2026 IHSA baseball preview: A look at our teams of the Little Ten, Fieldcrest, Seneca, Sandwich and Dwight
A team-by-team 2026 season preview for baseball teams across The Times coverage area, including Newark, Serena, Earlville/Leland, Seneca, Dwight, Fieldcrest and Sandwich.
2026 IHSA baseball preview: A look at our teams of the Little Ten, Fieldcrest, Seneca, Sandwich and Dwight
2026 IHSA baseball preview: A look at our teams of the Little Ten, Fieldcrest, Seneca, Sandwich and Dwight
Photos: Severe late winter storm slams Illinois Valley with snow and high winds
Photos: Severe late winter storm slams Illinois Valley with snow and high winds
Snow and wind caused nearly whiteout conditions across the Illinois Valley on Monday, March 16, 2026. The storm sharply reduced visibility, and dangerous travel conditions were reported across the region.
Putnam County library hosts youth book club exploring American Revolution
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit Branch will host a hybrid book club meeting for youth on Thursday, March 26, at 5 p.m.
IVCC dental hygiene program earns top national accreditation
Illinois Valley Community College’s dental hygiene program was recently granted national Commission on Dental Accreditation’s highest accreditation status.
Putnam County library screens documentary on Elvis and USS Arizona Memorial
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will screen a documentary about Elvis Presley’s role in establishing a memorial to the USS Arizona on Tuesday, March 24, at 1 p.m.
Streatorland Historical Society raising funds for Civil War hero’s marker
The Streatorland Historical Society is currently collecting funds for a historical marker to be placed at Sergeant George Poundstone’s gravesite.
Ottawa’s leaf vacuum program to resume Apr. 1
Ottawa will resume its leaf vacuum program beginning Wednesday, April 1.