Putnam County

Participants will create their own “snackle boxes,” portable containers filled with colorful, nutritious snacks, while learning food safety tips and organization techniques.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a screening of the documentary “Mr. Tornado” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 at the Granville branch.

Gateway Services is holding an open house at the soon-to-open site of their 24-hour residential program in Granville.

Across small-town landscapes to suburban yards and into the heart of urban cities, Illinois Master Gardener volunteers are passionate about the program’s mission of helping others learn to grow.

The Putnam County Public Library District will screen the documentary “Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 at the Granville branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will hold a no-sew bandana bag workshop at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 at the Granville branch.

Putnam County Community Theatre will return to the stage this summer with “Alice in Wonderland Jr.”, a youth production featuring more than 40 students from elementary through high school in Putnam and LaSalle counties.

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.

This year’s fair theme, “Red-Carpet-A-Fair,” includes returning favorites and new events tailored for kids.

The Marshall-Putnam Fair will host its annual Senior Day celebration on Thursday, July 17, featuring free admission, refreshments, door prizes and live music from The Henry Torpedo Boys.

The Putnam County Public Library District will screen the documentary, “Ten Buildings That Changed America,” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 at the Granville Library, 214 S. McCoy St.

Health officials are urging residents to take extra precautions against mosquito bites after mosquitoes from Granville tested positive for West Nile virus last week.

The Putnam County Library District is set to offer a variety of free historical programs in early July at different locations.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a creative arts program at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3 at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

A look at the top boys track and field athletes in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.

Alex Rodriguez competed in the recent USATF Illinois Association Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships held at Proviso East High School in Maywood, placing first in the hammer throw (41.91m), second in discus (45.71m), and third in shot (15.52m).

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently awarded more than $43,000 in scholarships and a new memorial award, according to a news release.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host Independence Day Windsock Craft, a hands-on activity that honors the spirit of the Fourth of July.

Putnam County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0208, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Putnam County Community Center celebrates its 50th anniversary year and will raffle off a golf cart Friday.

The Putnam County Public Library District invites the public to view a Tony Award-winning musical at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 at the Granville Branch, located at 214. S. McCoy.

Raymond Torres of Sterling will speak about his experiences in Vietnam and his return after the war.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, is seeking federal funding for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to build a government office on tribal land, according to a news release from her office.

The Northern Illinois University Child Development and Family Center in DeKalb could get a boost thanks to U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville.

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

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

A bill sponsored by Democratic U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood of Naperville that would require Amtrak to have at least one baby changing table in a restroom in each train car is one step closer to becoming law.

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

Putnam County junior Alex Rodriguez was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after winning two medals at the Class 1A state track and field meet.

As part of the 2025 “Color Our World - Summer Reading Program,” the Putnam County Public Library District has partnered with the Peoria Chiefs to present “Homer’s Summer Reading Program,” which encourages summer reading.

Braveheart Children’s Advocacy Center in Princeton was awarded a $1,500 Starved Rock Country Community Foundation community grant to help it serve victims of child abuse and their families.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host an art workshop, “Tape It Up! Abstract Art,” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the McNabb Branch, 322 W. Main St.

Princeton's Ian Morris and Bureau Valley's Landon Hulsing won discus state titles, five area throwers brought home six medals and St. Bede's Greyson Marincic was runner-up in the 110 hurdles at the IHSA boys track and field state meet.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood spoke with constituents in Joliet on Saturday, accompanied by fellow Democrat Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida. The pair discussed the proposed Republican budget bill and how social services, veterans and job programs will be impacted.

The Putnam County Public Library District is teaming up with the Peoria Rivermen hockey and the Peoria Chiefs minor league baseball teams to offer young readers a thrilling reward as part of the 2025 “Color Our World – Summer Reading Program.”

The Putnam County Public Library District will screen a documentary, “Soul of the Ocean,” documentary at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

Putnam County Public Library District and the Peoria Rivermen offer local children a free or discounted ticket to a Rivermen game through summer reading.

Putnam County Public Library District announced the return of its partnership with the Ravinia Festival for the 2025 Words & Music Program.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host an art workshop, “Tape It Up! Abstract Art,” on Wednesday, June 11 at 4 p.m. at the McNabb Branch, located at 322 W. Main Street, McNabb.

Putnam County junior Alex Rodriguez qualified for the state finals in discus and shot put, along with more state track and field and boys tennis state tournament results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host “Soul of the Ocean,” documentary on Tuesday, June 10, at 1 p.m. at the Granville Branch, located at 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville.

The Putnam County Public Library District announce its summer youth programming at the Granville Branch running throughout June and July.

Illinois Master Gardeners will present, “Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers,” at 1 p.m. Friday, June 6 at the Granville Branch of the Putnam County Library District.

The Putnam County Public Library District announced the continuation of its Tales with Tails – Reading Dogs program in June at the Granville branch.

St. Bede's Lily Bosnich and Henry-Midland's Daniella Bumber advanced to the finals in the Class 1A state track meet and more track, baseball and softball results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Putnam County Public Library District will screen the documentary, “Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators,” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at the Granville Branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host an educational art workshop, “Faux Stained Glass Masterpieces,” at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Granville Branch.

The Henry-Senachwine and Earlville softball teams advanced in regional play, area boys track and field athletes qualified for state out of the El Paso-Gridley Sectional and more in Wednesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville will seek reelection in the 14th District next year rather than run for an open Senate seat.

Putnam County High School held their Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in R.M. Germano gymnasium.