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Princeton man dies in crash – Shaw Local

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Kurt Garvin
DIXON — A Princeton man died Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle crashed on Palmyra and Sauk roads, according to a news release from the Lee County Sheriff’s Department.
Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene at 2:16 p.m. to find Kurt Garvin, 28, dead at the scene. According to the release, it appeared he went off a curve and lost control of the motorcycle, striking a guardrail. He was not wearing a helmet, the release said, adding it does not appear speed was a factor in the crash.
An autopsy is scheduled.
Garvin was a firefighter and EMT with the Princeton Fire Department.
On Monday, Princeton Fire Chief Chuck Woolley said Garvin was a very dedicated person, very likable, a person who had found his place in life with the fire department.
“That’s one of the things that was in his heart, being a firefighter. He was meant to help people,” Woolley said.
Garvin had worked part-time for the Princeton Fire Department for the last eight years. He was a firefighter/EMT and was currently taking his paramedic class, which is the highest level of EMT, Woolley said.
Firefighting is a profession that a person just doesn’t go to school for and then go out and do it, Woolley said. It takes a person of courage and dedication to be a firefighter, and that would describe Garvin. He was willing to be that person, the fire chief said.
“Kurt was an excellent employee, a good friend and will be sorely missed,” Woolley said.
In honor of Garvin, the Princeton Fire Department has draped a memorial bunting across the department monument in the front of the fire station, as is tradition for fallen fire service people, Woolley said. Also, a remembrance flag will be flown at the fire station through the time of the funeral services for Garvin.
Garvin was also a volunteer assistant soccer coach at Princeton High School.
BCR reporter Donna Barker assisted with this article.
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Princeton’s St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church donates $3,284 to Habitat for Humanity – Shaw Local

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St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Princeton presented a check for $3,284.92 to Habitat for Humanity for the Princeton build to Dan Fitzgerald (left). Presenting the check were (left to right) Barb Miller, Pam Castner, Kathryn Frieburg Nesbitt and Terry Rapp who are part of the St. Matthew’s Saintly Spaghetti Supper planning committee. (Photo provided by St. Matthew's )
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Princeton presented a check for $3,284.92 to Habitat for Humanity of La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties for its upcoming build that is to be located in Princeton.
The check was presented to Dan Fitzgerald by Barb Miller, Pam Castner, Kathryn Frieburg Nesbitt and Terry Rapp who are part of the St. Matthew’s Saintly Spaghetti Supper planning committee.
2023 marked the eighth year St. Matthew’s has provided this fundraiser. Each year a different community ministry or outreach agency has been selected to receive the proceeds.
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Illinois high school sports news – Shaw Local

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Here are regional previews for Amboy-Ohio, Bureau Valley, DePue, Hall, LaMoille, L-P, Mendota, Princeton, Putnam County, St. Bede on Oct. 31
Manteno defeated Seneca 25-15, 25-21 to win the Class 2A Regional title on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 at Seneca High School.
Downers Grove South and Glenbard West won three-set regional finals and Benet, Downers Grove North, Fenwick, Hinsdale South, Lemont, Montini, Nazareth, St. Francis, Timothy Christian and Westmont also won volleyball regional titles Thursday.

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