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Motorcyclist dies in single-vehicle crash on Route 6 in Bureau County – Shaw Local

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A motorcyclist died after a single-vehicle crash on Route 6 east of the Interstate 180 overpass Thursday night, according to a news release from the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office responded at 11:38 p.m. Oct. 2 to the crash involving a 2011 Harley-Davidson traveling west, Sheriff James Reed said in the release. The motorcycle left the road, causing the rider to lose control and be ejected from the bike.
The rider was taken from the scene and later pronounced dead at OSF St. Clare Hospital in Princeton by Bureau County Coroner Kurt Workman. The coroner’s office is withholding the rider’s name pending family notification.
Agencies responding to the crash included the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, the Bureau County Coroner’s Office, the Princeton Fire Department, Princeton emergency medical services, the Princeton Police Department, the DePue Police Department and Senica Towing.
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Peru library to host book clubs week of Feb. 12, other activities – Shaw Local

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The Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St., has a number of activities scheduled the week of Feb. 12. Call 815-223-0229 or go to perulibrary.org for more information. (Photo provided by Peru Library)
The Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St., has a number of activities scheduled the week of Feb. 12. Call 815-223-0229 or go to perulibrary.org for more information.
9:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12: Books and Babies, upstairs.
9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13: Color Me Calm, upstairs.
11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13: ImpactLife blood drive.
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13: 20-30 Something Book Club.
9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15: Thursday Tots, upstairs.
2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15: Afternoon Book Club, upstairs.
Friday, Feb. 16: Tech Help Fridays, by appointment.
10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17: Peruvian Purlers, upstairs.
12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17: SAT prep testing.
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Bureau County Sheriff’s Office partners on 2026 calendar project – Shaw Local

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The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Law Enforcement Partners of Bowling Green, Kentucky, to produce a 2026 department calendar. (Jayce Eustice)
The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Law Enforcement Partners of Bowling Green, Kentucky, to produce a 2026 department calendar.
Representatives will contact local businesses to seek sponsorships for advertising space on the calendars. Officials stress this is not a scam and the project supports drug prevention and awareness.
For questions, contact Sheriff Reed at 815-875-3344. The calendar project begins Monday, Sept. 29, with representatives Linda Mann, David Witty, Brett Ross, and Harley Riggins.
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‘Home for the Holidays’ light show coming to Princeton this December – Shaw Local

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Home for the Holidays light show is coming to Princeton December 2021 (Photo Contributed)
PRINCETON — The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bureau County Fair have teamed up to bring an exciting new event to the fairgrounds this coming December.
Home for the Holidays will feature many stunning lighted Christmas displays sponsored by numerous Princeton and Bureau County area businesses, as well as many local families. This amazing event is sure to entertain people of all ages and spread a lot of holiday cheer.
Recently, a contest was held to choose a name for the event. The committee is happy to announce that the winner of the contest is Patty Gibson. She submitted the name suggestion Home for the Holidays. Event committee chairs, Kyle Burrows and Jenica Cole, stated that many people got involved in helping to name the event and after long discussion felt like Home for the Holidays was the perfect homage to the residents of Princeton and Bureau County.
The committee looks forward to making this a yearly tradition for residents and hopes that people from out of town come to enjoy the drive-thru display as well. Thank you to everyone who participated in the naming contest.
Anyone interested in sponsoring or donating to the event can contact Jenica Cole, executive director at the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce. Email jcole@princeton-il.com or call 815-875-2616. You can also find more information on the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce website under “events” at https://princetonchamber-il.com/ or check out the “Home for the Holidays” Facebook page.
The Home for the Holidays lighted Christmas drive-thru will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights starting Saturday, Dec. 4. The event will wrap up on New Year’s Day, Saturday, Jan. 1. There are many holiday events being planned in conjunction with the light show and a calendar of events will be announced sometime later this spring.
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Boys basketball: Princeton claims conference championship – Shaw Local

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The Princeton bench celebrates a Tiger basket during Friday’s 80-32 win over Newman at Prouty Gym. The Tigers clinched their first conference championship in 13 years by going 12-0 in the Three Rivers East. (Mike Vaughn)
In a season with many first and new records, the Princeton Tigers enjoyed another milestone Friday at Prouty Gymnasium.
The Class 2A No. 1-ranked Tigers rode a 20-2 run to close out the second-quarter for a 27-point halftime lead, and cruised to an 80-32 victory over Newman to capture their first conference championship in 13 years.
[ Photos of Princeton vs. Newman boys basketball ]
The Tigers (28-1, 12-0) ran the table in the Three Rivers East, putting the first conference championship numbers on the gym wall since the 2009-10 team finished atop the NCIC Lincoln.
“Definitely something special. It will be cool to put the numbers on the board,” Princeton senior Teegan Davis said.
“I didn’t realize it was that long. I don’t study the numbers like everybody else does,” Princeton coach Jason Smith said. “Coach Freds [Michael Fredericks] said in the pregame we got a chance to do something that hasn’t been done since 2010. That’s special, right? The whole year has been special. We’ve got to continue on.”
The Comets (22-8, 10-2), whose only conference losses are to Princeton, kept up with the Tigers early, down just 14-10 in the first quarter.
Princeton’s Teegan Davis soars for a dunk against Newman Friday night at Prouty Gym. He scored 29 points to lead the Tigers to a 80-32 win. (Mike vaughn)
Back-to-back 3-pointers by Davis and Grady Thompson and a strip steal and layup by Davis stretched the Tigers’ lead to 22-12 at the end of the first quarter.
Then the fun really began for the home crowd.
Davis fueled a 20-2 run to end the second quarter, scoring 16 of his game-high 29 points. He scored 14 straight points on his own, including two dunks, a 3-pointer and a three-point play.
Thompson, who finished with 22 points, added two hoops before Davis closed out the half on the break to send the Tigers to a 45-15 halftime lead.
“We played a complete game. We just kind of put our foot on the pedal and tried to create a gap and keep working hard,” Davis said.
“I knew it was a big run. 20-2? That’s pretty big,” Smith said. “I knew we had some momentum on our side. I think [Newman] Coach [Ray] Sharp was about ready to run out of timeouts. When we had them on the ropes like that and they’re as well-prepared as they are, you know you’re doing some good things.”
Noah LaPorte got in on the fun in the third quarter, scoring 10 of his 14 points. In a season of highlight reels, the sophomore forward may have had the best dunk of all when he slammed a one-handed, tip-in dunk to give the Tigers a 57-26 lead midway through the third quarter.
Princeton’s Noah LaPorte shoots against Newman Friday night at Prouty Gym. The Tigers won 80-32. (Mike vaughn)
LaPorte said it was all a reaction.
“I’ve always wanted a put-down dunk, and there it was,” LaPorte said.
“It’s about time he did a dunk like that. Been waiting for that,” Davis said with a smile.
Smith said the dunk was an eye-opener.
“It wasn’t expected. I think that’s what makes it better,” he said. “You don’t ever expect a tip-dunk from a high schooler, especially at a 2A school, so that’s pretty special.
After the dunk, the Tigers scored the last 12 points of the third quarter, capped by a Davis layup off an assist by Thompson to take a 69-28 lead at quarter’s end.
Sharp has coached his share of good teams and seen his share of them. He was very impressed with the Tigers.
“Princeton has a great team, and is very well-coached. They’re not just athletes, they’re good basketball players,” he said. “We did not match their intensity. We let them be more physical than us and let their physicality take us out of our game.”
The Comets coach said the Tigers are poised to make a deep postseason run.
“They’re No. 1 in the state for a reason, right?” he said. “They’ve got the athletes and coaches and players to win it. Hopefully, they don’t stumble.”
Lucas Simpson led the Comets with 16 points.
Smith said he always thinks they can play better, but said that’s the best game for the Tigers since Thanksgiving.
“Couple things we could have done defensively better. I think we can be finishing more at the basket a little bit better. Outside of that, I’m just nit-picking,” he said. “I thought we played really well. I don’t think we’ve played this well since over at Ottawa against Pontiac. That’s the last complete game we’ve played. We’ve shown signs when we’ve put a quarter or two together, but not four quarters like this.”
Tiger tales: The Tigers will play Pleasant Plains (21-6) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Riverton Shootout. It’s the Tigers’ first appearance at Riverton since playing in 2010 and 2011, going 0-2. “I think it’s important for us to play well,” Smith said. “The kids want it. I think they want to show everybody they’re deserving of [the No. 1 ranking]. And we saw tonight what they’re capable of doing.” … Princeton won the sophomore game 41-32 behind Jordan Reinhardt (19 points) and Luke Smith (12). The Kittens (24-4) finished as co-champs in the TRAC East with Kewanee at 11-1.
Princeton’s Teegan Davis corrals a rebound against Newman Friday night at Prouty Gym. (Mike Vaughn)
Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. 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

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