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St. Bede students earn top honors at regional competition
By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com
Students from St. Bede Academy earned top honors at a Feb. 27 regional academic competition hosted by Illinois Valley Community College. They finished first overall against several area schools.
St. Bede competed against students from La Salle-Peru High School, Hall High School, Mendota High School, Ottawa Township High School, Streator Township High School, and Marquette Academy at the area’s Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering Program (WYSE). Marquette placed second overall and Ottawa finished third.
St. Bede students delivered particularly strong performances in science categories, sweeping the top three individual places in both physics and chemistry.
In chemistry, first place went to junior Ranbir Saini, followed by junior Ishvir Singh in second and junior Kyra Finley in third.
In physics, senior Alp Arslan earned first place, senior Ryan Soliman placed second and senior Noah Buck finished third.
Additional honors included a firstplace tie in mathematics by junior Lin Lin and Soliman and Saini tying for second place. Arslan also received an honorable mention in computer science.
Faculty advisor Dan Fitzpatrick noted that this year’s competition featured a new format in which students competed directly against all area schools regardless of enrollment size.
“For the first time, students competed against every local school in the same pool,” Fitzpatrick said. “It was impressive to see our students perform so well in a
very rigorous academic competition.”
Following the competition, Soliman said he’s very grateful to have been taught so well by all the science and math teachers at St. Bede.
“They’ve set the building blocks for not just my success, but the team as well. This competition was a team win and I just simply did my part to help,” he said.
The WYSE program encourages high school students to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through competitive academic testing.
Fitzpatrick said the results reflect the dedication of students as well as the support and preparation provided by their teachers.
“It’s always exciting to see students apply what they’ve learned in the classroom and excel in a challenging environment,” he said.
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Students from St. Bede Academy recently earned top honors at a regional academic competition hosted by Illinois Valley Community College on Feb. 27, and finished first overall against several area schools.
A Panchero’s Mexican Grill appears to be planning a location in Princeton, according to city officials.
City Planner Michael Zearing said the city recently issued sign permits for the restaurant, indicating the restaurant still intends to open, though a timeline hasn’t officially been announced yet.
“Our understanding is that they are planning to locate here still,” Zearing said. “We have issued sign permits for them, but other than that we don’t have any documentation for the interior outfit, so I can’t give a timeline.”
The restaurant is expected to open at 1839 N. Main St., Unit 1, in the same commercial building as the incoming Jersey Mike’s Subs location.
Zearing said the restaurant would occupy Unit 1, the south side of the building.
Zearing also said construction on the building continues to progress, with a late spring opening still anticipated for Jersey Mikes.
With a similar style to Chipotle or Qdoba, Panchero’s offers tacos, burritos and quesadillas with a variety of customizable options for each.
Panchero’s has already established four locations in the state, including in Peoria, Rockford, Moline and Quincy. The franchise’s corporate office did not respond to a call for confirmation and comment from Shaw Local News Network on Wednesday morning.
University of Illinois hosts farm sustainability workshop in Ottawa
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The University of Illinois will hold a Conservation Conversations program as part of its Sustainability on the Farm series from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, March 20, at the La Salle County Extension Office.
Attendees will learn about communication techniques that foster collaboration between farmers and landowners. “Sustainability on the Farm” is an
LOCAL NEWS BRIEF
Migratory Birdwatching
Hike at Lake Kakusha
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Extension is welcoming residents to a migratory birdwatching hike from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at Lake Kakusha in Mendota.
According to the U of I U-C Extension, this two-hour walk will be led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist and offer a chance to observe a variety of species during their spring migration through Illinois.
educational program series designed to empower landowners and farmers with tools and knowledge to implement sustainable agricultural practices.
Registration is required. To register, visit go.illinois.edu/SustainableFarms.
Early accommodation requests for access needs are encouraged. To make a request, email emhansen@illinois. edu or call 815-224-0896.
The office is located at 1689 N. 31st Road, Suite 2, in Ottawa.
This hike is appropriate for birders of all ages and experience levels. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Please meet at the Lake Mendota shelter by the playground and dog park. Take Lake Dr. on the west side of Lake Mendota and park by the shelter at the turnaround.
Register online at go.illinois.edu/BirdMendota. For a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Emily Hansen at emhansen@illinois.edu
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Princeton Rotary Club awards $10K to local nonprofits
‘Love Our Community’ grant program supports 10 organizations serving the area
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The Rotary Club of Princeton recently donated $1,000 to 10 nonprofit organizations as part of its “Love Our Community“ grant program.
The “Love Our Community” grant program’s goal is to award $10,000 annually to local nonprofits in appreciation of the resources and time they provide to the community, subject to funds permitting. Fundraisers and activities fund the program. Grant applications are available with an established deadline in January. The club’s grant and scholarship committee reviews requests and selects grant recipients.
The organizations are invited to attend a club meeting to discuss how they will use the funds. The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Princeton Civil War Committee received the donation checks at a club meeting on Tuesday, March 10.
For information, visit princetonrotaryclub. com.
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.
Magnolia Fire Department ANNUAL CHICKEN DINNER
Saturday, March 21st, 2026 5pm - 8pm
Dinner includes Fried Chicken, Mostaccioli, Salad, & Bread, Coffee, Lemonade, or Tea and Dessert.
We will be raffling Amish Country Hams and Turkeys during the dinner. We will have a 50/50 drawing, a door prize, and other raffles.
The Magnolia Fire Department sincerely appreciates your continued support and looks forward to seeing you there!
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St. Bede Academy seniors AJ Hermes (left) and Emerald De La Torre, student government co-presidents, show off a pair of retro Bruins socks that will be mailed to donors who give $50 or more on March 20, St. Bede’s Day of Giving. All gifts made on this day sustain the mission of St. Bede.
St. Bede Academy aims to raise $335K for St. Benedict’s Day
By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com
St. Bede Academy will launch its annual Day of Giving, St. Benedict’s Day, on March 20. Alumni, parents, friends and community members are invited to come together in support of the school’s mission and students.
For more than a century, St. Bede has played a vital role in the Illinois Valley, educating students who go on to live, work and lead in the community.
St. Benedict’s Day is a 24-hour celebration of generosity that reflects St. Bede’s Benedictine tradition and its patron saint.
The academy aims to raise $335,000 for the St. Bede Annual Fund, which is critical in sustaining the education and faith formation students receive.
While tuition at St. Bede is $6,900 a year, the true cost to educate one stu-
dent is about $15,000 per year. The Annual Fund bridges this gap, ensuring that students benefit from exceptional faculty and staff, innovative STEM and academic resources, faith formation rooted in the mission of the Benedictine monks and strong athletic and fine art programs.
As an independent Catholic school, St. Bede does not receive federal or state funding or subsidy from the Diocese of Peoria. Fundraising and gifts from supporters and foundations sustain its mission.
Anyone who donates $50 or more to the St. Benedict’s Day campaign will receive a pair of retro Bruin crew socks as a thank-you.
Early gifts help set the pace for the day, inspire others to participate and demonstrate the collective commitment of the St. Bede community.
Donations can be made online at www.st-bede.com/stbenedict-2026
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L.E.A.S.E. Cooperative selects new Executive Director
Lindsey Brander to start July 1
By MATHIAS WOERNER mwoerner@shawmedia.com
The La Salle/Putnam Educational Alliance for Special Education Cooperative Executive Board and Alliance Council are going to welcome Lindsey Brander as executive director beginning July 1, according to a news release.
Brander will lead the cooperative in its mission to support 27 member districts throughout La Salle and Putnam County.
Brander joins L.E.A.S.E. with
extensive experience as the Assistant Superintendent/Director of Student Services and Exceptional Learners at Elkhart Community Schools, according to the release.
She oversaw student services for more than 10,000 students, managing departments from Special Education (PK-22) and nursing to behavioral health and alternative programming, according to the release.
Her financial leadership included managing Medicaid billing and budgets for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act grants, Title IV and Project Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.
For more information, call 815-5397446.
ROBERT L. CLAYTON
Born: May 1, 1983 in Elimsport, Pennsylvania
Died: February 27, 2026 in Granville, Illinois
Robert L Clayton III, 42, of Granville Illinois passed away after a prolonged illness at his home on February 27, 2026.
Bob was the husband of Rhianna Clayton and the father to daughter Melody Marie Clayton (20) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and son Matthew James Clayton (14) of Wheaton, Illinois. Bob was born in Elimsport, Pennsylvania and he spent his early childhood playing on his grandparent’s farm, fishing in the local creeks, and four-wheeling. Later, he lived in Naperville, Illinois, where he graduated Naperville Central High School in 2001. His love and passion for life was music. At age ten he developed an interest in drumming and so as a compromise
BARBARA MARONEY
Barbara Neil Maroney, 93, of Princeton, Il, passed on 03/07/2026.
Arrangements entrusted to Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments, Princeton, Il. Additional information: www.norbergfh.com.
for sanity, his parents bought him his first real guitar, a black Gibson hereafter named Excalibur. With that, he never stopped. That guitar followed him throughout all the trials and travails of life. Having no interest in formal instruction Bob proceeded to learn, by ear that first year, every Metallica song ever written. A special shout out to the Black Album. His love for rock was unsatisfied: he read music magazines front to back, he talked musicians and bands, he researched and learned equipment, and from there on he established an admirable collection of music equipment through the years. Bob instinctively played any instrument put in front of him with no effort. And somewhere, deep in his veins, music flowed. He became our walking encyclopedia of music and musician knowledge.
Bob was always in a band from his teenage years garage bands to professional bands such as Instant Decay, Silence the Witness, and Riotous Indignation. Throughout those years he bonded with a talented group of musicians who became his friends for life. They wrote,
produced, and played shows in many states, completed an infamous van tour, and reached top charts internationally for that style of music.
While Bob played guitar with the bands, what he always said was that you can get a guitar player anywhere but what a band really needs is a good drummer, and so, Bob procured the long-awaited drum set and he never looked back. He fine tuned his skills as a speed metal drummer and gave the bands what they needed. In the last year of his life, Bob reached out and was passionate about resurrecting Riotous Indignation toward a final recut tribute CD.
Bob also had a love for cooking and construction work and throughout his life worked as both. His final position at the Clover Club in Granville, Illinois, gave him many years of laughter and good friendships.
Bob is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Richard T Harding of Elimsport, Pennsylvania and the two of them are somewhere together discussing music and namely, Ol’ Satchmo.
Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He leaves behind many, many friends and family with broken hearts. As his Aunt Lori fondly remembered, “There was nothing like a conversation with Bobby. He knew a lot about a lot but told it with humor.” Bob would not want to say goodbye without giving a final shoutout to his influencers: Ozzy, Randy Rhoades, Dimebag Darrell, Slayer, Tool, Django Reinhardt, Metallica, Batman, and his forever loved Pop and Gram.
Funeral plans are reserved for a later date with eventual interment at Elimsport, Pennsylvania. A private celebration of life is being planned.
Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals.com
How to submit: Send obituary information to putnamobits@shawlocal.com or call 815-632-2534. Notices are accepted until 5 p.m. Friday for Wednesday’s edition. Obituaries also appear online at shawlocal.com/putnam-county-record, where you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation.
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Hennepin library event’s set for March
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The Putnam County Public Library District’s Hennepin branch, 214 N. Fourth St., recently announced three events and programs it will host during the fourth week of March.
• Foods and Flavors of the Mediterranean: 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, online via Zoom. Attendees can learn about the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet and how to incorporate Mediterranean-style foods into daily meals. The program will be led by University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness instructor Susan Glassman. The Zoom meeting ID is 258 913 2063 and the password is Extension. To view
the program, visit illinois.zoom.us/j.
• OSF King Care-A-Van: 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 27. The van will offer services including health care navigation, health screenings, technology assistance and a virtual OSF OnCall provider visit. Services such as the health screenings are free. Paid services will be billed similarly to traditional office visits. Appointments are not required. For more information, visit osfoncall.org/kingcav.
• Cherry Coal Mine Museum Tour: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Cherry Coal Mine Museum, 100 S. Main St., Cherry. Attendees can tour the museum. Participants will also be able to check the tour’s head count. To learn about the head count, contact the library.
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Putnam County wins eighth-grade regional volleyball title
By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@shawmedia.com
Putnam County Junior High School won its own eighth-grade regional volleyball championship, defeating Seneca 25–22, 25–8 on Thursday, March 12 in McNabb.
It was the Pumas’ second consecutive regional championship.
PC (17-6) were scheduled to play Kewanee Wethersfield for the sectional title on Monday at Seneca.
The Pumas entered the regional tournament as the top seed, earning a first-round bye and advancing to the semifinal matchup against Ottawa Wallace (18-5).
The Pumas came away with a twoset victory, winning 27–25, 25–18 to secure their spot in the championship match.
Putnam County won its own IESA eighth-grade 2A regional volleyball
Lady Pumas (17-6) will meet Wethersfield for the sectional title at 6 p.m. Monday at
Sheppard, Anniston Judd, Anahi Avila, Joleen Poole, Lillian Bouxsein and Natalie Guadiana; and
ILLINOIS VALLEY GIRLS BASKETBALL TOP 25 SCORING LEADERS
Princeton senior Keighley Davis and Fieldcrest senior Macey Gochenaur have cracked the list of the top 25 alltime girls scoring leaders this year for Illinois Valley schools. Here’s a look at the top 25 as researched by BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus: Name (years played) School Points
1) Cindy Kaufman (1983-87) Seneca 2,536
2) Kailey Klein (2002-06) Hall 2,486
3) Jaci Bice (1995-99) Mendota 2,111
4) Lexi Loftus (2014-18) LaMoille/Ohio 2,029
5) Jolene Bair (1989-93) Neponset 1,989
6) Kristina Yedinak (2001-05) Marquette 1,855
7) Macy Gochanour (2022-26) Fieldcrest 1,828
8) Amy Johnson (1989-93) Ottawa 1,781
9) Haley Ruestman (2010-14) Fieldcrest 1,765
10) Amelia Bromenschenkel (2017-20) Mendota 1,752
11) Keighley Davis (2022-26)
Princeton 1,689
12) Kaitlyn Davis (2023-27) Marquette 1,658
13) Kaitlyn White (2020-24)
Fieldcrest 1,637
14) Sammy Kromm (1997-01) Mendota 1,590
15) Tracy Palm (1985) Putnam County 1,558
15 tie) Tracy Farrell (1995-98) Ottawa 1,558
17) Kim Hansen (1988-92) Neponset 1,530
17 tie) Gina Anglavar (1987-91)
LaSalle-Peru 1,530
19) Lilly Craig (2020-24) Marquette 1,513
20) Tiah Romagnoli (1996-99) Princeton 1,506
21) Katie Carls (2003-06)
St. Bede 1,471
22) Ava Hatton (2020-24)
Putnam County 1,464
23) Paige Veronda (2014-18)
Putnam County 1,454
24) Maria Lorenzi (1990-94)
St. Bede 1,453
25) Ashlyn May (2019-23)
Fieldcrest 1,446
– Kevin Hieronymus
ILLINOIS VALLEY BOYS BASKETBALL TOP 25 SCORING LEADERS
Here’s a look at the 25 all-time top scoring leaders for Illinois Valley schools past and present, including all schools in the BCR coverage area, as researched by BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus: Name (years) School Points
1) Ron Zagar (1953-57) DePue 2,515
2) Paxton Giertz (2021-25) Seneca 2,506
3) Jim Kinney (1957) Magnolia Swaney 2,301
4) Charlie Moretz (1953-56) Buda 2,224
5) Parker Neuhalfen (2011-15) Bureau Valley 2,208
6) Brad Bickett (1982-86) Ohio 2,177
7) Don Hamel (1965-69) Mendota 2,158
8) Brian Piper (1987-91) Ohio 2,132
9) Carlton Fay (2003-07) Putnam County 2,129
10) Lance Harris (1982-86) Ohio 1,936
11) J.J. Cravetta (2008-12) Streator 1,930
12) Lee Piccinelli (2004-08) Henry 1,907
13) Tom Schertz (1979-83) Tiskilwa 1,891
14) Shane Phillips (1989-93) Ohio 1,865
15) Seth Evans (2005-09) Seneca 1,847
16) Christian Benning (2021-24) Streator 1,832
17) Shawn Jeppson (1994-98) Hall 1,829
18) Paul Hart (2018-20, 21-22) St. Bede 1,811
19) Roger Cannon (1962-66) Neponset 1,809
20) Roger Weller (1951-55) LaMoille 1,785
21) Reuben Slock (1997-01) Bureau Valley 1,771
22) Ron Marroquin (1980-83) DePue 1,767
22 tie) Gary Langham (1987-90) LaSalle-Peru 1,767
24) Owen Landwehr (2015-18) Mineral (Annawan) 1,751
25) Jerry Zielenski (1964-68) Hennepin/Putnam County 1,736
– Kevin Hieronymus
Photo provided by Shannon Jenkins
championship, defeating Seneca 25–22, 25–8 on March 12 in McNabb. The
Seneca. Team members
(front row, from left) Sophie
(back row) assistant coach Avery Grasser,
Putnam County has potential with many starters returning
By KEVIN CHLUM kchlum@shawmedia.com
The Putnam County softball team has a small roster with only 12 players this season, but PC coach Adrianna Rolando said the Panthers are making up for low numbers with good team chemistry.
“One of the biggest strengths of this group is the way they’ve really bought into supporting each other,” Rolando said. “With a smaller roster, the players understand how important it is that everyone pulls in the same direction. They’ve done a great job of encouraging one another and working to bring every player along.”
Although Putnam County has a small group, the Panthers do return quite a few experienced players in seniors Ella Pyszka, Ella Irwin and Sydney Samek, juniors Alexis Margis, Paige Tonioni and Chloe Parcher, and sophomores Kennedy Holocker and Britney Trinidad.
“We only lost one senior from last year, so the majority of our starting lineup is back,” Rolando said. “Even though we’re still a relatively young team, those returning players have already gotten some valuable game experience under their belts, and I think that familiarity with each other and with varsity competition will help us come out stronger to start the season.”
Offensively, Holocker looks to be a strong weapon once again after hitting .385 with a .443 on-base percentage and 23 RBIs last spring, while Parcher hit .346 with a .430 OBP with 19 RBIs.
Pyszka, Marquis and Irwin also were contributors last season, while Tonioni is back in the lineup after missing last season with an injury and is expected to provide power.
Freshman Bella Gibson also is expected to make an impact.
“We’re excited about the potential of our offense this season,” Rolando said. “We return several players who made strong contributions for us last year.
“Overall, we feel like we have a good mix of experience, speed and potential power that can help make us competitive offensively.”
Holocker returns after handling a large share of the pitching duties last
spring, while freshman Bailee Vice also will log innings in the circle.
“Kennedy threw around 90 innings last year, and that experience was extremely valuable for her,” Rolando said. “She’s come back this season mentally stronger and really hungry to compete. She spent a lot of time in the offseason working to improve her fundamentals, and we’re excited to see the growth she’s made translate into her performance this year.
“We’re looking forward to seeing what Bailee Vice can bring. She’s been putting in the work day in and day out to improve her spin and continue developing both mentally and physically as a pitcher.”
Defensively, Margis will be behind
the plate with Piper Terando also getting time at catcher.
Pyszka returns at shortstop, Trinidad is back at shortstop, Parcher moves to second base and Terando will once again play first base. Gibson will play in the corner infield spots, while Vice and Tonioni will get time at second base.
Irwin will play center field with Samek in left field and Tonioni and Kennedy Worby vying for time in right. Margis and Parcher could also see innings in the outfield.
“I think we’re coming into this season fundamentally stronger, smarter defensively and communicating much better as a unit,” Rolando said. “They really take pride in having our
pitchers’ backs and being there for one another in the field.”
The Panthers look to improve after going 13-17 last spring.
“This group has already spent a lot of time together developing trust and learning how to work for each other, and I expect that to really show in the way they play,” Rolando said. “Our expectation is they take what they learned last year and continue to build on that.
“At the end of the day, we want to be a team that competes hard every time we step on the field. If we continue to support each other, stay disciplined and keep improving, I think this group has the potential to do some really good things.”
Scott Anderson file photo
Putnam County shortstop Ella Pyszka throws to first base during a game last season.
ESTATE OF ROBERT
THEODORE GULLEY
DECEASED No. 2 026- PR-1
CL AIM NO TICE
Notice is given of the death of ROBERT THEODORE GULLEY of the Village of Standard, Putnam County, Illinois.
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Familial status includes children under the age of 18 livin g with parents or le gal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of child ren under 18. This newspaper will not know in gly ac cept any advertising for real estat e which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
To complain of discrimination call, HUD toll-free at 800- 669-9777. The toll-free telephone numbe r for the he aring impaired is 800-927-9275
PUBLIC NOTICE
CIRCUI T CO URT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PU TNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS
ESTATE OF ROBERT
THEODORE GULLEY
DECEASED
No. 2 026- PR-1
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Notice is given of the death of ROBERT
THEODORE GULLEY of the Village of Standard, Putnam County, Illinois. Letters of office as Independent Administrator were issued on January 29, 2026, to Jan Gulley Gerdin, 1324 Canterbury Lane, Glenview, IL 60025 whose attorney is Nicholas Balestri of Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi, 149 Gooding St., LaSalle, IL 61301
Letters of office as Independent Administrator were issued on January 29, 2026, to Jan Gulley Gerdin, 1324 Canterbury Lane, Glenview, IL 60025 whose attorney is Nicholas Balestri of Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi, 149 Gooding St., LaSalle, IL 61301
Claims against the estate may be e-filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. 4th Street, P.O. Box 207, Hennepin, IL 61327 or with the repesent ative 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 claims must be filed in the above entitled cause within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later. Any claims not filed within the above periods are barred. Efiling is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with lim ited exem ptions To e- file, you must first create an account with an efiling service provider Visit https://efile. illinoiscourts.gov/serv ice-providers to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble efiling, visit http:// www.illinoiscourts.go v/FAQ/gethelp.asp
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 23rd day of February 2026
Attorney Nicholas Balestri
Attorney for the Estate 149 Gooding Street LaSalle, IL 61301 815-223-6600
(Published in Putnam County Record Mar. 4, 11, 18, 2026) 2308411
ANNUAL TOWN MEET ING
NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN
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 14, 2026 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.,
Claims against the estate may be e-filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. 4th Street, P.O. Box 207, Hennepin, IL 61327 or with the repesent ative or both, Y, ILLINOIS
ANNUAL TOWN MEET ING NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN
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 14, 2026 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 12, 2025
Julie Niewinski, Clerk Granville Township (Published in Putnam County Record Mar. 18, 2026) 2311876
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PU BLIC NOT ICE
Please be advised that the Senachwine Township Monthly Meeting scheduled for Thursday April 9, 2026 at 7:00p.m. is being moved to Tuesday April 14, 2026, im mediately following the Township's Annual Meeting which begins at 6:00p.m.
Thank you
Sherry Monday, Senachwine Township Clerk
(Published in Putnam County Record Mar. 18,2026) 2312225
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PU BL ICAT IO N HENNEPIN
TOWNSH IP
Notice is hereby given that meeting dates for the Hennepin Township Board for the fiscal year 2026/2027 will be the second Wednesday of every month comm encing at 7:00 o'clock pm at the Hennepin Town Hall 2026
April 8th
May 13 th
June 10th
July 8 th
PU BL ICAT IO N HENNEPIN
TOWNSH IP
Notice is hereby given that meeting dates for the Hennepin Township Board for the fiscal year 2026/2027 will be the second Wednesday of every month comm encing at 7:00 o'clock pm at the Hennepin Town Hall 2026
April 8th
May 13 th
June 10th
July 8 th
August 12th
Septem ber 9th
October 14th
November 11th
December 9th
2027
January 13th
February 10th
March 10th
Hennepin Township Clerk
Daniel J. DeMattia
(Published in Putnam County Record Mar. 18, 2026) 2311938
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Senachwine Township Board meets regularly at 7:00 PM on the second Thursday of every month. The Township Annual Meeting will take place on the second Tuesday of April, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM Also please note that in the event the regular meeting needs to be cancelled, the meeting will be rescheduled as soon as possible, and notice will be posted at the entrance to the Town Hall
ANNUAL MEETING
- APRIL 14, 2 026ANNUAL MEETING
The April 09, 2026 regular monthly meeting will be held im mediately following the Annual Meeting on April 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
June 11, 2026
July 09, 2026
August 13, 2026
Septem ber 10, 2026
October 08, 2026
November 12, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
In the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit Putnam Co., IL Village of McNabb, an IL Municipal Corp., Plaintiff, Vs Chase D. Oliver; Putnam County Trustee; Unknown Owners; & Non-Record Claimants, Defendants No. 26-MR-1
Notice of Pendency of Action
The requisite affidavits for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Chase D. Oliver, Putnam County Trustee, Unknown Owners & Non- Record Claimants, that the above- entitled Complaint for Equitable & Other Relief Seeking Demolition of an Unsafe Building was filed on February 18, 2026, & is now pending in the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit, Putnam Co., IL And you, Chase D. Oliver, Putnam County Trustee, Unknown Owners & Non- Record Claimants, are further given notice that summ ons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law.
December 10, 2026
January 14, 2027
February 11, 2027
March 11, 2027
(Published in Putnam County Record Mar. 18,2026) 2312229
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ANNUAL TOWN ME ETING
August 12th
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Septem ber 9th
October 14th
November 11th
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 14th, 2026
December 9th 2027
January 13th
February 10th
The Senachwine Township Board meets regularly at 7:00 PM on the second Thursday of every month. The Township Annual Meeting will take place on the second Tuesday of April, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM Also please note that in the event the regular meeting needs to be cancelled, the meeting will be rescheduled as soon as possible, and notice will be posted at the entrance to the Town Hall
PUBLIC NOTICE SENACHWINE TOW NSHIP ANNUAL MEE TING
ANNUAL MEETING
- APRIL 14, 2 026ANNUAL MEETING
The 170 th Senachwine Township Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, High Street in Putnam
1. The name of the Plaintiff and the case number are identified above.
2. The court in which this action was brought is identified above
3. Chase D. Oliver is the name of the title holder of record.
4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is: Lots 9 and 10 in Block 11 in the Town, Now Village of McNabb, excepting therefrom the underlying coal, fireclay and other minerals, together with the right to dig, mine and remove the same without entering upon the surface thereof, all lying and being situated in the County of Putnam , in the State of Illinois.
5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is 411 W. Fifth Street, McNabb, IL & the PIN is 04-00- 049095.
March 10th
Being the second Tuesday of said month
At the hour of 6:00 o'clock PM. at The Hennepin Town Hall
Hennepin Township Clerk
Daniel J. DeMattia
(Published in Putnam County Record Mar. 18, 2026) 2311938
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:
Donatio ns: Resolution: Delagating authority to the Township Board and /or Highw ay Commissioner to purchase sell and lease r eal and personal pr operty, including Road District person al personal property.
Dated: MARCH 11th, 2026.
Hennepin Township Clerk: Daniel J. DeMattia (Putnam County Record Mar. 18, 2026) 2311936
The April 09, 2026 regular monthly meeting will be held im mediately following the Annual Meeting on April 14, 2026
The agenda will be as follows:
•Call to Order and Election of Moderator
•Reading of the Minutes from the 2025 Annual Meeting
• Treasurer' s Report
May 14, 2026
• Road Commissioner's Report
• Old Business
June 11, 2026
• New Business
July 09, 2026
• Transfer of Funds to Road District
August 13, 2026
• Comm unication from the Floor
Septem ber 10, 2026
Now, therefore, unless you Chase D. Oliver, Putnam County Trustee, Unknown Owners & Non- Record Claimants, file your answer to the Complaint in said action or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit, Putnam Co., IL, held in the courthouse at 120 N. 4th St., Hennepin, IL, on or before April 20, 2026, default may be entered against you at any time after that day & a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.
Carly R. Zielinski, Clerk of the Circuit Court February 20, 2026
October 08, 2026
• Motion to Adjourn
November 12, 2026
December 10, 2026
All Senachwine Township residents are welcom e and encouraged to attend.
January 14, 2027
The regular monthly meeting for the Township will follow the Annual Meeting.
February 11, 2027
March 11, 2027
(Published in Putnam County Record Mar. 18,2026) 2312229
NOTE: Physical attendance at this public meeting may be limited by local, state, and/or federal orders in effect on April 14, 2026. For updates as the meeting date nears, please contact the Township Supervisor, Dave Boucher, via email at senachwinetownship@yahoo.com or by telephone at 815-437-2000.
Thank you, Sherry Monday, Township Clerk (Published in Putnam County Record Mar. 18, 2026) 2312224
(Published in Putnam County Record Mar. 4, 11, 18, 2026) 2308401
PUBLIC NOTICE
GRANVILL E TO WNSHIP
ME ETING SCHE DULE FOR 2026 - 20 27
212 S. McCoy Stre et, Granville, IL 613 26 THE MEETINGS ARE ALL O N TU ESDA Y EVENINGS AND ST ART AT 6:00 P.M.
APRIL 7, 2026
SUPERVISOR'S RE PORT
APRIL 14, 2026 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
APRIL 28, 2026 REGULAR ME ETING
MAY 26, 2026 REGULAR ME ETING
JU NE 23, 2026 REG UL AR MEETI NG
JU LY 2 8, 2026 REGULAR ME ETING
AU GUST 25, 2026 REGULAR ME ETING
SE PT EMBE R 22, 2026 REGULAR ME ETING
OC TOBER 27, 2026 REG UL AR MEETI NG
NOVEMBER 24, 2026 REGULAR ME ETING
DECE MBER 22, 2026 REGULAR ME ETING
JANUAR Y 26, 2027 REG UL AR MEETI NG
FE BRUARY 23, 2027 REGULAR ME ETING
MARCH 23, 202 7 REGULAR ME ETING
INFORMAL MEE TINGS WH EN NEEDED ARE AT 6:0 0PM ON
TH E THIRD WE DNESDAY OF E ACH MON TH
TH ESE ME ETINGS ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC JU LIE NIEWINSKI, GRANVILLE TOWNS HIP CLERK
PHONE : 8 15- 33 9- 248 0
EMAIL: GRANVILLE TOWNSH IPCLERK@ GMAI L.COM
(Published in Putnam County Record March 18, 2026) 2311747
