Putnam County library hosts teen book club on American Revolution

The Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb Branch will host a hybrid book club meeting for teens on Wednesday, March 25, at 5 p.m.
Culver’s of Ottawa receives awards at company convention

Culver’s of Ottawa received a prestigious Commitment to Excellence award and a Ruth award from the restaurant chain.
Grand Ridge woman charged with stealing from youth sports league

A Grand Ridge woman is charged with misappropriating funds from Grand Ridge Youth Baseball League and the Grand Ridge Booster Club, police say.
Panchero’s Mexican Grill planning Princeton location

A Panchero’s Mexican Grill appears to be planning a location in Princeton, according to city officials.
L.E.A.S.E. Cooperative selects new executive director

The La Salle/Putnam Educational Alliance for Special Education Cooperative Executive Board and Alliance Council are going to welcome Lindsey Brander as its new Executive Director beginning July 1.
La Salle County marriage licenses: Feb.2026

Here is the list of couples who applied for marriage licenses in February in La Salle County.
Culver’s of Ottawa receives awards at company convention
Oscars 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ lead the list of winners

The 98th Academy Awards delivered a night of major victories and notable milestones, taking place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre. Hosted by Conan O’Brien and broadcast live on ABC and Hulu, the ceremony celebrated a
Six U.S. airmen killed after refueling aircraft crash in Iraq are identified by Pentagon

The U.S. Department of Defense has identified the six American airmen who were killed when a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft crashed Thursday in western Iraq during a mission supporting operations connected to the conflict with Iran.
IDF says brother of suspect in Michigan synagogue attack was Hezbollah commander killed in strike

Israel’s military said Sunday that the brother of the man accused of attacking a Michigan synagogue earlier this week was a Hezbollah commander killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. In a statement posted online, the Israel