Brandon LaChance

Illinois

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Host of Edge of Your Seat Podcast, editor Amboy News, journalist Mendota Reporter, voice/producer Starved Rock Media, writer Shaw Media Magazines, IHSA ump/ref

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Articles

Art Arnolts hits hole-in-one at Edgewood

2 days ago | starvedrock.media | Brandon LaChance

Art Arnolts won't forget Monday, May 12. Arnolts accomplished a feat not every golfer can say they have as he hit a hole-in-one on the 133-yard Hole No. 8 at Edgewood Park Golf Club in McNab with a 9-iron. Witness of Arnolts' ace were Max Billard and Mike Puchalski.
Mobile food pantry comes to Ottawa May 10

5 days ago | starvedrock.media | Brandon LaChance

Are you in need of food? Community Food Basket of Ottawa, River Bend Food Bank, and OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa have teamed up to provide a mobile food pantry Saturday, May 10. The drive thru pantry's registration is from 9:30-10 a.m. with distribution beginning at 10 a.m. at the OSF location of 1050 E. Norris Drive.
Special Mother's Day concert taking stage in Princeton

5 days ago | starvedrock.media | Brandon LaChance

Award-winning modern folk artist Bobby Jo Valentine is going to make Mother's Day special in Princeton. Valentine, who is from Northern California and writes poetic, soul searching songs connecting deeply with people from all walks of life which won him Songwriter of the Year at West Coast Songwriter's Association, is performing at Open Prairie United Church of Christ at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 11 at 25 E. Marion Street.
Horizon House wants to show you the new look

6 days ago | starvedrock.media | Brandon LaChance

The Horizon House, at 2000 Plank Road in Peru, has something to show you. The year-long Horizon House United Future Building Project is officially finished and the Horizon House staff want to show you their new digs at a renovation reveal. The reveal will take place from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 17 and will feature a trip through the house to see all of the changes made to help the organization run more efficiently, keep up with changing service needs, and prepare for the future.
Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half-Marathon is May 10

1 week ago | starvedrock.media | Brandon LaChance

It's time to get your running shoes on for the annual Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half-Marathon taking place Saturday, May 10. Transportation for registered half-marathon runners to the start line is from 5:30-6:45 a.m. with the 7:30 a.m. start of the half-marathon taking place inside Starved Rock State Park. The marathon and the Run Starved Rock Country 5K will both begin at 7 a.m. in downtown Ottawa. Awards will be given at the finish line and an after party follows the races.
Mendota Fire Department welcomes new equipment purchase

1 week ago | starvedrock.media | Brandon LaChance

The Mendota Fire Department recently welcomed a new member of equipment to its first-out ambulance. Through the La Salle County States Attorney Office's Opioid Supplement Fund, the MFD was able to purchase a $57,000 Physio Control LifePak 35. The Mendota Fire Department thanked the La Salle County States Attorney Office on Facebook.
Acres of Peace forms a fund with SRCCF

1 week ago | starvedrock.media | Brandon LaChance

After solely funding animal therapy sessions at “Acres of Peace” since 2004, Heidi Henry has partnered with the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation for assistance. The two parties created a fund to help raise money for “The healing power of horses” and other animal therapy programs Henry hosts to help veterans suffering from PTSD and other military-related trauma. Free to the veterans, Henry offers centering, empathy training, nature soaking, and a place to unwind and reconnect.
Seneca's Paxton Giertz receives IHSAF scholarship

1 week ago | starvedrock.media | Brandon LaChance

Paxton Giertz has made a name for himself during his athletic career at Seneca High School. Now, the senior has put his name on a scholarship as he was one of 14 students awarded by the Illinois High School Activities Foundation. The premise of the $1,000 scholarship was for those who participate in IHSA sports and/or activities and are currently officials or pursuing education, coaching in their future.
Paddle for Parks

1 week ago | starvedrock.media | Brandon LaChance

Ottawa welcomed two unique, adventurous visitors at 1 a.m. on Friday. Wally Werderich and Mike Kies came into the city after paddling 188 miles down the Fox River from Wisconsin in part of Paddle for Parks: Fabulous Fox Nation Water Trail Challenge.
Mendota High Alumni Open Coffee Barn on Illinois Avenue

2 weeks ago | starvedrock.media | Brandon LaChance

By Brandon LaChanceThe Coffee Barn is officially open in Mendota as the coffee shop located at 701 Illinois Avenue is having a soft open Thursday. When co-owners and Mendota High School graduates Sean Arteaga (MHS 2007) and Humberto Garcia (MHS 2004) took a look at the building which was formerly Jerry's Flower Barn, they thought a coffee shop would be a great idea.