June 29, 2025
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Photos: Culpepper & Merriweather Circus arrives in Granville

Crews with the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus set up their 110-by-70-foot "big top" tent on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Boggio's Orchard & Produce in Granville. Shows are 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the village of Granville and Boggio's Orchard & Produce. For 32 weeks of the year, Culpepper & Merriweather Circus brings two action-packed 90-minute shows to more than 200 towns in 17 different states.

By Scott Anderson●

21 photos from IVCC's 19th annual Edible Car Contest

Nearly 200 students from schools across the Illinois Valley competed in the 19th annual Edible Car Contest on Wednesday in the cafeteria at Illinois Valley Community College. Schools from Princeton Christian Academy, La Moille, JFK in Spring Valley, Putnam County schools, Trinity Catholic Academy, Oglesby Washington, La Salle-Peru High School, DePue School and Ottawa High School all participated in the contest. Cars must be built entirely from food items edible to humans. Prizes were awarded for design, creativity, detail, nutrition, speed and best overall.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Putnam County vs. Amboy girls basketball in the Class 1A Regional semifinal

Amboy/Ohio beats Putnam County 51-33 to advance to the Thursday's final during the Class 1A Regional semifinal game on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 at St. Bede Academy.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Henry-Senachwine vs. Seneca girls basketball

Henry-Senachwine beat Seneca 51-42 on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 at Henry-Senachwine High School.

By Scott Anderson●