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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 • 50 CENTS
TIME TO TAKE A DIP Memorial Day weekend to feature openings of many city pools / 8
siegtire.com 620 OLD HWY 26, HENNEPIN, IL Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm * Sat-Sun by Appt
Spring Farm Service $
‘EARTH EXPLORERS’ Putnam County Public Library District will launch a free, hands-on science program / 2
105
HONORS Illinois Valley Community
for Maintenance done on your Tractor now that the season has began!
SPORTS Putnam County honors senior
Service Call!
Vol. 154 No. 21 One section 16 Pages
College scholars recognized / 4
baseball and softball players / 11
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