Putnam County

The Henry-Senachwine and St. Bede girls basketball teams earned conference wins and more basketball results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

Marshall-Putnam County 4-H member Ryan Carlson has been selected for the 2025 Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team.

The Marshall-Putnam County Fair announced on Tuesday that country music star Randy Houser will be performing at the fair on Thursday, July 17 in Henry.

Streator has named lifelong Streator resident Dean Chalkey as its new community development director. Chalkey will focus on revitalizing the city's economic development and supporting capital improvement projects.

The L-P girls bowling team won the Interstate 8 Conference Tournament along with basketball results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

Starved Rock Country Community Foundation has a new home.

State Sen. Chris Balkema, R-Channahon, is starting his first year in the Illinois Senate and has been appointed to committees.

Are you ready to dig into gardening? Join Illinois Extension and grow your skills, give back to your community and share in the rewards of gardening at this Henry program.

LaMoille and Earlville won in the Little Ten Conference Tournament, L-P's Kamryn Oscepinski rolled a 300 game and more results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Putnam County Junior High will host a Volley for a Cause night on Thursday, Feb. 6, during its volleyball matches.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through its Community Services Block Grant, has made funds available to Tri-County Opportunities Council for at least 12 scholarships of up to $1,250 each for income-eligible students.

The L-P co-op swim team beat Moline, L-P's Anna Ricci rolled a 729 series along with basketball and wrestling results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

University of Illinois Extension will host a program series this winter all about sustainable agriculture.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police have a valuable tool for winter rescues on the icy Illinois, Fox and Vermilion rivers.

The St. Bede and Fieldcrest girls basketball teams earned conference wins and more basketball, swimming and bowling results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

Putnam County High School announced its honor roll for the first semester 2024-2025 school year.

The Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Junior Meats Judging Team competed at their first Meat Judging Contest on Saturday. 

The Voluntary Action Center of La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties has a new home at the former Peru Pizza House, 1702 Fourth St. in Peru, the nonprofit said in a Friday news release.

The Illinois Valley Quilts of Valor group will host its National Sewing Day for Quilts of Valor from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid St.

The Bruins tuned up for the Tri-County Conference tournament with a conference win at RM Germano Gymnasium on Friday in Granville. Gino Ferrari led the Bruins with 28 points and Halden Hueneburg chipped in 16.

Illinois Valley PADS is pleased to announce a $10,000 contribution by Midland States Bank. The grant, provided by the Midland States Bank Foundation, will support Illinois Valley PADS Ottawa Building Fund.

Chase away the winter chills with a bowl of soup.

Henry-Senachwine's Kaitlyn Anderson scored her 1,000th point in a win, and more basketball and bowling results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

With cold temperatures predicted Tuesday morning, schools in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties are taking precautions to keep students safe.

The following events in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties have been cancelled, and these businesses and organizations will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging and its Community Focal Points in its 10-county area, which includes La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties, saved its clients a total of $4,338,014 during this year’s Medicare Open Enrollment.

The Illinois Valley Democrats are scheduled to meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan 23, at La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St.

The St. Bede girls basketball team won its Tri-County Conference Tournament opener, plus more basketball, bowling and wrestling results in Saturday's roundup.

The Putnam County Public Library will host virtually food historian, Cynthia Clampitt, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, for a presentation on the history of rum.

A look at the boys basketball statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area.

Putnam County Junior High School announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announced it will be awarding more than $58,000 in college scholarships throughout Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2025-2026 academic year, including in Putnam County.

The Putnam County Library District will host “Agatha Christie - Woman of Mystery” at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Standard branch, 128 First St.

A man found Thursday in the Illinois River near Spring Valley after a passerby saw him jump from the ledge of the Route 89 bridge died after arriving to the hospital.

With Valentine’s Day approaching next month, State Sen. Chris Balkema, R-Channahon, is asking for help to brighten the day of senior citizens across the 53rd Senate District.

The Storytellers Studio Session, a Mad Hatter Ball, dinosaur-themed activities, swing music and a painting party are some activities this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

Earlville's Adam Waite scored 41 points and grabbed 26 rebounds in a conference win and more basketball, bowling and wrestling results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The L-P boys bowling team placed second in the Interstate 8 Conference Tournament and more bowling, basketball, wrestling and swimming results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Putnam County Public Library announced participation in Neighborhood Forest’s 16th annual Free Tree Program.

Heritage Corridor Destinations held an open house on Jan. 8 for its new office at 701 Essington Road, Suite 100 in Joliet. Attendees at the open house included business partners, community leaders and stakeholders.

The Putnam County Public Library will host a “Frosty Creations” art workshop at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Library in Granville, located at 214 S. McCoy Street.

The L-P girls basketball team beat Rochelle and more basketball and wrestling results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

A look at the girls basketball statistical leaders in the NewsTribune area.

The Granville Branch of the Putnam County Library, located at 214 S. McCoy St., will present Tales with Tails, an engaging program designed to help children improve their literacy skills.

The L-P co-op swimming team won along with basketball, bowling and wrestling results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Marshall-Putnam Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting nominations for those interested in a board of director position.

The L-P girls bowling team beat Hall and more bowling, basketball and wrestling results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The St. Bede and Henry-Senachwine girls basketball teams earned conference wins and more basketball and bowling results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Putnam County Community Center is encouraging more community members to utilize its services in the new year.

Putnam County High School seniors and parents are invited to learn about scholarships available for those going to college or pursuing educational programs in the trades at Scholarship Showcase 2025.