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Hennepin unveils sculpture, dedicates Bridge to Wetlands named for former mayor
By MARIBETH M. WILSON mwilson@shawmedia.com
Hennepin Mayor Quentin J. Buffington spoke while dedicating the “Grazing Cattle”, a public art sculpture, on Saturday. The unveiling and dedication of the sculpture was a part of a two-part ceremony, as the official opening of the Kevin Coleman bridge to the wetlands.
“Public art has a unique way of enriching our environment,” Buffington. “It tells our story, brightens our spaces and inspires connection and conversation.”
“Grazing Cattle” was purchased in cooperation with the Walter Durley Boyle Trust and Saint Bede Abbey, and created by artist Father Joseph Heyd of Saint Bede Abbey in Peru.
Rich Cummings, a former student of Heyd and curator of his collection, said Heyd was an amazing man who would be thrilled to see his work – what he called “those crazy things” – overlooking the Illinois River.
“I think we can look to his origins with simple geometric shapes, his studio, which was originally a dairy barn — which he actually shared with the cows,” Cummings said. “So, we can look to that to see where his inspiration came from and I don’t think we could have picked a perfect setting.”
The sculpture presents cows as geometric shapes that will cast whimsical shadows as nature’s light plays across the many facets, according to a city news release. It was placed on a bluff overlooking the Illinois River. Metal fabricator and welder Frank Boggio of Hennepin carefully restored the artworks and metalwork.
The dedication of the sculpture concluded with comments from Steve Mignone, a long-time friend and associate of Heyd, and a blessing from St. Bede Abbot Michael Calhoun.
Following the dedication, the community headed down to the Wetlands Bridge.
“This bridge is more than a structure,” Buffington said. “It directly connects our community to over 2,500 acres of wet -
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lands and the trails of wild and plant life that make this region so extraordinary. It represents vision, perseverance and teamwork.”
The bridge, the brainchild of former Mayor Coleman, has been in the works for over 20 years.
Coleman said throughout the years, he never stopped working towards a direct connection from Hennepin to the Wetlands.
The bridge is an iron and wood structure that spans over Coffee Creek and allows for pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
According to a news release, the almost $800,000 bridge project was funded through a combination of local and state grants as well as generous community support, marking a significant investment in both the village’s infrastructure and its connection to nature.
President and Executive Director of the Wetlands Initiative, Paul Botts, said the Wetlands are now at 3,100 acres and
visitors have the option to walk, bike, or use any non-motorized means on the two trails.
“I want to see the next generations, you can get up close and personal,” he said about visitors to the area.
Rich and Nic Keegan spoke about the donation of the property, followed by Ken Giodano, who spoke about the design and engineering of the project.
Right before the ribbon cutting, Cummings told the crowd he had been keeping a secret — the city had named the bridge in honor of former mayor Coleman, who never tired in his pursuit to connect Hennepin to the wetlands.
“Wow, I’m kind of speechless,” Coleman said. “It’s quite an honor to have something named after you...I guess keeping at it to have my name or the family name put on something in the Village of Hennepin. I’m very honored.”
The ceremony ended with a blessing from Calhoun.
co-host a Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at the high school, 402 Silverspoon Ave., Granville. Donations received will help the school
earn scholarship awards.
Students, staff and community members are encouraged to donate.
– Shaw Local News Network
Kyle Russell for Shaw Local News Network
Hennepin Mayor Quentin J. Buffington (left) cuts the ceremonial ribbon with former Mayor Kevin Coleman Sept. 20 to mark the opening of the Kevin Coleman Bridge connection Hennepin to Sue and Wes Dixon Wildlife refuge at 501 3rd Street in Hennepin.
An aerial view of firefighters on top of a roof at Grassers Heating and Plumbing on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in McNabb. The fire began shortly before 10 a.m. A Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) was elevated to the fourth-alarm. No one was injured in the fire. Fire departments from McNabb, Peru, Utica, Henry, Ladd, Hennepin, Granville, Oglesby, Spring Valley, Leonore, Troy Grove, Seatonville, Wenona, Standard, Lacon-Sparland, Bureau and Tonica all responded to the scene.
Firefighters contain electrical fire at downtown building in 35 minutes
No injuries reported
By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com
Quentin Buffington, deputy chief of the Hennepin Fire Department, said firefighters were dispatched before 10 a.m. after Grasser’s employees noticed smoke coming from an eave of the downtown building.
Responding personnel noticed smoke coming out of both eaves, made an interior attack, and vented the roof in search of the fire’s origin.
Buffington said fire was pinpointed
in a back corner near the power supply.
The Office of the Illinois State Marshal was called to investigate what appeared to be an electrical issue and accidental in nature.
”There are a lot of people and a lot of apparatus and personnel out here, but with these old buildings that have been remodeled and rehabbed, we were playing it safe, and we don’t want to burn the downtown,” Buffington said.
He said it took about 35 minutes to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries.
More than a dozen companies were at the scene. A complete list of responding departments is pending.
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A SALEM WITCH FACES HER FATE
PCCC October 09, 2025 @ 12:30 pm
Step back into the year 1692, where fear, superstition, and mass hysteria gripped the Puritan town of Salem. In this chilling portrayal, historical presenter Michelle Gibbons will embody the voice of one of the countless women accused of witchcraft during the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Hear firsthand what it was like to live under suspicion, accused of dark, unthinkable crimes for which the only evidence was rumor, fear, and prejudice.
Step into the shoes of the accused and experience the fear, resilience, and silent strength of a woman fighting to survive in a world that believes her guilty. Was she truly a witch, or simply a victim of mass hysteria?
PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER – OCTOBER 2025
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By SCOTT ANDERSON sanderson@shawmedia.com
Putnam County High School held its inaugural Homecoming parade on
Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Granville.
This was the school’s first Homecoming. Hall High School football combined with Putnam County High School in the fall of 2022.
ABOVE: The Putnam County High School Class of 1975 celebrates their 50th reunion as they ride in the inaugural Homecoming parade Wednesday, Sept. 17, down McCoy Street in Granville.
ABOVE RIGHT: The PCHS volleyball team rides a float Sept. 17 during the inaugural Homecoming parade down Elm Street in Granville. RIGHT: PCHS Homecoming King Jake Dove and Queen Ella Pyszka ride Sept. 17 during the inaugural Homecoming parade down Elm Street in Granville. ON THE COVER: PCHS special olympics ride Sept. 17 during the inaugural Homecoming parade down Elm Street in Granville.
GAME
Photos by Scott Anderson
ICE agents come to Illinois Valley searching for criminal suspect
La Salle police confirm targeted criminal investigation
By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com
Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were in La Salle on Thursday, police confirmed, but agents were investigating a sexual assault – not conducting an immigration enforcement roundup.
La Salle Police Chief Mike Smudzinski confirmed Friday that federal agents did visit the city, but he squelched rumors that agents were conducting random immigration checks. Instead, agents were looking
for an adult male wanted for questioning in the sexual assault of a girl.
“It was not a random force roundup,” Smudzinski said. “They’ve been looking for this guy and so are we.”
As of Friday, no one was in custody. Smudzinski said he would have been so alerted because ICE is aware the individual is wanted for questioning on a local matter.
Meanwhile, reports of a Thursday ICE raid at a south-side Ottawa plant appear to have been unfounded.
A Shaw Media news reporter spoke to workers who dismissed reports of an ICE raid. Ottawa Police Chief Mike Cheatham said Friday there was “no such activity involving ICE to report in Ottawa.”
Lady Landowners invited to seminar on farmland leases and conservation
Free event for women on farmland leases, conservation programs
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Female landowners and farmers in the area are invited to attend the tenth annual Lady Landowner Seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Princeton.
The free event runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Warneke Woods, County Road 1835 North, and includes light refreshments.
Garrett Thalgott, General Counsel for the Illinois Farm Bureau, will lead the seminar with a presentation on farmland lease considerations. He will cover key topics for landowners, tenants and agricultural professionals, including lease agreements, market trends and
legal issues.
Following Thalgott’s talk, representatives from the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Soil and Water Conservation District will discuss conservation programs and tools available to help farmers and landowners improve their land management.
This seminar is sponsored by the Bureau County Farm Bureau, Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau, Bureau County Farm Service Agency, Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Space is limited, and reservations are required by Sept. 26. Interested participants can register by calling the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815-875-6468 or the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau at 309364-2501.
By SCOTT ANDERSON sanderson@shawmedia.com
Photos by Scott Anderson
LEFT: Members of the Hall-Putnam County football team ride on a float during the inaugural Homecoming parade on Wednesday, Sept. 17, down McCoy Street in Granville. ABOVE: A large sunflower field is in full bloom on Wednesday, Sept. 17, underneath the Peru Water Tower.
Drought pushes Illinois River near historic low
Scott Anderson
A view of the Vermilion River near the Ed Hand Highway Bridge on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in Oglesby. The Illinois River is inches away from hitting a record low in La Salle. Currently, the river level in LaSalle is 10.5 feet. The lowest reading recorded at La Salle was 10.04 feet on Sept. 28, 2004. The Illinois Valley currently is experiencing an abnormally dry period, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
ATTENTION: HENNEPIN SENIORS
On Thursday, October 23, 2025 the Hennepin Betterment Association will host its annual fall dinner. The dinner will be held at St. Patrick’s Hall for anyone living in Hennepin or Hennepin Township that are over 60 years of age.
Call or text Teresa Clausen at 815-228-7967 to make reservations. Please RSVP no later than October 15, 2025.
HENNEPIN TOWN WIDE GARAGE SALES
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH & 21ST 8 AM - 3 PM
Maps Available at North Central Bank and Hennepin Food Mart. Something on every street in Hennepin!
Class Dates Nov 4th 2025 to April 10th, 2026
Tues. & Thurs. Evenings 6pm to 10pm
Cost will be $900.00
Cost includes: Books, Labs, background check, and Uniform Polo Shirt Not Included: Personal Stethoscope & Watch Black EMS Pants $45-$70 (varies) National EMT Testing Fee of $45
Classes will be held at the PCEMS Training Center in the McNabb Fire Station 391 IL Hwy 89, McNabb
PCEMS
2025-26 EMT Basic Class
In this class you will be trained above and beyond the required level as set by National and State Standards. Don’t worry, we’ll all have fun while we learn. If you are willing to put in the time and effort, we’ll do our best to get you there and beyond. It won’t be easy but it will be worth it.
*This is a College Level Course. You can have no Felony convictions on record and You must be at least 18 years old and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent to Test for an EMT License. (High School Seniors are welcome. You must test within 6 months of the completion of our class.)
***Ex. Age 17 at the start of class. 18th Birthday is on June 1st, and HS Graduation is June 7th, 2025. You may test for a National EMT license anytime after June 7th Join us and make a positive change in your Future!
Your Instructors will be:
Paramedic Andrew Jackson-Lead Instructor
Andy has over 28+ years experience in Fire and EMS response. He is currently the Director of PCEMS. He is also the EMS Advocate for the State of Illinois. Andy is a Veteran and Commander of the McNabb Magnolia American Legion.
Paramedic Mark Hameister-Lead Instructor
Mark has 25 years experience in EMS and Fire Service. He currently provides EMS service in 2 separate EMS systems. He is the Director of Sheffield Rescue Unit, a Volunteer BLS Ambulance Service in Sheffield, IL. Mark is the Asst. EMS Chief for PCEMS.
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We will hold an informational meeting for all potential students on Thursday Sept. 30th, 2025 At 19:00hrs (7:00pm) At this meeting you will learn: Payment options, Required Back-ground checks, Immunizations and records required. It is critical that you attend this meeting!
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The District has completed its facilities assessment in partnership with Larson & Darby Group, the District’s architect. This assessment marks the first step in developing a long-range facilities plan for our four schools. It includes a review of each building’s architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.
In summary, the assessment identified approximately $25.5 million in repair and maintenance needs over the next 10 years. These figures reflect current estimates only and do not account for future increases in construction costs. They also exclude “soft costs” such as architectural and engineering fees, abatement, and other contingencies.
As part of our commitment to transparency and community engagement, the Board of Education hosted an informational session on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, to share the findings. During the session, the Board emphasized that the assessment will guide decisionmaking to address immediate safety and functionality concerns while also shaping a longterm plan to maintain exceptional learning environments.
For those unable to attend, the full facilities report and related handouts are available on the PC #535 website at www.pcschools535.org or by scanning the included QR code.
Following the September regular meeting, the District is reviewing several projects to address immediate needs and improve safety. These projects will be presented to the Board of Education for release to bid in Winter 2025. Pending bids and final approval, the work would be scheduled for Summer 2026. Proposed projects include:
• Upgrading the main entrances at PCJH and PCHS
• Replacing the exterior wall in the PCHS Media Center
• Replacing the PCJH wastewater treatment plant with a septic-based system
Upcoming Events
• PCJH and PCHS Fall Concert – October 8th, 2025 – 6:30 PM – PCHS Auditorium
If you have any questions regarding these topics or other matters, please contact the District Office at (815)882-2800 ext. 5.
Sincerely,
PC #535 Board of Education & Dr. Clayton J. Theisinger, Superintendent
TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1988: Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson breaks his own 100m world record with a time of 9.79 at the Seoul Olympics; disqualified 3 days later for use of drug stanozolol; Carl Lewis awarded gold and world record 9.92
PREP FOOTBALL: HALL-PUTNAM COUNTY 18, SHERRARD 15
Hall-PC escapes with thrilling homecoming victory over Sherrard
Aiden Redcliff scores winning TD with 1:16 left
By KEVIN CHLUM kchlum@shawmedia.com
Down three points needing to go 59 yards in a minute and a half with no timeouts, things looked bleak for Hall-Putnam County, not only for the game but potentially the season.
“The mentality was we needed to score,” Hall senior Aiden Redcliff said. “It was now or never. Personally, I thought if we didn’t win this game, the season was done. We had to win this game.”
On second-and-10 from the Hall 41-yard line, Red Devils quarterback Dylan Glynn took the snap and dropped back.
Several Sherrard defenders rushed at him, and Glynn hit Redcliff on a screen pass.
Redcliff turned and raced 59 yards to the end zone with 1:16 left to lift the Red Devils to an 18-15 victory in a Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division game on homecoming in Spring Valley.
“I turned around and saw the hole,” Redcliff said. “I saw my line was blocking great and I knew I was gone.
“It felt great. We still had a minute left. The job wasn’t finished, but we obviously got it done. I knew we had to take care of it on defense, but our offense got it done. I knew it was pretty much wrapped,. We were going to win.”
On Sherrard’s ensuing drive, which began with 1:09 left, Redcliff sacked quarterback Quinn Zimmerman on first down before Zimmerman threw three consecutive incomplete passes to turn the ball over on downs.
“I read the fullback coming out,” Redcliff said. “I just shot it and made the play.”
The Red Devils went into victory formation for a pair of kneels before the final buzzer sounded to set off a homecoming fireworks show and the student section rushing the field.
“Whether you’re coaching, you’re a fan or you’re an alumni, it’s always
fun,” Hall coach Nick Sterling said about the last minute win. “It’s not exactly the way it was anticipated, but a win’s a win. It’s frustrating in a way, but it’s exciting.”
The situation looked pretty dire for the Red Devils with two minutes left.
Hall drove down to the Sherrard 5 and had first-and-goal, but three negative plays and an incompletion ended the scoring chance.
The Tigers then ran for 8 yards on first down of the ensuing drive.
However, a false start penalty backed Sherrard up, and the Red Devils forced a punt with back-to-back tackles for loss, giving the Red Devils their last chance.
Photos by Scott Anderson
Hall’s Jonathon Stunkel chases down Sherrard quarterback Carter Brown on Friday, Sept. 19, at Richard Nesti Stadium.
Members of the Hall football team celebrate after scoring a touchdown against Sherrard as firewoks glow in the background on Friday, Sept. 19, at Richard Nesti Stadium.
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Hall, which managed just 115 yards to that point, capitalized with its first screen pass of the game.
“We were talking and Fil (offensive coordinator Mike Filippini) said it, and I was in agreement 100%,” Sterling said. “You could tell they were starting to bring the house a little bit because they were getting through our line. It was a perfect call when you have people coming at you hard and over pursuing.”
The second half was scoreless before Redcliff’s TD.
The Tigers, whose starting quarterback, Carter Brown, was ejected for throwing a punch on the second half kickoff, put together a 13-play drive that took almost 10 minutes off the clock to start the third.
Sherrard advanced to the Hall 11, but a sack by Braden Curran for a 6-yard loss and a dropped snap that resulted in an 8-yard sack by Redcliff that stalled the drive.
“I think we played great [defensively],” Redcliff said. “The second half, we gave up zero scores. They were right near the end zone at the start [of the third] and we stopped them from scoring. We couldn’t ask for more.”
Hall seemed poised to take the momentum into halftime when Braden Curran pushed into the end zone from 1 yard out for a 12-7 lead.
But the Tigers immediately regained momentum and the lead when Brown returned the kickoff 85 yards for a TD.
In the first half, Hall struck first on a 12-yard run by Glynn with four minutes left in the first quarter. The Tigers responded with a 49-yard TD run by Landon Clark with 9.7 seconds left in the first.
Photos by Scott Anderson
TOP: Hall super fans run onto the field to celebrate with the football team after defeating Sherrard on Friday, Sept. 19, at Richard Nesti Stadium. ABOVE: Hall’s Jack Curran goes for a catch as Sherrard’s Jackson Jones defends on Friday, Sept. 19, at Richard Nesti Stadium.
LEFT: Halls Braden Curran reacts after scoring a touchdown against Sherrard on Friday, Sept. 19, at Richard Nesti Stadium.
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HIGHWAY MAINTAIN ER
Putnam County Highway Depart ment is taking applicat ions for a full-time hi ghway maintainer Appli cant is required to have a current commercial driver's li cense and wi ll be required to take a pr eemployment drug test Medical or recreat ional cannabis use is not permitted. A background check wi ll be conducted. Compensation wi ll be $22.00 to $24.00 per hour and the County benefit package. Emai l: ej unker@marshallcountyillinoi s.gov or call 309- 246- 6401 to request an appli cation. Putnam County is an equal opportuni ty employer
SN OWPLOW DRIVER PART TIME
Putnam County Highway Depart ment is taking applicat ions for a part -time snow pl ow driver Appli cants are required to have a current commercial driver's license Appli cants wi ll be required to take a pre-empl oyment drug test Background checks may be conducted. Compensation wi ll be $22.00 to $26.00 per hour depe nding on experi ence.
Job descri ption & application can be picked up at the Marshall-Putnam County Highway Depart ment 552 St at e Rout e 26, Lacon, IL 60540 Or by calling 309- 246- 6401 or emailing ejunker@mar shallcount yi ll inois. gov
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Claims may be filed six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the Repres entatives c/o their attorney, or with both the Repres entatives and their attorney Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim, if filed with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representatives c/o their attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies
Dated September 10, 2025
/s/ Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Executors
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS
IN RE: The Estate of John Shevokas, Deceased
Case # 2 5 PR 6 NO TICE TO CREDIT ORS OF CLAIM DATE
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Notice is given of the death of John Shevokas, a resident of rural Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, who died on August 8, 2025, and that Letters of Office as Co-Executors were issued on September 4, 2025 to Russell Shevokas and Julie Brucki, who may be contacted c/o their attorney as set forth below.
Claims may be filed six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the Repres entatives c/o their attorney, or with both the Repres entatives and their attorney Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim, if filed with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representatives c/o their attorney of record AND file with
HENNEPIN TOWNSHIP AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 2 of the Public Funds Statem ent Publication Act, the Hennepin Township Audit Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 was prepared by Hopkins & Associates CPAs and has been filed with the Putnam County Clerk. The Audit Report is available for inspection Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Putnam County Clerk's office, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois, or upon request to the Hennepin Township Clerk.
(Published in Putnam County Record Sep. 24, 2025) 2273074
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Scott A. Shore, Attorney At Law 227 E. Court St.P.O. Box 231 Hennepin, IL 61327 Tel. 815- 925- 7117 ShoreLaw And Mediation@gmail. com
(Published in Putnam County Record Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 2025) 2272482
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AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 2 of the Public Funds Statem ent Publication Act, the Hennepin Township Audit Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 was prepared by Hopkins & Associates CPAs and has been filed with the Putnam County Clerk. The Audit Report is available for inspection Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Putnam County Clerk's office, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois, or upon request to the Hennepin Township Clerk.
(Published in Putnam County Record Sep. 24, 2025) 2273074
Putnam Cemeter y - Putnam, IL 2025 Year ly Clean- Up October 1 through October 5 It is that time of the year again to clean up all decorations, including lighting from the gravesit es at the Putnam Cemetery Anything left after October 5 th will be removed from gravesites (Published in Putnam County Record Sep. 24, Oct. 1, 2025) 2273004
HA VE SO METHING TO SELL?
Items $1, 000 or less can run for $10 for 1 week. Limit of 5 lines. Up to 3 items wi th price and price totali ng under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week No commercial ads, firearms, firewood or animal sales.
E-mail informat ion to: clas sified@shawlocal.com or call 833- 584-NEWS
RANGE: $50,000 - 75,000: Michael Sprague GE NE RAL ASSISTANCE
$53; Interest $9; Total: $62 EXPENSES: $520
& BRIDGE Income: Property Tax Revenue 257,320; Property Tax Revenue-Soc Sec 5,465; Replacement Tax Revenue 1,849; Dividends from Toirma 765; Interest IncomeChecking 49; Tota l Income 290,447 Road & Bridge Expenditures over $2,500 Bonnell Industries $78,365; Koenig Body & Eqiuip $6,201; Martin Equipm ent $18,794; Michlig Energy $6,269; Morton Salt $8,374; Napa Auto Parts $4,713; TOIRMA $6,428
All other expenses less salaries $ 29,143
Total Expenses (less salaries) $158,287
ROAD & BRIDGE COMPENSATION
SUMM ARY:RANGE:Under $25,000 Joe Berger
RANGE:$50,000- $75,000:Steven Scheel
BRIDGE MATCHING
INCOME: PROPERTY TAXES $22,305
INTEREST $91 TOTAL: $22,396
Bridge Matching Expenditures over $2,500
TOTAL EXPENSES: $0
PERMANENT ROAD
INCOME: PROPERTY TAXES $74,497
INTEREST $106 TOTAL $74,603
TOTAL EXPENSES: $0 MACH INE & EQUIPMENT INCOME: PROPERTY TAXES $13,909 EXPENSES: None
The County of Putnam is now accepting sealed bids for countywide Ambulance Services Inform ation outlining the Am bulance Services RFP will be available upon request by contacting the Putnam County Clerk's Office (815) 925-7129 or in person at 120 N. Fourth St, Hennepin, IL 61327. Office Hours are between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m ., M- F.
Bids must be returned no later than 4 p.m. on October 3, 2025, and addressed to the Chairm an of the Putnam County Board, Charles Lenkaitis.
The County of Putnam reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted. (Published in Putnam County Record Sep. 3, 17, 24, 2025) 2269348
