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As most people are well aware, Ottawa takes the Christmas and holiday season very seriously. There are some around town who might say that Christmas in Ottawa begins in early
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As most people are well aware, Ottawa takes the Christmas and holiday season very seriously. There are some around town who might say that Christmas in Ottawa begins in early

The Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum will be holding nightly showings of “Forgotten Valor: The Life and Death of W.H.L. Wallace” at 6pm from November 15th to the 20th.

The 2025 Out of the Darkness Community Walk for LaSalle County is a week away: October 11 at Washington Park. Check-in begins at 11 am and the event begins at

If you find yourself planning a fall trip, it’s important to remember some things: fall is the season of pumpkin patches, hayrides, and apple cider donuts. Luckily, you can find all that and more at Ottawa’s very own Kane Family Farms!

The Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum is a privately-owned, not-for-profit organization that was founded to promote and preserve the traditions and history of Scouting. The museum’s collection includes items

This past weekend, Skydive Chicago began warming up for one of their most challenging endeavors yet. Their goal? To attempt not one, but two skydiving records (the Vertical World Record