Grain bin fatality identified in rural Granville incident
The Putnam County Coroner’s Office has identified the person who died in a grain bin incident Monday in rural Granville as Gary Bruch, 69, of Magnolia, Coroner Bob Cofoid said in a news release.
MHS adopting dual-sport athlete policy
The Mendota High School Athletic Department is adopting a new dual-sport athlete policy. The proposal is being tested out for the rest of the 2025-26 school year and the 2026-27 school year on a trial basis.
Grand Ridge Grade School announces 2nd quarter honor roll
Grand Ridge Grade School announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year.
Oglesby Knights donate to Dickinson House Foundation
Oglesby Knights of Columbus donated $1,000 to the Oglesby Dickinson House Foundation with proceeds from a fish and shrimp fry fundraiser.
Princeton residents hear details on possible business development district
Over 60 Princeton residents and business owners attended a community meeting on Tuesday night to learn more about a possible business development district being considered by the city.
Tri-County Opportunities Council scholarships open; deadline is March 13
The Tri-County Opportunities Council recently announced it will award at least 10 scholarships in 2026 to income-eligible students.
Miranda Lambert sells full song catalog to Sony Music Publishing & Domain Capital Group

Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Domain Capital Group have teamed up to acquire the full song catalog of acclaimed country artist Miranda Lambert, securing rights to her complete body of recorded works. The partnership also includes a
Keith Urban to headline 2026 Boots in the Park Gilbert AZ

Keith Urban is confirmed to headline the 2026 Boots in the Park festival at Gilbert Regional Park in Gilbert, AZ, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, featuring support from Dustin Lynch, Mitchell Tenpenny, Mackenzie Carpenter, and Bryan Martin. The
Ottawa hosts candlelight vigil for slain Minnesota nurse
The crowd was also there to support the Illinois Valley Nurse Honor Guard as it paid respects to Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who was shot last Saturday by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis.
Ottawa hosts candlelight vigil for slain Minnesota nurse
The crowd was also there to support the Illinois Valley Nurse Honor Guard as it paid respects to Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who was shot last Saturday by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis.