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The family-owned Ruby 2 Clean travels to many counties in Illinois to offer cleaning and restoration services. In 2024, Ruby 2 Clean was voted a winner in three categories of The Best of the Illinois Valley.

The L-P baseball team blanked Sycamore again, Earlville beat Putnam County in softball and more baseball, softball, tennis, soccer and track and field results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

The L-P tennis team won two of three doubles matches before its dual with Ottawa was postponed, Mendota soccer won by shutout, and more baseball, softball, track and field and golf results in Tuesday's NewsTribune Roundup.

The Henry-Senachwine softball team shut out Marquette, the St. Bede baseball team won and more softball, baseball, soccer and track and field results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

The final meeting of the chapter year 2024-2025 of the Chief Senachwine Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Henry Public Library.

Former Henry-Senachwine player and assistant coach Hope Vinson has been hired to be the Mallards' next head coach, taking over for Rita Self.

The Henry Presbyterian Church will host a screening of “Amazing Grace” at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently played a role in the 38th Annual Teen Showcase at Illinois Valley Community College.

Chief Senachwine Chapter members learned April 5 the importance of good sleep, healthy eating and exercise (“Use it or Lose It”) from Dr. Tim Collins, doctor of Physical Therapy for OSF HealthCare.

The St. Bede softball team won big, the Mendota baseball team beat Hall in extra innings and more baseball, softball, soccer and track and field results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

The St. Bede baseball team won a conference game and more baseball, softball, tennis and track and field results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at all the boys track and field teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

A look at all the girls track and field teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

The Putnam County softball team had 24 hits and 27 runs along with baseball and softball results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Mendota girls soccer team beat Princeton, the Putnam County baseball and softball teams earned conference wins and more baseball, softball, tennis and track and field results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

Schools in La Salle, Putnam and Marshall counties recently held their annual spelling bees.

The St. Bede baseball team beat Midland, Bureau Valley's Logan Philhower threw a no-hitter and more baseball, softball, track and field and soccer results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Henry-Senachwine softball team beat Hall, the Earlville baseball team earned its first win of the season and more baseball and softball results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the best boys basketball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2024-25 season.

A look at the best girls basketball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2024-25 season.

A look at the final girls basketball statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area for the 2024-25 season.

The L-P baseball team beat Princeton and more baseball, softball, soccer and track and field results in Saturday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.

Athletes from St. Bede, Henry-Midland, Putnam County, Fieldcrest and Bureau Valley medaled at the Illinois Prep Top Times meet along with baseball, softball and soccer results in Friday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.

A Roaring 20s themed drawdown, an Illinois Valley baseball exhibit, a presentation of "Catch Me If You Can," a trivia night and spring craft show are among the activities in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

River Valley Players will present the musical “Catch Me If You Can,” in Henry. Show dates are March 29: Dinner begins at 6 p.m., with the show following immediately; March 30: Lunch begins at 12:30 p.m., with the show following immediately; April 4 and April 5: Show only begins at 7:30 p.m; April 6: Show only begins at 2 p.m. Tickets can be bought at www.rvphenry.org or by calling 309-238-7878.

The L-P baseball team beat Hall and more baseball, softball and soccer results in Tuesday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.

The Mendota girls soccer team beat Streator, the Hall baseball team won big and more soccer, baseball, softball, tennis and golf results in Monday's BCR/NewsTribune roundup.

The L-P baseball team earned its first win of the season, and more baseball, softball and track results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

The St. Bede baseball team and Henry-Senachwine softball team opened their seasons with wins and more baseball, softball and track results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Earlville, Fieldcrest and Henry-Senachwine softball teams entering the 2025 season.

A look at the Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Earlville, Fieldcrest and Henry-Senachwine baseball teams entering the 2025 season.

With the softball season getting underway Monday, here are five storylines to watch in the NewsTribune area this season.

With baseball season getting underway Monday, here are five storylines to watch in the NewsTribune area this season.

The Mallard Ensemble, directed by Robert Eckert, will sing the Marshall-Putnam Retired Teachers into spring at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, at the American Legion Building in Henry.

University of Illinois Master Gardeners and 4-H Program announced the launch of a new educational series aimed at expanding gardening knowledge while addressing the critical issue of local food insecurity.

The Chief Senachwine Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter honored three students with Good Citizens awards: Serenity Diaz from Midland High School, Ryan Carlson from Henry-Senachwine High School and Amelia Bouxsein from Putnam County High School.

For the Fall 2024 semester, the following students were named to the Presidential Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. 

For the Fall 2024 semester, the following students were named to the Academic Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. 

River Valley Players kicks off its 2025 season with the musical “Catch Me If You Can,” based on the true story of one of America’s most notorious con men.

Here is the list of couples who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from Feb. 1 through Feb 14, 2025.

The Mendota boys basketball team won its regional opener and more boys basketball results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Chief Senachwine Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host a reception to honor the DAR Good Citizens’ winners of Henry-Senachwine, Midland and Putnam County high schools Friday, March 7, at Henry’s First Presbyterian Church.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners invites participants to a series of educational workshops this spring.

The Mendota boys basketball team wrapped up an outright conference title, the Putnam County boys basketball team won its first game of the season and more basketball results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Hall, Henry-Senachwine and Fieldcrest girls basketball teams had their seasons ended Monday in regional play.

A look at the postseason seeds and regional pairings for all the boys basketball teams in the NewsTribune area.

The L-P girls bowling team advanced to state, girls basketball regionals opened and more in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

University of Illinois Extension serving Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam counties is offering two Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Trainings on March 13.

The St. Bede boys basketball team edged Henry, sectional wrestling results and more in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Mendota and Henry girls basketball teams won and more basketball results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.