St. Bede Academy to host 40th annual auction
St. Bede Academy in Peru will host its 40th annual auction on Saturday, June 10, in the Perino Science Center. Since its inception in 1984, the St. Bede Auction has raised nearly $7 million for the academy.
Marshall-Putnam Fair book now available online
Those looking to begin planning their exhibition entries for the 102nd annual Marshall–Putnam Fair can view the non-livestock departments of the fair book online now at www.marshallputnamfair.org. Livestock departments are coming soon. Junior exhibitors must be between
Appellate court upholds 25-year sentence in Peru carjacking
An appeals court has upheld the 25-year sentence for an Indiana man who carjacked a vehicle in autumn 2021 in Peru, injuring the driver while making his getaway. Darion Coleman, now 32, did not dispute his complicity
La Salle County police reports: June 5, 2023
Daniel J. Piper, 72, of La Salle, was charged by La Salle police with illegally disposing of construction materials at 2:15 p.m. Thursday at the leaf drop off on Eagle Drive. Sonia J. Konczak, 43, of Oglesby,
Cusick settles with La Salle County for $30,000
Kenneth Cusick entered into a confidential settlement with those who accused him of killing his wife, for which he was acquitted in 2019, but the portion of the settlement paid by La Salle County came to $30,000.
Weight Loss Drug Popularity: Medications are only one component of a healthy weight loss plan
New weight loss drugs have become increasingly popular. From TikTok influencers and celebrities promoting the results, it can seem like they are the magic bullet for weight loss. But there are several considerations to make before diving
Magnolia Township Preservation Association to host McNabb Grain presentation June 11
The Magnolia Township Preservation Association will be hosting Bart Ericson, general manager of McNabb Grain, for a presentation on the history of McNabb Grain starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, at the MTPA Museum, located
Putnam County Methodist Churches to host blood drive June 19 in McNabb
Putnam County Methodist Churches will host a Red Cross community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 19, at Goldasich Hall in the McNabb Fire Department, at 391 Route 89. The drive is open
87 charitable funds and counting, Starved Rock Country Community Foundation looks to grow impact
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation is ready for takeoff, said its chairman Reed Wilson when he introduced new director Fran Brolley at an event Thursday. Established in 2015, the foundation has helped the community establish 132
Peru library shares June 2023 schedule
The Peru Library, 1409 11th St., has several events scheduled for June. 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6: Navigate Your Stars with Jesmyn Ward, all ages. It is virtual only. To register, go to https://bit.ly/ILPJesmynWard. Join the library