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Putnam County Junior High 2nd quarter honor roll
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Putnam County Junior High has announced its 2nd quarter honor roll for the 2025-2026 school year.
Liam Askeland, Jacob Borri, Lucas Buettner, Guiliana Cimei, Angell Chasteen, Addi Goetz, Evelyn Grasser, Hudson Heiberger, Marshall Holocker, Brayden Kierski, Sophia Jackson, Liam Judd, Mason King, Sean King, Carter Keller, Mia Mennie, Allyza Mucu, Jace Newsome, Emily Pundsack, Emily Reyes, Laila Rivera, Trinity Thomas, Aubrey Zborowski, Brynn Zimmerlein
7th Grade Honor Roll
Hans Frund, Eli Schrowang, Aubree Smith
8th Grade High Honor Roll
Anahi Avila, Garrett Billups, Lillian Bouxsein, Davis Carlson, Chloe Christiansen, Dayzlyn Cioni, Ayden Dienst, Savanah Grasser, Makenna Goulding, Natalie Guadiana, Anniston Judd, AJ Kloet, Emily Konczak, Avery Lenkaitis, Anthony Popurella, Luis Ramirez, Isaac Rodriguez, Bella Sondgeroth, Nolan Weddell
8th Grade Honor Roll
Izzy Bartoluzzi, Jiovany Castro, Mylee Christiansen, John Cooper, Jaylynn Dickey, Calvin Fiedler, Murphy Hopkins, Brendan Linton, Andrew Matheny, Geoffery Pagani, Eli Pennell, Jolene Poole, Jayden Serna, Garrit Smith
IVCC launches workshop for aspiring business owners
FastTrac curriculum teaches business planning, funding strategies
By BILL FRESKOS bfreskos@shawmedia.com
Illinois Valley Community College is now offering a course to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch or grow
their businesses.
The small business accelerator class teaches participants how to develop a business plan and create strategies for funding and marketing.
According to a news release, the program uses the nationally recognized Kauffman FastTrac curriculum and wraps up with a Shark Tankstyle pitch presentation, where top participants can earn awards to invest in their businesses.
Instructor Connor Cofoid, an
IVCC alum and founder of a startup consulting business, will lead the sessions.
Classes will meet every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. through April 14 at IVCC’s main campus.
The program costs $549, though grant funds are available to cut the price in half for students registering through IVCC Continuing Education.
To register, call 815-224-0427 and reference ID 25908. More information is available on IVCC’s website.
Scott Anderson file photo
Students attend the first day of class at Illinois Valley Community College on Aug. 15, 2022 in Oglesby.
IVCC’s Edible Car Contest will return for its 20th year
Competition set for Feb. 25 in IVCC Gym
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Illinois Valley Community College’s popular Edible Car Contest is back for its 20th year.
Staff and students from area junior high and high schools and IVCC faculty, staff and students can compete in their age brackets for medals and bragging rights. Some of the categories are the fastest, sweetest, best designed, most creative or best overall edible car.
Salami, cheese, rice cakes, pasta, tortillas, tacos, pretzels, Twinkies, bananas, donuts and lots and lots of Rice Krispies are fashioned into vehicles that must have at least three wheels and two axles – and sometimes carry marshmallow Peeps drivers.
Every item used to make the car must be edible, even if the entry is not mouthwatering by the time it reaches or does not reach the finish line.
Choosing sturdy, operable ingredients to mold a moving object uses science, engineering, math and critical thinking skills.
IVCC’s MIMIC project and the Workforce Development Division sponsor the contest in recognition of National Engineering Week.
The annual contest will take place on Feb. 25, in the IVCC Gym.
Registration begins at 10 a.m., judging begins at 10:30 a.m. and competition begins at noon.
For information, visit https:// www.ivcc.edu/ediblecarcontest.
Lucas Straughn of Oglesby Washington School picks up the pieces his edible car on Feb. 26, 2025, at the finish line after racing during the 29th annual Edible Car Contest in the IVCC Cafeteria.
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Eli Hammers of Oglesby Washington School, gets ready to place his edible car on the ramp to race it during the 29th annual Edible Car Contest on Feb. 26, 2025 in the cafeteria at Illinois Valley Community College. ABOVE: Keean Atkins of La Salle-Peru Township High School presents his car made of cheese before the race Feb. 26, 2025, at the 29th annual Edible Car Contest in the cafeteria at Illinois Valley Community College.
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IVCC ag education center’s student lounge to undergo renaming
10,250 square-foot building’s title to honor Central Bank Illinois
By MATHIAS WOERNER mwoerner@shawmedia.com
One of the student common areas in Illinois Valley Community College’s Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center will be named in honor of Central Bank Illinois, which contributed $25,000 in support of the new building.
The new building will help redefine the IVCC agriculture program, outfitting the college to train and upskill agricul-
ture workers, aid in the development of new technology and sustainable practices.
“We are thrilled to partner with IVCC to help bring this new state-of-the-art facility to the area. It is a prime example of the importance of community banks supporting the communities we serve,” Central Bank Illinois Community Bank President Neal Knauf said. “This partnership is especially exciting because it offers students a great chance to learn essential, hands-on agricultural skills while also strengthening our local workforce.”
In accepting the gift, IVCC President Dr. Tracy Morris said, “We are so thankful to Central Bank Illinois for stepping
up as one of our first corporate naming opportunities. The student lounge space is going to be transformational for our students and we deeply appreciate Central Bank Illinois’ support for our program and this new facility.”
Equipped with leading-edge innovation labs and technology, the 10,250 square-foot building puts students at the heart of the college’s 153-acre farm of test plots and cropland, where they can easily apply theory to practice.
The $7.6 million capital project is made possible by community support and public grants, including $3.5 million from the U.S. Department of Economic Development Administration and $240,000 from the Illinois Department of
Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Currently, the “Ag Forward” campaign has brought in more than $1.6 million in support of naming opportunities.
The building, which also features conference rooms, flexible classroom space, and room for a future greenhouse, is expected to be ready for occupancy in 2027. Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski, for whom the building is named, was the longest serving president in IVCC history.
To learn more about the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center and the IVCC Foundation fundraising effort, Ag Forward, visit www.ivcc.edu/ agforward or contact Executive Director of the Foundation Tracy Beattie at 815224-0550.
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Crews build the exterior shell of the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center on Jan. 13, on the south end of the Illinois Valley Community College campus in Oglesby. Last August, IVCC officially broke ground on the $7.6 million Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center. The 10,250-square-foot facility is expected to open in 2027. The project is supported by a $3.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Economic Development Administration, a $240,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and a $1 million gift from the Wisgoski family.
Brush fire near Hennepin Canal
Firefighters put out an estimated half-mile-wide brush fire on Feb.10 near Princeton.
The fire was located near the Hennepin Canal and just south of the Interstate 180, Route 26 intersection.
There were no injuries reported and information on the cause of the fire and any damage was not immediately available.
Smaller brush fires also were reported in Grand Ridge and Ottawa as of Tuesday afternoon.
Shaw Local News Network will update this story as more information becomes available.
– Bill Freskos
LEFT: Heavy smoke blows over Interstate 180 about a half-mile south of the Illinois Route 26 and Interstate 180 intersection on Feb. 10, near Princeton. A Mutual Aid Box Alarm (MABAS) was dispatched around 12:30p.m. Bureau County Fire departments from Bureau, Ladd, Wyanet, Princeton, Hennepin and others assisted with the brush fire. ABOVE: Firefighters gather on the scene with ATV’s and 6-wheelers to fight a large brush fire near Interstate 180 and the Hennepin Canal on Feb. 10, near Princeton.
Photos by Scott Anderson
PUTNAM COUNTY DEMOCRAT CANDIDATES
Early Voting Starts February 5, 2026
Primary Election Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Juliana Stratton US Senate
Christine Benson State Central Committee person 14th Congressional District
Tina Dolder County Clerk and Recorder
Holly Kim Illinois Comptroller
Patrick Cortesi State Central Committee person 16th Congressional District
Lauren Underwood Congress 14th District
Paul Nolley Congress 16th District
JB Pritzker / Christian Mitchell Governor / Lt. Governor Kwame Raoul Attorney General
Alexi Giannoulias Secretary of State Michael Frerichs Treasurer
Kevin Kunkel County Treasurer
Holly Kim Comptroller
Joshua Boedigheimer Sheriff Ryan Myers Regional Superintendent of Schools
Anthony “Tony” Rue, Jr. County Board Luke Holly County Board
Charles Lenkaitis County Board
Kindergarten registration to open for Princeton Elementary
Feb. 26 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. to noon
By MATHIAS WOERNER mwoerner@shawmedia.com
Students new to the Princeton Elementary School District 115, as well as current Bright Beginnings Preschool students, can register for kindergarten in the Douglas gymnasium
Feb. 26 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. to noon.
A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate and proof of residency are required at the time of registration. The cost to register is $90.
Children seeking registration must be five years old on or before Sept 1, 2026.
To set up an alternate time to register or have questions regarding the registration process, call the district office at 815-875-3162 or Douglas Elementary School at 815-872-9741.
Marshall-Putnam County
junior 4-H meats team finishes third in first two competitions
By BILL FRESKOS bfreskos@shawmedia.com
The Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Junior Meats Judging Team earned third-place finishes in its first two competitions of the Illinois Meat Series in January.
The team, made up of fourth through eighth-grade students, competed late last month in its first contest of the series and placed third overall. Team members are Karson Actis, Raylen Campbell, Davin Cioni, Hunter Heckman and Carter Keller, all of the PC Progressors 4-H Club, along with Chase Hattan of the Steuben Rangers 4-H Club.
Individually, Carter Keller placed second in retail identification, while Hunter Heckman finished first in grading and second overall. Chase Hattan placed fifth overall.
The competitions happen in four separate series, with the team returning to compete again on Jan. 31 and placing third overall again.
During the second competition, the team placed first in grading, second in questions and third in placings. Hunter Heckman finished third overall, while Raylen Campbell placed seventh overall.
Other team members also earned top-15 finishes in individual categories.
Photo provided by Helen Lenkaitis
Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Junior Meats Judging Team members, front row from left: Hunter Heckman, Raylen Campbell, Davin Cioni; back row from left: Karson Actis, Chase Hattan, Carter Keller. The team placed third overall in its first two competitions of the Illinois Meat Series.
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Trinity United Church of Christ in La Salle announced a series of ecumenical Lenten programs with churches in the Illinois Valley.
Illinois Valley churches announce Lenten schedule
By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com
Trinity United Church of Christ in La Salle announced a series of ecumenical Lenten programs with churches in the Illinois Valley.
Ash Wednesday services will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 18, at Cherry United Church of Christ. Pastor Betty Delgado will preach.
The first Lenten service will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 25, at Grace United Methodist Church, La Salle. The Rev. Lee Iseley will preach.
The second service will be at 7 p.m. March 4, in Zion United Church of
Christ, Peru. The Rev. Ron McNeil will preach.
The third service will be at 7 p.m. March 11, in Spring Valley United Church of Christ. Pastor Karen Karczewski will preach.
The fourth service will be at 7 p.m. March 18, in Waltham Presbyterian Church. Pastor Alex Garncarz will preach.
The fifth service will be at 7 p.m. March 25, in the La Salle Congregational Church. The Rev. Kathie Luke will preach
Good Friday services will be at noon in DePue United Church of Christ. Pastor Jon Graham will preach.
LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS
LaMoille Lions Club to hold fish fry Friday, Feb. 20
The LaMoille Lions Club will hold a fish fry 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 at the club, 308 Howard St.
PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER 128 FIRST ST STANDARD, IL 61363 1(815)339-2711 or 1(800) 757-4579 WWW.PCASERVICES.ORG
Elmer and Adolph Pletsch Charitable Trust Scholarships Available
Meals are dine-in or carry-out and include fish, slaw, potato, dessert and beverage.Prices are $14 for adults, $7 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.
– Tom Collins
Members of the Elmer and Adolph Pletsch Charitable Trust Scholarship Committee are announcing the availability of scholarship funds for the 2026-2027 school year. Eligibility is limited to applicants who are graduates of Putnam County High School. Both current college/university undergraduate students and current Seniors at Putnam County High School who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in agriculture or agriculture related fields of study at a college/university that has an agriculture program or agriculture curriculum in the 2026-2027 school year are encouraged to apply. Scholarship awards are intended to be applied to the cost of tuition, textbooks, fees, and other expenses normally associated with attending undergraduate courses of study, as determined by the Committee. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to make judgments on whether applicants have satisfied all scholarship requirements. Graduation from Putnam County High School is a requirement. Scholarship Guidelines and Application forms may be obtained from the Putnam County High School Guidance Counselor’s office or printed from the PCHS Guidance Counselor’s website which is accessible through the Putnam County School District website under PCHS - Guidance Services. Completed applications are required to be returned to the office of the Putnam County High School Guidance Counselor located at Putnam County High School, 402 E. Silverspoon Avenue Granville, Illinois no later than Monday, March 16, 2026.
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Freshmen contributing to Putnam County area varsity teams
Granville’s Hannah Heiberger cracks St. Bede lineup
By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@shawmedia.com
Adjusting to high school basketball as a freshman is one thing. Making the leap to the varsity in your first season is another.
No fewer than seven freshmen are dressing for varsity teams in Bureau County this season, including Bureau Valley’s Carson Gruber, Princeton’s Julian Mucha and Ava Munson, Hall’s Bernadette Larson and St. Bede’s Hannah Heiberger, all of whom are making key contributions to their varsity teams.
It can be an eye-opening experience for freshmen, who are 14 or 15 years old, Hall girls coach TJ Orlandi and Princeton girls coach Tiffany Gonigam said.
“It’s definitely an adjustment coming from playing junior high basketball to then playing high school and especially varsity,” Orlandi said. “I think with freshman and sometimes even sophs, there’s some growing pains that first year of playing varsity. You’re playing against juniors and seniors, who in many cases are bigger, faster and stronger than you. So I think the adjustment is realizing some of the things you can get away with against kids your own age, you can’t at this level.”
“I think what a lot of kids come to realize is the varsity game is a lot faster than lower levels, especially junior high,” Gonigam said. “I am really excited about Ava, not only with what she has done for our team this year, but also for her future.”
Each freshman is finding different roles on the varsity. Gruber and Mucha are being called upon to provide some scoring punch in different ways.
Gruber has been an offensive spark plug from the start, scoring a season-high 37 points against Princeton in the Colmone Classic. He is averaging 14.6 ppg, shooting 33.3% on 3 pointers, 40.8% on 2s.
After watching Gruber net 27 at Hall on Jan. 28, Storm coach Jason Marquis said “We’ve known he can shoot like that since the third grade.”
Mucha, a long-range bomber, was shooting 40% on 3-point shots, averaging about 10 points off the bench with a season-high 19 points at home against Kewanee. He averaged 40-plus in games at the junior high level at Princeton Christian Academy last season, routinely doubled or triple-teamed, 20 ppg for its high school team as an eighth grader.
“I think Julian’s adjusted to the speed of the game and the physicality part of the game as well. Trying to encourage him to drive to the hoop more,” Tiger coach Jason Smith said. “Defensively, he will be the first one to tell you, he needs to get better. With that being said, he has improved a ton from the beginning to now.
“The most important thing is that he is coachable and gets along with his teammates. It’s not easy coming in as a freshman and playing varsity because
of egos and different things, but Julian is a tough kid not to like. His teammates have received him really well and Julian has treated them with respect. He’s got a bright future if he continues to work at it and never becomes satisfied.”
Marquis said young talent like Gruber and the other freshmen breeds more good young talent.
“There’s some good young players in the area, which I’m excited about. There’s one thing about good young players, it makes[(more] good young players,” Marquis said. “My youngest nephew is here watching. My boy [Cal] is here watching. It’s good to have good basketball in the area.”
Granville’s Heiberger is one of three freshmen on the St. Bede roster, all coming from Putnam County, including Kami Nauman and Tula Rue. Heiberger strictly is playing varsity and has worked her way into the starting lineup while her classmates are playing full time for the JV and limited for the varsity.
“She has been a big contributor to us in all aspects of the game. She is very athletic and still has a lot to learn basketball-wise, and she knows this and is very coachable,” St. Bede Tom Ptak said. “She has ice in her veins and has sunk a few key 3s to help us win games. Probably the fastest in the program and can jump out of the gym.”
Munson has provided the Tigresses with a defensive dynamic while she develops the rest of her game.
“She is one of our best defenders,” Gonigam said. “I think she has had three or four bloody noses. She just really gets in there and makes things tough for the other team. We feel confident with her guarding just about anybody or any position.
“She has also really come along in her ball handling. We put her into those positions starting this summer, where she had to be the primary ball handler. I know she is capable of that and sees the floor well. As she continues to adjust, I know we will see her scoring come along as well. She works hard, she has earned her teammates’ trust and has shown she can perform in big moments.”
Larson is averaging around 13 minutes a game on the Hall girls varsity while playing as the starting point guard for the JV. She’s also played one game for the freshmen due to short numbers, scoring 21 points.
“Bernie is doing well for us this year,” Orlandi said. “With Charlie [Pellegrini] graduating this year, [Larson] definitely has a chance to be a varsity starter next year. She’s a hard worker and is very coachable, so if given the opportunity, I think she’ll make the most of it.”
Hall freshman Gage Olson also hadmade an impression on coach Mike Filippini.
“I like the fact he wasn’t scared. I kept telling him, ‘if you’re open, we want you to shoot the ball.’ That’s tough for a young kid in a game like that. And it’s nice to see a freshman rebound and play defense as well as he does,” Filippini said. “Gage is a little behind because he’s got some older guys ahead of him. But next year’s he’s going to be one of our best guys. That will help us big time.”
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Freshman Hannah Heiberger (left) has played her way into the starting lineup for St. Bede.
AREA ROUNDUP
Mattingly, Panthers cruise to win over ROWVA
BOYS BASKETBALL
Putnam County 76, ROWVA 46:
Traxton Mattingly scored 19 points as the Panthers cruised to a nonconference victory in Granville on Monday, Feb. 9.
Juan Ramirez had 14 points for PC, while Alan Castro had 10 points and Andrew Gibson contributed eight points and seven rebounds including a dunk off the boards.
The Panthers took a 9-19 record into Friday’s game at Roanoke-Benson.
Girls basketball
Mendota 37, Putnam County 16: Kaylynn Hill scored six points for the Lady Panthers in a nonconference loss at Mendota on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
“I made the girls go around and give me one word of how they thought they played, and we had a lot of ‘sloppy,’ ‘messy,’ ‘lazy,’ ‘slow,’ and I think they summed it up pretty
well,” PC coach Becca Pyszka said.
“There was a lot of energy in the gym tonight, so I was like, ‘We’re going to have to match that,’ and they did not.
“We started out flat. We had two points in the first quarter, and that sets us up for failure.”
Mendota improved to 10-19, its first season with double-digit wins since 2019-20, when the Trojans finished 21-11.
Hall 47, PC 35: The Lady Panthers ended the regular season with a loss to neighbor Hall on Thursday, Feb. 12. Kaylynn Hill led PC with 15 points while Addy Leatherman celebrated her senior night with seven points and Chloe Parcher added six.
The Lady Panthers took a 2-29 record into Saturday’s matchup at Dwight in a 1A Amboy Regional quarterfinal.
– Shaw Local News Network
Photos by Scott Anderson
TOP LEFT: Putnam County’s Addy Leatherman feels the pinch put on by Mendota’s Emily Sondgeroth on Feb. 10, at Mendota High School. ABOVE: Putnam County’s Isabella Gibson forces a jump ball with Mendota’s Emily Sondgeroth and Eva Beetz on Feb. 10, at Mendota High School. LEFT: Putnam County’s Cadence Breckenridge shoots over Mendota’a Laylie Denault on Feb. 10, at Mendota High School.
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CIRCUI T COURT OF THE 1 3th
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS
ESTATE OF JUDITH E. MORAN
DECEASED
No. 2 025- PR-7
CL AIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of JUDITH E. MORAN, of the Village of Mark, Putnam County, Illinois. Letters of office as Executor were issued on January 23, 2026 to Cheryl Kunkel, whose attorney is Richard C. Fiocchi of Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi, 329 W. Dakota Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362
Claims against the estate may be e-filed in the Office of the Circuit, Clerk, Civil Division, Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N 4th Street, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the representative or both, within 6 months from the date of first publication of this Notice. If claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the above estate, then claim must be filed in the aboveentitled cause within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later. Any claims not filed within the above periods are banned. E filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To e file you must first create an account with an efiling service provider. Visit https://efile illinoiscourts.gov/ service- providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www illinoiscourts.gov/F AQ gethelp.asp
ag estate may be e-filed in the Office of the Circuit, Clerk, Civil Division, Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N 4th Street, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the representative or both, within 6 months from the date of first publication of this Notice If claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the above estate, then claim must be filed in the aboveentitled cause within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later. Any claims not filed within the above periods are banned. E filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To e file you must first create an account with an efiling service provider Visit https://efile illinoiscourts.gov/ service- providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www illinoiscourts.gov/F AQ gethelp.asp
NOTICE TO VOTERS
ALL PERSONS MAY REGISTER TO VOTE who are citizens of the United States and will be 18 years of age on or before the March 17, 2026, GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION, and will have lived in the State of Illinois and the precinct of residence for 30 days before the date of the General Primary Election
If you are regi stered but your latest Voter Identification Card does not reflect your current address, you must report the changes in writing. If your name has changed, you must re-register.
Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Repres entative and to the Attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 11th day of February, 2026 Richard C. Fiocchi Attorney for the Estate 329 W. Dakota Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 (815) 664-2358 atlaw@bbandflaw.com (Published in Putnam County Record Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2026) 2303801
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 , IS T HE LAST DAY FOR VOTER REGIS TRAT ION OR TRANSFER of registration with the County Clerk and Deputy Registrars before the GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION.
EARL Y VOTING will be conducted from FEBRUARY 5, 2026, through MARCH 16, 2026, during the hours of 9:00 A.M. through 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday and Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.NOON at the Putnam County Clerk?s Office.
VOTE BY MAIL will be conducted from FEBRUARY 5, 2026, through MARCH 17, 2026. The last day a ballot can be mailed out to a voter is Thursday, MARCH 12, 2026. Ballots must be postmarked or returned by MARCH 17, 2026.
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GRACE PERIOD registration or change of address will begin on FEBRUARY 18, 2026, and end on MARCH 16, 2026, only within the County Clerk's Office Use of this privilege requires the applicant to vote on the day of registration or change of address. On Election Day, you may register, change your address, and vote at the Clerk?s office only.
**Please visit the link on the Putnamil.gov website in the Yellow News Alert box to see if you are registered, where you vote, and if you have requested a vote-by-mail ballot. ** OR
Illinois residents may check their registration online by going to www.elections.il.gov , clicking on “voters,” and then clicking “Am I Registered to Vote in Illinois”
If you have any questions regarding your registration, please call the office before the deadline at 815-925-7129. TINA DOLDER
Putnam County Clerk, Recorder & Election Authority (Published in Putnam County Record Feb. 4, 18, Mar. 4, 11, 2026) 2302387
SPORTSMAN AUCTIO N
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The LIVE IN PERSON & On-Line Auctions to be held at the Tumbleson Auction Center, 1635 North Main Street, Princeton, IL, located 100 mi les West of Chi cago, just off I-80, Exit 56, South on Rt 26 on:
SATURDAY, FE B 21& SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM (Preview: 8:00 AM Day of Auction)
Absentee or Live On-Line Biddi ng on website: w ww.tumblesonauction.com or BID LIVE thru PROXIBID
SATURD AY, FEBRUARY 21
Antique Fu rniture, Wicker & Vari ous Architectural Items
LG Antique Heavy Brass National Cash Register-Dayton, OH
APPROX 30 Lifetime Folding 6 Ft X 30 Tables & Approx 80 Ni ce Stacking Black Vinyl Padded Steel Frame Armless Chairs
Many Nice Wood/Glass Showcases, Several Display Auct ion Items & Many Rubbermaid Storage Totes
Group of 16 Mostly Antique Wood Bowls & Primitive Items
Antique Keywind Wall Hanging Adv. Clock Vanner & Prest's Molliscorium (Brand of Harness Oil) Circa 1890 w/ Key LG GROUP OF VARIOUS PAINTINGS , WATERCOLORS & P RINTS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 2
2008 LINCOLN MARK IV 4 Door TRUC K w/ 135,000 Miles w/ Custom Auct ion Topper w/ PA System (New Transmission, New Tires & Brak es)
4 VARIOUS SIZE ENCLOSED TRAILERS TO INCLUD E: 2015 Aluminum Stealth Blackhawk Tandem V-Nose 8000 GVW (16 Ft Long X 7 Ft Wide X 6 Ft High), 2012 Haulmark Single Axle 3000 GV W (12 Ft Long X 6 Ft Wide X 6 Ft High , 2003 R&R 30004000 GV W Tandem V-Nose (14 Ft Long X 82 In Wide X 6 Ft Hi gh-C hrome Wheel s (All 3 w/ Titl es) & 2005 Atlas Tandem 8000 GVW Flat Nose Traile r -20 ½ Ft Long X 6 ½ Ft High X 8 Ft Wi de w/ Extended Tongue (58 Inches) (NO TITLE) (All Trail ers Have Drop Doors & Side Doors)
13 HAYRACKS (Most All w/ John Deere Gears)
TABLES & CHAIRS: A PPROX 28 Lifetime Foldin g 6 Ft X 30 Tabl es & Lg. Grou p of Approx 80 Nice Stacking Black Vi nyl Padded Steel Frame Armless Chairs
SEVERAL AUCTIO N DISPLAY ITEMS: Rubbermaid Totes, Divider Screens, WOOD GUN RACKS & SEVERAL GUN SLEEVES & CASES & GROUP OF Military Uniforms & Clothing
LG Industrial Wood Shelving Unit, Wi re Racks, Rolli ng & Dolly Carts, Ladders & Tools & MUCH MORE!!!
PLEASE NOTE: MANY Tables of NICE Box Lots to be sold to ON SITE B IDDERS ONLY at the end of EACH Auction. *** ATTEND IN PERSON *** ABSENTEE BIDDING, PHONE BIDDING & LIVE PROXIBID AVAILABLE!! SELLERS: Tumbl eson Aucti on Company & Several Estates
