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Mendota police and Illinois State Police are investigating the theft of two sports cars reported early Friday from Schimmer in Mendota. One of the cars was recovered.
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The Bike Place, 701 N. Main St., Princeton, has closed its showroom for the off season. (Cody Cutter)
The Bike Place, 701 N. Main St., Princeton, has closed its showroom for the off season.
Mechanics will remain available for repairs by calling 815-797-2399. Bikes can be browsed on the business’ website, thebikeplace.org.
Bikes for donation can be left on the rack in the back of the building.
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The Steering Committee shared Shellee Monier, a member of the Princeton community, has been nominated as this year’s grand marshal. Monier, owner and operator of Meadows on Main, was recognized for her dedication to community service throughout her lifetime at Princeton. (Photo provided by Chantha Chhim)
This year’s 53rd annual Homestead Festival held Sept. 5-8 in Princeton is set to bring nostalgia and fond memories.
The Homestead Festival Steering Committee: Eric and Dena May of Princeton will serve as the lead couple along with Chantha and Susan Chhim (Sheffield), Tina and Derick Klingenberg (Princeton), and Tyler and Jeanine Thompson (Princeton).
This year’s theme is “Back to our Roots” is a tribute to the area’s rich history and community values. The theme was unveiled at the annual Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce dinner at The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens. May also shared the updated logo and branding, which features Bureau County’s outline with Princeton, highlighted by a prominent star.
The Steering Committee shared Shellee Monier, a member of the Princeton community, has been nominated as this year’s grand marshal. Monier, owner and operator of Meadows on Main, was recognized for her dedication to community service throughout her lifetime at Princeton.
May, speaking on behalf of the committee, highlighted the festival’s updated branding efforts and the theme’s significance in reflecting the community’s roots and forward-looking aspirations. The festival offers a diverse range of activities over four days, all designed to celebrate the spirit and offerings of Bureau County. The festivities draw past and present residents along with thousands of visitors from all over the state, inviting all to experience the hospitality and charm of Bureau County.
For further information, updates on event scheduling and volunteering opportunities, visit www.homesteadfestival.com.
The Homestead Festival Steering Committee announced this year’s theme is “Back to our Roots” is a tribute to the area’s rich history and community values. (Photo provided by Chantha Chimm)
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The Covered Bridge Quilter’s Guild will host its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at the New Hope Church of the Nazarene, 30 N. Sixth St., Princeton. (Gary Middendorf/gmiddendorf@shawmedia.com)
The Covered Bridge Quilter’s Guild will host its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at the New Hope Church of the Nazarene, 30 N. Sixth St., Princeton.
The program this month will feature its charity project for this year, which is fidget quilts. Guests are encouraged and welcome at guild meetings. There is a $5 guest fee that can be applied to the guild membership fee if someone joins the night of the meeting.
The guild is looking for new members. Anyone can join for an annual membership fee of $24. The guild also will have an open sew day at the church starting at 10 a.m. Thursday. Bring a project or machine and join the fun. For information, contact coordinators Cindy Smith at 573-603-4234 or Terry Johnson at 815-872-0534.
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Katie Gerrard led the 2025 Princeton Women’s Masters Bowling Tournament from start to finish. Top 5 bowlers were Sherry Allen (from left) fifth, Anna Flaig third, Gerard, Shannon Allen second and Danielle Hoopes fourth. (Photo provided)
Katie Gerrard finished in a tie and lost out in a bowl-off in last year’s Princeton Women’s Masters Bowling Tournament, finishing second.
She didn’t let it get that close again this year.
Gerrard took the lead on Day 1 and never gave it up on the way to capturing the 2025 Masters crown, her second title in four years. She ran away from the field with 93.05 Peterson Points, defeating runner-up Shannon Allen (86.14) by more than seven points.
“Not having a bowl-off is nice. But even the position round at the end, I had a little leeway there so I didn’t have to stress who I was going up against too much,” Gerrard said. “I still wanted to finish well, of course. But a little bit of that pressure was off.”
Gerrard, a Kewanee bowler, held nearly a four-point (48.30-44.33) lead over Danielle Hoopes after the first weekend. She increased her lead to nearly five points over Hoopes after Day 3 heading into the final round.
“It was a fun tournament. All the girls had fun and I had great lane partner that followed,” said Gerrard, who bowls in the Monday night league at Pin Splitter Lanes.
This was Gerrard’s fourth year bowling in the tournament, having also won in 2022, her first year.
Other top-10 bowlers were Anna Flaig (86.12) in third, Hoopes (85.32) fourth, Sherry Allen (84.10) fifth, Tieg Carpenter (81.23) sixth, Nicole Walker (81.07) seventh, Gabbie Cummings (80.46) eighth, Emma Nicoli (78.29) ninth and Terrianne Oestel (76.03) 10th.
Correna Eggers won the Darlene Shepard Sportsmanship Award.
Correna Eggers won the Darlene Shepard Sportsmanship Award. (Photo provided)
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The following property transfers were recorded Jan. 16-31, 2025, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office. (BCR file)
The following property transfers were recorded Jan. 16-31, 2025, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office:
Jennifer and Matthew Scaggs to Simon Templar, warranty deed, part of Lot 58 and part of Lot 59 in Watter’s Addition in La Moille, $6,000.
Brad Mills to Julio and Silvia Sandoval, warranty deed, part of Section 17 in Berlin Township, $35,000.
Nicole and Steven Magnafici to Kaleb Stewart, warranty deed, Lot 2 and Lot 3 in Block 4 in Dalzell, $157,000.
End-Hymns of Princeton LLC and Colleen Harmon to Crissa Cardosi, warranty deed, part of Section 15 in Princeton Township, $225,000.
Carl and Cecilia Klemencic to Cendi Hernandez, warranty deed, part of Section 24 in Princeton Township, $270,000.
Beau Jensen Farms LLC to JF6 Enterprises LLC, warranty deed, Section 31 and Section 32 in Indiantown Township, $628,097.
Ryan Scheffler to Anthony Carlson, warranty deed, Lot 4 and Lot 5 in Block 37 in Greenwood’s Addition in Spring Valley, $92,000.
Harvest Realty and Development Inc. to Jean and Kenneth Isaacson, warranty deed, part of Section 15 in Princeton Township, $185,000.
Dazy Zygadlo to VJF Ventures LLC, warranty deed, Lot 13 in Miller’s Second Addition in Bureau Valley Junction, $16,000.
Linda Brokaw (adm) and Marie Gilsdorf to Ma Socorro Morales, administrator’s deed, part of Section 32 in Princeton Township, $154,000.
Fish Men Inc., Zhen Hua Hu and Qiang Chao Huang to SRG Farm Inc., warranty deed, part of Section 9 in Ohio Township, $110,000.
James Phillips (tr) and James Phillips Trust to Stephen Rose Jr. and Cassandra Rose, trustees’ deed, Lot 37 in Hudson West Addition (Phase II) in Princeton, $240,000.
James Patterson (decd) and Elmon Patterson to Jose Garcia Rios, warranty deed, Lot 78 and parts of Lot 77 in DePue, $45,000.
Andrew and Meghan White to Raymond Goldsberry, warranty deed, Lot 1 and part of Lot 2 in Price’s Subdivision in Wyanet, $140,000.
Janelle and Joe McCarter to Deborah and Jack King, warranty deed, parts of Section 15 in Manlius Township, $132,450.
Carmeline Feurer (decd), Robert Feurer (decd), Dale Feurer, Daniel Feurer, Darren Feurer, David Feurer and Diane Stocking to Cole Hewitt, warranty deed, Lot 9 and Lot 10 in Block 37 in Second South Addition in Sheffield, $138,000.
Kevin and Tari Sangston to TNT Lawn and Snow LLC, warranty deed, Lot 16 in Braircliff Subdivision Unit 1 in Spring Valley, $25,000.
Daniel and Shawna Nordstrom to Hunter Mickow, warranty deed, Lot 1 in Hallam’s Addition in Princeton, $155,000.
Robert Benck to Sherry Day, warranty deed, Unit 4-1 in Innsbruck Village Condominium in Princeton, $82,000.
Robert Dieci to Charles Taber, warranty deed, parts of Section 19 in Hall Township, $217,500.
Jehna Church, Richard Thomas Jr. and Kassie Thomas to Worldwide Rentals LLC, warranty deed, Lot 4 and Lot 5 in Block 1 in Sheffield, $64,000.
Sandra Colby to Heath Farrell, warranty deed, parts of Section 13 in Indiantown Township, $713,000.
Randall and Sally Farrell to Jerry and Patricia Jackson, joint tenancy deed, part of Section 33 in Ohio Township, $4,500.
Robert Wilcox to Jill Cumpton and Kira Thompson, joint tenancy deed, part of Section 18 in Princeton Township, $70,000.
Patricia Eggers Brady to Mckenzie Gothard, warranty deed, Lot 11, Lot 12, Lot 13 and Lot 14 in Block 5 in West Addition in Princeton, $44,000.
William Kierczynski (decd) and Ronald Rockey (ex) to Blanca and Fernando Lucero, executor deed, parts of Section 17 in Selby Township, $100,000.
Penney Grabbe to Lori and Ozzi Smithson, warranty deed, part of Lot 13 in Huckins and McIntire’s Addition in Neponset, $45,000.
Dennis Erickson, Jeffrey Erickson and Sharon Mercer to Abby Taylor, warranty deed, part of Lot 81 and part of Lot 82 in Princeton, $250,000.
1518 Investments LLC and Christina Cornman to Lisa and Randall Anderson, warranty deed, parts of Section 27 in Dover Township, $308,256.
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La Salle Fire Chief Jerry Janick anticipates a smooth transition with his newest full-time firefighter Kyle Camatti.
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The Director of Nursing at Allure of Peru, Allison Ciesielski, was award the Health Care Council of Illinois Hero of the Month. Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski was on-hand for the award presentation. (Photo provided by Katrina Walters)
The Director of Nursing at Allure of Peru, Allison Ciesielski, was award the Health Care Council of Illinois Hero of the Month.
Members from the council visited the facility along with Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski to award and congratulate Ciesielski for her hard work and dedication. Ciesielski has worked at the facility in some capacity for more than 20 years.
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A veterans dinner and dance is scheduled Friday, Nov. 8, at the Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave. (Scott Anderson)
A veterans dinner and dance is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 8, at the Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave.
Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Veterans are invited for a free dinner. There will be a dance from 6:30 to 9 p.m. featuring the Generic’s Band. The event is open to the public.
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