Postal workers gathered in Peru to picket for higher wages, better working conditions and an end to forced overtime.

The quote, in the amount of $9,595.39, will be drawn from Ottawa’s General Corporate Fund.

The Putnam County Public Library District will screen of “American Stories: A Reading Road Trip” at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at the McNabb branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District invites the public to a free indie lens pop-up screening of “The Inquisitor” at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at the Condit branch.

For $35, participants receive a 16×20 canvas and access to paint supplies and guidance.

A “Fight Like Hell” rally was held by the National Association of Letter Carriers on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the United States Post Office in Peru. The rally is happening just a few days before the letter carriers group is set to open contract negotiations with the United States Postal Service. Employees want higher pay due to staffing shortages and high turnover rates.

A 1,898-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2002, has changed hands.

Logan’s Oasis playground project at Marilla Park cleared its final hurdle as Streator City Council voted to approve a $199,580 contract for installation during their meeting this week.

The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: