The Hegeler Carus Mansion will host a Gala: Biergarten & Steampunk Fashion Show fundraiser to commemorate the 150th anniversary of its completion from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the Grove at the Mansion.

The Ottawa baseball team split a pair of games with Sycamore on Tuesday, while Somonauk and Serena both won to share the Little Ten Conference title. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

Henry-Midland's Daniella Bumber won four events at the Tri-County Conference Meet, Mendota baseball beat Bureau Valley and more in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Newman Comets strive to do three things well every time they step onto the ball diamond - hit, pitch and play good defense. They did all three enroute to a 9-1 win at Princeton in a Three Rivers East tussle at Prather Field.

Sycamore senior pitcher Bella Jacobs, despite a blister on the thumb of her pitching hand, fired a four-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts against Ottawa at Peck Park on Tuesday to help the Spartans clinch the outright Interstate 8 Conference championship.

The Putnam County Public Library District is pleased to announce three free, educational programs taking place in May at the Condit Branch, open to the public at no cost.

The Putnam County Public Library District announced Monday a series of free, educational programs taking place throughout May at the Granville branch.

Peru police are getting a new patrol officer and his last name will be familiar to city residents. Aidan DeGroot is the son of Sgt. Scott DeGroot and nephew of recently retired Sgt. Ed DeGroot.

The Putnam County Public Library District announced Monday a series of free educational programs taking place throughout May at the McNabb branch.

Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Ottawa girls track and field's Belle Markey!