The first half of the Prospect League season ended last week. The Pistol Shrimp finished third in the Western Conference Northwest Division with an 11-14 record.

The Putnam County Library District is set to offer a variety of free historical programs in early July at different locations.

The Peru City Council will discuss e-bikes and the City Center and Sports Complex at its Monday meeting.

Each year, the Elks host an Americanism essay contest where students can write an essay that answers a chosen topic. This year’s topic was “What Does Patriotism Mean to Me?”

A collection of 40 of the top prep baseball players this past spring from across The Times' 13-school coverage area.

A Grand Ridge man was evacuated before a Saturday afternoon fire consumed his house trailer, which was deemed a total loss.

River Valley Players presents “Annie JR.” The Broadway classic will be performed at 7:30 p.m. July 25 and 26 and at 2 p.m. July 27 at the Henry Community Center

Top high school baseball players from around the state will take the field one more time as prep players during the 48th annual Illinois Coaches Association Senior All-Star Games on Monday at Schweickert Stadium in Peru.

A look at the top boys track and field athletes in the NewsTribune area for the 2025 season.