The University of Illinois Extension will offer three free dial gauge pressure canner testing days to help ensure home canning process safety.

The River Valley Players will perform Steel Magnolias April 30 – May 3. Steel Magnolias is a perfect mix of humor and heart, following six women as they navigate life, love, and loss together.

Going to see River Valley Players later this month? Bring a few Kleenex. You’re going to need them.

The Chief Senachwine Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently held its March meeting on Friday, March 6, at Henry’s First Presbyterian Church, with Regent Jean Galetti presiding.

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a hands-on terrarium workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 27, at the Marshall-Putnam Extension Office, 509 Front St., Suite 4, Henry.

Illinois Valley Community College recently announced its academic honors list for the fall 2025 semester.

High school seniors Brooklynn Thompson and Rachel Eckert are determined to make the most of their high school careers.

Country music artist Scotty McCreery will headline the 2026 Marshall-Putnam County Fair concert on Thursday, July 16, at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds.

Award-winning southern gospel artist Cathy Reynolds will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at First Presbyterian Church in Henry.

Members of the Chief Senachwine Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored veterans Nov. 11 at Henry City Park and Henry Cemetery.

The University of Illinois Extension Marshall–Putnam Master Gardeners will partner with the Marshall–Putnam 4–H to offer a "Gathered Treasures" Holiday Centerpiece Workshop for youth ages 5 to 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Marshall-Putnam Extension office.

Roger Masters, commander of American Legion Post 323 in Henry, spoke at the Chief Senachwine Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meeting Nov. 1 at the Henry Public Library.

Henry Presbyterian Church will host a two-hour Holiday Seminar designed to help people cope with grief during the holiday season.

The River Valley Players are staging Shrek the Musical, with performances scheduled for Nov. 15-16 and 21-22, 2005 at the Henry United Methodist Church in Henry

River Valley Players, based in Henry, is celebrating its 49th season with "Shrek, the Musical" a stage adaptation of the 2001 hit film starring Mike Myers as the curmudgeonly but ultimately kind-hearted ogre.

The Chief Senachwine Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently held its regular meeting Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Henry Public Library, 702 Front St.

The Chief Senachwine Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Henry is inviting community members to join in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

A Princeton man was found deceased on Sunday after entering the Illinois River, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said in a Monday news release.

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.

Henry-Senachwine junior Sam Nauman was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after being named Swimmer of the Meet and helping the La Salle-Peru co-op to the title at the Sterling Invitational.

The Mendota boys soccer team beat Yorkville, Princeton edged L-P in boys golf and more results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

Led by a strong junior class, the La Salle-Peru co-op girls swim team hopes to improve on its sectional finish, qualify swimmers for state and win as many meets as possible.

Henry-Senachwine senior Brooklynn Thompson was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after helping the Mallards to a 3-0 start.

The L-P volleyball team won a nonconference match, Henry-Senachwine topped Seneca and more volleyball, soccer, golf and cross country results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall, Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Amboy co-op and Henry-Midland boys cross country teams entering the 2025 season.

A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Amboy-LaMoille-Ohio, Henry-Midland and Fieldcrest girls cross country teams.

The Henry-Senachwine volleyball team opened Tri-County Conference play with a 25-14, 25-15 victory over Putnam County on Thursday.

The Henry-Senachwine boys golf team won the Stark County Rebel Invite and more golf, soccer, volleyball and cross country results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Mendota boys soccer team won 9-0 in its opener, the Henry-Senachwine and Earlville volleyball teams won their season openers and more boys soccer, volleyball and golf results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the Henry-Senachwine, Bureau Valley, DePue, LaMoille, Earlville and Fieldcrest volleyball teams entering the 2025 season.

Volleyball starts Monday. Here are five players to watch in the NewsTribune area this fall.

A look at the girls golf teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

A look at all the boys golf teams in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

The L-P boys golf team open the season with a win and more golf results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

Home gardeners struggling with tomato plants can learn how to troubleshoot common issues at an upcoming free workshop hosted by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Program at the Henry Public Library.

The Marshall-Putnam 4-H and Extension Foundation will host its annual silent auction during the 4-H Show from July 22-24 at the M-P Fairgrounds in Henry.

Henry-Senachwine senior Kaitlyn Anderson was NewsTribune All-Area First Team in volleyball, basketball and softball and led the Mallards volleyball and softball teams to unprecedented success.

River Valley Players presents “Annie JR.” The Broadway classic will be performed at 7:30 p.m. July 25 and 26 and at 2 p.m. July 27 at the Henry Community Center

Members of the cast of Annie Jr. rehearsed Annie Jr. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church in Henry. The show will be presented July 25-27 at the River Valley Players theater in Henry.

A look at the best girls track and field athletes in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

A look at the best baseball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

A look at the NewsTribune area's baseball stat leaders for the 2025 season.

Crews from MCP Midwest work on the new Henry-Senachwine High School academic wing addition on Monday, June 9, 2025 in Henry. The 50,800 square-foot-building which includes the building addition, auditorium and stage renovations, and other renovations will cost 16.8 million dollars. The project is expected to take over a year to be completed in time for the 2026-2027 school year.

A look at the top softball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

A look at the top softball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

Lauren Harbison was dominant in the circle and at the plate as she led Henry-Senachwine to a school record for wins and a sectional championship.

The award-winning folk/gospel group ALATHEA will perform a pair of benefit concerts at 7 p.m. Friday, June 13 at Oglesby Union Church and at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at First Presbyterian Church, Henry.

Lifelong best friends Kaitlyn Anderson and Lauren Harbison led the Henry-Senachwine volleyball and softball teams to unprecedented success and hope to do the same at IVCC as they continue their volleyball and softball careers.

The Tri-County and Heart of Illinois released their baseball and softball all-conference teams.

The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will celebrate their 50th anniversary with free community garden tours on Saturday, June 29 in Henry, Toluca and Ottawa.