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Mendota, St. Bede and Sandwich football teams held a joint practice on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Mendota High School.

A parolee caught with another 5 ounces of cocaine pleaded guilty Thursday. Attorneys negotiated a14-year term.

The Putnam County Methodist Churches will host a Community Blood Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11. at Goldasich Hall in the McNabb Fire Department, 391 N. Route 89.

Marshall-Putnam 4-H and the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners recently partnered to host a flower arranging workshop at the United Methodist Church in Henry.

Three Illinois Valley Community College employees recently traveled to the Netherlands as part of a professional and cultural exchange, visiting colleges and exploring the country’s approach to sustainability, education and daily life.

The Mendota High School Class of 1975 is planning its 50th reunion during the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival, scheduled from Aug. 8-10.

Baked & Brewed is now open at 723 S. Clark St., Utica.

Jacob Szafranski was sworn in as a full-time fireman and paramedic for the La Salle Fire Department Wednesday morning.

“The highest bid did not achieve the confidential reserve price, so [CLRED] chose to terminate the auction,” Hussey said in a statement.