Marshall County news
Tracy Lawrence performed during the 103rd annual Marshall-Putnam Fair on Thursday in Henry.
Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman in partnership with Bureau, Marshall-Putnam, and La Salle County farm bureaus for Quick Healthy Meals On-The-Go-Class.
Scattered tree limbs, utility wires and some poles were downed across La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties Monday night after storms with wind gusts as high as 60 to 70 mph passed through the region.
The Marshall-Putnam Fair kicked off Sunday with the crowning of fair royalty at the annual pageant.
The Marshall-Putnam County Fairgrounds will play host to pageants Sunday, July 14, in Henry.
The La Salle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair is set this weekend, while the Marshall-Putnam Fair begins Sunday and runs through Sunday, July 21.
The Marshall-Putnam Once Upon-A-Fair will feature many family friendly events throughout the course of the festival Sunday, July 14, through Sunday, July 21, at the fairgrounds in Henry.
Looking to celebrate Independence Day? Here are some of the festivals, parades and fireworks planned from Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 7, in La Salle, Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties.
Here are 5 things to do in the Illinois Valley, including fireworks displays in Utica and Walnut this weekend - and a look ahead to county fairs in La Salle, Marshall and Putnam counties in the week ahead.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of northern Illinois until 11 p.m., including Bureau, Putnam and Marshall counties.
Senior Day at the Marshall-Putnam Fair will include free admission to the Senior Day program, refreshments and music.
TCOC's grant was one of two awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services and announced via a news release from U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen on Friday.
The Marshall-Putnam Fair announced chapter 2 of the CreatiVets Color Run.
Marshall-Putnam Fair salutes veterans by teaming up with CreatiVets, a nonprofit organization that offers opportunities for relief and healing for the men and women who have sacrificed so much for the United States.
The Marshall-Putnam Fair, which runs July 17-21, will introduce The Dynamo Dogs at its 103rd fair.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect Thursday night in La Salle, Livingston, Bureau, Putnam and Marshall counties.
It’s that time of year to start planning entries for the 103rd Annual Marshall-Putnam Fair.
Marshall-Putnam County Fair Queen pageant applications now are available.
The Civil War Dance Society will entertain the members of the Marshall Putnam Retired Teachers Association at its 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, meeting, which will be held at the Henry American Legion Building, 303 Main St.
Members of the Learn Grow Share SPIN Club recently planted seedlings they nurtured from seed at Henry Methodist Church. This hands-on experience marks the midpoint of their hard work and learning over the past months.
Illinois hunters took a preliminary statewide record of 17,208 wild turkeys during the 2024 Illinois spring turkey season.
Gateway Services has been awarded Quality Assurances Accreditation from The Council on Quality and Leadership.
The Diocese of Peoria announced Saturday it will merge 156 parishes into 75 parishes with 127 worship sites, and in the process, close a handful of churches in La Salle, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall and Livingston counties.
Join the upcoming Lady Landowners seminar set 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, at the Bureau County Metro Center, 837 Park Avenue West, Princeton.
The Friends of Extension & 4-H who help to support outreach educational programs for University of Illinois Extension – Bureau County and its 4-H/Youth Development Program is inviting individuals to participate in a cash raffle fundraiser.
Gateway Services announced its fifth annual Online Silent Auction will take place noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 2, and Sunday, June 9.
The IDOA encourages farmers and agrichemical facilities to take part in a free agrichemical container recycling program. Beginning in the middle of July and continuing into August, sites throughout the state will collect containers that are recycled to make shipping pallets.
Matt Debo and Dana Debo-Kuhne provided the lead gift for Horizon House’s 2024 Road to Independence Campaign in memory of their father, Michael Debo who died in February of 2023.
Chief Senachwine Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution members learned about the agricultural practice of making maple syrup at its April 5 meeting.
Eighteen teen leaders from across Illinois were chosen to represent Illinois 4-H at the Ignite by 4-H Summit March 13-17 in Washington D.C., including Kiryn Schaer, of Marshall-Putnam County.
Learn simple swaps to enjoy comfort foods while focusing on ingredients that promote healthier cooking. Also, feel more confident about making small changes with some makeover suggestions for healthier comfort foods.
Is your Mind Full or Mindful? Mindfulness is usually associated with meditation and stress relief. Mindfulness can be a powerful tool when choosing what we eat, how we eat and how our choices affect our health.
Chem Dry of La Salle County, owned and operated by Jim Bibula and Toni George, announced recently they have acquired the rights to service customers in Bureau, Putnam, Marshall and Woodford counties.
Here are four takeaways from Tuesday’s primary election in La Salle and Bureau counties.
Incumbent state Rep. Dennis Tipsword, R-Metamora, is sitting in good position to gain the Republican nomination for the November general election, in a district that includes La Salle, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall and Livingston counties.
Grundy County Board Chairman Chris Balkema held nearly a 2 to 1 lead Tuesday night in the Illinois 53rd Senate District race for the Republican nomination.
Bureau County Farm Bureau, in partnership with the Lee, Marshall-Putnam, Stark and Whiteside counties farm bureaus, as well as AgView FS, are offering pollinator seed mix at a reduced price through April 12, funded in part through an Illinois Farm Bureau Conservation Grant.
The Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual election of directors on Feb. 8 at the USDA Service Center in Henry.
Do you have memories in your T-Shirts? Would you like to wrap yourself in all of them? Register for the T-shirt quilt workshop in Henry.
Allison Schwingle and Haley Herr will bring information about the Marquis Energizing Education, ME3, Program to the 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, meeting of the Marshall-Putnam Retired Teachers at Grandma’s, 420 E. Park Row, Henry.
Gateway Services is hosting a fundraiser Wednesday, April 10, and Thursday, April 11, at Rip’s in Ladd, 311 N. Main Ave.
Gateway Services is hosting a trivia night Saturday, April 20, at Shandy’s Pub & Grub, 1106 Western Road, Henry.
The Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau Foundation has scholarship opportunities for students.
Learn how to use above-ground growing systems for the safe and fruitful production of favorite backyard vegetables.
An additional testing-only session and certification program for private pesticide applicators has been added for March 12 at the Bureau County University of Illinois Extension office.
Order candy-filled eggs through Gateway Services Inc. to be scattered around your yard in time for Easter morning fun.
The North Central Illinois Council of Governments is seeking input from Internet Service Providers in Bureau, Grundy, La Salle, Livingston, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties.
The Bureau, La Salle, Marshall-Putnam Master Gardener Program will be offering several seed starting workshops in February and March to answer many of the questions new and old gardeners alike have about the seed starting process.
University of Illinois Extension serving Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam counties is offering an Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training and certification from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, March 11, at room CTC 124/125 of Illinois Valley Community College.
Learn the basics of vegetable, herb and flower gardening.