The Rotary Club of Ottawa Sunrise has recognized two high school seniors as January Students of the Month.

All are encouraged to audition, regardless of prior theatrical experience.

Putnam County High School has announced its 2nd quarter high honor roll, recognizing students for academic excellence.

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Putnam County High School has announced its 2nd-quarter honor roll, recognizing students for their academic achievement.

Mendota's Paxton Bauer advanced to sectional in bowling, the Fieldcrest boys and girls basketball teams advanced in the HOIC tournament and more in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Seneca’s Raiden Terry at 120 pounds and Sandwich’s Cooper Corder at 150 both captured titles at Saturday’s Comet Classic Tournament in Braidwood hosted by Reed-Custer. Plus, more results around the Times area.

The Seneca boys basketball team - sparked by back-to-back fourth quarter 3-pointers by senior guard Brayden Simek - closed out Saturday's 64-56 win over Sandwich on a 14-0 run at the MLK Shootout at Seneca High School.

Mendota sophomore Karson Doyle was voted NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after turning in one of the top performances in program history with 36 points in a game.

Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter (IV PADS) will host its 3rd Annual Coldest Night of the Year walk on Saturday, Feb. 28, in Ottawa.