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The University of Illinois Extension will offer a Business Structure Basics Webinar at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, via Zoom as part of the Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series. (Photo provided by University of Illinois Extension)
The University of Illinois Extension will host an Illinois Extension Roadshow for area residents to learn about extension programs.
Attendees will be able to meet local staff, explore programming, and discover how the organization can support goals. Illinois Extension programs serve various interests including youth development through 4-H, nutrition and wellness education, nature, gardening, and agriculture.
“We would like to invite our communities to visit our offices and learn more about all the services we offer,” County Extension director Erin Orwig said in a news release. “We look forward to showcasing all of our programs.”
Illinois Extension Roadshow locations inlcude:
Early accommodation requests for access needs are encouraged. To make a request, email eorwig@illinois.edu or call 815-875-2878.
For more information or to register, visit go.illinois.edu/roadshowBLMP.
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James Reed III (Photo provided by Illinois State Police)
A person of interest has been identified in a Kewanee homicide investigation and Illinois State Police are trying to locate the man.
After a thorough investigation, 26-year-old James Reed III of Kewanee identified by authorities as a person of interest. The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 2 and the Henry Mercer County Investigative Task Force are requesting assistance in locating Reed.
The Kewanee Police Department responded to a welfare check June 8 in the 800 block of West Division Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive man who was dead. State police agents were requested June 11 by the Kewanee Police Department to assist with a homicide investigation.
Police warned the public not to approach Reed. Anyone with information regarding this homicide, contact Illinois State Police Sgt. Tad Nelson of the Zone 2 East Moline Major Crimes at 309-752-4915, ext. 4933, Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities tip line at 309-762-9500 or utilize the P3 Tips app. If your information results in an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500. All tips provided to Crime Stoppers are kept anonymous.
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Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy gives his first State of the City Address, says Joliet is being rebranded as a destination point
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Jerry D. Spears, 82, of Buda, was identified by the Bureau County Coroner’s Office as the man who died last weekend following a crash near Buda. (Shaw Local News Network)
Jerry D. Spears, 82, of Buda, was identified by the Bureau County Coroner’s Office as the man who died Saturday following a crash west of Buda involving his SUV and a tractor towing equipment west of Buda.
Spears was pronounced dead May 10 at OSF Saint Clare Medical Center in Princeton, according to a news release from the coroner’s office.
The crash occurred about 3:16 p.m. on 1250 North Avenue, just west of West Street.
According to the sheriff’s office, Spears was driving an SUV westbound when it struck a farm implement being towed by an eastbound John Deere tractor driven by a 64-year-old Sheffield man.
The SUV missed the tractor itself but collided with the attached equipment.
Spears had to be extricated from the vehicle by Buda and Sheffield fire crews before being taken by Stark County Ambulance to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
An autopsy has been scheduled, and the incident remains under investigation by the Bureau County Coroner’s Office and the Bureau County Sheriff’s Department.
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The city of La Salle is considering a new ordinance to govern its donations.
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Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman will offer free testing for dial-gauge pressure canners this May. (Photo provided by Karina Delgado)
To ensure safety in the home canning process, pressure canner dial gauges should be tested once a year.
This canning season, University of Illinois Extension is offering free testing of dial gauge pressure canners at local Extension offices. Over time, the accuracy of a dial gauge can become inaccurate. If the pressure is lower than recommended, the internal temperature of the food will not be high enough to kill harmful bacteria.
Register at a local University of Illinois Extension office on a pressure canner testing day. Lids and gauges can be dropped off before the testing day, and the Extension will call for you to pick them up at your convenience when offices are open.
Testing days are:
For information or to request an accommodation to participate, call Susan Glassman at 815-224-0894. Early requests are encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
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A TBM Avenger flown by pilot Brad Deckert departs for the runway during the TBM Avenger Reunion on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru. The World War II era planes festival returns Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, to Peru. (Scott Anderson)
The annual TBM Avenger Reunion and Salute to Veterans will begin Friday at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru.
Once again a two-day event, the Experimental Aircraft Association will be selling rides Friday in the B-25 Mitchell “Berlin Express.” The Yankee Air Museum will be providing rides in its UH-1H Huey Greyhound, among other activities. There will be a night airshow from 6 to 9 p.m. with the festival’s inaugural fireworks show.
Saturday will highlight those who served with the Salute to Veterans Parade and Veterans Flag Missing Man Flight.
From 7 to 10:30 a.m. (or while supplies last), Boy Scout Troop 1055 will serve breakfast. It is $9 for adults and $6 for kids 10 and younger.
The activities begin at 8 a.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday. Air show times are from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Friday will include a live performance from Reagle Beagle and also have a beer garden.
The event is sponsored by the city of Peru and is free.
The squadron of TBM Avengers is the largest gathering in the U.S., event organizers said. The event at 4251 Ed Urban Drive is put on with the help of hundreds of volunteers. To volunteer, visit the volunteers booth at the event
1 p.m. Air show begins: TBM Avengers, B-25 Mitchell, Fighter Flight, Canadair CT-133 Silver Star III, C-47 Skytrain, JP Mellor T-6 Texas “Spanish Lady,” Trainer Flight, Stearman Flight, Warbirds
4 p.m. Flying concludes for beer garden and Regal Beagle concert
6 p.m. Evening air show begins: C-47, Canadair CT-133 Silver Star III, Fighters, Stearmans
8:45 p.m. Titan Aerobatic Team for the AEROLEDS Night Show
9:20 p.m. Fireworks display followed by TBM Avenger Glow
7 to 10:30 a.m.: Boy Scout Troop 1055 Pancake Breakfast ($9 for adults, $6 children 10 and younger)
11:30 a.m.: Everyone line up for honor walk and veterans parade
Noon: Opening ceremonies followed by veterans parade, honor walk and veterans salute
12:20 p.m.: Missing Man Salute
1 p.m.: Air show begins: TITAN Aerobatic Team, C-47 Skytrain with jumpers, JP Mellor Aerobatics T-6 Texans “Spanish Lady,” TBM Avengers, B-25 Mitchell, Fighter Flight, Trainer Flight, Stearman Flight, Warbirds
TBM Avengers perform a missing man formation as part of an aerial salute during the TBM Avenger Reunion on May 19, 2023, at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru. At this year’s festival, Saturday will highlight those who served with the Salute to Veterans Parade and Veterans Flag Missing Man Flight, along with an air show. (Scott Anderson)
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The Oswego Country Market will open for the season at 9 a.m. June 1. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday through Sept. 28.
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Update: The two teenage girls who were reported missing out of Jones County, Iowa have been found, according to a spokesperson from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. 
On Friday morning, January 8, Special Agent Richard Rahn confirmed that the girls were safe. They were found in the Princeton, Illinois area by the Illinois State Police.  
Rahn confirmed that police do not believe this was an abduction, but that “they took it upon themselves to travel to another location.” 
The girls were found around 10 a.m., according to a statement from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department.  
“Anytime that you hear that young girls like this have gone missing we always get concerned and we put a lot of energy and effort to try to locate them as quickly and efficiently as we can,” said Rahn, “and so we are thankful that these two girls were found safe and that they weren’t abducted.” 
Rahn said law enforcement appreciated all the tips and assistance from the public in locating the missing girls. 
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Original: Two teenage girls have been reported missing in Jones County on Thursday, January 7th, after they were reportedly last seen walking to a local park.
Rylea Ostrander and Elizabeth Rogers have been reported missing out of Lost Nation, Iowa and the Jones County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Operation Quickfind to attempt to quickly locate the pair.
According to a Facebook post from Midland Middle/High School, the two got on the bus to Lost Nation and went to Rylea’s home.
Reportedly, the girls’ last known location was in Rustic Park, where the girls walked to after arriving in Lost Nation and did not return.
Rylea Ostrander

Elizabeth Rogers

According to the school’s post, a lone backpack was later found in the park.
Elizabeth Rogers was described as wearing a black and camo Massimo hoodie and tight black jeans, as well as having drawn-on rectangular eyebrows.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Jones County Sheriff’s Office at 319-462-4371. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department is assisting with the investigation.

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Memorial Day Services are scheduled around Bureau County (Tom Collins)
Here are the Memorial Day services scheduled around Bureau County on Monday, May 26, that have been made available to the Bureau County Republican:
Buda’s Memorial Day service will start at 10 a.m. at Hopeland Cemetary, hosted by the Buda American Legion Post 261.
Memorial Day ceremonies for Princeton, including Dover and Malden, are as follows:
8 a.m., Oakland Cemetery
8:20 a.m., Elm Lawn Cemetery
8:45 a.m., Prairie Repose Cemetery in Dover
9:15 a.m., Malden Cemetery
10 a.m., There will be a parade in Princeton starting from Central Street with a ceremony at Courthouse Square at 10:30 a.m.
The Ladd Memorial Day service will be held at noon at War Memorial Day Park. In case of inclement weather, the service will held at the Ladd Community Center, 303 S. Central Avenue.
The Manlius Memorial Day service will be at 10 a.m. at Mullin Park. Bring a lawn chair.
Ohio’s Memorial Day service will start at 10 a.m. at the monument on Main St., held rain or shine.
The Neponset/Sheffield American Legion and the Sheffield Historical Society will host a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. at Veteran’s/School Park. There will be a program with music, speakers and history. The historic Danish Church and Sheffield Historical Museum will be open for viewing from 10 a.m. to noon.
Spring Valley’s Memorial Day service will be at 2 p.m. at Memorial Park. In case of inclement weather, they will be moved indoors to Hall High School.
Tiskilwa’s Memorial Day service will start at 11 a.m. at Tiskilwa’s East Park under the direction of Navy veteran Jennifer Fisher of Tiskilwa. The Galleria on Galena will be open from noon to 1:30 p.m. following the service for a viewing of various military uniforms and memorabilia.
Wyanet’s Memorial Day service will start at 10 a.m. at the Wyanet Cemetery. The Wyanet VFW will hold Memorial Day Services on Sunday and Monday at 3 p.m. at Psycho Silo Saloon.
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