State lawmaker, Yednock, criticized St. Margaret’s Health on Friday and questioned how officials handled the 11th-hour notice of plans to close the Peru hospital followed the law.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Office offers a 10-session Private Pilot Ground Training course Thursday, Feb. 9, through Thursday, April 13.

Illinois Valley Community College has joined other northern Illinois community colleges to offer a series of enrichment courses.

Putnam County School District has announced the breakfast and lunch menus for the month of February.

Evan Hultine of Bureau County was named a third place finalist as the Illinois representative for the AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award. The award competition features young farmers and ranchers who have excelled in their operations and exhibited leadership.

The Chief Senachwine DAR Chapter will host its February meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Henry Public Library, 702 Front St.

State sens. Sue Rezin, Tom Bennett and Win Stoller are collecting Valentine's Day cards to distribute to senior citizens.

Here are the Putnam County property transfers for December of 2022.

Stage 212 wanted "lighthearted" shows following the pandemic and the easy choice for spring '23 was "Steel Magnolias."