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3m2026 Miss Marshall-Putnam County Fair Queen Pageant applications open
Applications are open for the 2026 Miss Marshall-Putnam County Fair Queen Pageant.
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2mGranville library to host Pride Flag exhibit through Aug. 31
The Putnam County Public Library District announced the opening of “Flag in the Map: Charting Rainbow Flag Stories,” an international photography exhibition on display at the Granville branch through Aug. 31.
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2mLa Salle library announces June programs
The La Salle Public Library announced its June programs.
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2mMarseilles killer denied bid for new sentence
Logan Petre argued he didn’t get a fair shake when he was sentenced for strangling his father. Petre struck out and keeps his 52 years in prison. There may be more prison time on the way.
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3mWoodland Elementary, Junior High honor roll, 4th quarter 2025-2026
Woodland Elementary and Junior High School in Streator announced its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.