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Putnam County’s Johnathon Stunkel, Rudy Villagomez team up to shut out Newark: Saturday’s NewsTribune roundup
Johnathon Stunkel and Rudy Villagomez combined for a three-hit shutout to lead the Panthers to a nonconference victory at Ken Jenkins Field in Granville.
Photos: Utica marks 351st anniversary of Illinois’ first Mass on Holy Thursday
Fr. Jeff Windy offered Holy Thursday Mass on Thursday, March 2, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Utica. It was on Holy Thursday 351 years ago that Fr. Marquette offered the first Mass in Illinois territory…
University of Illinois Extension hosts Oglesby Agronomy Summit for farmers
The University of Illinois Extension recently held its annual Oglesby Agronomy Summit for Illinois farmers, ag professionals and community members.
Putnam County library hosts author talk and historic home tour in April
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Hennepin branch, 214 N. Fourth St., recently announced two events it will host during the third week of April.
Sixth graders pick “Parachute Kid” in reading program
Putnam County Junior High School recently had sixth-grade students participate in the annual Rebecca Caudill Young Reader’s Award program to encourage student reading and develop statewide children’s literature awareness.
JOY senior group meets April 15 for birding program
The JOY senior group will meet on Wednesday, April 15, at 1 p.m. at Park Place in Streator for a program on birding basics.