Putnam County
North Central Behavioral Health Systems announced the latest development with the opening of The Hygienic Institute building in La Salle.
Putnam County residents will decide in the Nov. 5 election whether the school district moves to a single campus in Granville joining the high school and elementary school there, after the district has found its facilities need more than $60 million in updates.
Facing $60 million in repairs among district buildings, the Putnam County School District soon will ask voters if they want to fix the existing buildings or move to a single campus.
The L-P volleyball team beat Yorkville in nonconference action and more volleyball, golf, soccer and tennis results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.
Illinois Valley Community College in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension hosted Sept. 6 its annual Fall Field Day.
Hall senior Landen Plym won the Kewanee Invitational and more golf, cross country, volleyball and soccer in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.
The Putnam County Public Library District will virtually host author and former photojournalist, Kathleen Geraghty, for a presentation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, about her book, “Thanks to Her: Finding Power and Inspiration in Your Family Photos.”
La Salle-Peru cross country took both the girls and the boys team titles at the Ross Greiter Invite, plus more from around the NewsTribune area Tuesday.
The L-P girls golf team defeated Ottawa and more golf, volleyball, tennis and soccer results in Monday's NewsTribune roundup.
A day-by-day look at the area high school and junior college sports schedule in the NewsTribune area.
The Putnam County Public Library District will join the League of Women Voters of Illinois Mis/Disinformation Task Force and multiple Illinois libraries in virtually hosting Professor Dan Simons, co-author of “Nobody’s Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It.”
The Fieldcrest and Bureau Valley football teams lost and more local results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.
Myah Richardson started her volleyball career at Putnam County strong, helping the Panthers to wins over Mendota and Midland and the title at the Somonauk Tournament. Richardson is the NewsTribune Athlete of the Week.
The L-P volleyball team defeated Pontiac and more volleyball, golf, tennis and soccer results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.
The St. Bede girls tennis team earned a win and more tennis, volleyball, soccer and golf results in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.
A look at the La Salle-Peru, Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest, Henry-Midland and Amboy co-op girls cross country teams for the 2024 season.
A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall, Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest, Henry-Midland and Amboy co-op boys cross country teams for the 2024 season.
The La Salle-Peru volleyball team defeated Bloomington and more volleyball, golf, cross country and soccer results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.
The Putnam County Public Library announced the grand opening 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 14, of the Community Room at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.
The Putnam County volleyball team won the Somonauk tournament, Hall finished second in its own tournament and more volleyball, golf, soccer and cross country results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.
The 4-H Learn Grow Share SPIN Club is concluding its first year, celebrating a fruitful journey that began in March. The club, aimed at educating members on sustainable gardening practices, has successfully navigated through three well-defined phases: Learn, Grow and Share.
The Illinois Valley Herb Guild will have its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Putnam County Community Center, on First Street in Standard.
The Putnam County Health Department confirmed that mosquitoes collected Thursday in Granville have tested positive for West Nile virus.
The Hall boys golf team placed third in the L-P invite, the St. Bede volleyball team beat Marquette and more golf, volleyball and cross country results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.
A 56-year-old Peru man was injured in a Tuesday afternoon crash on Route 89, north of Greenhouse Avenue in rural Granville.
The Bureau County Health Department confirmed mosquitoes collected Tuesday in Spring Valley have tested positive for West Nile virus.
The good news is this heat wave is on its way out, according to the National Weather Service in Chicago.
The Putnam County volleyball team topped Mendota and more volleyball results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.
Music Suite 408 and North Central Illinois ARTworks are launching the Illinois Valley Community Mariachi Ensemble.
The Putnam County and Hall volleyball teams opened the season with losses Monday.
With high temperatures predicted in the 90s and heat indexes expected to reach 105 to 110 degrees, some schools in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties are taking precautions to keep students safe.
Here are five storylines to keep an eye on during the 2024 volleyball season in the NewsTribune area.
A look at the St. Bede, Hall, Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, LaMoille, Earlville, Fieldcrest and Henry-Senachwine volleyball teams.
Knights of Columbus, Fr. Peter Delo Council 11223, will host a smoked pulled pork dinner beginning at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.
Sharpen your cover cropping skills and network with fellow growers Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Marshall-Putnam Extension Office.
Putnam County High School Interact Club and Putnam County Rotary will team up to host a Red Cross Community Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Putnam County High School, 402 E. Silverspoon Ave., Granville.
NASA Solar System Ambassador Scott Pellican will present a program, “Apollo to Artemis: Lunar Explorations,” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the Putnam County Library, Granville branch, 214 S. McCoy St.
The Putnam County VFW Post 8324 invites all Putnam County veterans families to a picnic noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at its post 401 Laughlin Ave., Granville.
Have fun coloring or designing bookmarks at the Putnam County libraries through November.
The Putnam County Public Library District announced a new service for children and young adults. Open eBooks is a free resource provided by First Book that offers access to thousands of popular titles.
With topics ranging from climate change to health care and national debt, U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, answered questions from more than 25 attendees during the third of four planned summer town halls Thursday evening at DeKalb High School.
Local organizations, including Buddy’s Purpose and Perfectly Flawed Foundation, will be observing Overdose Awareness between Aug. 25-31.
The Illinois Valley Democrats are scheduled to meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at the La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St.
The 2024 Putnam County High School graduate flowed from high school welding classes to Illinois Valley Community College’s Spark Jr. welding summer camp before signing on as a full-fledged college dual-credit student while still in high school.
A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall, Putnam County, Mendota, Princeton, Bureau Valley, DePue, Earlville and Henry-Senachwine boys golf teams for the 2024 season.
Letter: I write as a now senior former resident, first of Bureau Township, and then of Princeton, and recalling my former Sunday School teacher Ted Duffield (former BCR editor), and having graduated as a member of the PHS class of 1961. But times marches on.
Braveheart Children’s Advocacy Center, which serves Bureau and Putnam counties, is facing significant challenges because of a recent $600 million reduction in Victims of Crime Act funding.
A 21-year-old Granville resident died Sunday following a weekend ATV accident on Hazel Marie Boyle Drive in Hennepin.
Putnam County’s Kade Gensini sold the grand champion steer at the Governor’s Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair auction for a record $110,000.
A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Princeton, Bureau Valley, Fieldcrest and Earlville girls golf teams along with competing individuals in the NewsTribune area for the 2024 season.