Photos: Sycamore shuts out Ottawa 2-0 in softball

Sycamore defeated Ottawa 2-0 on Thursday, May 5, 2026 at Peck Park in Ottawa.
La Salle-Peru, Ottawa players have ‘good experience’ at IHSA combines
A familiar name to keep Peru police fully staffed
Granville library offers free May programs on American history, food, labor and women’s stories

The Putnam County Public Library District announced Monday a series of free, educational programs taking place throughout May at the Granville branch.
A familiar name to keep Peru police fully staffed
Condit library in Putnam offers free May programming
Granville library offers free May programs on American history, food, labor and women’s stories
La Salle-Peru, Ottawa players have ‘good experience’ at IHSA combines

Football players from La Salle-Peru and Ottawa had the opportunity to gain recruiting exposure by participating in IHSA combines, which are new this spring.
Condit library in Putnam offers free May programming

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.
A familiar name to keep Peru police fully staffed

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.