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Overnight storms black out Putnam County
‘It was a mess,’ Putnam County sheriff says
By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com
Putnam County was hit hard with straight-line winds Friday night into Saturday morning, leaving hundreds without power. There were, however, no injuries.
Most of the Illinois Valley was, and remains, under a wind advisory issued. Late Friday, the area was hit with storms that drenched the region into the wee hours Saturday.
The National Weather Service reported no evidence of any tornado, but the straight-line winds pounded Putnam County.
At 7 a.m. Saturday, Corn Belt Energy reported 380 outages there, affecting three-quarters of its Putnam County customers. Ameren Illinois reported 847 customers without power near Hennepin.
Putnam County Sheriff Josh Boedigheimer reported numerous trees and limbs down, resulting in multiple power line and pole issues. Route 71 was closed from Holmes Road to Florid Road due to downed lines and poles.
“It was a mess,” Boedigheimer said. “It was a quick, powerful storm we had in the area.”
Was that the result of straight line winds or something worse? The National Weather Service couldn’t say.
The Quad Cities office, which was collecting data from many Iowa and Illi -
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Hennepin library to host crochet night March 27
Sidney Galvar from the Utica Public Library will be at the Hennepin Public Library at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 27, to teach the public how to crochet. Registration is required. Bring 5 mm crochet needles to participate. For information, call the library at 815-339-2038.
IVCC to offer 4-session Computers Basics and Internet Safety class
Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Department will offer a four-session Computer Basics and Internet Safety class from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays
nois counties, reported Saturday they had no preliminary information on why the outages and tree damage occurred.
City and county officials had been braced for the possibility of wind damage, but most of those interviewed Saturday were heaving sighs of relief. Though Streator and the La Salle County panhandle were listed in a zone showing an elevated risk of storm damage, Streator Police Chief John Franklin reported no downed trees, flooding or outages.
“We had some heavy rain,” Franklin allowed, “but it wasn’t enough to disrupt things.”
La Salle and Bureau counties had fewer outages. Ameren Illinois reported at 7 a.m. nearly 400 without power mostly in Ottawa but also in Marseilles and Spring Valley.
Corn Belt reported just 1% without power in those counties.
from March 21 through April 11.
Students will receive practical experience and a fundamental understanding of Windows 11, personal computers and safe internet practices, as well as essential skills such as powering on and logging in, typing basics, navigating desktop applications, internet browsing and email basics. They also will gain tips on staying safe online, including how to identify and avoid scams.
Computer Basics and Internet Safety will meet in Room 112 at the Ottawa Center, 321 W. Main St., Ottawa. The class ID is 19641, and costs $149. To register, call 815-2240547 or visit ivcc.edu/enroll.
Workshop set at Granville library to create butterfly collage
The Putnam County Public Library District will host an art workshop, at the Granville branch, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 25.
Participants are invited to create a butterfly collage using recycled books to welcome spring.
All supplies will be provided. This workshop is free and open to the public. The library is at 214 S. McCoy St., Granville.
For information, call the library at 815-339-2038. – Shaw Local News Network
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A snapped power pole is toppled Saturday along Illinois Route 71 near the intersection of Holmes Road near Hennepin. High winds from Friday’s storm caused some power outages across the Illinois Valley.
PCHS to present ‘James and the Giant Peach’
By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com
Roald Dahl fans take notice.
Putnam County High School with permission of Music Theatre International will be presenting “James and the Giant Peach” with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and book by Timothy Allen McDonald.
“James and the Giant Peach” is based on the book written by Roald Dahl. The story follows James as he moves from an orphanage to live with his aunts, Spiker and Sponge.
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a huge peach, launching a journey of enormous proportions.
Performances are at 7 p.m. March 20 and 21, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. March 22. All performances are held in the Putnam County High School
Auditorium. Seating is assigned.
The cast includes Lily Margis, Lilly Askeland, Colette Gapinski, Reagan Doehling, Maizy Urnikis, Giada Wright and Harper Heuser, Bella Godina, Phaelynne Messick, Ryan Oliver, and Madalyn Holst, TJ Kramarsic, Levi Nicoli, and AJ Lewis, Makenna Goulding, Seth Saepharn, Roberth Ruiz and Payton Smith, Anna Sandberg, Eric Vipond, Nolan Bence, Nora Bertalot, Knox Hopkins and Garret Luke, Phoebe Kammer, Lisa Myres, Diana Ely, Kynzie Thomas, Penelope Bird and Reese Lenkaitis.
For tickets call 815-882-2800, option 4. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens and students age 18 and younger. PCHS students attend one performance for free. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. For information, contact Natalie Hulstrom at hulstromn@pcschools535. org or 815-882-2800.
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Putnam County students will perform “James the Giant Peach” on March 20-22.
Taking the plunge for Special Olympics
ABOVE LEFT: Courtney Kobold, social worker at Putnam County High School, jumps into a water tank during the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics on Friday at Putnam County High School. ABOVE: PCHS student Makayla Wiley reacts to the cold water while jumping into a water tank during the Polar Plunge on Friday. LEFT: Deb Buffington and Sue Motely react while jumping into a water tank during the Polar Plunge on Friday. ON THE COVER: PCHS student James Irwin jumps into a water tank during the Polar Plunge on Friday. Photoscontinuedonpage5.
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Putnam County School District therapy dog Rugby jumps into a water tank with the help of firefighter and paramedic Matt Gensini during the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics on Friday at Putnam County High School. ABOVE: Brianna Lenger, speech pathologist at PCHS, jumps into a water tank during the Polar Plunge on Friday.
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Sustainable agriculture series to close with cost share program in Henry
Session to be led by commercial agriculture educator, soil conservationist
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The University of Illinois Extension will close out its program series about sustainable agriculture.
Sustainability on the Farm has been a series of educational programs designed to empower farmers and landowners with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable agricultural practices on their land. The program delved into topics, providing participants with practical insights and strategies to enhance their operations while minimizing environmental impact.
The next meeting will discuss costshare programs available to growers. The session will be led by Emily Hansen, commercial agriculture educator, and Dick Marshall, NRCS soil conservationist. Both private, state and federal cost-share programs will be discussed.
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“We had a few spots where wires were down and that caused some outages,” Spring Valley Police Chief Adam Curran said. “One spot in particular was the Spring Valley curves where a tree and a power line were down which caused us to temporarily close off the road until the scene could be cleared.”
Ottawa Police Chief Mike Cheatham said he woke to a report of minimal damage – save for downed light pole, power line and a commercial awning –“but nothing significant as predicted.” Ameren was working on a downed line at Woodward Memorial and Clinton.
“It looks like we missed the brunt of the storm that went south of us,” Cheatham said.
dispatched to any storm-related scenes and he had no damage reports.
Peru Fire Chief Jeff King said the city “fared well” during the overnight storms.
To hear one meteorologist tell it, Illinois Valley residents were fortunate this weather event happened at the tail end of winter.
Todd Kluber, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Romeoville said winds were clocked at 67 mph at the Peru airport. That would surely have caused more damage when the trees are in full bloom.
“One major difference this time of year as opposed to the summer is the leaves are not on the trees yet,” Kluber explained, “so we don’t see as much tree damage as when we do when there’s full leaf cover.”
The program will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 20, at Marshall-Putnam Extension office, 509 Front St, Henry. Register online at go.illinois.edu/ SustainableFarms
To request an accommodation to participate, contact Emily Hansen at emhansen@illinois.edu or 815-2240896. Early requests are encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
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Utica Fire Chief Ben Brown reported no damage within village limits though there were reports of poles and lines down in a field near the border of Waltham and Ophir townships.
La Salle Fire Chief Jerry Janick said his first-responders were not
La Salle-Peru appeared to fall within a sweet spot, insofar as more significant damage was reported to points south and north.
Kluber said there more pronounced damage was reported in eastern DeKalb and Kane counties, though the NWS had not yet ascertained whether the damage was from straight-line winds or tornadoes.
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Vote for Todd Volker, IVCC Board candidate
Dear Editor:
Todd Volker is an excellent choice for the Illinois Valley Community College Board. A native of Princeton, who has lived for many years in Ottawa, Todd has devoted much of his life to volunteer service on local government and civic boards.
A Phi Beta Kappa college graduate with professional experience in small business ownership and economic development, Todd has the experience and tools to help take IVCC to even higher levels of service to students of all ages as well as to the growth of our communities.
Vote for Todd Volker.
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4-H members from La Salle and Marshall-Putnam counties demonstrated their public speaking skills March 8 at the multi-county competition at Illinois Valley Community College.
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Youth participate in public speaking contest, 3 advance to state contest
Local contest held at IVCC
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Youth from Bureau, La Salle and Marshall-Putnam counties displayed their public speaking skills March 8 during the 4-H Public Speaking Contest at Illinois Valley Community College. This contest was a multi-county event where participants brought energy to the stage. All speakers were awarded a blue ribbon. State delegates will be able to compete at the 4-H State Public Speaking Contest held on April 26 at Parkland Community College in Champaign.
Participants in this year’s competition are as follows:
Formal Speech Division
• Myracle Johnson (La Salle County): Best Speech (La Salle County), Overall Best Speech and State Delegate
• Kiryn Schaer (Marshall-Putnam)
Illustrated Speech Division
• Ella Wier (Marshall-Putnam)
Oral Interpretation Speech Division
• Emelia Farrier (La Salle County)
Original Works Speech Division
• Lillian Miller (La Salle County)
• Gwen and Josie Heeley (Marshall-Putnam): Best Speech (Marshall Putnam County) and State Delegate
To learn more about 4-H opportunities, call the University of Illinois Extension at 217-244-5812 or email Shasta Hladovcak at shlad@illinois.edu.
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Marshall-Putnam 4-H Meat Judging Team wins state contest
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The Marshall-Putnam Jr. 4-H Meat Judging Team finished its first season by winning first place at the state competition Feb. 28 at the University of Illinois in Urbana.
The Marshall-Putnam Jr. 4-H Meat Judging Team not only finished first in every category of the competition, but it also brought home a first-place banner for the overall high-scoring team.
The team also did well on an individual level. The individual results are as follows: Maleigha Blunier received first place, Hunter Heckman received second place, Carter Keller received sixth place, Raylen Campbell received ninth place, Cooper Hattan received 10th place and Chase Hattan placed 11th.
Participants ranged from third to eighth grade. The Marshall-Putnam Junior 4-H Meat Judging Team is coached by John Heiser and Darin Blunier.
Bureau County Genealogical Society to present cemetery GPS project
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The Bureau County Genealogical Society March program will be on the use of GPS in cemeteries and cemetery records.
After growing up in Sheffield, Cori Cunningham attended Eastern Illinois University, taught in Paris, Illinois, and then moved to Valdez, Alaska, where she taught school.
Cunningham’s work on the Valdez City Cemetery began as a data entry project, converting paper records to a digital format. She will explain the use of a metal detector to find pins
and GPS to locate the exact position of each grave plot. The original data entry project lasted three summers plotting gravesites. Cunningham moved back to Illinois in 2020, settled in Princeton and works at the Princeton Public Library.
Cunningham’s program will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at 629 S. Main St., Princeton. BCGS will host its annual meeting before and everyone is welcome to attend.
For information, call BCGS at 815879-3133. The BCGS is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and the first Saturday of each month.
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ATTENTION GRANVILLE RESIDENTS:
As spring approaches the Village of Granville would like to remind all residents of the following ordinances:
BURNING:
Residents are only allowed to burn leaves & branches produced on their property.
Burning days and hours are:
Tuesday through Friday 9am-6pm & Saturday 9am-3pm
NO BURNING on Sunday & Monday
*Due to unforeseen circumstances the yard waste drop off on High Street is closed until further notice
ABANDONED VEHICLES:
All Vehicles in the Village of Granville must be licensed & titled GRASS CLIPPINGS:
It is unlawful to place any lawn clippings, trimmings or vegetation on the public streets or village right of way.
DOGS/CATS AT LARGE:
Residents must have dogs/cats securely on a leash on any street, alley, sidewalk or other public place.
Residents are also responsible for picking up after their dogs/cats if not on their own personal property.
POOLS:
All swimming pools shall be enclosed with a fence not less than five (5) feet in height measured from ground level and the fence shall fully enclose the swimming pool.
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The Marshall-Putnam Jr. 4-H Meat Judging Team finished its first season by winning first place at the state competition Feb. 28 at the University of Illinois in Urbana.
VOTE TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025 -- PC BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION
Candidates for Two Year Terms (two to be elected):
Doug Smith and Mitch Wilson
Candidates for Four Year Terms (four to be elected):
Amy Fay, Reed Wilson and Scott Zemanek
OUR COMMITMENT TO THE CITIZENS OF PUTNAM COUINTY:
A. Complete commitment to creation of carefully created multi-year master plan to renovate all four PC School buildings. The plan will be steadily implemented with renovation priorities based on the results of the in-depth and very detailed building review now underway by the District’s architectural firm, the first such survey since 2019.
B. Prudent management of tax dollars requires addressing building needs and priorities in a methodical way rather than just “kicking the can down the road” and creating a snowballing effect towards an overwhelming future renovation bill for PC taxpayers.
C. Major master plan factors will include building safety, comfortable and productive learning and instructional environments for students and teachers, accessibility for disabled students, money-saving energy efficiency and educational improvements.
D. Tax increases to be considered only as an absolute last rather than first resort.
E. Strong commitment to providing PC citizens the opportunity to review the completed detailed architectural study now underway and to participate in the master plan development process. Citizens will also be informed about master plan implementation via regular social media and the Putnam County Record reports.
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Doug Smith (two year term) - married to Jill, children are Kayla and Kendra, whole family are PC Schools alumni, five grandchildren in PC Schools; served as PC Schools
Maintenance and Custodian for 34 years; licensed/certified in HVAC, Asbestos Worker, Electrical Wastewater Treatment Plant, Drinking Water¬ detailed knowledge of PC school buildings will be invaluable to school building renovation efforts, resident of Magnolia.
Mitch Wilson (two year term) - married to Kaycie, young son named Karter, with another child due in May; member of 5th generation PC farming family; PCHS alum; owner/ operator of Trademark Services, quickly growing PC business providing field/on-site millwright services to sand, chemical and cement industries throughout north central Illinois and Chicago area, founded in 2021, now has 20 employees and building on Rt. 71 west of Mark; McNabb Grain Co. Board of Directors, resident of rural McNabb.
Amy Fay (four year term) - married to high school sweetheart Harold, children are Carlton, Harold and Kevin, whole family are PC Schools alumni; deep involvement in sports, PC School and community activities over the years; employed for 24 years at North Central Bank as loan processor; two term member of Hennepin Park District Board; member St. Patrick Church, resident of Hennepin.
Reed Wilson (four year term) - married to Dr. Sydney Wilson, children are Laura and Loralee; PCHS graduate; U. of IL grad; 21 year member of PC School Board, past president; co-founder PC Educational Foundation, current chair; U.S. Army Reserve officer, retired; former Director of Econ. Dev., City of Ottawa; retired Special Project Assistant to IVCC President; Starved Rock Country Community Foundation Board, immediate past chair; resident of rural McNabb.
Scott Zemanek (four year term) - married to Darla, both are PCHS graduates; children are Monica, Mitch and Marty, has three grandchildren in the PC Schools; graduate of the Wichita Automotive and Electronics Institute; retired after spending 28 years as a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 working as a heavy equipment operator; resident of rural Hennepin.
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Chief Senachwine DAR learns about service dogs
Nonprofit gives dogs to those suffering from PTSD
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The Chief Senachwine Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution heard a March 7 program by Freedom Paws Service Dogs Foundation of Chillicothe.
The training of dogs by this nonprofit group to give dogs to veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD was demonstrated by presenters Corey James and Brenda Olson – and the friendly Bingo. The dog demonstrated some of his training as part of the program. Service dogs, such as Bingo, are matched with recipients who need their comfort and solace.
Freedom Paws may be reached at 309669-7917 and ceofpsd@gmail.com and freedompawsservicedogs.org.
Before the program, the Chief Senachwine Chapter members honored the Good Citizens of three high schools with a reception and a program.
Winners of the Good Citizens Award are Serenity Diaz of Midland, Ryan Carlson of Henry-Senachwine and Emelia Bouxsein of Putnam County.
Following the reception of the attendees, the chapter held its business meeting. March is Women’s History Month so chairmen reports focused on famous women, such as Helen Keller; Oneida Indian woman who led tribe members laden with corn to the starving soldiers at Valley Forge; Mary Edwards Walker, the only woman to be awarded the Medal of Honor; and women who served the U.S. Army in traditional roles as seamstresses, cooks and nurses or even served alongside their husbands or disguised themselves as men to fight or even served as spies.
The Her-Story American History report on Helen Keller was enhanced by a hand-motion handout showing how to “sign” the Preamble to the Constitution if hearing-impaired and a Braille U.S. Flag for those who are visually impaired.
Other chairmen reports featured President Theodore Roosevelt as a conservationist, the visit to the U.S. in 1825 by Gen. Marquis de Lafayette, and Commemorative Events and Community Classroom
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reports for February. The DAR-produced bulletin board at Henry-Senachwine High School featured little-known trivia about Presidents Washington and Lincoln.
Officers for 2025-27 were elected: Regent Jean Galetti, Vice Regent Sandy Miller, Chaplain Florence Finfgeld, Recording Secretary Carol Byrd, Corresponding Secretary Barb Peterson, Treasurer Adelaide Flanigan, Registrar Sharon Bittner and Historian/Librarian Paula Briggs. Installation will take place at the May 3 meeting.
Among other business, members voted to donate wish list items at the April meeting for the Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle.
The next meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Henry Library. Presenter will be Tim Collins, doctor of physical therapy, affiliated with OSF Central Illinois Region, whose topic will be “Nutrition and Exercise.” Collins will focus on tips for living a healthy life.
Any woman older than 18 whose lineage traces to a Revolutionary War patriot and who wishes to learn more about the Daughters of the American Revolution is invited to visit dar.org or call 815-303-1034.
Freedom Paws founder Corey James and assistant Brenda Olson, showing Bingo, a dog trained to comfort and solace veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD.
Photo provided by Sharon Bittner Program presenters at the March 7 meeting of the Chief Senachwine Chapter NSDAR are
TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1995: Chicago’s Michael Jordan returns from his 17-month retirement. Wearing No. 45, he shoots 7-of-28 from the field and scores 19 points in the Bulls’ 103-96 overtime loss at Indiana.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
PC wins eighth grade regional championship
Putnam County eighth grader Emmy Carboni (right) received the Sportsmanship Award in the IESA Class 2A regional volleyball championship match
Putnam County seventh grader Natalie Guadiana (right) received the Sportsmanship Award in the IESA Class 2A regional volleyball championship match
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The Putnam County Pumas captured the IESA Class 2A eighth grade volleyball regional championship, defeating Oglesby Washington 25-17, 25-14 on Thursday, March 13. The Pumas (21-3) advanced to play at Peoria Christian (20-1) on Monday for the sectional with the winner advancing to the state tournament Friday, March 21, at Auburn High School. Team members are (front row, from left) Jolene Poole, Lillian Bouxsein, Emmy Carboni, Jaylynn Dickey, Natalie Guadiana and Anni Judd; and (back row) Joselyn Lopez, Kami Nauman, Anna Poignant, Hannah Heiberger, Tula Rue, McKlay Gensini, Kenzie Pierski, Bailee Vice, Savannah Grasser and Coach Shannon Jenkins.
The Putnam County seventh graders defeated Kewanee Wethersfield 25-17, 25-10 to capture their own IESA Class 2A regional championship. The Pumas saw their season come to a close, falling to host Peoria Christian 25-16, 22-25, 19-25 in the sectional championship at Peoria. The Pumas bowed out with an 18-6 record. Team members are (front row, from left) Mylee Christensen, Lillian Bouxsein, Anahi Avala, Jolene Poole, Natalie Guadiana, Chloe Christensen, Anni Judd; and (back row) Murphy Hopkins, Savannah Grasser, Izzy Bartoluzzi, Kenzie Pierski, Bella Sondgeroth, Avery Lenkaitis, Jaylynn Dickey and Arianan McMullen.
BASKETBALL
All-time scoring leaders around the Illinois Valley and beyond
Here’a a look at all-time boys and girls basketball scoring leaders for 53 North Central Illinois schools, including 14 closed schools, which are marked with an asterisk, as researched by BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus. Players are shown with their graduation year. Three area boys moved to No. 1 this season: Noah LaPorte at Princeton, Darius Hetherington at Dixon and Paxton Giertz at Seneca.
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Amboy Jaron McCracken (1997) 2256 Delaney Wilhelm (2017) 1376
LEFT: Carlton Fay (7), playing for the Sauk Valley Predators, is the all-time leading scorer for Putnam County High School with 2,127 career points. RIGHT: Tracy Palm was inducted into the Putnam County High School’s Hall of Fame. Palm had 1558 career points.
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PUBLIC NOT Notice is hereby given.
To the legal residents of th of Magnolia county of Putnam the state of that the AN TOWN MEETIN said town will place on TUES April 8th, beginning the Tuesday of said at the hour of p.m. at the Ma Township Bu 210 N Bloomin Street, Mag no For the tran of miscella business in said after a modera having been el will proceed to and consider of officers, and on such measures may, in pursua law, come the meeting; especially to cons and decide following: Reports of of read and ap fiscal year penditures, read approve fiscal receipts, and on such measures may, in pursua law, come befo meeting.
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I. Oath of Mode II. Read & Appr Fiscal Year Expenditures
(April 1, 2024 March 31, 20 III. Read & Appr Fiscal Year Receipts (April 1, 2024March 31, 20 IV. Act on a reso to transfer su Town funds Building and Equipment Fu V. Adjourn
Dated: March 15th 2025 Dan Baum, Cler (Published in Pu County Record 19, 2025) 223244
March 31, 2025)
III. Read & Approve Fiscal Year Receipts
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given.
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given. To the legal voters, residents of the town of Magnolia in the county of Putnam and the state of Illinois that the ANNUAL TOWN MEETING of said town will take place on TUESDAY, April 8th, 2025, beginning the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 6:30 p.m. at the Magnolia Township Building 210 N Bloomingt on Street, Mag nolia IL. For the transaction of miscellaneous business in said town, after a moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear, and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following: Reports of officers, read and approve fiscal year expenditures, read and approve fiscal year receipts, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting.
(April 1, 2024March 31, 2025)
IV. Act on a resolution to transfer surplus Town funds to the Building and Equipment Fund
V. Adjourn
Dated: March 15th, 2025
Dan Baum, Clerk
cially to consider and decide the following: Reports of Officers, and decide on such measur es as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting.
Dated: March 10, 2025
Rene' Twardowski, Clerk Granville Township
(Published in Putnam County Record March 19, 2025) 2231381
(Published in Putnam County Record March 19, 2025) 2232448 PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL
PUBL ICAT ION
ANNUAL TOWN
MEET ING
NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN
Notice to Putnam Co unty Voters
open on April 1, 2025, (Election Day) for anyone to come and vote between 6 am - 7 pm Check out the ballot at https://putnamil.gov/ it will be posted soon if it is not already. If you have any questions or want further information on the Consolidated Election, contact the Putnam County Clerk's Office at (815) 925- 7129.
I. Oath of Moderator
II. Read & Approve Fiscal Year Expenditures (April 1, 2024March 31, 2025)
III. Read & Approve Fiscal Year Receipts (April 1, 2024March 31, 2025)
IV. Act on a resolution to transfer surplus Town funds to the Building and Equipment Fund V. Adjourn
Dated: March 15th, 2025
To the legal voters, residents of the Town of Granvill e in the county of Putnam and State of Illinois that the ANNUAL TOWN MEETING of said town will take place on TUESDAY, April 8, 2025 beginning the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 6:00 o'clock p.m. at Granville Township Hall, 212 S. McCoy St., Granville, IL For the transaction of the miscellaneous business in the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following: Reports of Officers, and decide on such measur es as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting.
Dated: March 10, 2025
Rene' Twardowski, Clerk Granville Township
PUBLIC NOTICE
Dan Baum, Clerk
(Published in Putnam County Record March 19, 2025) 2232448
GRANVILL E TOWNSHIP MEETING SCHE DULE FOR 2025 -2026 212 S. McCoy Street, Granville, IL 613 26 THE MEETINGS ARE ALL ON TUESDA Y EVENINGS AND ST ART AT 6:00 P.M.
(Published in Putnam County Record March 19, 2025) 2231381
APRIL 1, 2025 SUPERVISOR'S REPORT
APRIL 8, 2025 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
APRIL 22, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
To the legal voters, residents of the town of Magnolia in the county of Putnam and the state of Illinois that the ANNUAL TOWN MEETING of said town will take place on TUESDAY, April 8th, 2025, beginning the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 6:30 p.m. at the Magnolia Township Building 210 N Bloomingt on Street, Mag nolia IL. For the transaction of miscellaneous business in said town, after a moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear, and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following: Reports of officers, read and approve fiscal year expenditures, read and approve fiscal year receipts, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting.
MAY 27, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
I. Oath of Moderator
JUNE 24, 2025 REGUL AR MEETI NG
JULY 2 2, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 26, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
SEPT EMBER 23, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
OC TOBER 28, 2025 REGUL AR MEETI NG
II. Read & Approve Fiscal Year Expenditures (April 1, 2024March 31, 2025)
NOVEMBER 25, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 2025 REGULAR MEETING One week early
JANUAR Y 27, 2026 REGUL AR MEETI NG
FEBRUARY 24, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
III. Read & Approve Fiscal Year Receipts (April 1, 2024March 31, 2025)
MARCH 24, 202 6 REGULAR MEETING
IV. Act on a resolution to transfer surplus Town funds to the Building and Equipment Fund
INFORMAL MEE TINGS WHEN NEEDED ARE AT 6:0 0PM ON THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MON TH THESE MEETINGS ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC RENE' TWARDO WSKI
V. Adjourn
GRANVILL E TOWNSHIP CLE RK
Dated: March 15th, 2025 Dan Baum, Clerk
PHONE: 8 15- 33 9- 248 0
EMAIL: GRANVILLE TOWNSHIPCLERK@ GMAI L.COM
(Published in Putnam County Record March 19, 2025) 2232448
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Early voting for the April 01, 2025, Consolidated Election will begin February 20th and end March 31, 2025, at the office of the Putnam County Clerk located at 120 N Fourth St, Hennepin, IL Voting hours are Monday-Friday 9 am - 4 pm We will also be open Saturday, March 29th from 9 am-12 pm for early voting. The Putnam County Clerk's Office (VOTE CENTER) will be open on April 1, 2025, (Election Day) for anyone to come and vote between 6 am - 7 pm. Check out the ballot at https://putnamil.gov/ it will be posted soon if it is not already. If you have any questions or want further information on the Consolidated Election, contact the Putnam County Clerk's Office at (815) 925- 7129.
To the legal voters, residents of the Town of Hennepin in the County of Putnam and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
TINA DOLDER COUNTY CLERK & ELECTION AUTHORITY
Being the second Tuesday of said month At the hour of 6:00 o'clock PM. at The Hennepin Town Hall
(Published in Putnam County Record February 19, March 5, 19, 26, 2025) 2223073
For the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especi ally to consider and decide the following:
Fund Transfer: Donations:
Early Voti ng Begins Early voting for the April 01, 2025, Consolidated Election will begin February 20th and end March 31, 2025, at the office of the Putnam County Clerk located at 120 N Fourth St, Hennepin, IL Voting hours are Monday-Friday 9 am - 4 pm We will also be open Saturday, March 29th from 9 am-12 pm for early voting The Putnam County Clerk's Office (VOTE CENTER) will be open on April 1, 2025, (Election Day) for anyone to come and vote between 6 am - 7 pm Check out the ballot at https://putnamil.gov/ it will be posted soon if it is not already. If you have any questions or want further information on the Consolidated Election, contact the Putnam County Clerk's Office at (815) 925- 7129.
TINA DOLDER COUNTY CLERK & ELECTION AUTHORITY
(Published in Putnam County Record February 19, March 5, 19, 26, 2025) 2223073
PUBLIC NOTICE
GENERAL PRIMARY ELEC TION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON TUESDA Y, APRIL 1, 2 025 . at the fol lowing precinct s and established polling places:
PRECINCT POLLING PLACE LOCATION
GRANVILLE #1 Standard Fire Station Standard, IL
GRANVILLE #2 American Legion Hall Granville, IL
GRANVILLE #3 Mark Community Bldg Mark, IL
GRANVILLE #4 American Legion Hall Granville, IL
MAGNOLIA #1 Magnolia Fire Station Magnolia, IL
MAGNOLIA #2 McNabb Fire Station McNabb, IL
HENNEPIN #1 Park District Complex Hennepin, IL
SENACHWINE #1 Putnam Town Hall Putnam, IL
VOTE CENTER - Putnam County Clerk & Recorder's OfficeHennepin, IL
(Locations are subject to change as necessity requires) In the County of Putnam, State of Illinois, a Consolidated Election will be held for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices:
MUNICIPAL:
• For Mayor or Village President
• Village Clerk
•Trustees of the following Municipalities: Standard Magnolia Granville McNabb Mark Hennepin
TOWNSHIP:
• Supervisor
• Township Clerk
Dated: MARCH 17, 2 02 5
TINA DOLDER COUNTY CLERK & ELECTION AUTHORITY
Hennepin Township Clerk: Daniel J. DeMattia
• Highway Commissioner
• Assessor Granville Magnolia
• Multi- Township Assessor Hennepin-Senachwine
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(Published in Putnam County Record March 19 , 2025) 2232512
• Trustees Granville Magnolia Hennepin Senachwine
HENNEPIN PARK DISTRICT:
• Commissioners
PUTNAM COU NT Y LIBRARY DIS TRICT:
• Trustees
REGIONAL BOARD OF SCHO OLS (LAS AL LE, MA RS HA LL, PUTNAM):
• Trustees
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT #5 13:
• Trustees
PUTNAM COU NT Y SC HOOL UNIT DI STRICT #535
• Board Members
HENRY- SENACHWINE S CHOOL UNIT DISTRICT #5
• Board Members
PRINCETON EL EMENTARY SCHO OL UNIT DISTRICT #11 5
• Board Members
PRINCETON HIGH SCHO OL UNI T DISTRICT #500
• Board Members
TISKIL WA RURAL FIRE PROTEC TION DISTRICT
• Trustee
The polls of said Consolidated Election shall be opened continuously from 6:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 1, 202 5.
Dated at Hennepin, Illinois on March 5, 2025.
TINA DOLDER, Putnam County Clerk & Election Authority
(Published in Putnam
Thursday, March 20th 5:30pm-6:45pm
Hennepin Branch Public Library, 214 N 4th St., Hennepin, IL
