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The University of Illinois Extension will partner with La Salle County Home and Community Education to hold a Summertime Salads Made Simple program from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Seneca Lutheran Church, 300 E. Union St., Seneca.
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PRINCETON — Heartland Bank and Trust Company announces Derek Fetzer as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending and Market Leader for its Illinois Valley region. Fetzer is leading relationship management and business development efforts for the business lending team in the Princeton and Peru communities. He is located at the 606 South Main Street office in Princeton.
With over 18 years of lending experience in the financial services industry, he has established relationships and provided business growth support in agricultural and commercial lending.
“With long-time roots in the area, Derek has built a strong reputation as a resource for trusted financial advice and community leadership,” Larry Horvath, Executive Vice President and Regional Senior Lending Manager said.
A bachelor’s degree in agricultural business, Fetzer is skilled in building trusted relationships and providing proactive business growth support for his clients. Supporting both the agricultural and local communities, he is a member of Rotary and serves on the boards of the Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation, Chamber of Commerce, and Lovejoy Homestead Foundation. Fetzer makes his home in Princeton with his family where he enjoys coaching tee-ball.
Heartland Bank and Trust Company is a community bank with assets of $3 billion. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, the bank has offices in central and northern Illinois. The bank offers a complete line of financial services to commercial and retail customers. More information is available on the bank’s website at www.hbtbank.com.
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Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986, covering Bureau County and IL Valley Sports. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL
If you’re a trucker hauling a messy or hazardous load, better make sure it’s secured. The City of Peru will now impose fines and costs for any transport that results in a cleanup.
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The Illinois Valley YMCA in Peru and the city of Mendota are in talks about what the future holds for the Mendota facility and its programs.
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BUREAU COUNTY, Ill. (KWQC) – Two people were hurt in a multi-vehicle crash near Princeton Monday afternoon.
Troopers with the Illinois State Police went to milepost 49 on I-80 West for the crash around 2 p.m., according to a media release.
Two drivers were taken to a local hospital with injuries, troopers said.
Troopers said there were no reports of lanes being blocked.
Traffic was slowed for a period of time, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s website.
Princeton Fire officials told KWQC that crews were on scene around 2:35 p.m.
This is a developing story. KWQC will provide updates on-air and online.
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Derek Fetzer of the Princeton Rotary Club’s Grant Committee presents checks to representatives from three nonprofits: Bryce Nyman of Flags of Freedom, Buc Grey of Club 56, and Michelle Hansen and Stefanie Morris of Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network. (Photo provided by Princeton Rotary Club)
The Rotary Club of Princeton awarded $10,000 in grants to 10 local nonprofits through its “Love Our Community” program.
Three organizations received their checks Tuesday at the club’s noon meeting: Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network, Flags of Freedom, and Club 56.
Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network will use its $1,000 grant to pay for suicide intervention skills training.
Flags of Freedom will use the funds for flag maintenance and repair.
Club 56 is using its grant for summer camp programming.
The “Love Our Community” grant program awards funds to local nonprofits in appreciation for the resources and time they dedicate to serving the community. The program is funded by Rotary Club fundraisers and activities.
The Rotary Club of Princeton has served the community since 1920. The organization’s mission is to model service above self, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its business, professional, and community leaders’ fellowship.
For more information, visit www.princetonrotaryclub.com.
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Princeton High School will host the Tiger Cup Scholastic Bowl Tournament on Saturday, with 24 high school teams competing in academic competition. (Photo provided by Trevor Nigus.)
Princeton High School will host the Tiger Cup Scholastic Bowl Tournament on Saturday, with 24 high school teams competing in academic competition.
Teams from across north and central Illinois will participate in a morning round-robin schedule before moving to afternoon championship and consolation rounds, according to the school.
This year’s field includes Princeton, Dunlap, Moline, Coal City, Byron, Mendota, Sherrard, Riverdale, Pecatonica, Eureka, Canton, United Township, Kewanee, Pekin, Geneseo, La Salle–Peru, Erie-Prophetstown, Putnam County, Roanoke-Benson, Sterling, Oregon, Limestone and Annawan.
“This is one of those days where the whole building is just buzzing, you’ve got dozens of kids who are excited to play Scholastic Bowl, coaches reconnecting, and great matches being played all around,” said Head Coach Brody Anderson. “We’re proud to host a tournament that’s competitive, welcoming, and a great experience for every team that makes the trip.”
The tournament doubled its field from 12 to 24 teams this year, Anderson said.
Princeton won the inaugural Tiger Cup last year. Riverdale took second place, Roanoke-Benson took third and La Salle-Peru took fourth.
Scholastic bowl invitational tournaments offer more games and a wider variety of opponents than conference play, allowing students to compete outside their usual schedule.
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Plans include the removal of a dead tree, the planting of a few new trees and the updating some of the benches at the park.
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