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Good morning, Princeton. The Illini made it to their first Sweet 16 since 2005! I was a ripe 14 years old, and I remember that team well. I met Deron Williams at a basketball camp that summer down in Champaign — Coach John Rumley brought the PHS basketball team down there, which was pretty cool.

Let’s roll.

—Justin Bullington

📬IN THIS ISSUE

💡What You Should Know
☀️Princeton Weather
⛽️Princeton Gas Prices
💼Princeton Businesses
👷Princeton Job Opportunities
🗓️Princeton Events
🏡Princeton Homes for Sale
📍Outside City Limits

💡WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Please consider joining this Meal Train for the Matlick family. Erin is a Princeton mother of two who has an ultra-rare degenerative genetic disease.

• PHS named its March Students of the Month: Hannah Lord, William Doran, Alexandra Waca, Haylee Mancini, and Brenden Piacenti. Thank you for all of your hard work, positive attitudes, and willingness to serve!

• Cyle Dickens from KWQC is set to present at a severe weather preparedness event at the Princeton Fire Department this today. Remember to RSVP with the fire department for attendance. The event features live sessions at 5 PM & 6 PM, with the main presentation beginning at 6:30 PM at the fire station.

• BCR: “Rodney Johnson said restoring the Sash Stalter Matson Building in Princeton has been rewarding on multiple levels. He was one of six volunteers from veterans groups honored Friday night for their help with the building.”

• Logan Junior High will host a Scholastic Book Fair. The event will include an art show alongside the book fair. The dates and times are as follows:

  • April 15, 16, and 18th: 8am-3:30pm

  • April 17: 8am-7pm

  • April 19: 8am-noon

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⛅️PRINCETON WEATHER

Today: There will be some clouds in the morning, but they'll give way to mainly sunny skies in the afternoon. Expect a high of around 43°F with west winds at 10 to 20 mph. The evening will see a few clouds with a low of 27°F and lighter west winds at 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Partly cloudy skies with a high around 55°F are anticipated. Winds will be from the west at 5 to 10 mph. A few clouds will move in from time to time during the evening, with a low of 34°F. Winds will be light and variable.

Friday: The day will be cloudy with a high of 63°F. Winds from the south-southeast will be at 10 to 15 mph. In the evening, steady rain is expected to begin, with showers continuing late into the night. The temperature will hover around 50°F, and the chance of rain will increase to 70%.

Saturday: The morning will bring a few showers, followed by clouds lingering into the afternoon. The high should be near 64°F, with west winds at 10 to 15 mph. The evening will be mostly cloudy early but will become partly cloudy late, with a low of 39°F and north winds at 5 to 10 mph.

⛽️PRINCETON GAS PRICES

Regular

Amoco, 720 N Main St: $3.69
Sullivan’s Foods: $3.76
Casey’s West/North: $3.79
Beck’s West/North: $3.79
Road Ranger, N Main St: $3.79
Shell, 2225 N Main St: $3.79

Diesel

Beck’s West/North: $3.99
Road Ranger, N Main St.: $3.85
Casey’s West/North: $4.09
Amoco, N Main St: $3.99
Sullivan’s: $3.89
Road Ranger: $4.11

💼PRINCETON BUSINESSES

• Dairy Queen will be open from 2-9pm on Easter.

• Sisler's Ice Cream will now have ready-to-go ice cream cakes available at their shop. The cakes will feature vanilla and chocolate ice cream with a fudge and Oreo crunch filling. Customized cake orders can be placed one week in advance.

• Myrtle’s Pies will be open this Saturday, 7am-12pm, then every Thursday-Saturday from 10am-2pm.

• Optimal Health has a limited quantity of Easter cookies and cookie kits available.

• Princeton Public Library Cafe is open every Saturday from 7-1pm.

• Friends of Strays set up a small food pantry. On Saturday, you can come in once a month to get food or litter if available. They will try to keep it stocked. Donations would be appreciated.

• Sayler’s General Store now has “Microwaved Popcorn on the Cob.” They are open 10-4pm.

• Wyanet Carpet is extending their half-off remnant sale until Saturday.

• Rustique Hair Studio now has Easter Baskets and goodies to fill them with.

• All remaining robes at Rachel Rene are 40% off.

• Barrel Society's schedule:

  • Wednesday: Whiskey Talks with Nick at 7pm

  • Thursday: La Cocina de Irene from 3pm to 8pm

  • Friday: Adult Easter Egg Hunt and Tony’s Butt Shack BB

  • Saturday: La Katrina from 12pm to 8pm, Joe Rian LIVE at 7pm

  • Sunday: Get Your Easter Bloodies

• Town and Country still has a Duct Cleaning Sale going on. Call in March and get a free Antimicrobial treatment with your service.

• The Bureau County Metro Center Underwater Easter Egg Hunt Event:

  • Date: Saturday, March 30th

  • Time: 2:30p

  • Location: BCMC Pool

  • Entry Fee: $5 / $7 / $10

  • Special Note: One lucky swimmer will win a free pool party for up to 25 people, and there will be giveaways for all participants!

• Hollywood & Vine is having a Spring Break Party with 10 hours of live music on March 30th:

  • 3 on the Tree: 1–4 PM, 3 piece Rockabilly

  • Jon Swags: 4–7 PM, Talented new solo show

  • Wreckin' Dixie: 7–11 PM, Country & Rock

  • DiDoughs Truck: 12–9 PM, Delicious Pretzels

• Wild Ginger Bistro News:

  • Wild Ginger Bistro (WGB) is buzzing with activity as they prepare to offer a diverse selection of wines, focusing on small domestic vineyards. They are in the process of selecting favorites based on customer recommendations, ensuring a range from dry to sweet and bubbly wines.

  • They're also creating some unique merchandise that embodies their 'farm to funny' ethos, aiming to offer a bit of swag that reflects their brand

  • Looking ahead, WGB is organizing special events, starting with a Father’s Day dinner featuring a four-course menu with a variety of proteins. Space is limited, and they encourage early email reservations. In the pipeline are events like English High Teas with a Midwestern twist, a Pig Roast, a Community Farm to Table Dinner, a Whiskey and Sausage Fest in collaboration with Barrel Society, live music sessions, wine tasting and pairing events, and cooking classes

  • They’re open to suggestions for new events, especially those that local businesses want to collaborate on, in an effort to strengthen community ties. They express eagerness to welcome patrons soon and encourage reaching out with ideas to enrich the Princeton event scene.

👷PRINCETON JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Zearing Child Enrichment Center: hiring full-time child care teachers for children aged birth to 12 years old, with specific openings for a 2-year-old teacher and preschool teachers. The position offers $14.25 to $18.00 per hour, benefits including a 401(k), health insurance, and tuition reimbursement, and a Monday to Friday day shift schedule. Applicants should have CPR certification, teaching experience, and at least a high school diploma or GED.

• Empire Acoustical Systems is now hiring general laborers. Call 815-261-0072, or stop by 1111 Ace Road for more information. For over 30 years, Empire Acoustical Systems have designed, engineered, manufactured and installed acoustical barriers, noise walls, soundproofing panels, and acoustic solutions to meet the unique design challenges of each individual project.

• KS Lawn & Snow is hiring motivated individuals as grass begins to grow. Drivers license is preferred. Pay is $15-20 an hour. Call 815-878-6126.

• The position for a Bakery Clerk at Sullivan's Foods offers part-time work and includes benefits like 401(k) with matching, various insurances, employee stock ownership plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

• Scooter's Coffee: hiring for the position of Beverage Server / Crew Member / Team Member in a full-time or part-time capacity, offering $13.00-$14.12 an hour. The job involves greeting customers, managing cash, serving orders following recipes and aesthetic standards, maintaining store cleanliness, and operating store equipment. Immediate hire is indicated, with no degree requirement mentioned

🗓️UPCOMING EVENTS

• Fair Queen Easter Egg Hunt | Fairgrounds | March 30th, 1pm

• Problem Child Band | Moose Lodge | March 30th, 6pm

• STEAM Irish Quartet | Grace Theater | March 30th, 7:30pm

• Girls Like Us | Grace Theater | April 11th, 7:30pm

• Shadows of the Blue and Gray Ball | Fairgrounds | April 13th, 6:30pm

• A Night to Remember Prom | Metro Center | April 20th, 5:30pm

• Magician David Casas | Grace Theater | April 27th, 7:30pm

• Fair Queen’s Golf Tournament | Fairgrounds | May 11th, 8am

• Nellie Becker: A Titanic Story | Venue 450 | May 11th

• Mother’s Day Flea Market | Fairgrounds | May 12th, 8-2pm

• Logan Junior High Band/Choir Concert | LJH | May 6th, 6:30

• Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony | PHS | May 18th

• John Elvis Lyons & The Jailhouse Hound Dogs | Grace Theater | June 8th

🏡PRINCETON HOMES FOR SALE

• This listing shows a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home in The Grove, featuring a quality 2-car carport, a large side yard, and a covered patio. Offered at $47,000, it includes a stick-built outbuilding and boasts a new furnace and central air system installed in 2023, ensuring comfort in an excellent location.

• The property at 1325 S Main Street in Princeton is a restored Colonial Revival home, boasting six bedrooms and three bathrooms across 4,677 square feet. Priced at $450,000, this historic house, built in 1905, sits on a wooded acre and features a blend of original charm with modern upgrades like Amish cabinetry and a whole house water filter system.

• The home at 128 N Randolph St, Princeton, Illinois, is listed for $129,900 and offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It's freshly updated with new paint, flooring, and an upstairs bathroom refresh, making it move-in ready, and features a third bedroom addition and a new half bath for improved functionality.

📍OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS

Wyanet

• The Wyanet Firemen's Brunch is being held at the Wyanet Fire Department on Sunday, April 21st, from 7 A.M. to NOON. They'll serve pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits & gravy. The event is based on a free-will donation with proceeds going towards equipment. There will also be raffles.

Buda

• There will be an Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at the park, at 10am.

Tiskilwa

• Tiskilwa Community Association Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday at 11am.

Sheffield

• Pharmacy is closed today.

• Sheffield Illinois Public Library has extended sign-ups for the "Under the Sea at the Library" Spring Story Hour. This event, perfect for 3 and 4-year-olds (and those not yet in Kindergarten), promises a month of FIN-tastic fun with books, crafts, activities, and treats. The story hour sessions will begin on April 9th, from 9:30-10:30 am, and will run every Tuesday until April 30th. Limited spots are available, and registration is open until March 27th. Interested parties should visit the library or call (815) 454-2628 to register. The library operates Monday and Tuesday from 9 am to 5 pm, Wednesday from 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm.

• Sheffield Casey’s is hiring, needing people who are reliable and flexible.

Walnut

• The Walnut Open disc golf tournament is Sunday, April 28th. Sign up on discgolfscene.com.

• The WOW (Working on Walnut) organization is thrilled to announce the Music on Main concert series, starting with the Bureau Valley Walnut Elementary band students on Thursday, May 16th. Here's the lineup:

  • May 16 (Thu): Bureau Valley Walnut Elementary, 5-8 PM

  • June 5 (Wed): Chris Klemm’s Bluestem, Mark Burnett opening day, 6-9 PM

  • June 19 (Wed): Amy Yovanovich and Folk Music and Storytelling, 6-9 PM

  • July 3 (Wed): Route 38 w/Julianne Wallin, 6-10 PM

  • July 17 (Wed): Angela Chang w/Danielle Wallmacher Memorial Concert, 6-9 PM

  • July 31 (Wed): Mr Grim and his Band of Luck, 6-9 PM