The W.D. Boyce Council Cub Scout Pinewood Derby was the place to be Saturday, as Scouts from around the area attempted to have the fastest vehicle of the day. Scouts were from Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle counties.
LADD — The final chapter of St. Benedict Church in Ladd was written Thursday with the demolition of the building. Masses at the church were suspended as of June 17, 2009, and one year later the former parishioners received word from the Peoria Diocese that since the church building would require very expensive repairs, it would be deconsecrated and razed. Former parishioners and residents braved the single digit temperatures to stop and watch, or take a picture, or to remove a brick from the rubble.
