Kewanee got three extra outs with the help of two Princeton errors and a dropped third strike in the second inning, hitting the ball out of the infield just once and scoring four runs to take a 6-1 lead. Kewanee tacked on four more runs in the sixth in an eventual 10-5 win.

Five graduating seniors from Bureau County high schools who have enlisted in the military were recognized this May during commencement activities and presented with financial support to help cover the cost of required military gear.

The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund distributed $13,931.47 in grants to 11 arts and cultural organizations this spring, supporting everything from summer theater camps to art therapy programs for brain injury survivors.

The George A. Hunter Memorial Fund has awarded its first annual grant to Oglesby Washington Junior High School’s library.

Streator Township High School has named 10 students as May Students of the Month.

Putnam County High School has recognized its top 10 students of the 2025-2026 school year based on academic achievement.

Central Bank Illinois is bringing back its summer concert series at the Central Bank Pavilion, 218 North State Street, with 13 free shows running May 30 through September 26.

The River Bend Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will distribute food on Saturday, May 30, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

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

The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists will offer a beginner yoga class outdoors on June 20 at Matthiessen State Park.