Oglesby Knights donate to Dickinson House Foundation
Oglesby Knights of Columbus donated $1,000 to the Oglesby Dickinson House Foundation with proceeds from a fish and shrimp fry fundraiser.
Grain bin fatality identified in rural Granville incident
The Putnam County Coroner’s Office has identified the person who died in a grain bin incident Monday in rural Granville as Gary Bruch, 69, of Magnolia, Coroner Bob Cofoid said in a news release.
MHS adopting dual-sport athlete policy
The Mendota High School Athletic Department is adopting a new dual-sport athlete policy. The proposal is being tested out for the rest of the 2025-26 school year and the 2026-27 school year on a trial basis.
MHS adopting dual-sport athlete policy
The Mendota High School Athletic Department is adopting a new dual-sport athlete policy. The proposal is being tested out for the rest of the 2025-26 school year and the 2026-27 school year on a trial basis.
Grand Ridge Grade School announces 2nd quarter honor roll
Grand Ridge Grade School announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year.
Oglesby Knights donate to Dickinson House Foundation
Oglesby Knights of Columbus donated $1,000 to the Oglesby Dickinson House Foundation with proceeds from a fish and shrimp fry fundraiser.
Illinois Extension announces sustainability farming series schedule
The University of Illinois Extension will host a Sustainability on the Farm winter program series for community members to learn about sustainable agriculture beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Grain bin fatality identified in rural Granville incident
The Putnam County Coroner’s Office has identified the person who died in a grain bin incident Monday in rural Granville as Gary Bruch, 69, of Magnolia, Coroner Bob Cofoid said in a news release.
Two federal agents that fired guns in shooting of Alex Pretti placed on administrative leave

Two federal officers involved in the fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative leave while investigations continue. The decision follows an internal review by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and
Amazon to cut 16,000 positions as it restructures around AI and efficiency

Amazon announced Wednesday it will eliminate about 16,000 positions across the company, marking its second major round of layoffs in three months as it continues to streamline operations and invest heavily in artificial intelligence. In a memo