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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.
The Times / NewsTribune / Bureau County Republican is committed to keeping readers up to date with business happenings in the area. Much of our reporting relies on what we see and hear, but we’re also reaching out to readers for tips on business items. If you have a tip to share for Eyes on Enterprise, email newsroom@mywebtimes.com.
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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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Freedom House’s COO Chloe Lund and CEO Michael Zerneck are pictured outside the Simon Conference Center in Princeton where the 2024 GALA will be on Saturday, April 13. (Photo provided by Diana Whitney)
The Power of Love is coming to Freedom House.
The Simon Conference Center in Princeton is the site of the 2024 GALA celebration. This year’s event features a champagne reception, food and drink, live and silent auctions and music by Greg Percifield. The evening also will include a special tribute honoring former Board President and Director Marshall Jones.
Freedom House, which will celebrate 41 years of service to the area provides free and confidential services to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. More than 900 individuals were served in 2023 by a range of services, such as emergency shelter, legal and 24/7 medical advocacy, a professionally staffed 24-hour crisis line, individual and family counseling, and therapy for victims and their families. Staff also provides prevention education for kindergarten through 12th grade students and the community at large.
Services are free. Federal and state grants help cover some of the costs, but donations are needed to make these vital services continue.
According to CEO Michael Zerneck, statistics concerning abuse are staggering.
“Data shows that one in three women is physically abused by an intimate partner, with one in four men experiencing assault by an intimate partner as well,” Zerneck said in a news release. “Twenty percent of women experience rape in their lifetime, while close to 3% of men report complete or attempted rape.”
He explained domestic and sexual abuse know no age, gender, race or socioeconomic background.
“Every community in the US is affected. The resulting loss of wages, increased need for health care, school disruptions, mental health services, court time and emotional and physical toll on the abused and their children is staggering,” Zerneck said.
He said Freedom House services are aimed at curbing the abuse and helping victims and survivors find a safe way forward.
“But all that takes professional help, and that’s why we need the financial support of the communities we serve,” he said.
The Freedom House GALA plays a major role in fundraising. The evening is a special one, and the agency said it hopes to fill the tables and auction with the generosity of people who share a desire to help victims gain a better life.
Those wishing to support victims of domestic and sexual violence can purchase seats for the GALA in several ways. To reserve a spot at the GALA and make a lasting difference in the lives of many seeking to break the chain of abuse, visit freedomhouseillinois.org. Or send contributions to Freedom House, 440 Elm Place, Princeton, IL 61356 Attn: GALA Event.
Live and silent auction items as well as monetary donations also are appreciated.
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Spectators watch drone demonstrations Aug. 1, 2023, during the National Night Out event at Zearing Park in Princeton. The 2024 event also has drone demonstrations scheduled. (Scott Anderson)
The Princeton Police Department and Princeton Park District are teaming up Tuesday, Aug. 6, to host National Night Out at Zearing Park.
The two entities are coming together in recognition of America’s Night Out Against Crime.
The event will be from 5 to 8 p.m., with hot dogs, chips and water served to attendees.
There will be a visit from the Life Flight helicopter 5 to 5:30 p.m., a K-9 demonstration at 6:30 p.m., a drone demonstration, face painting, a blood drive, tours of emergency vehicles and Mr. Cinnamon the Balloon Twister.
Several community partners and sponsors also contributed to the event.
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OSF HealthCare St. Clare Medical Center is offering essential training courses to equip individuals with life-saving skills, including suicide prevention and CPR certification. All courses are offered at OSF St. Clare, 530 Park Ave. E. in Princeton. (Shaw Local News Network)
OSF HealthCare St. Clare Medical Center is offering essential training courses to equip individuals with lifesaving skills, including suicide prevention and CPR certification. All courses are offered at OSF St. Clare, 530 Park Ave. E., in Princeton.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 10: LivingWorks safeTALK: Suicide Awareness and Intervention. Multipurpose Room, fourth floor. Learn to recognize signs of suicidal thoughts, engage in meaningful conversations and connect individuals to support. This is a free course, complimentary of OSF HealthCare Foundation. Register online or email Stefanie Morris at stefanie.morris@osfhealthcare.org.
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 14: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Course. White Oak Conference Room, third floor. Training will be offered for health care professionals on high-quality compressions, AED use and more. The cost is $50. To register, email Debi Johnson at diaperduty@hotmail.com.
Noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 16: American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED Course. White Oak Conference Room, third floor. Designed for non-health care professionals to learn CPR, choking response and AED use. The cost is $50. Certification is valid for two years. For information, email Morris.
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9: LivingWorks ASIST: Suicide Intervention Training. White Oak Conference Room, third floor. A two-day interactive workshop co-hosted by OSF and ICAHN, providing hands-on suicide intervention training. The cost is $75. For information, email Morris.
OSF St. Clare encourages community members to participate in courses and help create a safer environment. Find out more about events at osfhealthcare.org/events.
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