MUSIC: Freedom Of Choice -- Marseilles flutist solos symphony IVSO Saturday

Bethany Cutler wasn't forced to be a musician, but since her four older siblings all took piano lessons, participation was.......
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MUSIC: Concert dedicated to Strong IVSO supporter

The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Young Performers in Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in the auditorium at Ottawa Township High School, 211 E. Main St.
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MUSIC: With CD in works, Ottawa native releases EP

Places To Go. Things To Do.

FAMILY

"STORYTIME LIVE," stage show, 4 and 7 p.m. today, i Wireless Center, Moline. 309-764-2000.
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Food Fare

FISH AND SHRIMP FRY,Friday, Ottawa Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 1501 La Salle St., Ottawa. Dine-in 5 to 7 p.m., carryouts 4:30.......
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EAT WELL: Corned beef recipes for St. Patrick's Day

It's almost that time of the year. I wasn't crazy about corned beef when I was young, but now, I do enjoy it.

Below is a.......
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MUSIC: Wind Ensemble show Thursday at IVCC

OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College's Wind Ensemble will present a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11,.......
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Utica man makes his own fish fillet boards

When there wasn't a product on the market that could easily and neatly clean fish, Jim Ventrice found his own way.
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