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PRINCETON — The aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2011, Tiskilwa train derailment continues with court hearings and site monitoring.

And the winner is ...

SPRING VALLEY — It’s a good thing Lincoln School Principal Kim Lisanby-Barber was sitting down when her telephone rang shortly after 4 p.m. Monday.

Making a  music  concert,  student-style

PRINCETON — Original student compositions and music in the dark await family and friends at next week’s annual winter concert by the Princeton High School band.

Traveling office hours for Kinzinger

Staff members from the office of Congressman Adam Kinzinger will hold traveling office hours for residents in the 11th Congressional District. Constituents are encouraged to stop...

Welcome to PHS’ Parent University

PRINCETON — Princeton High School is reaching beyond the classroom into the home with the implementation of a Parent University program.

How much is too much?

PRINCETON — The Princeton City Council will market the city’s logistics center/commercial park through a Chicago-based realtor, Lee & Associates of Illinois, with...

ROE announces new positions

ATKINSON — Regional Office of Education officials recently announced the addition of four new positions as a result of the recent federal 21st Century Community Learning...

January cattle report released

The total number of cattle and calves in Illinois on Jan. 1 was 1.07 million head, 3 percent below last year’s total. This is the lowest cattle inventory on record for...

Tractor show and FFA Olympics set for Feb. 18

KEWANEE — The Central Illinois Farm Heritage Tractor Club is hosting a Tractor Show and FFA Olympics at the ag arena at Black Hawk College East Campus on Feb. 18 from 9...

Federal crop insurance deadline is March 15

With significant changes made to federal crop insurance, Illinois farmers will need to start planning their coverage needs in advance of the March 15 sign-up deadline.

Agriculture internship available

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Farm Bureau is offering an agriculture student a chance for an internship for the summer of 2012. Duties for the position would include...

Just another refresher course

Recently, my younger daughter has done her best to have Dad enjoy some learning experiences she herself goes through on a daily basis in school. Except in this situation, I am the...

Photos From You

Carol Greathouse of DePue spotted 11 eagles on Lake DePue recently. She submitted these eagle photos along with a gaggle of geese.

All shook up!

Ohio third-graders Saylor Jilderda (from left), Reece Jilderda and Haylee Zembrzuski along with their classmates hold on tightly Tuesday morning as part of the Great Central U.S....

Saving a life

PRINCETON — Teri O’Connor and the city of Princeton said thanks Monday night to four individuals who helped save O’Connor’s life.

Hall student heading to West Point

SPRING VALLEY — Monday was a red-letter day for Chase Miller of Spring Valley.

Brunch anyone?

The 60th annual pancake and sausage brunch was held at the Hollowayville United Church of Christ on Sunday. Years ago, the first sausage was made by church members who raised hogs...

Brunch anyone?

The 60th annual pancake and sausage brunch was held at the Hollowayville United Church of Christ on Sunday. Years ago, the first sausage was made by church members who raised hogs...

Walnut approves wind turbine ordinance

WALNUT — After a lengthy debate and months of meetings, the village of Walnut finally has an ordinance to regulate wind turbines outside the village limits. The board...

Walnut approves wind turbine ordinance

WALNUT — After a lengthy debate and months of meetings, the village of Walnut finally has an ordinance to regulate wind turbines outside the village limits. The board...

Surveys, finances and a leak

PRINCETON — Patron surveys, a swimming pool leak and financial obligations were three topics discussed at this week’s meeting of the Princeton Park Board.

Those wonderful, homemade cinnamon rolls

Judy Jones (left) and Marie Stabler serve up some very fragrant, homemade cinnamon rolls during the monthly community coffee held at the Sheffield United Community Church of...

Those wonderful, homemade cinnamon rolls

Judy Jones (left) and Marie Stabler serve up some very fragrant, homemade cinnamon rolls during the monthly community coffee held at the Sheffield United Community Church of...

PPD issues January report

PRINCETON — Princeton Police Chief Tom Root has issued his activity report for January.

Imprintable Memories showcases businesses

ROCK FALLS — For people who want to promote their business, Sena Warkins, owner of Imprintable Memories, has thousands of items available.

Establishments receive food safety award

Food establishments in Bureau and Putnam counties were recently recognized by the Bureau/Putnam County Health Department with a 2011 Excellence in Food Safety Award.

A trip down Memory Lane

In 1895, Princeton High School students in companies ‘A’ and ‘D’ march in a maneuver called the Latin Cross at an unknown event at the Bureau County...

Debating home rule

PRINCETON — Princeton residents continue to hash out the pros and cons of home rule, a designation which gives city officials more taxing options, greater spending...

Is it the end of the road?

It was almost six and one-half years ago when the announcement was made.

Lincoln Day Dinner is Feb. 18

PRINCETON — The 71st annual Lincoln Day Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Wise Guys Bar & Grill in Princeton. Tickets are $35 for singles, $60 for couples and $20...

Food service refresher course

PRINCETON — A refresher course for food service sanitation managers will be from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 11 in the conference room of the Bureau County Health...

Shaw, Ramos named to Midland Board

EFFINGHAM – Richard T. Ramos and Thomas D. Shaw have been named to the Midland States Bancorp Inc. Board of Directors.

Giesen joins Citizens Financial Advisors

Shelley Giesen recently joined Citizens Financial Advisors as vice president and wealth advisor, according to Kim Larson, senior vice president – wealth management for...

Auction calendar

Feb. 11 – Sportsman, lots of guns and miscellaneous sportsmen items, 1 p.m., 401 W. Main St., (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Prairie Rivers to disband

HENRY — Prairie Rivers Resource Conservation and Development will soon be no more, another victim of budget cuts.

Voters could choose limited nonpartisan ballot

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Clerk’s office is gearing up for the March 20 primary election, and hopefully Bureau County voters are too, according to County Clerk...

Repeat performance

Editor’s note: This is the third story in a three-part series focusing on Bureau County schools which have been named to the Illinois 2011 Honor Roll for academic...

A lifetime achievement

Longtime Princeton community leader and theater entertainer Dick Dorsch was recognized Friday evening with the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award, presented by the Prairie...

Always in Dad’s corner

In a moment reminiscent of the famous John F. Kennedy Jr. picture from underneath the president’s desk in the Oval Office, Cooper Amy, 2, plays with his toy tractor under...

Like father, like son

Brandon Behrens teaches his son, Beckham, the fine art of bowling during Saturday’s Junior Achievement Bowl-a-thon at Crowne Lanes in Princeton. The Princeton bowl-a-thon is...

Lights, camera ... no action yet

OTTAWA — No decision has been made as to whether news cameras and electronic recording devices will be allowed in Bureau County courtrooms.

Veterans wanted for Honor Flight

American veterans who would like to take part in the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities’ trips to Washington, D.C. are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

WUNT moves start-up date

SHEFFIELD — Though the starting date for the new WUNT Christian radio station has been pushed back, the board of directors has announced the selection of an operations...

Lions and Tigers and books ... oh my!

Members of the Princeton High School boys basketball team (at right) form a line to congratulate Logan Junior High School students during Friday’s PHS boys basketball game...

Bossen pleads guilty to theft

OTTAWA — Keith A. Bossen, 49, of rural LaMoille has pleaded guilty in LaSalle County Court to the Class 4 felony of theft.

Trial dates set

PRINCETON — Andrew Noriega, 27, of Davenport, Iowa, appeared in Bureau County Court Monday morning before Associate Circuit Judge C.J. Hollerich.

George on trial for allegedly hitting son

DIXON – A Dixon man charged with shaking his infant daughter to death in September 2010 will go to trial this spring in a separate case in which he is accused of hitting his...

Do you agree with the groundhog’s prediction of six more weeks of winter?

Yes, I agree. I figure we are in for six more weeks of winter anyway. God is good all the time.”

A trip down Memory Lane

These grade school students attended the Bryant School, south of Princeton, in the 1930s. According to Todd Borsch, who submitted the photo, Hasslers lived in the house in the...