The Granville National Bank was robbed Monday afternoon, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed.

Bob Bartman is the new Ottawa varsity boys basketball head coach, taking over for Mark Cooper, who retired after 22 seasons.

A keen-eyed motorist may have saved a Peru church from fire early Easter Sunday.

The Putnam County Public Library District will celebrate National Library Week, April 19-25, with its annual spring book sale at the Hennepin branch.

Streator Township High School has named its March students of the month, recognizing achievements across 10 academic departments.

The Princeton Rotary Club has announced the final recipients of its 2026 “Love Our Community” grant program, awarding $1,000 each to two local nonprofit organizations.

Dinner includes chicken (light, dark or tenders), potato, salad and dessert. Dine-in or carryout options are available.

McKinley Elementary School in Ottawa announced its March Champions of the Charter students.

The St. Bede Bruins baseball team took a spring trip to Tennessee, playing five games and seeing the sites around the Memphis are, and enjoyed some famous Memphis BBQ. St. Bede junior Stuart McGunnigal chronicled the Bruins' spring trip for the BCR.

Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Seneca softball's Hayden Pfeifer!