In 2021, Oakland Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it spans nearly 80 acres and holds over 15,000 burials, making it one of Bureau County’s most significant cemeteries.

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Take a look at some of the week’s best photos, captured by Illinois Valley photographers from Sunday Sept. 21, through Saturday, Sept. 27.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Waltham students by funding expanded learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

A diabetes support group will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, at OSF Health Care’s Saint Paul Medical Center, 1401 E. 12th Street, Conference Room C, Mendota.

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Boggios Orchard and Produce held their 26th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Craft Show on Saturday in Granville. The weekend-long event featured over 100 craft vendors, live music, food and much more. Boggio's has a market, bakery, and pumpkin hill that is free of charge this season. There is a cost to take the kids to the play area which includes a jumping pillow, corn maze, wagon rides, a petting zoo, and playground.

The program will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, and Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the center,1901 Tom Merwin Dr., Mendota.

Putnam County Library will hold two special events on Thursday, Oct. 9, at different branches.

Members of the Chief Senachwine Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Henry Public Library, 702 Front St.