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Putnam politicians react to Pritzker’s budget address
By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com
Gov. JB Pritzker has proposed growing spending by about $2 billion without new income or service taxes in the upcoming fiscal year.
Spending and revenues each would grow by about 3% under the proposal laid out Wednesday during the governor’s annual budget address, with total general revenue fund spending growing to $55.2 billion.
State Sen. Chris Balkema
“Unfortunately for Illinois, Gov. Pritzker proposed the largest budget in the history of Illinois, bringing the total budget growth to nearly $15 billion, a 37% jump, since he took office,” Balkema said. “I mean think about that for a minute. Has your income increased even
LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS
Dady to address Illinois Valley Democrats on Feb. 27
Illinois Valley Democrats are scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St., La Salle.
Guest speaker will be Sara Dady, an immigration lawyer from Rockford who will present, “Know your rights.” Dady recently made a presentation in Mendota.
Chief Senachwine DAR chapter to honor Good Citizens winners
The Chief Senachwine Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host a reception to honor the DAR Good Citizens’ winners of Henry-Senachwine, Midland and Putnam County high schools at the chapter’s next meeting at 1:15 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Henry’s First Presbyterian Church’s meeting room.
The awardees have been selected by their peers and the faculty of their respective schools based on dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. Family members and school faculty also are invited. Following the recognition of the Good Citizens, the program will be presented by the “Freedom Paws” group of Chillicothe. Training
close to that percentage in the last few years?
“This plan has some encouraging aspects, including a commitment to reevaluating certain state-funded programs. However, as always, the real test will be in the final budget negotiations. We have seen time and time again that promises made in a budget address do not always translate into action.
“My focus remains on ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly and in a way that reflects the priorities of Illinois families. I look forward to working with my colleagues to craft a budget that
serves our state in a sustainable way.”
State Rep. Dennis Tipsword
dogs to assist veterans with PTSD and other difficulties, the group will demonstrate with a trained dog and its special abilities.
The business meeting of the chapter will follow the Good Citizens’ reception.
$2,500 scholarship to be awarded to Putnam County High senior
A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a senior student from the Putnam County High School Class of 2025 during the spring awards ceremony.
The student must reside in Granville Township.
Those eligible are: Senior students who have been a resident of Granville Township for at least two years. The student is enrolled and has attended PCHS for at least two years. The student is planning to attend a school that awards college credit or a certificate of advanced learning.
This year there are plans to award a $2,500 scholarship as well as additional monetary awards to deserving students.
In the past 17 years, 45 students have received a total of $65,500 from the Hopkins Alumni Scholarship funds. PCHS senior students should contact the guidance
“Instead of focusing on bringing costs down for hardworking Illinois families, the Governor chose name-calling and fearmongering in his speech,” Tipsword said. “And no amount of blaming President Trump can erase the bad decisions Illinois Democrats have made under this Governor’s leadership. House Republicans will continue to advocate for economic growth through sound policies, reducing costs and opposing any tax increases.”
counselor for an application and additional information.
Applications are due April 1.
IVCC board candidates to speak at March 5 forum
Candidates for the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees will participate in a public forum at noon Wednesday, March 5, in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. The forum is open to the public. Questions will be submitted by the audience on index cards, and the student moderators will select the questions. Candidates will have three minutes for opening and closing remarks and two minutes each to answer questions.
Three candidates, Bill Hunt, Marlene Moshage and Todd Volker, are seeking two seats on the board in the April 1 consolidated election. Two incumbents decided not to seek reelection for the six-year terms.
The forum is sponsored by IVCC’s Student Government Association, College Democrats, College Republicans, the Hispanic Leadership Team, the Socrates Cafe, the Project Success Leadership Team and the Rotaract Club. – Shaw Local News Network
State Rep. Dennis Tipsword, R-Metamora
State Sen. Chris Balkema, R-Channahon
About 700 parents in La Salle, Marshall, Putnam say they would work if child care was available
Study shows significant economic boost
By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com
Many expecting parents begin looking for child care long before the baby’s arrival due to long wait lists. At the Starved Rock Regional Center in Ottawa, the wait list is about a year.
The lack of child care can keep many parents out of the workforce entirely. The Regional Office of Education 35 in Ottawa recently received a Birth to 5 Illinois grant allowing them to contract TPMA, a consulting firm in Indianapolis, to analyze the potential impact of expanding accessible, affordable child care in the region.
“The results of this study bring to light the significant potential that accessible child care could have for families in La Salle, Marshall, and Putnam counties,” said Ryan Myers, ROE 35 assistant superintendent. “It’s clear that when parents have the support they need, they are more likely to contribute to the workforce, which could have a positive impact on our local economy.”
The report found 679 parents in those counties would work full-time if they had child care, infusing millions into the economy annually.
These earnings would fuel the purchase of homes, support local businesses and create additional jobs, earnings and opportunities for employers and residents.
“Governments need to think of child care as infrastructure,” said Brian Not-
tingham, senior director, research, evaluation and community impact at TPMA, citing examples such as roads, bridges, and railways as infrastructure governments provide and maintain to facilitate economic growth. “It’s the cost of doing business, providing the infrastructure that’s necessary to ship goods, to allow the flow of people, ideas, everything across their communities.”
Should they return to the workforce full-time, TPMA estimated they would earn between $25.5 million and $35.6 million annually. The payroll taxes would
See CHILD CARE, page 7
Job change?
Whether retiring or changing jobs, you’ll want to know your retirement account options.
There are four potential options for your 401(k) when leaving an employer:
• Leave it in your former employer’s 401(k) plan, if allowed by the plan.
• Move it to your new employer’s 401(k) plan, if you’ve changed employers and your new employer plan allows for it.
• Roll the account over to an individual retirement account (IRA).
• Cash it out, which is subject to potential tax consequences.
We can talk through your financial goals and find the option that works best for you.
Mary F Chambers, WMCP®, AAMS™ Financial Advisor
Alex T. Paschal
Many expecting parents begin looking for child care long before the baby’s arrival due to long wait lists. At the Starved Rock Regional Center in Ottawa, the wait list is about a year.
Tales with Tails to take place at Granville library Master Gardeners to host educational workshops in spring
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The Putnam County Public Library will host two reading dog teams at the Granville Branch in March.
Tales with Tails is a fun activity that allows youth to practice literacy skills. Dogs love stories, even when words have to be worked out, missed or are misspoken.
Jessica Dove and her dog, Hobo, will be at the Granville Branch at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 and 25. Dina Lunken and her dog, Rosie, will be at the Granville Branch at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, and 4 p.m. Thursday, March 27.
This program is free and open to the public. The Granville Branch is located at 214 S. McCoy St., Granville.
For more information, call the library at 815-339-2038.
Spring craft time at McNabb library
The Putnam County Public Library will host two Spring Craft Times in March at the McNabb Branch.
Youth are invited to stop by the library at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, to make paper flowers.
At 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, youth are invited to celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival by making a Cherry Blossom Windsock at the library. All supplies will be provided. The programs are free and open to the public.
The McNabb Library is located at 322 W. Main St., McNabb. For information, call the library at 815-3392038.
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The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners invite seasoned gardeners and beginners to a series of educational workshops this spring. Participants will learn practical skills to jump-start their gardening projects and bring plants into their homes.
Seed starting workshops
Discover the basics of seed starting, including soil, moisture and planting fundamentals. This workshop is ideal for all experience levels.
• 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St. Register at go.illinois.edu/peruseeds
• 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library, 215 E. Cleveland St., Spring Valley. Register at go.illinois.edu/seedsmautino
Grow light workshop
Build a grow light station. Master Gardener volunteers will guide the simple construction process. All supplies are provided.
• 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at La Salle County Extension Office, 1689 N. 31st Road, Suite 2, Ottawa. The cost is $20 (covers project supplies). Register at go.illinois.edu/growlight. Space is limited to 10 participants. Register by March 14.
Houseplant propagation workshop
Learn how to propagate houseplants through leaf and stem cuttings, division and air layering. This hands-on workshop allows attendees to take home a newly propagated plant.
• 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at Oglesby Public Library District, 111 S
See MASTER GARDENERS, page 8
3 - 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Stress Busting Class (Virtual & in-person)
4 - 12:30 pm – Mardi Gras Party
6 - 10:00 am – Site Council Meeting 12:30 pm – Crochet Class
10 - 9:00 am 10:00 am - Medicare Part B Prevention & Wellness benefits, Extra help/LIS, MSP program & BA enrollment 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Stress Busting Class (Virtual & in-person)
20 - 10:00 am – 11:30 am Outreach @ Granville Library 12:45 pm – Music Therapy w/Michelle (Virtual & in-person)
24 - 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Stress Busting Class (Virtual & in-person)
25 - 12:30 pm – Pictionary
27 - 12:30 pm – Bingo w/Laura
31 - 8:30 am – 12:30 pm AARP Smart Drivers Safety Class
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Stress Busting Class (Virtual & in-person)
Activities are subject to change - Call the PCCC for Virtual links
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We kindly ask that you call the Center by noon the day prior.
PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER – MARCH 2025
St. Patrick’s Day and the Luck of the Chicagoland Irish: Historical Facts and More PCCC on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 12:30 pm
Every year in March, Chicago plays a trick on its residents. The Chicago River, which was once blue, is suddenly dyed green! Is this a trick by the infamous St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun or a Chicago tradition that dates back for years? How and why did the annual tradition of dying the river green even begin in Chicago?
Historical Presenter, Jim Gibbons, will explain this and more in his St. Patrick’s Day themed historical program! Gibbons will explain how Chicagoland’s Irish history and heritage, St. Patrick’s Day themed parades and food, and Irish settlers themselves, were all established in Chicago, Illinois and the surrounding areas!
So, sit back and relax and get ready for a fun celebration of the Irish heritage! And if you’re lucky, maybe you’ll find a pot of gold of information at the end of this rainbow! Please call ahead to confirm for lunch at least 24 hours in advance, Thank you.
NOTORIOUS: THE LIFE OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was driven to fight for women’s equality. She was a force of nature who knew what changes she wanted to see in the world and hot to initiate those changes herself.
Historical Presenter, Michelle Gibbons, will portray the notorious RBG and explain first-hand how her fight for women’s rights led to greater freedoms for all. She will explain how her brave actions created an iconic (yet unintended) status.
Join us at the PCCC on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 2:30 pm
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‘No Job for a Woman: Pioneering Women Reporters in World War II’ to be shown at Granville library
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The Putnam County Public Library will host, at the Granville Branch, a movie matinee of “No Job for a Woman: Pioneering Women Reporters in World War II,” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, in honor of Women’s History Month.
When the war broke out, reporter Martha Gellhorn was so determined to get to the frontlines that she left her husband, Ernest Hemingway, never to be reunited. Ruth Cowan’s reporting was hampered by a bureau chief who
refused to talk to her. Dickey Chappelle, a photojournalist, wanted to get so close to the action that she could feel bullets whizzing by. The documentary features an abundance of archival photos and interviews with modern female war correspondents, as well as actresses bringing to life the written words of these remarkable women.
The documentary is 1 hour and 5 minutes in length, not rated, and made possible through public performance rights through Kanopy. The Granville Branch is located at 214 S. McCoy St., Granville. For information, call the library at 815-339-2038.
For
RICHARD “RICH” S. BRUSSOCK
Born: May 31, 1938 in Spring Valley, IL
Died: January 26, 2025 in Bradenton, FL OBITUARIES
Richard “Rich” S. Brussock, 86, passed away at home on Sunday, January 26, 2025 surrounded by his loving family in Bradenton, Florida. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Granville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. following the visitation at the church. Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester will officiate. Burial will be in Granville Cemetery, Granville.
Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville will be assisting the family with the arrangements.
Rich was born on May 31, 1938 in Spring Valley, Illinois to Stanley and Margaret (Margherio) Brussock. He married Karen Arnolts on December 29th, 1962 at Sacred Heart Church in Granville, Illinois.
Rich served in the United States Army Reserves, was a self-employed barber and
worked as a truck driver for Ziebert Transport in Peru, IL.
His hobbies included fishing, boating and working in his yard. He enjoyed taking his grandchildren on summer vacations and going on many family vacations throughout the years. He was a long-time member of Spring Valley Boat Club and Spring Valley Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Brussock of Bradenton, Florida; his daughter, Dawn (Wally) Hamlin of Bonita Springs, Florida; two grandchildren, Hailey (Christian Zellner) Hamlin of Bradenton, Florida, Alex Hamlin of Ft Myers Beach, Florida; three great-grandsons, Crew Zellner, Rhett Zellner and Asher Zellner and one nephew Richard (Tammie) Cavaletto of Oglesby, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Judith Cavaletto and a niece Lynn Cavaletto.
Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals.com
How to submit: Send obituary information to putnamobits@shawlocal.com or call 815-632-2534. Notices are accepted until 5 p.m. Friday for Wednesday’s edition. Obituaries also appear online at shawlocal.com/putnam-county-record, where you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation.
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generate between $1.3 and $1.8 million in additional state income tax revenue. Additionally, the region stands to generate additional Gross Regional Product of between $61.1 million and $92.2 million. The GRP could result in extra revenue for local, state, and federal governments in property, sales, and import taxes, estimated to range between $7.7 and $8.5 million annually.
“The child care market, if not broken, it’s pretty close. The model doesn’t work for really anyone involved,” said Nottingham, noting the challenges in making child care centers profitable, the difficulty of providing child care workers a livable wage and parents struggling to afford the costs. “Any other business system or model would have gone the way of the dodo bird. If you can’t make money, if you can’t pay your people, and your customers can’t afford it it goes away.
“We don’t have that luxury with
child care. This is why I think it’s really important to think of it from a government perspective as an investment in infrastructure. It’s the cost of doing business. To get these folks into the workforce, increase your state’s gross domestic product, and ultimately have more tax revenue coming in.”
The 679 parents are willing to take on a full-time job but can’t because they can’t access suitable child care of any variety, due to a lack of availability, area providers and/or the inability to afford child care if it were available.
There are nine licensed child care centers and 31 licensed family child care homes in La Salle, Marshall, and Putnam counties. The child care sites are clustered mostly in La Salle County, with many miles between each cluster. There are three family child care homes in the northern part of Putnam County, and one located in the northernmost part of Marshall County.
Based on TPMA’s estimates, the region must increase capacity by just under 12% annually to meet the total demand for access by 2033.
“We have the facts right in front of us — there’s a lot to be done to bridge the exasperated needs of families with more accessible and trustworthy child care options, especially in smaller communities,” said State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa. “Expanding child care options to these communities is crucial to allow parents to work while children gain early education. When families have the support they need, our local economies and businesses do better, and communities become stronger. This is a priority of mine as we head into a legislative session where it’ll be critical to highlight troubles of all Illinois families — not just those in larger cities.”
The report suggested solutions to the gap in child care, which would include expanding after school offerings, addressing elementary school teachers wages and shortages, and providing child care in or near school districts. The report suggested employers can provide solutions such as flexible scheduling, offering child care subsidies, exploring nontraditional solu -
tions for working parents, on-site/ near-site child care centers, and addressing equitable return to work strategies. Child care facility-based solutions included addressing compensation and fiscal stability.
Illinois Senate Minority Deputy Leader Sue Rezin, R-Morris, said ensuring parents have access to affordable child care is one of the most important challenges facing our state.
“During my time as minority spokesperson for the Early Childhood Education Committee, I supported legislation to ease the burden on parents, such as expanding access to 24-hour day care and offering tax credits for child care and early education expenses. With the establishment of the Department of Early Childhood, we now have a dedicated agency to streamline services and licensing, but we must continue to work together to address this critical issue and provide the resources families need.”
To read the full study and watch video of Nottingham’s presentation, visit roe35.org.
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Learn-Grow-Share 4-H Spin Club: gardening for youth
Youth ages 8 to 18 can dig into gardening with the Learn-Grow-Share 4-H Spin Club. Participants will grow vegetables, herbs and flowers, with produce donated to local blessing boxes. More than 700 pounds were donated in 2024. Youth can use their harvests for 4-H exhibits and learn to cook with fresh ingredients. Membership is free.
Sign up at 4h.zsuite.org and select Learn-Grow-Share Club. Meetings are held one to two times monthly from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For information, contact Anne Scheel at amscheel@illinois.edu or 309364-2356.
To request accommodations to participate, contact Bettyann Harrison at bettyann@illinois.edu or 309-364-2356. Early requests are encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
To learn more about the Master Gardener program call University of Illinois Extension at 309-364-2356 or email Bettyann Harrison at bettyann@illinois.edu.
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The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners invite participants to a series of educational workshops this spring. Participants will learn practical skills to jump-start their gardening projects and bring plants into their homes.
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SPORTS
TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1968: Thirty-two African nations boycott the Olympics due to the presence of South Africa. 1987: Michael Jordan scores 58 points, the most by a Chicago player in a regular-season game, to lead the Bulls over the New Jersey Nets 128-113.
JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL – LITTLE TRI-COUNTY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
ABOVE: The Putnam County Junior High eighth grade volleyball team finished as undefeated little Tri-County Conference champions. Team members are Jaylynn Dickey, Joselyn Lopez, Emmy Carboni, Natalie Gaudiana, Lillian Bouxsein, Anna Poignant, Kenzie Pierski, Mcklay Gensini, Tula Rue, Hannah Heiberger, Kami Nauman, Laci Lemke and coach Shannon Jenkins.
RIGHT: The Putnam County Junior High seventh grade volleyball team finished as undefeated little Tri-County Conference champions. Team members include Mylee Christiansen, Shelby Willard, Jolene Poole, Chloe Christiansen, Jaylyn Dickey, Murphy Hopkins, Anni Judd, Anahi Avila, Sophie Sheppard, Natalie Guadina, Lillian Bouxsein, Arianna McMullen, Savanna Grasser, Avery Lenkaitis, EliMae Glynn, Kenzie Pierski, Brooklyn McCart, MaKenna Goulding, Izzy Bartolucci, Bella Sondgeroth and coach Shannon Jenkins.
Pumas sweep little TCC championships
By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@shawmedia.com
It was twice as nice for the Putnam County Junior High volleyball teams.
Both the seventh and eighth grade teams swept little TriCounty Conference championships, finishing undefeated with wins over Henry.
The seventh grade Pumas rallied for a 23-25, 25-16, 25-15 win over Henry while the eighth grade squad took its match 25-19, 25-22.
The PCJH sixth grade team also won its match.
In addition, PCJH volleyball raised $7,200 during its “Volley for a Cause” Night to benefit #choosejoy.
PC girls fall to Amboy in regional semifinals
By KEVIN CHLUM kchlum@shawmedia.com
The season came to a close for the Putnam County girls basketball team in the regional semifinals at St. Bede, falling to Amboy 51-33 on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
The Clippers scored the game’s first seven points but couldn’t break away from the Lady Panthers in the first half.
Putnam County limited Amboy to just four second-chance opportunities in the first half, and the Clippers managed just two second-chance points. Amboy led 12-4 after the first quarter and 20-11 at halftime.
“I thought we didn’t handle the ball quite as well as we normally do at the beginning,” Amboy coach Mike McCracken said. “Our big girl got in foul trouble, and that makes us small. But we stepped up and played better defense in the post, and then we started boxing out a little. Nobody’s hit the boards that hard against us.”
While the Panthers played solid defense and rebounded early, they struggled offensively, but senior Eme Bouxsein kept them in it. She scored Putnam County’s first nine points with her 3-pointer pulling PC to within 12-9 with 6:01 left in the first half.
“I thought defensively in the first half we did a nice job of limiting their driving lanes and forcing them to take some outside shots,” PC coach Jared Sale said. “I thought it could’ve been a pretty tight game at the half, but we just couldn’t seem to get much going on the offensive end.”
The Clippers closed the first half on an 8-2 run then scored nine quick points – on 3s by Tyrah Vaessen and Bella Yanos and a three-point play by Addison Pertell – to start the third quarter and begin to pull away up 29-15. Amboy led 39-20 after three quarters and led comfortably throughout the fourth.
“That was huge,” McCracken said. “A big part of my halftime talk was building the lead, so to get nine points that fast kind of set the tone.”
Bella Yanos led Amboy with 19 points. Bouxsein scored 18 points for PC (7-24), and Maggie Spratt added eight.
Amboy went on to defeat Ottawa Marquette 47-29 for the regional championship.
(10) Putnam County 47, (9) Earlville 44: The Lady Panthers opened regional play by defeating the Raiders on Saturday, Feb. 15. Spratt had 19 points and 12 rebounds with Addy Leatherman adding 11 points, Bouxsein eight and Valeria Villagomez seven.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Putnam County 42, Henry-Senachwine 39: The Panthers edged the Mallards in a Tri-County Conference game in Henry for Putnam County’s first victory of the season. Aiden Furar scored 11 points for PC.
Carson Rowe had 15 points for Henry, while Jake Miller added 11.
GIRLS WRESTLING
At Geneseo: Putnam County-Hall’s Bailey Herr (190) bowed out in wrestlebacks of the Class 1A Geneseo Sectional on Saturday, Feb. 16.
Herr won by fall at 0:20 over Olivia Monroe of Jacksonville, then lost by fall at 1:32 against Anjanne Haywood of Rockford Guilford.
Herr qualified for state in each of the past two seasons.
BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONAL PREVIEWS
1A Roanoke-Benson Regional Team to beat: (1) Peoria Christian (22-9).
Pairings: Monday, Feb. 24: Game 1Putnam County (1-28) at (1) Peoria Christian. Game 2 - (9) Lowpoint-Washburn (14-13) at (8) Roanoke-Benson (11-16). Game 3 - (15) Henry-Senachwine (5-23) )at (4) Brimfield (20-9). Game 4 - Midland (10-18) at (7) Peoria Heights (14-15). Wednesday, Feb. 26: Game 5 - Winners 1-2, 6 p.m. Game 6 - Winners 3-4, t 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28: Championship - winners 5-6, 7 p.m.
Other area regionals
At Amboy (1A): Team to beat: (2) Annawan (21-6). Other teams: (3) Forreston (19-12), (7) St. Bede (13-17),
((9) Amboy (12-16), 11) Hiawatha (9-16), (12) Ashton-Franklin Center (7-23), (14) La Moille (7-24), (16) DePue (2-23) At Bureau Valley (2A): Team to beat: (2) Rock Falls (21-8). Other teams: (3) Riverdale (20-9), (6) Bureau Valley (20-11), (8) Oregon (16-14), (10) Erie-Prophetstown (8-18), (11) Morrison (11-19).
At Princeton (2A): Team to beat: (1) Seneca (25-5). Others: (4) Princeton (18-12), (5) Mendota (20-8), (7) Sandwich (19-11), (9) Hall (11-16) at (12) Aurora Central Catholic (4-27) At La Salle (3A): Team to beat: (2) Streator (23-7). Other teams: (3) Dixon (22-9), (5) La Salle-Peru (13-17), (7) Ottawa (9-17).
–KevinHieronymus
Bailey Herr
Scott Anderson
Putnam County’s Eme Bouxsein takes a shot over Amboy’s Bella Yanos on Tuesday, Feb. 18, during the Class 1A regional semifinal game at St. Bede Academy.
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Putnam County Comm unity Unit School District No 535, Granville, Illinois, 61326, will receive proposals at the District Office, located at Putnam County Primary School, 400 E. Silverpoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois, 61326, until 10:30 AM on March 10th, 2025, to provide an intercom and synchronized clock system for Putnam County Elem entary school, located at 326 S 5th Street, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, and a synchronized clock system for Putnam County High School, located at 402 E Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois, 61326 Specifications are available by calling (815)882- 2800 ext. 5 or sending a request to the District Office. Vendors may schedule a walkthrough of the facilit ies prior to March 7th, 2025. The Board of Education retains the right to reject any or all proposals
ty y School, 400 E. Silverpoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois, 61326, until 10:30 AM on March 10th, 2025, to provide an intercom and synchronized clock system for Putnam County Elem entary school, located at 326 S 5th Street, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, and a synchronized clock system for Putnam County High School, located at 402 E Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois, 61326 Specifications are available by calling (815)882- 2800 ext. 5 or sending a request to the District Office. Vendors may schedule a walkthrough of the facilit ies prior to March 7th, 2025. The Board of Education retains the right to reject any or all proposals
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Elmer and Adolph Pletsch
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Members of the Elmer and Adolph Pletsch
Charitable Trust Scholarship Committee are announcing the availabilit y of scholarship funds for the 2025- 2026 school year
The Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, a MunicipalCorporation, will sell the following described vehicle to wit: 2008 Ford F-350 XLT Ext. Cab, Engine: 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel Automatic Transm ission, 4 Wheel Drive - DRW. Miles: 97,895. Said Truck is being sold “As- Is” and may be inspected by contacting the Village Department of Public Works. The Village of Granville, Illinois requires a minimum bid of $15,000.00 on this Truck.
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The Village of Granville, Illinois, will receive sealed bids on or before March 17, 2025. The Village of Granville, Illinois will open bids at the regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees on March 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL S Putnam County Comm unity Unit School District No 535, Granville, Illinois, 61326, will receive proposals at the District Office, located at Putnam County Primary School, 400 E. Silverpoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois, 61326, until 10:30 AM on March 10th, 2025, to provide an intercom and synchronized clock system for Putnam County Elem entary school, located at 326 S 5th Street, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, and a synchronized clock system for Putnam County High School, located at 402 E Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois, 61326 Specifications are available by calling (815)882- 2800 ext. 5 or sending a request to the District Office. Vendors may schedule a walkthrough of the facilit ies prior to March 7th, 2025. The Board of Education retains the right to reject any or all proposals
The Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois reserves the right to reject any and all bids Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, A Municipal Corporation, By: Jared Baker, Village Board President
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Eligibility is limited to applicants who are graduates of Putnam County High School Both current college/univers ity undergraduate students and current Seniors at Putnam County High School who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in agriculture or agriculture related fields of study at a college/university that has an agriculture program or agriculture curriculum in the 2025- 2026 school year are encouraged to apply. Scholarship awards are intended to be applied to the cost of tuition, textbooks, fees, and other expenses norm ally associated with attending undergraduate courses of study, as determ ined by the Comm ittee. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to make judgments on whether applicants have satisfied all scholarship requirements Graduation from Putnam County High School is a requirement. Scholarship Guidelines and Application forms may be obtained from the Putnam County High School Counselor's office or printed from the PCHS Guidance Counselor's website which is accessible through the Putnam County School District website under PCHS - Guidance Services Completed applications are required to be returned to the office of the Superinte ndent of Putnam County School District 535 located at the Putnam County Prim ary School in Granville, Illinois no later than Monday, March 17, 2025.
