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Granville library to screen civil rights documentary March 3

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville branch will hold a free screening of “After Selma: The Fight for the Right to Vote Continues” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 3.

By Tom Collins●

14th District GOP candidates say curbing government spending, overreach are top issues

Both Republicans running to represent Illinois’ 14th Congressional District cited financial issues among their top concerns – but the specifics varied greatly.

By Russell Lissau - Daily Herald Media Group●

McNabb Library to host watercolor workshop on Feb. 11

The Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb Branch invites the public to “Splash of Color: Watercolor Workshop,” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11.

By Tom Collins●

Putnam Library to screen ‘Mr. Civil Rights’ on Feb. 12

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit Branch will screen “Mr. Civil Rights: Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12.

By Tom Collins●

Underwood introduces bills to expand ways Illinois farmers can sell directly to consumers

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, has introduced legislation that, if passed, could make it easier for local farmers to sell their products to directly to consumers. The proposed bills already have bipartisan support.

By Kelsey Rettke●