He dreamed of a career in sports training and found his way to EMS, police dispatching and then patrol. Now, Peru Police Sgt. Ed DeGroot is calling it a career.

Trailing by six points in the final half-minute of the third quarter, Newman went on a huge run to take the lead and then held on to defeat Mendota 67-66 on Tuesday in a battle of the only unbeaten teams in the Three Rivers East.

The IVCC men's and women's basketball teams sufference conference losses Tuesday in Oglesby.

The Putnam County girls basketball team won its first game of the season, plus more results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

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Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Tuesday's Rock Falls at Princeton basketball game

The Putnam County Library in Hennepin will host a variety of programs throughout February, including crafts, educational events and community activities.

Bestselling author R.L. Stine will discuss his illustrious career in horror writing at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Putnam County Library.

Marseilles Elementary School is proud to recognize its students that achieved honor roll or high honor roll status in the first semester of the 2025-26 school year.

Seeds and schedules are set for the 2026 Little Ten Conference Girls Basketball Tournament, hosted by Serena High School.