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Rare vintage motorcycles and other items from the vast collection of Dave Ohrt will be auctioned Sept. 7, online and live in Ottawa, Illinois
OTTAWA, Ill. – Items from the extraordinary lifetime collection of Dave Ohrt – a well-known figure in the world of antiques and vintage collectibles who’s been heavily featured in the popular TV series American Pickers – will come up for bid in a live and online auction slated for Saturday, September 7th, by Matthew Bullock Auctioneers, LLC, starting at 9 am Central time.
Ottawa Ready To Debut New Playground And Splash Pad
Hopefully there are plenty of warm days left in 2024 to enjoy a new playground and water feature in Ottawa. A soft opening of the new Peck Park Playground and Splash Pad is happening Sunday. The playground will feature cutting-edge equipment for climbing, sliding, and creative play, while the splash pad provides refreshing water fun for kids of all ages.
Tom’s Take — A Talk With One of The Greatest Generation — Sept. 1, 2024
This is the conclusion of Tom’s recent chat with Willard Simpson, a retired farmer who turns 100 on Sept. 3. This week you’ll hear what he still wants to accomplish. Tom’s Take is sponsored by Kathleen Wayland of Wayland Financial in La Salle.
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