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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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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.
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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A Long Point man died early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash just north of Flanagan, according to the Livingston County Coroner’s Office.
Daryn Kacvinsky, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene after the crash, which occurred about 12:16 a.m. near the intersection of 300 East Road and 2100 North Road.
Authorities said Kacvinsky was driving a blue Chevrolet Cruze south on 300 East Road when the vehicle left the roadway, entered a ditch, struck a culvert and rolled.
The car came to rest just south of 2100 North Road.
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, Flanagan Fire Department, Gridley EMS, Illinois State Police, SELCAS and the Livingston County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene and currently are investigating the crash.
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Bob and Linda Cofely of Ottawa American Legion Post 33 place a wreath at the foot of Veterans Memorial Monday, May 29, 2023, at Washington Square in Ottawa during Memorial Day ceremony. (Tom Sistak for Shaw Media)
Monday is reserved for commemorating those who gave their lives in defense of the United States.
Known as “Decoration Day” in the years after the Civil War, the commemoration became widespread following World War II and the name Memorial Day was officially adopted in 1967.
La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties residents may participate in one of the local observances and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
In listings, “Monday” refers to May 27 unless otherwise noted. Neponset and Sheffield have consolidated their programs.
Amboy American Legion Post 453 will host services at 10 a.m. Monday at Amboy Veterans Park followed by services at 11 a.m. at the Ellice Dinges Center in Sublette. Guest speaker is Rear Admiral Jack Scorby, U.S. Navy (retired), with the Gettysburg Address recited Austin Shugars.
Harold E. Russell American Legion Post No. 938 in Ladd will proceed at 8 a.m. Monday to Hollowayville United Church of Christ cemetery, at 8:45 a.m. to Cherry Miner’s Cemetery, at 9:45 a.m. to Calvary Cemetery in Arlington, at 10:15 a.m. to Greenfield Cemetery in La Moille, at 11:15 a.m. to Dalzell Memorial Park and at noon at War Memorial Park in Ladd. In case of inclement weather, some of the services might be canceled: the Cherry program would move to Holy Trinity Church hall, the war memorial park program would move to Ladd Community Center and the Greenfield Cemetery program will move to First Congregational Church, La Moille.
American Legion Post 261 of Buda will have services at 10 a.m. Monday at the Hopeland Cemetery. In case of rain, the event will be moved to Buda Community Hall.
The local American Legion, VFW and AmVets will host services at the following area cemeteries beginning at 8 a.m. Monday: Oakland Cemetery, then Elm Lawn Cemetery, Dover Cemetery and Malden Cemetery. Parade participants will assemble approximately 11 a.m. at the north end of Princeton and proceed to a program at Soldiers and Sailors Park.
James H. Hamill Post 549 will hold services at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Earlville Junior High gymnasium.
Granville American Legion Post 180 and Granville VFW 8324 will conduct services at 10 a.m. at the Granville Cemetery. In case of rain, services will be moved to Granville American Legion. Pastor Ron McNeill of Granville United Church of Christ will be featured speaker.
Hennepin American Legion Post 1044 will process at 8:30 a.m. to the Florid Cemetery, 8:45 a.m. at the Union Grove Cemetery and 11:30 a.m. at the Hennepin Riverside Cemetery. Granville American Legion and VFW will participate in the observances at Hennepin. All events are rain or shine.
Henry American Legion Post 323 will conduct services at 10 a.m. Monday at the riverfront, followed by services at the city cemetery at 11 a.m. A flag dedication will be noon at Stoner Park. Veterans and their families are invited to breakfast 7-9 a.m. at the legion post.
Oglesby American Legion Post 237 will conduct Memorial Day services at 10 a.m. Monday at Oglesby Memorial Park. Firing detail will consist of La Salle-Oglesby Veterans Memorial Group and Post 237 members. The public is invited; bring lawn chairs.
American Legion Post 173 will conduct services at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Leonore. In case of rain, services will be moved into the church hall. Then, services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday near the Lostant Park shelter.
A ceremony will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Marseilles American Legion Post 235, 571 Rutland St.
McNabb/Magnolia American Legion Post 254 will process to Caledonia Cemetery at 7:30 a.m. Monday followed by services at 8 a.m. at Friends Cemetery and at 9 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery. The procession resumes at 10:05 a.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery No. 2 and then St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Varna. The event concludes with services at the war memorial at Varna Grade School.
The Mendota Memorial Day Program will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Restland Cemetery Memorial Gardens, Mendota. The Veterans’ Memorial Council, The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4079, it’ s Auxiliary and American Legion Post 540 will participate. nGuest speaker will be Eva Beetz, winner of the 2023 Patriot Pen essay, “How I was inspired by America.”
Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Veterans Memorial in Neponset and at 11 a.m. Monday at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Sheffield.
The New Bedford Royal Neighbors will observe services at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2 at Greenville-Fairfield Cemetery. In case of rain, services will be moved to the Christian Church Hall in New Bedford.
The Village of Ohio will hold a Memorial Day program at 10 a.m. Monday at the Main Street. The event is rain or shine. Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m., followed by a rosary, at Immaculate Conception Church.
The Ottawa Memorial Association will hold the Navy Mothers Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Fox River Bridge followed immediately by the parade. After the parade, participants assemble in Washington Park, following which a luncheon will be held at the American Legion Post 33, directly across from Washington Park.
American Legion Post 511 will visit six area cemeteries, starting with North Cemetery at 8 a.m., and conclude with services at Wyoming Cemetery at 11 a.m. Monday. Services are rain or shine.
Peru’s Memorial Day program will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Washington Park. This year’s program is dedicated to former state Sen. Gary Dahl, a veteran of the U.S. Army who died last year. In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved to the Peru Northview School gymnasium, with doors opening at 10:30 a.m.
Parade participants will assemble about 11 a.m. at the north end of Princeton and proceed to a program at Soldiers and Sailors Park.
The Seneca American Legion Kasal Post 457 will host services Monday, May 27, near the Memorial Wall, located at the southeast corner of Main and Scott streets (south of the library). The Seneca High School Band will perform a musical tribute beginning at 10:45 a.m. Formal program activities will begin at 11 and will feature a Memorial Day message from the Rev. Father Bowan Schmitt. A reception will be held in the Library Cultural Center following the closing comments and taps. Limited seating will be available for veterans. The general public is encouraged to bring their own seating.
Post 729 will again sponsor the Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5K at 7:30 a.m. Monday, followed by a free community breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Essay contest winners will be recognized at approximately 9:30 a.m. A ceremony will be at 11 a.m.
Spring Valley American Legion Post 182 and VFW Post 3666 will hold a program at 2 p.m. Monday at Valley Memorial Park, dedicated to past VFW Commander James Taylor. In case of rain, services will be moved to the Hall High School auditorium.
The Streator Memorial Day Program begins at 11 a.m. Monday. Assembly and posting of Color Guards will be conducted by Reno Pence. A wreath will be cast in memory of those lost at sea by Rick Franklin and Leann Austin. The Streator High School Band will perform and participants will process to Veterans Plaza at 11:30 a.m. for services. The Memorial Day address will be given by Ron Sauers, with benediction by Paul Weber.
Tiskilwa’s annual Memorial Day program, beginning at 11 a.m. Monday in the East Park, will give special recognition to Sgt. Bob Wilson, a Purple Heart recipient in Vietnam. Navy veteran Jennifer Fisher will host the ceremony. Army veteran Scott Bickett will be the keynote speaker.
Tonica American Legion Post 260 will conduct services at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 26 at the cemetery east of the Methodist Church. The La Salle-Peru Township High School Band will perform. In case of inclement weather, services will be moved to the Tonica School gymnasium.
Memorial Day services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Danny Carey Memorial Park, at 10 a.m. at Utica Cemetery and at 11 a.m. at Waltham Cemetery. All events are rain or shine.
Memorial Day services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Bache Chapel on Route 92 in Van Orin. Guest speaker will be Pastor Jeff Whalen. Services will be held inside the chapel with refreshments served immediately following the observances.
Parade lineup will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Veterans Memorial. The parade will proceed to Walnut Cemetery, where Walnut American Legion Post 179 will conduct a ceremony at 11 a.m., rain or shine.
Cumberland Cemetery Association will hold Memorial Day services at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the cemetery, located in rural Magnolia-Wenona.
VFW Post 6634 will conduct services at 10 a.m. Monday at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Members of the La Salle-Oglesby Veterans Memorial Group process Monday, May 29, 2023, to Oglesby’s veterans memorial to observe the holiday honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. (Tom Collins)
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FILE – Veterans, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts procede to Memorial Day services last year in Washington Park, Peru. (Tom Collins)
La Salle County residents may participate in one of the local Memorial Day observances in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
In listings, “Monday” refers to May 26.
Amboy American Legion Post 453 will host services at 10 a.m. Monday at Amboy Veterans Park, followed by services at 11 a.m. at the Ellice Dinges Center in Sublette.
The Ladd Memorial Day service will be at noon at War Memorial Day Park. In case of inclement weather, the service will held at the Ladd Community Center, 303 S. Central Ave.
The Mendota Memorial Day program will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Restland Cemetery Memorial Gardens in Mendota. The Veterans Memorial Council, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4079 and Auxiliary and American Legion Post 540 will participate.
Oglesby American Legion Post 237 will conduct Memorial Day services at 10 a.m. Monday at Oglesby Memorial Park. Firing detail will consist of La Salle-Oglesby Veterans Memorial Group and Post 237. The public is invited; bring lawn chairs.
The Memorial Day program in Ottawa will begin at 8:45 a.m. with a Vietnam Veterans Plaza Ceremony. Directly after, parade units will assemble near the west side of Ottawa High School. The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m., with a gathering at Washington Square for the ceremony at 10:15 a.m.
Peru‘s Memorial Day program will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Washington Park. In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.
Memorial Day ceremonies for Princeton, including Dover and Malden, are as follows:
8 a.m. at Oakland cemetery
8:20 a.m. at Elm Lawn cemetery
8:45 a.m. at Prairie Repose Cemetery in Dover
9:15 a.m. at Malden Cemetery
10 a.m. – A parade will begin in Princeton, starting from Central Street, with a ceremony in the Courthouse Square at 10:30 a.m.
The Streator Memorial Day program begins at 11 a.m. Monday. Assembly and posting of color guards will be conducted by Reno Pence. A wreath will be cast in memory of those lost at sea by Dan and Leann Austin. The Streator High School band will perform, and participants will proceed to Veterans Plaza at 11:30 a.m. for services. The Memorial Day address will be given by Alexandra Mahan, with benediction by John Gurtz.
Spring Valley services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Memorial Park. In case of inclement weather, they will be moved indoors to Hall High School.
Memorial Day services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Danny Carey Memorial Park, at 10 a.m. at Utica Cemetery and at 11 a.m. at Waltham Cemetery. All events will happen in rain or shine.
The Cumberland Cemetery Association will hold Memorial Day services at 1:30 p.m. Monday rain or shine, at the cemetery located in rural Magnolia-Wenona.
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Princeton beat Byron 53-51 on Feb. 8 at Prouty Gym on this last-second shot by Noah LaPorte. The two Tigers will clash in tonight’s semifinals at Marengo. (Mike Vaughn)
The last meeting between the Princeton Tigers and the Byron Tigers was a thriller, right down to the very last-second.
The next Battle of the Tigers promises to be just as exciting.
Princeton (20-12) and Byron (21-9) will square off in tonight’s semifinals of the Class 2A Marengo Sectional at 7 p.m. Princeton is riding a 11-game winning streak.
A trip to Friday’s sectional championship against Rock Falls (24-9) will be on the line. The Rockets beat Winnebago 42-40 on Ryken Howard’s game-winning shot with less than a second left on Tuesday.
Earlier this month, Princeton beat Byron 53-51 on Feb. 8 at Prouty Gym on Noah LaPorte’s last-second, game-winning drive. That basket also broke Princeton’s all-time scoring record.
Princeton last won a sectional championship in 2009 at Chillicothe defeating Peoria Manual 71-65. The Tigers have won six sectional championships, including 1954, 1955, 1992, 1994, 2003 and 2009.
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