IVFAT awards grants to 34 organizations

PERU — The Illinois Valley Fine Arts Trust recently awarded grants to 34 fine arts groups and community organizations in the tri-county area — the greatest number of grants in one year in its 19-year history.IVFAT awarded $6,000 in grants to 15 full-time fine arts groups, including three art, seven ... Read More »

PPSF plans trivia night fundraiser for Feb. 18

PRINCETON — The third annual Princeton Public Schools Foundation Trivia Night Contest Fundraiser will be Feb. 18, at the Bureau County Metro Center in Princeton. This is a fun

After school program receives donation

MALDEN — Walmart Transportation recently presented a check for $2,000 to Malden Grade School for its after school program.

Manlius Historical Society discusses upcoming drawdown

MANLIUS — The Manlius Historical Society met Feb. 2 at the Manlius Village Hall.

Columnists

Food court 12-1

With Christmas just around the corner, there will be plenty of opportunities to share some homemade treats with co-workers, party hostesses and family and friends. Everyone lo ... Read More »

Food court

It’s that time of year ... Fall meals are gracing everyone’s table, and pumpkin comes in so handy for dessert. Just about everyone has a favorite pumpkin pie or cookie recipe. ... Read More »

Religion

Agape Fellowship presents check

Judy Jones (from left) presents a check to Aiden and Sheri Litherland. The check was for $500 to the Sheffield Playground Fund from the Agape Fellowship at Sheffield Community ... Read More »

Celebrations

Make Someone Happy

• Happy birthday Saturday to Debbie Lindberg. From Elaine. ... Read More »

Card shower planned for Halley

A card shower is planning for Mary Halley, formerly of Van Orin and now residing at the Walnut Manor Nursing Home. She will be 94 on Feb. 20. Mary worked at Hornsby’s Variety ... Read More »

Education

The many places to look for college scholarships

For high school seniors, this time of year brings excitement and trepidation. One of the greatest sources of the excitement is gaining your independence and deciding where you'll continue your education next year. On the other hand, figuring out how to pay for that education can be a great source of worry. Student loans and other financial aid programs are in place to help students foot the bill while attending college, but the best source of payment is scholarships, since they don't have to be repaid. ... Read More »

One of the most important medical professionals you will likely never see

There is one medical professional that people outside of the hospital family seldom see. However, inside the hospital this professional is known as one of the most important links in a health care team: the biomedical equipment technician or BMET for short. ... Read More »

Lifestyle

IVFAT awards grants to 34 organizations

PERU — The Illinois Valley Fine Arts Trust recently awarded grants to 34 fine arts groups and community organizations in the tri-county area — the greatest number of grants in ... Read More »

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