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Cuts threatened for child care providers

PRINCETON — Illinois’ financial woes have now spread to the youngest and some of the most vulnerable residents in the state.On May 2, Andrea Anderson, director of the Zearing Child Enrichment Center (ZCEC,) received an email from the state at 4:15 p.m.“It said, ‘The Department of Human Services regr ... Read More »

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Beverly Neff City: Princeton. Where did you grow up: Princeton. Family: Brothers, nieces and nephews. Pets: Bitsy (cat), Shadow (rabbit), Sophie (bird). Occupation: Retir ... Read More »

Sports

Tigresses move on past Boilermakers

PRINCETON — The Princeton Tigresses came home Monday to get their postseason kicked off at the Little Siberia diamond. It took a three-run rally by visiting Kewanee to get the ... Read More »

Obituaries

Albert Kulupka

SPRING VALLEY — Albert W. Kulupka, 87, of 105 Prairie St., Spring Valley, died at 2:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at Manor Court of Princeton, where he had been a resident ... Read More »

Lois Richards

PRINCETON — Lois R. Richards, 86, of Princeton passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Liberty Village in Princeton. She was born May 21, 1925, in Princeton to Malcolm and Elle ... Read More »

Lifestyle

Community Notes

Raffle plannedPRINCETON — St. Louis Catholic School is sponsoring a “Tech Out Our School Raffle” for electronic upgrades and purchases. The first-place winner will receive $4, ... Read More »

Hollowayville fundraiser

Mollie Bickett (from left), Caleb Bickett, Joe Bickett, Cathy Bickett and Warren Shaffer try to decide what to put on their plates during a cystic fibrosis fundraiser held las ... Read More »

Education

GED testing set for May 31-June 1

PRINCETON — The Bureau-Henry-Stark Regional Office of Education will administer the General Educational Development exam from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 31 and June 1 at the B ... Read More »

LaMoille High School reunion set

LAMOILLE — The LaMoille High School Classes of 1957 and 1958 will have a reunion July 7 at Verucchi’s Restorante in Spring Valley. The dinner will be in the LaModena Room at 6 ... Read More »

Celebrations

Make Someone Happy

* Happy birthday today, Thursday, to Lori Compton. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.• Happy 82nd birthday on Friday to Papa Don Hoffert from DePue! With lots of hugs and ... Read More »

Make Someone Happy

• Happy anniversary today, Tuesday, to Roger and Joanne Swan. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.• Happy birthday on Wednesday to Todd Olin. Hope you have a great day! ... Read More »

Opinion

Regarding the Ten Commandments

Regarding the Ten Commandments monument, I appreciate the civility and intelligence exhibited by those weighing in, including gratitude to the BCR for its even-handed approach ... Read More »

Being a 
good sport

Sports are a great pastime for anyone. Nobody is ever perfect at them, but if you try, you certainly will do a great job. I like to play soccer more than any sport I have ever ... Read More »

Entertainment

John Deere historic site open for the season

GRAND DETOUR — The John Deere Historic Site has opened its gates to the public for its 48th season. Located in Grand Detour, the site is the original Illinois homestead of Joh ... Read More »

Religion

First Lutheran ‘Old Wheels’ show is Saturday

PRINCETON — The First Lutheran Church will hold its fourth annual Old Wheels Show, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the church parking lots at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princet ... Read More »

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