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Jan 8, 2024 | mendotareporter.com | Brandon LaChance

By BRANDON LaCHANCEStaff writerMENDOTA – Nick Arteaga had thought about an idea. Others had continuously mentioned it to him. Then he forgot. Until he was reminded and thought if the idea keeps coming back around, it’s officially time to make it happen. The proposal turned reality is Liam’s Marketplace, a consignment shop located at 809 Washington St. in Mendota, which used to be Pohl’s Office Supply.

Jan 8, 2024 | mendotareporter.com | Brandon LaChance

By BRANDON LaCHANCEStaff writerMENDOTA – Michelle Christ became Starved Rock Wood Products’ chief financial officer in April 2022 to further her 15-year career in manufacturing. Her position changed quickly as SRWP transitioned to new management. “There was kind of an interim period where CL Enterprises, who is the ultimate owner of Starved Rock Wood Products, stepped in and took over as interim leader in February of 2023,” said Christ, whose name is pronounced Creest.

Jan 1, 2024 | mendotareporter.com | Brandon LaChance

By BRANDON LaCHANCEStaff writerMENDOTA – Mendota has been through a lot over the last year and a half. It started with a fire on Main Street in August 2022 and another fire on Illinois Avenue in December 2022.

Dec 25, 2023 | mendotareporter.com | Brandon LaChance

By BRANDON LaCHANCEStaff writerMENDOTA – When contestants of the Mendota Sweet Corn Pageant are getting ready for the annual event, they are usually waiting for the summer to get over so they can go to college or are working shifts around their pageant schedule. Naitzy Garcia, a 2023 Mendota High School graduate and the 2023 Sweet Corn Festival Queen, wasn’t just doing her hair and makeup during the pageant.