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Princeton Rotary Club opens 2026 scholarship applications – Shaw Local

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The Rotary Club of Princeton has revamped its donation process in order to streamline its non-profit organization and to support its mission. (Provided)
The Rotary Club of Princeton has announced that scholarship applications for 2026 are now open.
The Swan Eickmeier four-year scholarship is available to graduating seniors attending Princeton High School, Princeton Christian Academy or homeschooled students living in the Princeton School District who plan to attend an accredited college or university beginning fall 2026.
A maximum of three $5,000 scholarships will be awarded based on need and other achievements outlined in the application.
The Swan Eickmeier Community College/Vocational Scholarship is available to students planning to attend a two-year community college or private or trade school in pursuit of an associate’s degree or certificate. A maximum of two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded using the same criteria.
Applications are due by April 3 and are available at phs-il.org or princetonrotaryclub.com.
The Princeton Rotary Club will host a scholarship fair from 5:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Prouty-Zearing Community Building, 435 S. Main St., Princeton.
Graduating seniors are encouraged to attend to meet local scholarship representatives and make connections. Attendees will have a chance to win $250.
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Princeton High School musicians selected for All-State Music Festival – Shaw Local

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Levi Boggs, left, a senior at Princeton High School, holds his tuba after being selected for the All-State Honors Orchestra. Scarlett Nichols, a junior, holds her flute after being selected for the All-State Band. Both students will perform at the ILMEA All-State Music Festival at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday, Jan. 31. (Photo provided by Steven Olson)
Two students from Princeton High School have been selected to participate in the Illinois Music Education Association All-State Music Festival, the highest honor for student musicians in Illinois.
Levi Boggs, a senior, was selected to play tuba with the All-State Honors Orchestra, the upper of two all-state groups. Boggs previously was selected for All-State performances his sophomore year and received a “Best of Day” award for his tuba solo at the IHSA Solo and Ensemble tournament last spring.
Scarlett Nichols, a junior, was selected to play flute with the All-State Band. Nichols also performs with the Peoria Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Both students were selected through an audition process in October and participated in a regional festival at Augustana in November. They will travel to Peoria to rehearse in ensembles with top musicians from around the state and perform at the Peoria Civic Center at 7 p.m. Jan. 31.
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Photos: Illinois Valley celebrates Fat Tuesday with traditional Paczki treat – Shaw Local

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Fat Tuesday was celebrated in the Illinois Valley with Spring Valley Bakery and Bobaluk's selling paczkis. Paczki’s are rich, deep-fried Polish doughnuts traditionally filled with fruit preserves like plum or rose hip jam, and topped with powdered sugar or glaze. The pastries date back to the 1700's when bakers in Poland would use up their sugars, jellies and other items for the treats prior to Lent.
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Photos: Princeton blaze brought under control by Bureau County Fire crews – Shaw Local

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Smoke billows from a home in the 300 block of South Chestnut Street as firefighters work the scene on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 in Princeton. Firefighters from Malden, Bureau, Walnut, Princeton, Spring Valley, Ladd and Wyanet all responded to the scene. Flames could be seen when the fire departments arrived coming from the second story. The fire happened shortly after 5:15p.m. (Scott Anderson)
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