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Princeton junior Ace Christiansen won his 100th career match at the LeRoy Invitational, becoming the 20th Tiger to reach that mark. He stands 25-4 this year and 101-30 overall. (Photo provided)
PHS junior Ace Christiansen won his 100th and 101st match at Saturday’s LeRoy Invitational. He became the 20th member of the Tigers 100-win club. Here’s a list of those wrestlers:
Kristian Wahlgren gets a big bear hug from his dad, Lee, after winning the IHSA State championship in 1994. He’s ranked third on the PHS all-time win list with 147 wins. (BCR file photo Kevin Hieronymus)
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Colin Nelson was able to work with Princeton’s Apollo Theater to get the phrase “Addie will you marry me” displayed on the building’s iconic marquee in order to propose to Addie Ewalt of Danvers. (Photo provided by Mike Vaughn)
Colin Nelson, of Princeton, chose a unique way to propose to his then-girlfriend Addie Ewalt from Danvers.
Nelson was able to work with Princeton’s Apollo Theater to get the phrase “Addie will you marry me” displayed on the building’s iconic marquee located on Main Street.
The proposal happened toward the end of July and had both the Nelson and Ewalt families in on the surprise, except for Addie of course.
Nelson and Ewalt met their freshman year at Olivet Nazarene University, where Nelson now works as an assistant coach for the men’s soccer team.
The two plan to get married in 2024 after they complete their education.
The proposal happened toward the end of July and had both the Nelson and Ewalt families in on the surprise, except for Addie of course. (Photo provided by Mik Vaughn)
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The following Bureau County students were named to the dean’s list at their respective school for the fall 2023 semester. (Pixabay)
The following Bureau County students were named to the dean’s list at their respective school for the fall 2023 semester.
Mayah Carlson, of Princeton; Gunnar Jauch of Spring Valley
Beau Bonnell, of Arlington, Exercise Physiology; Andi Cattani, of Ladd, Exercise Physiology
The following Bureau County students were named to the president’s list at their respective school for the fall 2023 semester.
Jonathan Warling, of Princeton; Makenna Osborn of Princeton; Julie Turpen of Spring Valley; Brittany Peoples of Spring Valley.
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Nathan R. Yuvan, 30, of DePue, was arrested by Spring Valley police 2:11 a.m. Sunday on a complaint of DUI and improper lane usage.
Daniel R. Kuhn, 48, of Princeton, was charged by Bureau County Sheriff’s Office with aggravated battery, domestic battery, resisting or obstructing a peace officer and endangering the life or health of a child at 10:45 p.m. April 19 at 25668 U.S. 34 in Princeton.
Robert J. Dixon, 40, of Tiskilwa, was charged by Bureau County Sheriff’s Office with battery and assault at 10:09 a.m. April 21 at 223 W. Main St. in Tiskilwa.
Isaiah C. Austin, 27, of Princeton, was picked up on a failure to appear warrant at 7:20 p.m. April 21 at 22 Park Ave. in Princeton.
Shaw Local News Network relies on reports furnished by police in our coverage area. Individuals in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proved guilty in court.
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2024 Master Showmanship competitors braved the heat at this year’s 4-H Fair. They are (from left) Lydia Hardy, Champion Sheep Showman; Payton Frueh, Champion Swine Showman and Master Showmanship winner; and Carly Wiggin, Champion Cattle Showman and Reserve Master Showman. (Photo provided by Jill Frueh)
The annual Bureau County Master Showmanship Contest was held July 12 at the Bureau County 4-H Fair.
The Master Showmanship Contest tests individuals skills and knowledge of showing beef, swine and sheep. Contestants were judged on their visual showmanship skills and also were asked questions about each of the species.
The Master Showmanship Contest is hosted by the Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation and the University of Illinois Extension.
Recognition was given to the top showman of each of the three species and a champion master showman overall, of all three combined species, was awarded the top honors. Payton Frueh was named this year’s Bureau County Master Showman.
Along with the title, Frueh was awarded a $100 gift card and a buckle from the Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation. Frueh also has the opportunity to represent Bureau County in the Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship Contest that will take place Friday, Aug. 9.
The Reserve Showman was Carly Wiggim. She received a $50 gift card from the Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation and a brush from the U of I Extension. She can represent Bureau County at the state fair if Frueh is unable to do so.
The third place Master Showman was Lydia Hardy. She received a $20 gift card from the Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation and a water bottle from the U of I Extension.
This event would not have been successful without the help of the livestock community. Judge Adam Gradert donated his time, and the owners of the livestock allowed the use of their animals.
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The Grace Theater, home of Festival 56 in Princeton will open its box office for the summer theater season starting on Tuesday, June 17. (Derek Barichello)
Festival 56 will open its box office for the 2025 summer season from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the Grace Theater in Princeton.
Presented by the nonprofit Princeton Theater Group, the summer season will run from June 27 through Aug. 3 and will feature five productions: the musicals “Hairspray,” “Carrie” and “The Little Mermaid,” as well as Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and a series of cabarets.
Tickets cost $33 for adults, $30 for seniors and $17 for students with a valid student ID. Cabaret tickets cost $15.
Tickets can be bought online; at the box office, which will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays; or by calling 815-879-5656.
The 2025 Festival 56 season is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Illinois Arts Council.
For information, visit festival56.com or contact Tracy Makransky at tracymakransky@gmail.com or 815-876-6303.
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A Princeton manufacturer was one of 40 Illinois manufacturers awarded a total of $1.7 million through the Made in Illinois Grant Program. (BCR photo)
A Princeton manufacturer was one of 40 Illinois manufacturers awarded a total of $1.7 million through the Made in Illinois Grant Program.
MTM Recognition received $43,942 through the grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday.
Grant recipients are using the funds to directly advance innovation and growth in their fields. This includes machinery acquisition, including 3-D printers, specialized automation equipment and collaborative robotics. Late-stage product testing and scaling efforts is a key focus for grantees, which is essential for successful product deployment.
MTM specializes in employee recognition using platforms, custom awards and web applications.
In addition to the grant opportunity, the Made in Illinois Grant Program offers manufacturers access to expertise and resources, guiding them toward a future defined by productivity and innovation.
The program originally allocated $1 million in funding and was increased to $1.7 million because of interest in the program from Illinois’ small and mid-sized manufacturers.
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The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Mavolan’s, located at 512 S. Main St. in Princeton. (Photo provided by Ashley Oliver)
The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Mavolan’s, located at 512 S. Main St. in Princeton.
Mavolan’s is open daily at 10 a.m. and at noon on Sundays and carries a variety of clothing including those intended for children through adults.
The boutique also features a variety of accessories, gifts, local items and backpacks.
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The annual meeting of the life members of the Bureau County Agricultural Board for the Bureau County Fair will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20 at Exhibit Hall #1 located at 811 W. Peru St. in Princeton. (Scott Anderson)
The annual meeting of the life members of the Bureau County Agricultural Board for the Bureau County Fair will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at Exhibit Hall 1 at 811 W. Peru St. in Princeton.
Election of officers will be conducted during this meeting.
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The Illinois Valley Baseball League Senior League Team, made up of players from La Salle, Peru, Oglesby and Utica, will represent District 20 in the Central Region Tournament, which begins Friday in Peru.
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