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Sheriff: Granville bank robbed Monday
The Granville National Bank was robbed Monday afternoon, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed.
- April 6, 2026

Bob Bartman takes over as Ottawa boys basketball coach
Bob Bartman is the new Ottawa boys basketball coach, taking over for Mark Cooper, who retired after 22 seasons.
- April 6, 2026

Easter Sunday fire extinguished early Easter Sunday
A keen-eyed motorist may have saved a Peru church from fire early Easter Sunday.
- April 6, 2026

Streator Township High School names March students of the month
Streator Township High School has named its March students of the month, recognizing achievements across 10 academic departments.
- April 6, 2026

Putnam County Library holds spring book sale during National Library Week
The Putnam County Public Library District will celebrate National Library Week, April 19-25, with its annual spring book sale at the Hennepin branch.
- April 6, 2026

McKinley Elementary announces March Champions of the Charter students
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