A motorcycle wreck on the east end of La Salle allegedly involved an impaired rider First responders were called Sunday morning just past midnight about a motorcycle crash at Route 6 and East 5th Road near Interstate 39 Officers say 23-year-old James Kreider of Princeton was charged with DUI An ambulance was called to check him out after the crash La Salle police say additional charges are pending based on lab results Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardLa Salle adds transfer guard Marcus Randolph to its rosterLa Salle has now recruited 10 players from the portal Randolph is the third South Jersey native in the class that should see consistent playing time The La Salle men’s basketball team added to its lengthy transfer portal haul with another local player who should see plenty of minutes with the Explorers next season Peter’s transfer who started his college career at Richmond is transferring to La Salle for his final season of eligibility a Willingboro native who played at Willingboro High then Archbishop Wood He was a two-time all-state and two-time all-Catholic League selection at Wood with a scholarship offer from La Salle before committing to Richmond where he had a limited role over two seasons The 6-foot-5 guard joins a transfer portal class under new coach Darris Nichols that has completely remade La Salle’s roster Randolph is the third South Jersey native in the class which is expected to see significant playing time The Explorers also added McNeese State transfer Jerome Brewer Jr. and William & Mary forward Noah Collier from Mullica Hill » READ MORE: Transfer portal: Villanova adds another 2025 recruit; Drexel, La Salle, Temple add players No Big 5 team lost more players to the portal than La Salle and few teams nationally have undergone such a roster rebuild 15 entered the portal—only point guard Eric Acker remains The list includes some walk-ons and players with expired eligibility hoping NCAA rules change before next season high school commit Ashton Walker is following Nichols from Radford joining transfers Josiah Harris and Truth Harris Hipps redshirted at Boise State this past season He attended Archbishop Carroll and was an all-Catholic League player as a sophomore before moving to Georgia and eventually finishing his high school career at Arizona Compass Prep Hipps was a three-star prospect out of high school and some of his early scholarship offers included La Salle and Temple back in the bity, let’s work!!#FearTheDragon🐉 pic.twitter.com/4Vmfh788CF and clinicals—proving that compassion and courage go hand in hand and faculty—for lifting her up at every step the path to becoming a nurse has been a long road spanning two decades—marked by unwavering dedication and an unshakable determination to follow a dream that life tried many times to interrupt.  Murray began her college journey right after high school starting as a medical records technician at age 20 just as electronic records were becoming the norm she had transitioned into a medical assistant role supporting physicians across various specialties—from cardiovascular and family medicine to bariatric and colorectal surgery Her role wasn’t just clerical—it involved everything from assisting in minor procedures to drawing blood and navigating insurance authorizations.  she’s on the verge of graduating with her nursing degree from La Salle University—finishing what she started 20 years ago.  Murray chose La Salle for one reason: the Achieve Program which offers night and weekend classes for working adults That structure was essential for someone juggling a full-time job “I’ve been working on my nursing degree on and off for 20 years,” she said “La Salle’s program made it possible for me to finally finish what I started.”  has been “wonderful.” She’s not only poised to graduate at the top of her class but she’s also gained a deep appreciation for both the curriculum and the people in the program.  “I think it’s amazing that La Salle offers this option for people with full-time jobs the science of what goes wrong in the body and how nurses can respond But it was the med-surg course that gave her the most hands-on hospital experience the transition into nursing education was humbling.  “Connecting the dots between my work and nursing education has been incredible,” she said.  That connection became even more meaningful—and more urgent—when she discovered a lump in her breast in July 2024.  Murray was too young for a routine screening mammogram “I couldn’t not follow my own advice.”  In August—just a week before the start of her senior year—she was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer.  the first person I reached out to at La Salle that cancer wasn’t allowed to take my education from me,” she said “We made a plan to keep me enrolled and moving forward.”  She even completed her fall clinicals early offering remote options and flexible scheduling so she could continue both her education and treatment.  Murray has stayed active in the La Salle community She’s a member of SNAP (Student Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania) Sigma Theta Tau—the international honor society of nursing—and was recently inducted into the Tri-Alpha Honor Society for first-generation students she joined the National Society of Leadership and Success and is preparing for induction into Alpha Epsilon She’s also been nominated for a senior award at La Salle.  and faculty—for lifting her up at every step.  “Don’t give up on your dream,” Murray said The La Salle County Sheriff's Office has released some statistics for the month of April The department says it responded to 253 calls for service from 911 Officer-initiated interactions totaled 780 in April Deputies booked 168 people into the La Salle County Jail in April where the daily population averaged 84 people The La Salle County Sheriff's Office issued 250 citations in April ExpandThe La Salle County Retired Teachers Association conducted its spring meeting on April 28 at Stage 212 in La Salle The La Salle County Retired Teachers Association conducted its spring meeting on April 28 at Stage 212 in La Salle lobbyist for Illinois Retired Teachers Association Bodewes spoke on upcoming legislation related to Tier 2 advantages of retirees combining the state and AMBA plans and the elimination os WEP this year Natalie Smigel shared some history of Stage 212 and the upcoming renovations which are planned to begin later in 2025 The attendees then had a backstage vieq with a tour of the facility Upcoming events for the retired teachers association include Pistol Shrimp night on July 16 and its fall general membership meeting Sept. 22 at Nell’s Woodland in Ottawa. Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network BARRINGTON — Is there a more dominant Interscholastic League program in the state than La Salle boys lacrosse The Rams have won each Division I championship since 2012 They’ve lost just four games in the regular season during that time Barrington is a solid team at the state’s top level The Eagles this season have dispatched Bishop Hendricken and North Kingstown shut out Cumberland and sent Fordham Prep back to New York with a one-goal loss April 24 That’s important context when considering Thursday night at Victory Field a game that featured a running clock throughout the second half The Rams jumped ahead by double digits midway through the second quarter and were never tested from there 27 and 21 goals in the bank in its previous four wins against in-state foes A state championship rematch with Moses Brown will wait until May 19 The Quakers have been the closest threat over the past decade “There’s no secret,” La Salle attacker Quincy Marino said “It’s everyone buying into our culture and working really hard The coaches put us in good situations to succeed.” The Rams fell in each of their first four title game appearances Their breakthrough came more than a decade after the RIIL started sponsoring boys lacrosse in 2001 “It’s challenging,” La Salle attacker Reid Kelley said “But being with your team and working hard you could make the lazy argument La Salle has an unfair advantage by being able to attract students without any sort of community boundaries Any number of other private and public schools – through pathways and different educational offerings – can do the same Rams coach Steve O’Donnell is the former commanding officer of the State Police Serving in that capacity would seem to blunt any accusations he stretches the rules or is lacking principle in some way This is the perfect marriage of academic profile leadership and a legacy of success that continues to grow “It doesn’t just happen for free,” Marino said “It’s all the classes in front of us who built this program and allowed us to play these games and get all these opportunities to show ourselves.” Marino collected three goals and six assists while Kelley chipped in five goals against Barrington (5-3) La Salle (9-0) built a 15-2 lead by halftime and slowed the tempo over the final 24 minutes Eagles goalie Gavin Munzert made 12 saves in his first varsity start a noteworthy effort from a freshman against tough competition Staying in shape and taking care of your body is a big part of it Barrington girls swimming – they’ve all enjoyed extended title streaks in recent decades by following largely the same blueprint It’s daily attention to detail and the ability to perform under the greatest pressure at the close of the season The Rams have made it easier on themselves in certain years – a 19-1 win over Moses Brown in the 2024 championship match was a demonstration “Practice isn’t easy all the time – that makes it fun,” Marino said “You’re doing fireman carries with your friends – it may not be easy And when the work pays off it feels really great.” bkoch@providencejournal.com are known as vectors for Lyme disease and relapsing fevers In observance of Lyme Disease Awareness month and the warmer weather the area has been experiencing it’s important to take precautions against tick bites and the illnesses they can carry Illnesses like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Tularemia and Ehrlichiosis can cause mild symptoms or severe infections In La Salle County Lyme disease is the tick-related illness seen most commonly There were 11 cases of Lyme disease confirmed in the county in 2024 That number was down from 14 cases in 2023 eight was the most cases in a single year with a low of two cases in 2021 Lyme disease is caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks The risk of exposure to ticks is greatest in the woods and in the edge area between lawns and woods; however ticks can also be carried by animals onto lawns and gardens and into houses by pets outdoor workers and others may be exposed to infected ticks in wooded People who spend time in heavily wooded areas where infected ticks are common are at higher risk for exposure “There has been a noticeable increase in the number of Lyme Disease cases in La Salle County over the last two years,” said Jennifer Arroyo director of Environmental Health at La Salle County Health Department “The greatest risk of being bitten exists in the spring Apply an EPA-registered insect repellent when spending time outdoors wear closed-toed shoes and light-colored clothing so you can see ticks on your clothing avoiding wooded and brushy areas with high grass After spending time in areas where ticks could be found everyone should conduct a thorough tick-check on themselves Removing ticks within a 24-hour period reduces the risk of potential disease transmission Talk to your doctor if you have been bitten by a tick and experience fever Simple tips to avoid tick exposure include: Remove the tick as soon as possible to reduce your chances of getting an infection from the tick bite The CDC recommends the following steps to remove a tick: Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible petroleum jelly or a hot match to make the tick detach Clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water If you become ill with a fever and/or rash after being in an area where ticks may be The most common symptoms of tick-related illnesses can include fever Early recognition and treatment of the infection decreases the risk of serious complications Thanks for visiting PROVIDENCE – Moses Brown is the favorite to win the 2025 RIIL girls lacrosse state title but La Salle is building its case as a viable contender for the crown While it could have been a little more comfortable Friday’s matchup with Prout ended the same way all of the games the Rams have played this season La Salle built its lead thanks to the dynamic play in the draw circle by Kerrin McGovern that allowed the offense to score big goals at key moments of the game but the Rams managed to play keep-away long enough to hold on for a 12-11 win and improve to 10-0 on the season “It was definitely a dogfight,” La Salle’s Lily Peters said “I’m really proud of our team and how we acted and how we composed ourselves It was definitely a hard win but we’ve been training day in day out and been putting the work in on the field.” Obviously we’re working with our momentum right now but also falling back on our preparation from each practice.” La Salle’s play this season is hardly a surprise The Rams were one of the best teams in the state last spring and made it to the final before being treated as a mere distraction as Moses Brown won its second straight state title and eighth in the last nine seasons The Quakers returned a loaded roster this spring and are the prohibitive favorites to win it all again but La Salle has proved it has the pieces to make things very interesting come playoff time With most of last year’s roster back on the field this spring There have been some blowouts and other wins that felt comfortable but La Salle has passed more than a few tests – including two one-goal wins over a tough Portsmouth “We’re kind of building a house – foundation then the roof and then we’re all there,” McGovern said Prout was another test and for four quarters it wasn’t hard to see what the Rams do well Girls lacrosse is all about offense and you can’t score without the ball La Salle had it a lot on Friday night thanks to the play of McGovern When McGovern came away with wins in the circle La Salle thrived and the scoreboard showed as much when it led 8-3 midway through the second quarter Prout managed to cut the deficit to three by halftime and had it down to two in the final minute of the third Charlotte Grace scored with under 30 seconds left to put La Salle up 10-7 and McGovern followed it with a win in the circle and a goal of her own to give the Rams a four-goal lead heading to the fourth but I have great middies who are there for me when I place the ball and they do a great job of coming up with it,” McGovern said I do mine and that’s why we come together as a unit really La Salle wasn’t short on talent last spring but it may have lacked the experience necessary to try and compete with the likes of Moses Brown The season as a whole was a success both because it earned the program its first trip to the final in 11 years and because it gave this year’s returners valuable big-game experience The junior has stepped into a major offensive role for La Salle this spring and has become of Rhode Island’s top attacks but her four-goal performance on Friday showed she’s not afraid of the moment “I definitely love the team and use them [to help me score],” Peters said “I have been feeling that way as attack but I can always use the help of the team because they help push me to be a goal scorer.” The balance of the offense is what makes La Salle dangerous Peters led the team with four goals Friday but sophomore Brinley Freitas – a viable scorer in her own right – put up three McGovern had a pair and so did Maddi Goodwin a Second Team All-State selection last spring “We do have really great competitors,” McGovern said “We’re working on making all of our talents come together cohesively.” Prout’s youth could very well be what makes it dangerous The Crusaders have three seniors on the roster – with Ella Delmonico Anna Jalbert and Ella Martin – and freshmen and sophomores all over the field The fourth-quarter comeback was slow and steady Prout had to earn possession back and a few great saves by freshman goalie Maya Jones helped La Salle nearly cleared the final 90 seconds off the clock Prout was trying to race up field to create a final chance but Peters came up with a stick check that knocked the ball loose and secured the Rams’ win The loss dropped Prout to 6-3 on the season While all eyes will remain on Moses Brown and La Salle the Crusaders could very well end up in a position to challenge either for a spot in the state title game of the title Prout returns to the field Tuesday for a big game at East Greenwich La Salle is undefeated and expectations are certainly growing with each win It’s not hard to see the big game on the Rams’ schedule as they host Moses Brown in the regular-season finale on May 20 its big game comes Tuesday when it travels to play Chariho Then it’s Saturday when it hosts North Kingstown They might be in second place in the RPI standings They might be a favorite to reach the state title game But they’re not concerned about stuff like that right now “We walk into each game thinking the record is 0-0,” McGovern said “It doesn’t matter what the record is right now “Of course we’re looking ahead at things a little bit because we have to but we’re trying to stay as present as we can to make the best of it.” Thanks for visiting ExpandStarved Rock Country Community Foundation vice chair Pierre Alexander *(left) with Jill Nevins and Cheryl Mucci of the Naplate Volunteer Park Board SRCCF granted the Park Board $5,000 for sensory playground equipment at Vittone Park The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently made a $5,000 grant to the Naplate Volunteer Park Board for sensory playground equipment at Vittone Park The gift follows a $10,000 SRCCF grant to the Park Board in 2024 for other playground pieces. Both grants were drawn from the Foundation’s Ottawa/Naplate Tornado Relief Fund that was created within hours of the February 2017 tornado that struck both towns Four sensory panels will provide fine motor and coordination for all children including wheelchair A Cabasas wheel will offer upper body exercise for all children “The primary goal is to provide sensory play for all children regardless of physical or cognitive ability,” said Jill Nevins The Park Board goal is to raise more than $10,000 by July 1 order the equipment and have it installed this fall The organization hosts a free Easter Egg Hunt and a Santa Parade with treats and a visit with Santa afterword “The Naplate Volunteer Park Board fundraises year-round to improve Vittone Park and Rick Ballfield,” said SRCCF President Fran Brolley “We are delighted to play a part in making their playground accessible to all children.” For information on Starved Rock Country Community Foundation grants, visit srccf.org/grants, call 815-252-2906 or stop in the office at 116 W. Lafayette St., Ottawa, Suite 2. Thanks for visiting ExpandChristine Benson (right) receives the Illinois State Board of Education's Board Service Award on Thursday during the 37th Annual Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony She is pictured (from left) with Ryan Myers “I want to express my deepest gratitude to all those who serve in our schools — school support personnel certified support staff and every individual who contributes to the growth and well-being of our students,” said Christopher Dvorak regional superintendent of schools for the Regional Office of Education 35 expertise and care shape the future of education and make a meaningful difference in countless lives every day.” The event was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ottawa and included a dinner by Stone Jug Barbecue in Peru and music entertainment by Steve Sharp. The following honorees were chosen by their school district to be recognized: Allen Otter Creek Elementary School, Katie Hamilton, educator award, Kathy Craft, support staff award; BMP Tri-County Special Education co-op, Megan Baker, educator award; Deer Park School Elementary School, Michelle Olson, educator award, Sarah Landrum, support staff award; Dimmick Consolidated School, Tara Knauf, educator award, Michele Hanson, support staff award; Earlville Community Unit, Brooke Chapman, Shannon Cook, Elissa Barker, educator award, Gary Ayala, retiring support staff award, Amy Schultz, support staff award; Grand Ridge Grade School, Karen Cooper and Susan Boyer, educator award, Rachel Woodyer, retiring support staff; Henry-Senachwine CUSD, Debbie Pletsch, Brittany Wolfe, educator award, Frank Bush, Jennifer Scott, retiring educator award, Angie Smith and Annette McKey, retiring support staff, Stephanie Sanneman and Karen Robertson, support staff award; La Salle Elementary, Molly Stone, Anna Aughenbaugh-Weber, Matthew Mezel, educator award, Kristina Wallin, retiring educator award, Veronica Scheri, support staff award; LEASE, Paula Ficek and Julie O’Brien-Smith, educator award, Jean Gula, retiring support staff award, Nyckkie Boaz and Steve Thrush, support staff award; Leland Community Unit, Lisa Featherston and Sara Miller, educator award, Jodi Moore, retiring educator award, Diane Morel, retiring support staff, Yessica Acevendo, support staff award; Lighted Way, Laurie Joerger, educator award, Sara Nestler, support staff award; Lostant Community Unit, Ashley Erwin, educator award, Robert Lawless, board service award, Desiree Dinoto, support staff award; La Salle-Peru High School, Kristen Adams, Emily Carney, Abigail Goy, educator award, Dr. Rose Larie Lynch, board service award, Amy Williams and Mary Kay Lamboley, retiring support staff, Sue Brooker, support staff award; Mendota Elementary, Angela Kent, Sydney Wilhelm, and Danielle Buettner, educator award, Susan Ambler, Vanessa Dennin Holmes, and Mary Kieffer, retiring educator award, Michelle Beetz, Jeff Strouss, support staff award, Mendota High School, Todd Doyle, Kellie Hochstatter, Joe Hughes, educator award, Deb Phalen, posthumously, Jayne Barnes and Janice Campbell, retiring educator award, Zonnie Eiten, retiring support staff award, Marisela Cervantes, support staff award; Milton Pope School, Somer Moore, educator award, Hannah Maxwell, support staff award; Oglesby Elementary School, Michele Manuk and Caitlin Nelson, educator award, James Knoblauch and Michael Porter, board service award; Jan Benning, retiring educator award, and Wendy Christmann, support staff award; Ottawa Township High School, Julie Brown, Keith Budzowski, and Leah Kuhn, educator award, Jennifer Borkowski, Robert Bradish, Ellen Riedesel, retiring educator award, Nikole Hamilton, support staff award; Ottawa Elementary School, Kaci Rollings, Anne Houk, Morgan Brown, Gayle Johnson, Shannon Gaughan, educator award, Mark Fisher, board service award, Kathye Brock-Wrobleski, Anne Houk, Erica Heth, Kelly Brovelli, Dr. Michelle Lee, Miriam McNutt, retiring educator award, Amanda Durdan, support staff award; Peru Elementary School, Alexia Donovan, Olivia Boucek, Matt Guenther, educator award, Simon Kampwerth, board service award, Mary Jo Sonnenberg, Julie Miller, Jamie Craven, retiring educator award, Megan Baltikauski, support staff award, Putnam County CUSD, Ashley Bush, Amy Schultz, Megan Kindred, Angie Heiser, educator award, Lynette Olson, retiring educator award, Stacy Veronda, support staff award, Regional Office of Education 35 Academy, Anna Johnson, educator award, Megan Jording, Zach Shaw, and Trevor Witek, support staff award, Rutland Elementary School, Jodie Landers, educator ward, Debbie Fitzmaurice, support staff award, Seneca Grade School, Deborah Cisneros, Eric Misener, Maddison Renner, educator award, Ken Sangston, Brent Sulzberger, board service award, Deborah Cisneros, Eric Misener, retiring educator award, Diane Bushman, Denise Ringer, retiring support staff award, Debbie Reding and Dianne Bushman, support staff award, Seneca High School, Jill Rockrohr, Luke Windham, educator award, Joseph Johnson, board service award, Jenna Maierhofer, Eric Vroman, retiring educator award, Nikki Bricoo, support staff award, Serena CUD, Betsy Dolder, Eric Englert, Brock Harp, Carrie Browder, educator award, Jeana Hebert, support staff award, Alicia Sesto, Linda Gregor, retiring educator award; SRAVTE/Area Career Center, Andrew Wiercinski, educator award, Jeanette Maurice, retiring educator award, Chris Wilke, support staff award; Streator Elementary School, Jordan Berninger, Desi Johnson, Chrystal Schaffner, educator award, Jamie Galyen, support staff award; Streator High School, Devin Doty, Mark E. Yanek, Ray Yanek, educator award, Brad Brittin, Robert S. Fabris, Kaye Tallier, retiring educator award, Christine Benckendorf, Cathleen Darrow, Kimberly Zavada, retiring support staff award, Shelley Doyle Hyatt, support staff award; Tonica CCD, Courtney Pointer, educator award, Kelsey Manning, support staff award; Wallace Grade School, Caitlyn Koch, Ashley Cook, educator award; Tammy Hambleton, Nan Schomas, retiring support staff award, Angel White, support staff award; Waltham Grade School, Jana Berman, Jennifer Harmon, educator award, James McCabe, board service award, Diane Siembab, retiring educator award; Richard Maltas and Joan Graham, retiring support staff award, Jen Dischler, support staff award; Illinois State Board of Education, Christine Benson, ISBE Board Service Award ExpandTwo Spring Valley men have pleaded guilty to a felony charge stemming from a non-fatal stabbing in La Salle A third suspect’s case is on hold while he addresses charges in another county Two Spring Valley men have pleaded guilty to a felony charge stemming from a non-fatal stabbing in La Salle Justin E. Qasem, 19, and William J. Vargas, 20, appeared April 25 in La Salle County Circuit Court and pleaded guilty to mob action a Class 4 felony carrying one to three years in prison Both were sentenced to reporting probation Meanwhile, 20-year-old Davion K. Douglas of Decatur is being held in another county awaiting charges that could supersede his felony charge. A status hearing is set for June 5 in Ottawa. All three were charged following an investigation launched Sept. 29 when a youth was stabbed at Ninth and Lafayette streets in La Salle. La Salle police said later the youth made a full recovery. ExpandOttawa relief pitcher George Shumway fires a pitch to L-P on Friday OTTAWA – Down two runs with two on in the bottom of the sixth, Ottawa junior Adam Swanson was looking “dead red” as he stepped into the batter’s box against La Salle-Peru relief pitcher Kyle Rios. “I went into that at-bat hunting for a fastball no matter what until two strikes,” Swanson said. “The first pitch was a slow curve for a called strike, and I just knew the next pitch was going to be a fastball. That said, I didn’t want to do too much, just hit the ball hard in the middle of the field.” What Swanson did was blast a 3-run homer well over the fence in left field to give the Pirates a one-run lead. “I was able to put a good swing on it and lift it a little bit. I knew it was gone the second I hit it. Pretty awesome feeling.” Ottawa then added a two-out, two-run single by Jacob Rosetto in the frame and eventually secured a 12-10 Interstate 8 Conference win. L-P's Kaedin Bond smacks a double against Ottawa on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Ottawa High School. (Scott Anderson) Ottawa (11-11, 3-5) trailed 8-0 to L-P (11-10, 3-5) heading to the bottom of the fifth. “It was a tough first four innings for sure,” Ottawa coach Levi Ericson. “We just weren’t able to get anything going. But then we started to get a little momentum in the fifth and it just carried over into the sixth. Then Adam comes up in that spot, and I thought to myself, ‘This is the moment this kid is designed for.’” Ericson had high praise for the work of relief guys of George Shumway (1⅔ IP), Noah Marvin (2 IP), Brody Pagakis (Win, ⅓ IP) and Colt Bryson (Save, 1 IP, 1 K) “The first thing I said in the postgame talk was credit to our bullpen,” Ericson said. “As a coach this isn’t what you plan for, but our relief guys came in and did a great job of keeping things within reach for us to be able to come back.” Ottawa's Jace Vieth makes a catch in the outfield on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Ottawa High School. (Scott Anderson) La Salle-Peru led 3-0 after one on an RBI double by Kaedin Bond and RBI singles by Braylin Bond and Jett Hill. The Cavs added two in the second on RBI hits by Kaedin Bond and Braylin Bond. In the third, L-P tacked on three more on an RBI hit by Jackson Piecha, a wild pitch and Adrian Arzola scoring on the back end of a double steal. “We were cruising along, and everything was going well through four innings,” L-P coach Matt Glupczynski said. “We had a great start, but I thought we lost focus. Then in the fifth we made an error, walked a few guys, hit a guy and then later on a ball hit between first and second didn’t go after a ball, and they scored two.” In the Ottawa five-run fifth, Bryson and Swanson coaxed bases-loaded walks before Jace Veith was hit by a pitch and Brendyn Fuchs shot a ball into right field to score two and make it 8-5. L-P's Jett Hill delivers a pitch to Ottawa on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Ottawa High School. (Scott Anderson) The Cavs scored a run in the top of the sixth before the hosts used an infield error, three walks and a sacrifice fly by Bryson to make it 10-7 with Swanson coming to the plate. The visitors scored onve in the seventh before Bryson struck out the final batter. “Then, in the sixth an error starts things off, then we walked some more hitters and finally [Ottawa] came up with a couple of big hits,” Glupczynski said. We just didn’t finish.” Both sides open three-game I-8 series Monday with Ottawa hosting Sycamore and La Salle-Peru traveling to Rochelle. Members of the Ottawa baseball team hope for a rally against L-P on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Ottawa High School. (Scott Anderson) ExpandLa Salle County Sheriff Adam Diss has announced his reelection campaign La Salle County Sheriff Adam Diss announced his reelection campaign “I’m excited to announce my campaign for reelection as sheriff of La Salle County in 2026,” Diss wrote Thursday on his Facebook page my team and I have achieved remarkable success and I am proud of our efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our La Salle County community.” Diss was appointed in 2022 to succeed Tom Templeton Diss joined the sheriff’s office around the time Templeton first was elected in 1998 and came up through the ranks head of investigations and commander of the tactical team until he transitioned into administration ExpandThe Eastern Marshall County EMS will host a golf outing Saturday (David Toney for Shaw Local News /David Toney) The Eastern Marshall County EMS will host a golf outing Saturday, June 7, at Tall Oaks Country Club in Toluca. Cost is $400 per team for four person teams. That includes 18 holes. The outing will have a minimum of 12 teams and maximum of 18. There will be prizes for first, second and third places, as well as door prizes. Check-in starts at noon. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m. The golf outing marks the 10th anniversary of operations for the Eastern Marshall County EMS. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to upgrading vital equipment for the agency. Dinner is included in team fee and is $15 a plate for non-team members. There also will be a silent auction. ExpandThe World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. is among the sites viewed during an Honor Flight of the Quad Cities trip. The JOY program this month will be given by Diane Anderson. She will be telling her father’s story of being a prisoner in Austria and Germany during World War II. Dessert will be served following the program. A $5 donation is requested. Make a reservation by calling 815-673-1526 by Monday, May 12. (Charlene Bielema) The JOY program, a program geared for men and women 55 and older, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator. The program this month will be given by Diane Anderson. She will be telling her father’s story of being a prisoner in Austria and Germany during World War II. Dessert will be served following the program. A $5 donation is requested. Make a reservation by calling 815-673-1526 by Monday, May 12. The purpose of this group is to provide programs that are informational and or entertaining. It is the group’s hope that it also provides an opportunity to socialize with old friends and to make some new ones. cookies and a beverage will be served 11:30 a.m A free lunch serving sloppy joes, pasta salad, cookies and a beverage will be served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator. The meal is free and the public is invited to attend. The meal will have dine-in or carryout options. The Free Lunch Program is sponsored by Deacons and Hardscrabble Lions and is held the second Saturday of each month. Saturday’s meal will be hosted by Streator High School Key Club If you would be interested in hosting a month, contact Karyn at 815-674-3931. Nigist Legesse, ‘25, is pushing boundaries in technology while balancing academics, leadership, and work.  An international student from Ethiopia, Nigist Legesse, ‘25, has built a strong academic and professional career at La Salle University focused on A.I.. From excelling in competitive programming to groundbreaking AI research, Nigist Legesse, ‘25, exemplifies determination, perseverance, and academic excellence.   An international student from Ethiopia, Legesse has built a strong academic and professional career at La Salle University. Majoring in computer science and information technology with a minor in mathematics, she has excelled in coursework, research, leadership, and multiple work-study positions while maintaining a demanding schedule to graduate early and save money.  Wanting to maximize her opportunities, Legesse has consistently taken 18-credit semesters while working multiple jobs and participating in extracurricular activities. Her dedication to academic excellence has earned her a place on the Dean’s List every semester from fall 2022 to fall 2024, as well as earning the prestigious Eleanor Waldron Memorial Scholarship for the 2023/2024 academic year.  In addition to her research accomplishments, Legesse has also excelled in competitive programming. In November 2024, she led her team to victory in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Mid-Atlantic Division 2, marking the first time La Salle students had won in this category. Reflecting on the win, she expressed pride in their achievement while remaining motivated to compete at even higher levels in the future. “Winning was an incredible moment for our team, and it showed what we’re capable of. Now, we’re setting our sights even higher,” she said.  As she looks ahead, Legesse remains committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and research. With multiple accolades and achievements under her belt, she hopes to further explore artificial intelligence and contribute to innovative solutions in computational problem-solving. She encourages students to take advantage of every opportunity available to them, emphasizing that balancing school, work, and research is challenging but immensely rewarding.   “Start early, take advantage of every opportunity, and don’t be afraid to push yourself,” she advises. “The experience and skills you gain are invaluable.”  LA SALLE – The La Salle-Peru baseball team was building momentum in the bottom of the sixth inning Wednesday. Having already scored one run in the frame, the Cavaliers had the bases loaded with one out when two Ottawa fielders bumped into each other, allowing a pop-up to fall in shallow left field. However, Ottawa pitcher Adam Swanson induced a ground ball to the right side. Pirates second baseman George Shumway scooped it up and flipped it to Colt Bryson, who fired to first base for an inning-ending 4-6-3 double play. “It’s always great to get out of a bases-loaded jam, especially on a double play,” Swanson said. “That got us a lot of energy to roll into the top of the seventh.” The Pirates converted that energy into a 10-run seventh inning as they pulled away for a 14-3 victory at Huby Sarver Field to tie their Interstate 8 Conference series with the Cavs at one game each. “I think it was just the momentum with how the bottom of the sixth ended,” Ottawa coach Levi Ericson said about the 10-run seventh. “We made an error to load the bases with one out, and then we roll a double play. You could just tell the energy coming off the field right then. The boys were fired up and we said, ‘Whatever it takes, let’s bust it open.’ Props to the kids, they did it.” The Pirates sent 16 batters to the plate in the final inning, recording seven hits and taking advantage of three L-P errors. Bryson, Swanson and Jace Veith each scored two runs and drove in a run in the seventh. Swanson ripped an RBI triple in his second at-bat and Veith had a run-scoring double in his second trip to the plate. Brendyn Fuchs, Harry Carretto, Jacob Rosetto and Jaxon Cooper also drove in runs during the seventh. “We started off with a couple hits, got the energy going and everything just started rolling,” Swanson said. “We had confidence at the plate and were stringing hits together.” The Pirates scored the 10 runs against L-P’s bullpen. “I thought the seventh inning was kind of a microcosm of the entire game,” said L-P coach Matt Glupczynski, who agreed the double play in the sixth was a big momentum shifter. “I didn’t think we were very sharp the entire game. We battled. We made it close. But we took terrible angles in the outfield. We weren’t backing up on throws from the outfield. We couldn’t hit a cut. Our infield made a couple errors. Offensively, for a while there we didn’t really have an approach at the plate.” Swanson returned to the mound for the seventh and struck out two batters with a walk in between before giving way to Noah Marvin, who struck out the only batter he faced. Swanson gave up three runs (two earned) on six hits with seven strikeouts, one walk and a hit batter in 6⅔ innings. “I pitched pretty good,” Swanson said. “I threw a lot of fastballs. I was getting swing and misses with it. I was not trying to pitch too cute. I was OK with ground balls and fly balls as long as we were getting outs.” The Pirates gave Swanson early runs support with two runs in the first on a two-run double by Carretto and another pair in the second on a two-run single by Cooper. “We’ve been bad at the plate,” Ericson said. “[Tuesday] was a really, really good practice for us, and it showed. We came out in the first and hit the ball around in the second. It took us into then seventh to break it open, but overall we did everything that we’ve emphasized that we haven’t been doing. Our approaches were a lot better at the plate.” The Cavs responded with a run in each the first and second innings before pulling within a run in the sixth on an RBI single by Braylin Bond. ExpandLaSalle-Peru's Anna Riva (Rob Oesterle) MORRIS – Anna Riva and her La Salle-Peru softball teammates wanted to have fun during Wednesday’s game against Interstate 8 Conference rival Morris. The Cavaliers dugout was alive with energy from the first pitch, and Riva got them cheering even louder in the top of the first inning. With one out, she came to bat with runners on first and second. She got every bit of a 1-2 pitch and drove it well over the center field fence for a 3-0 lead. “I don’t really know what kind of pitch it was,” Riva said. “It was right down the middle, and I timed it well. “We were on our ‘A’ game as far as hitting today. Everyone was pumped up and engaged in the game. There was a lot of energy in the dugout, and we all came ready to play.” L-P (22-3, 6-0 I-8) wasn’t done in the first. After a walk to Makenzie Chamberlain, winning pitcher Taylor Vescogni launched a two-run homer to left to give herself a 5-0 lead. That proved to be more than enough as the Cavaliers cruised to an 11-2 victory. Vescogni allowed just five hits and struck out 12 despite dealing with an injured fingernail on her pitching hand. Morris (15-6, 2-4) got a run back in the bottom of the first when Cami Pfeifer singled with two outs, then came around on three wild pitches. After going down in order in the top of the second, L-P continued to add to its lead. In the third, Kelsey Frederick led off with a single and stole second before coming home on a double by Riva, who was 3 for 5 with two doubles, a home run and four RBIs. Riva then scored on a long single by Chamberlain to make it 7-1. “I think we are still getting better,” Riva said. “We have put in a lot of work in the offseason and during the season, and it’s starting to show.” The Cavaliers added another run in the fourth when Callie Mertes (4 for 5, 2 doubles, 3 RBIs) doubled in Karmen Piano, who led off with a walk and stole second. Two more runs came across in the fifth on a two-run double by Mertes before a run in the sixth when courtesy runner Lydia Steinbach scored on a wild pitch to make it 11-1. “We have a lot of good hitters,” L-P coach Randy Huebbe said. “We’re not just about pitching. And, our defense is getting better. Allie Thome played a real good game at third base today. “Taylor wasn’t at 100% today, but she said she was ready to go, and she’s a gamer. We knew we could be pretty good this year. We started 0-2 when we were still trying to figure out who was going to play where, but now we’re 22-3 and everyone knows their role and they just love to be around each other.” Morris avoided the 10-run rule by scoring in the bottom of the sixth when Mylie Hughes tripled to right and came home on a wild pitch. “L-P hit the ball well today,” Morris coach Jen Bamonte said. “Mylie wasn’t on top of her game in the circle, and they took advantage. They’re a great team, and they are ranked No. 3 in [Class] 3A for a reason. We didn’t give our best effort today. But every season you have a game or two that you just want to flush and move on, and this was one of those for us. “We lost to them 3-0 earlier in the season on a good pitchers’ duel, but we had a lot better solid contact today than we did in that game. When we came into the dugout in the sixth, I told them we were playing for a run because we didn’t want to get 10-runned, and we went out and got that run. “We were able to get some players into the game in situations they aren’t normally in. Anna Carreno came in and made a nice play at shortstop, Devin Shenberg did a good job playing first, and Ella Urbasek got a chance to bat and hit the ball well against a very good pitcher.” The Illinois Department of Transportation is currently in the planning and early phases of a study to improve close to nine miles of U.S and turn two intersections into roundabouts Bridges due to be improved on this stretch of U.S 52 include those over the Fox River and Mission Creek both within a couple of miles west of Route 71 The roundabouts are expected to replace the current intersections of U.S and with a county road about a mile west of 71 Highway 52 will be closed when work is being done on the bridges If you'd like to learn more, click here Email notifications are only sent once a day and the La Salle County Health Department wants us to take precautions against tick bites and the illnesses ticks can carry The increase in Lyme Disease cases in La Salle County has jumped over the last two years It's transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks The rise is greatest in the woods and in the edge area between lawns and woods But pets also can carry ticks into gardens and homes you're advised to wear closed-toed shoes and light-colored clothing to make seeing the bugs easier And you should do a check of ticks on yourself The county health department also has issued a message about dead birds The department won't be conducting its regular vector-surveillance program this summer and fall Reports of five or more dead birds should be made to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at 779-702-8274 Don't use your bare hands to pick up a dead bird or animal you should wash your hands thoroughly after you've handled one A farm credit cooperative has handed out yearly facility upgrade grants to area county fairs Compeer Financial awards grants worth up to $4,000 for repairs or maintenance to existing livestock buildings The La Salle County Junior Fair Board Association received a grant for electrical upgrades to the fairgrounds the Marshall-Putnam Fair Association received a grant from Compeer Financial for new roll-up doors on the poultry and rabbit building A grant was also awarded to the Grundy County Agricultural District Fair for concrete and hog pens E-edition PLUS unlimited articles & videos Personalized news alerts with our mobile app *Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories Please subscribe to continue reading… The Christian Brothers of the Midwest have placed the Wildwood property up for sale WILDWOOD — The Christian Brothers of the Midwest have placed La Salle Retreat Center on the market after decades of welcoming Catholic parish and school groups to the wooded campus The 170-acre property includes 74 guest rooms a chapel and gymnasium totaling 69,000 square feet Neighbors said that they enjoy the community garden art classes and hiking trails on the secluded grounds The property off Highway 109 is listed for sale with Colliers real estate for an undisclosed amount Christian Brothers of the Midwest did not respond Thursday to an interview request The group also operates Christian Brothers College High School in Town and Country and other retreat centers in Illinois and Minnesota “Our instructions from the Brothers are to continue with business as usual,” said Michelle Cook “I know La Salle holds a special place in the hearts of many I am thankful for everyone who contributes to our mission The center opened in 1886 on the site of a former orphanage It originally served as a school through 1977 for young men studying to become Christian Brothers a lay religious organization focused on education La Salle Institute reached its peak of 200 students in 1962 The campus was reopened as a retreat center in 1978 La Salle Retreat Center regularly hosts ACTS (adoration service) weekend retreats for Catholic parishes Francis Borgia high schools have recently hosted student retreats The Wildwood Family YMCA hosts summer camp at La Salle and grows plants from the greenhouse for fundraising The grounds are also open to weddings and other social events Ellen Amato of Wildwood said her 7-year-old son joined a gardening club for kids at La Salle and said a sale of the property would be a "big community loss." "I'm super impressed with the events they put on," Amato said "I have been struck over the years by the staff and the organization that has evolved to stay relevant and be sustainable I'm sure that land is so valuable and I get that Another Catholic retreat center opened last year after the Augustine Institute bought a 286-acre property near Florissant for $19 million The former Boeing Leadership Center is now a Catholic graduate school and national center for evangelization The Augustine Institute works closely with the Archdiocese of St Louis on events and outreach to local Catholics Post-Dispatch photographers capture hundreds of images each week; here's a glimpse at the week of April 20 Louis Zoo lost nearly $1 million amid the Trump administration's funding cuts Completion of the Old Courthouse renovations caps over a decade of work to revamp and reimagine the Gateway Arch National Park and Kiener Plaz… The shelter is closing to prevent a potential outbreak of parvovirus The person visited the aquarium on April 30 between 1 and 6 p.m Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device An alleged baseball bat attack had an ambulance crew showing up to a home in northeast La Salle over the weekend First responders were called just after midnight Saturday morning to the 1600 block of Zinc Street for a man who had possibly suffered a broken arm due to being hit with a baseball bat Twenty-nine-year-old Todd Rudolph of Bureau was arrested for aggravated battery Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Presentation of the Holroyd Award honors Dr Roland Holroyd’s legacy of scientific curiosity and professional excellence that he championed throughout his career Providing a platform for students and faculty to share their research La Salle University’s Natural Sciences Department hosts the Holroyd Research Symposium and Alumni Reception the annual event culminates in meaningful connections and a celebration of the La Salle scientific community “The Holroyd Research Symposium honors the legacy of Dr the namesake of the Holroyd Science Center,” said Zeb Kramer “It is our proud annual tradition highlighting the scientific achievements occurring at La Salle University and by our students as the recipient of the 2025 Holroyd Award which recognizes a La Salle science alumnus for a distinguished career in science or medicine professor and chair of emergency management is affiliated with Temple University Hospital and is being recognized for his significant contributions to the field of emergency medicine affectionately known as “the Good Doctor,” served La Salle with distinction from 1920 until his retirement in 1973 he became the first faculty member to be named emeritus and received numerous honors during his tenure including an honorary Doctor of Science degree and the Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching the science building was renamed in his honor symbolizing his lasting impact on the university community The event also serves as a forum for reconnecting with faculty the Holroyd Research Symposium highlights the impactful undergraduate research being conducted by current science students in collaboration with their faculty mentors Title: “Annotating the start site of phage MulchExplorer gene 5”Authors: Samyiah Webb ’26 and Stephanie Reyes Avalos ‘27.Faculty: Kristen Clermont Title: “Bioinformatic analysis of phage MulchExplorer gene 16”Authors: Jennifer Fleury ‘26 and Gabby Neal ‘26.Faculty: Kristen Clermont Title: “Start site and functional annotation of gene 9 in phage MulchExplorer”Authors: Whitney Wood ‘25 and Jill Brown ‘27.Faculty: Kristen Clermont Title: “Analyzing Phage Mulchexplorer gene 23; Start site and function”Authors: Narjiss Haouam ‘27 and Dinalis Jones ‘26.Faculty: Kristen Clermont Title: “Gap analysis of Genes 45 and 46 in MulchExplorer”Authors: Juan McLaughlin ‘27 and Jocelyn Olivencia ‘26.Faculty: Kristen Clermont Title: “Growth of Arabidopsis LEA mutants under abiotic stress.”Authors: Ainsley Plume ‘25 and Ayra Singh ‘26.Faculty: Kristen Clermont Title: “Potential Neuroprotective Effects of THC and CBD Against Seizure Related Brain Damage”Authors: Palina Hancharonak ‘26 Stephanie Alampi ‘25.Faculty: Gerald Ballough Title: “Barium Removal Under Varying Ionic Conditions Using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy”Author: Sofia Kolovou ‘25Faculty: Florence Ling Title: “Analysis of Ca2+ Removal in Solutions via Fungal Biomineralization”Author: Jacob Banji-Ajala ‘25Faculty: Florence Ling Title: “Lead Levels in Soil Samples Around the Philadelphia Area”Author: Robert Hassel ‘25Faculty: Florence Ling Title: “Testing for Fe2+ Contamination in Samples from the Silver Creek Mine Tunnel Discharge Project”Author: Nicholas Krall ‘25Faculty: Florence Ling Title: “Turning Strokes into Watts: Can Rowing Power Our Campus?”Authors: Justin Sims ‘27 and Dimitra Karakotta ‘25.Faculty: Florence Ling Title: “The Role of Solar Power in Supporting the Los Angeles Homeless Community”Authors: Allison Ringsdorf ‘26 and Brenda Stiehl ‘25.Faculty: Florence Ling Title: “How do the different types of blades and blade angle impact energy production in wind turbines?”Authors: Bridget McGuinn ‘25 and Benjamin Tornambe ‘25.Faculty: Florence Ling Title: “Optimizing the Nickel-catalyzed C-H Arylation Reaction”Authors: Carly Blundi ‘25 and Stella Hammond ‘27Faculty: Denise Femia Title: “From Spent Coffee Grounds to Soap: Exploring Coffee Oil Extraction and Saponification”Author: Madison Phun ‘25Faculty: Denise Femia Title: “Evidence in Support of Ni(COD)(DQ) as an Air Stable Ni(0) Catalyst in the Suzuki Reaction”Author: Nicholas Krall ‘25Faculty: Denise Femia Title: “Screening the role of various nickel catalysts on regioselectivity in direct C-H arylation”Author: Stella Kahn ‘25Faculty: Denise Femia Title: “Probing the Reactivity of Nickel Photocatalysts to Perform Direct C-H Arylation”Author: Kaya Cooper ‘26Faculty: Denise Femia Title: “A Study of the Impact of Water on the Efficiency of the NiCl2dppe-catalyzed Suzuki Reaction”Author: Nicholas Jesiolowski ‘25Faculty: Denise Femia Title: “The effects of water availability on biomass allocation in soybean-rhizobia symbioses: a pilot study”Author: Meghan Cehlar ‘26 and Ja-Kenya Stewart ‘25Faculty: Hannah Locke Title:  “Optimization of Rhizobia Isolation from Root Nodules”Authors: Jennifer Valentin ‘25 and Sean Bradley ‘25Faculty: Hannah Locke Title: “Effect of Sulforaphane on DNA Damage and Senescence in IMR90 Cells”Authors: Helene Usher ‘25 and Jack Madera ‘25.Faculty: David Rothblat Title: “Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate in the Induction of Premature Senescence in Primary Human Fibroblasts”Authors: Sonia Patel ‘25 Title: “DFT investigations of the oxidation of styrene radical and hydrogen transfer in the hydroxycyclohexadienylperoxyl radical”Author: Thomas Saady ‘25Faculty: Zeb Kramer Title:  “A multi-step synthesis of vanillin from eugenol: A transformation of cloves to vanilla”Authors: Sonia Patel ‘25 and Whitney Wood ‘25.Faculty: William Price Title: “Synthesis of a sex pheromone found in German cockroaches: Blattellaquinone”Authors: Kaya Cooper ‘26 and Zahraa Muhammad’25.Faculty: William Price Title: “Grounds for change: Synthesis and characterization of biodiesel from coffee oils”Authors: Owen Jenkins ‘25 and Nicholas Jesiolowski ‘25.Faculty: William Price Title: “Analysis of Programmed Translational Frameshift Elements in Mycobacteriophages”Author: Owen Moody ‘25Faculty: Sean P Title: “Cloning and Expression of Mycobacteriophage Tail-Assembly Chaperone Genes”Author: Carly Blundi ‘25Faculty: Sean P Title: “Sequencing and Analysis of Actinobacteriophage Genomes”Authors: Katie McGovern ‘25 and Carly Blundi ‘25Faculty: Sean P Title: “ WalkingDead Genome Annotation 1”Authors: Seth Hughes ‘27 and Catherine Gandolfo-Lucia ‘27.Faculty: Tali Reiner Brodetzki Title: “ WalkingDead Genome Annotation 2”Authors: Amanda Fadil ‘26 and Meghan Lister ‘27Faculty: Tali Reiner Brodetzki Title: “ WalkingDead Genome Annotation 3”Authors: Jennifer Gomez Maldonado ‘25 and Mia Harris ‘26.Faculty: Tali Reiner Brodetzki Title: “ WalkingDead Genome Annotation 4”Authors: Rose Whelan ‘28 and Vega Gil Turumbay ‘26.Faculty: Tali Reiner Brodetzki Title: “ WalkingDead Genome Annotation 5”Authors: Genevieve Augustin ‘25 and Sofia Chavarria ‘26.Faculty: Tali Reiner Brodetzki Title: “ WalkingDead Genome Annotation 6”Authors: Stacy Larose ‘25 and Aganiele Cetoute ‘26.Faculty: Tali Reiner Brodetzki Thanks for visiting La Salle University will celebrate the class of 2025 with its annual commencement ceremonies on Saturday honoring the academic achievements of its graduates Two ceremonies will mark the occasion: one for undergraduates at 10 a.m Both ceremonies will take place on La Salle’s campus and the University community will gather at McCarthy Stadium for the 528 undergraduates and 561 graduate and doctoral students will receive an honorary degree during the undergraduate ceremony Coffey has dedicated his career to serving the spiritual needs of military personnel and their families A graduate of La Salle with a double major in English and French his studies included a year at the Sorbonne in Paris Ordained in 1996 by Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua Coffey became a full-time Navy chaplain in 2001 he was appointed an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of the Military Services by the late Pope Francis Coffey’s life has been one of profound faith and unwavering dedication to the spiritual care of military personnel and their families marketing and finance double major Alexis Sanchez a first-generation student was chosen for her inspirational story and her unique perspective of life through the La Salle Explorer mascot costume which she donned for three years MSW ’25 will deliver the graduate commencement address Sister Bella has devoted her life to compassionate service particularly to those experiencing homelessness Her work as a behavioral health coordinator at Face to Face Germantown in Philadelphia has brought healing and hope to many through trauma-informed counseling and advocacy Sister Bella’s she spent a formative year in volunteer service with L’Arche in St a nonprofit community dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and following graduation will continue her work at DePaul USA in Georgia For more information about La Salle’s 2025 commencement, visit lasalle.edu/commencement Thanks for visiting WASHINGTON – The Atlantic 10 Conference tabbed George Mason graduate student Wesley Bond as its Under Armour Men’s Outdoor Track Performer of the Week and Rhode Island senior Mason Brubaker was named Field Performer of the Week La Salle freshman Callum Murray received Rookie of the Week Dayton junior Jadyn Haywood and Richmond junior Molly Wise received Under Armour Women’s Track and Field Performers of the Week Dayton freshman Charlotte Denies earned Rookie of the Week are for competitions from April 21 to April 27 Bond raced in the 3,000-meter steeplechase for George Mason at the Penn Relays native broke the school record with a time of 8:46.48 Bond’s time is second fastest in the conference Two under 9:00!!! #1 (new school record) for Bond 8:46.48 and 8:59.88 (#3 AT) for DeRoussel! pic.twitter.com/9ryUO0fNGB Brubaker represented Rhode Island at the Penn Relays He cleared a mark of 5.10M (16' 8.75") in the pole vault Murray competed in the 1,500-meter run for La Salle at the Penn Relays New Zealand native raced to a time of 3:48.50 Murray finished in 28th and holds the sixth fastest time in the conference Haywood posted the two best times in the conference this week in the 100m and 200m at the Jim Freeman / Clark Wood Invitational hosted by the University of Louisville Ohio native ran 11.41 in 100m to finish third and posted 23.87 in the 200m to place seventh Haywood’s 100M time ranks second in the conference and third in the 200M Wise competed in the long jump for Richmond at the Virginia High Performance meet hosted by UVA holds the second-best mark in the conference Deines posted two personal records at the Jim Freeman / Clark Wood Invitational hosted by the University of Louisville She raced to a time of 24.47 in the 200M and posted a 12.02M in the 100M native holds the ninth fastest time in the conference in both events She's tied for 28th in the 100M and 18th in the 200M 2025 Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Weekly Awards  Thanks for visiting La Salle is one of just two Philadelphia-area institutions to be listed in the top 100 of the USNWR 2025 Best Business School rankings U.S. News & World Report’s (USNWR) announced that La Salle University’s School of Business is ranked in the top 100 nationally for best business schools with in-person Only the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania was the other Philadelphia business school to appear in the top 100 which were released on April 8 La Salle’s School of Business continues to offer sought-after programs and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to preparing students for long-term career success Students benefit from the school’s exceptional job-placement rate and personalized attention from faculty and staff “The value of a degree from La Salle’s School of Business is clear—career advancement and networking opportunities increase exponentially.” said Michael Moll Interim Dean of the School of Business. “La Salle’s programs provide the added benefits of flexibility and access to world-class professors and curriculum.” By collecting graduate school data annually USNWR is able to present the most current figures on enrollment faculty and other critical quality indicators that help prospective students make informed decisions Third-party organizations and publications consistently verify the return on investment of a La Salle degree New data from the Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce released in March 2025 ranks La Salle fifth among private non-profit universities in Pennsylvania for 10-year post-graduate earning outcomes La Salle was placed in the top 10% among public and private national institutions for 10-year post-graduate earning outcomes For more information about La Salle University visit www.lasalle.edu.   Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 3/13/2025 9:47:00 PM Thanks for visiting ! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by La Salle Women's Basketball (@lasalle_wbb) Thanks for visiting