vote on storm sewer construction, a watermain replacement and more annexations tied to the Fields Hill subdivision in north Ottawa during their meeting on Tuesday night.

Ottawa Sunrise Rotary toy and book float returns for the 36th year in the Festival of Lights Parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28.

Ottawa Sunrise Rotary toy and book float returns for the 36th year in the Festival of Lights Parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28.

The following marriage licenses were recently recorded at the Bureau County Courthouse.

Citizenship ideals at Logan Junior High School in Princeton emphasize curriculum and extracurricular activities.