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Putnam County defeated Hall 6-5 on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Putnam County High School.
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Putnam County High School and school students, staff along with emergency personnel participated during the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Putnam County High School.
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Nearly 200 students from schools across the Illinois Valley competed in the 19th annual Edible Car Contest on Wednesday in the cafeteria at Illinois Valley Community College. Schools from Princeton Christian Academy, La Moille, JFK in Spring Valley, Putnam County schools, Trinity Catholic Academy, Oglesby Washington, La Salle-Peru High School, DePue School and Ottawa High School all participated in the contest. Cars must be built entirely from food items edible to humans. Prizes were awarded for design, creativity, detail, nutrition, speed and best overall.
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Amboy/Ohio beats Putnam County 51-33 to advance to the Thursday's final during the Class 1A Regional semifinal game on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 at St. Bede Academy.
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Henry-Senachwine beat Seneca 51-42 on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 at Henry-Senachwine High School.
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The Starved Rock Photography Show award reception was held on Saturday at the Starved Rock Visitors Center. The contest had 67 entries from all over the United States. Jim Rendant won best of show with his image of milkweed.
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The first snowfall of 2025 blanketed the Illinois Valley region Thursday, giving a glimpse of winter. A dusting to 1 inch fell with slightly heavier amounts recorded to the far west portion of the area.
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Illinois Valley Central defeated Putnam County 62-36 during the 50th annual Colmone Classic on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 at Hall High School.
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Rock Falls beat Putnam County 76-43 during the 50th annual Colmone Classic on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 at Hall High School.
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