Marshall County

Four Streator men were charged Tuesday with the seldom-filed felony of criminal drug conspiracy. Streator police said other suspects in a drug and theft ring would be charged, as well.

The Foundation for Rural Service, the philanthropic arm of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, announced the recipients of 36 Community Grants totaling nearly $170,000 to close out foundation’s 30th anniversary year.

Bureau-Putnam Area Rural Transit surveys were mailed to every rider that made a reservation in 2023.

4-H members across Bureau, La Salle and Marshall-Putnam counties learned ways to improve as officers at the 2024 gameshow-themed 4-H Officer Training event Nov. 9 at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.

The police searched the truck Sunday and found binoculars and bolt cutters in the cab. The trailer they were hauling was stolen. Both driver and passenger had been previously granted pre-trial release.

The Marshall-Putnam University of Illinois Extension celebrated the accomplishments of 4-H members from Marshall and Putnam counties at its annual award ceremony.

Li Arellano Jr., who won an uncontested race during Tuesday’s general election, says he is ready to hit the ground running for the 37th District. He will serve a four-year term.

Lighted Way Association of La Salle and Executive Director Jessica Kreiser recently received the 2024 Reaching Out and Building Bridges Award for developing partnerships with the city of LaSalle, city of Peru and local school districts to serve special needs students ages 3 to 22

The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra is partnering with the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation to support its needs.

The Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam Master Gardeners will present Indoor Edible Gardens, a workshop that brings fresh gardening opportunities indoors. Sessions will be at Peru, Ohio, Ill., Walnut, Spring Valley and Marseilles libraries.

Gateway Services announced it is joining the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October.

Spring Valley police anticipate charges will be brought against a rural property owner whose controlled burn led to a Sunday fire that required more than 30 companies to extinguish; but only ordinance violations are pending.

Freedom House was awarded $15,000 by the Community Foundation of Central Illinois to help fund the agency’s Youth Therapy and Counseling program.

OSF HealthCare announced a collaboration with PulsePoint AED to enhance community preparedness for cardiac emergencies in La Salle, Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties.

Tricia Kelly, a local actor in costume, will explore the Lizzie Borden question at the Marshall-Putnam Retired Teachers meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Putnam Christian Church.

The Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam County Master Naturalists welcomed 19 new volunteers Sept. 17 to their ranks.

The Bureau County Health Department announced flu shot clinic dates.

North Central Behavioral Health Systems announced the latest development with the opening of The Hygienic Institute building in La Salle.

Illinois Valley Community College in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension hosted Sept. 6 its annual Fall Field Day.

Barbara Peterson of Wyanet explained Sept. 7 her participation in reenacting Revolutionary War battles in her program, “Revolutionary War Reenacting: a Living History,” for members of the Chief Senachwine Chapter NSDAR, the chapter’s opening meeting of the year.

Florence Finfgeld, a Lacon resident, was honored Sept. 7 with a medal and certificate awarded by the Chief Senachwine Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution for her 40 years of historic preservation service.

The 4-H Learn Grow Share SPIN Club is concluding its first year, celebrating a fruitful journey that began in March. The club, aimed at educating members on sustainable gardening practices, has successfully navigated through three well-defined phases: Learn, Grow and Share.

The Putnam County Health Department confirmed that mosquitoes collected Thursday in Granville have tested positive for West Nile virus.

The Bureau County Health Department confirmed mosquitoes collected Tuesday in Spring Valley have tested positive for West Nile virus.

Sharpen your cover cropping skills and network with fellow growers Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Marshall-Putnam Extension Office.

Local organizations, including Buddy’s Purpose and Perfectly Flawed Foundation, will be observing Overdose Awareness between Aug. 25-31.

Mendota and Wenona will host their annual festivals over the weekend, while the circus comes to town in Marseilles, and shows will begin at Engle Lane and Stage 212.

Tim Collins, physical therapist for OSF Central Illinois Region, will speak to the Marshall-Putnam Retired Teachers at their 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, meeting at the First United Presbyterian Church, 611 Wirt St., Henry.

The Regional Office of Education No. 47 is piloting a new student mentor program at Amboy Junior High School and Amboy High School during the 2024-25 school year that could help it and other districts ultimately find ways to improve student behavior, grades and attendance.

Tracy Lawrence performed during the 103rd annual Marshall-Putnam Fair on Thursday in Henry.

Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman in partnership with Bureau, Marshall-Putnam, and La Salle County farm bureaus for Quick Healthy Meals On-The-Go-Class.

Scattered tree limbs, utility wires and some poles were downed across La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties Monday night after storms with wind gusts as high as 60 to 70 mph passed through the region.

The Marshall-Putnam Fair kicked off Sunday with the crowning of fair royalty at the annual pageant.

The Marshall-Putnam County Fairgrounds will play host to pageants Sunday, July 14, in Henry.

The La Salle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair is set this weekend, while the Marshall-Putnam Fair begins Sunday and runs through Sunday, July 21.

The Marshall-Putnam Once Upon-A-Fair will feature many family friendly events throughout the course of the festival Sunday, July 14, through Sunday, July 21, at the fairgrounds in Henry.

Looking to celebrate Independence Day? Here are some of the festivals, parades and fireworks planned from Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 7, in La Salle, Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties.

Here are 5 things to do in the Illinois Valley, including fireworks displays in Utica and Walnut this weekend - and a look ahead to county fairs in La Salle, Marshall and Putnam counties in the week ahead.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of northern Illinois until 11 p.m., including Bureau, Putnam and Marshall counties.

Senior Day at the Marshall-Putnam Fair will include free admission to the Senior Day program, refreshments and music.

TCOC's grant was one of two awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services and announced via a news release from U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen on Friday.

The Marshall-Putnam Fair announced chapter 2 of the CreatiVets Color Run.

Marshall-Putnam Fair salutes veterans by teaming up with CreatiVets, a nonprofit organization that offers opportunities for relief and healing for the men and women who have sacrificed so much for the United States.

The Marshall-Putnam Fair, which runs July 17-21, will introduce The Dynamo Dogs at its 103rd fair.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect Thursday night in La Salle, Livingston, Bureau, Putnam and Marshall counties.

It’s that time of year to start planning entries for the 103rd Annual Marshall-Putnam Fair.

Marshall-Putnam County Fair Queen pageant applications now are available.

The Civil War Dance Society will entertain the members of the Marshall Putnam Retired Teachers Association at its 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, meeting, which will be held at the Henry American Legion Building, 303 Main St.

Members of the Learn Grow Share SPIN Club recently planted seedlings they nurtured from seed at Henry Methodist Church. This hands-on experience marks the midpoint of their hard work and learning over the past months.

Illinois hunters took a preliminary statewide record of 17,208 wild turkeys during the 2024 Illinois spring turkey season.