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Good morning, Princeton. I HAVE to give a shoutout to Sisler’s Ice Cream for their “Ice Cream for Breakfast” event Saturday. They crushed it! It was an enormous success — for them and for my family/taste buds. Every once in a while, when I am alone, my mind will wander to the waffle sandwich with chocolate fudge ice cream I had. Hey Tieg, maybe we could make this a once/month thing? Everything: it was perfect. I almost wrote a song, stood on a table, and performed it in the middle of your store I was so happy. I nearly started a slow clap. So close. If we do it once a month, which I feel like we totally should, I know a guy who can give you some free publicity.

Phewww. Snap out of it, Justin. On to our favorite Princeton Newsletter.

—Justin Bullington

📬IN THIS ISSUE

💡What You Should Know
☀️Princeton Weather
💰Princeton Businesses
⛽️Princeton Gas Prices
🤼Princeton Sports
🗓️Local Events
🌳Local Lawn Care

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💡WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Hospice volunteers are essential members of the IHCC Hospice team. Whether it be running errands or sitting with a client to give a loved one a break, these are just a couple of tasks available at IHCC Hospice that can make a positive impact on someone’s life who needs a helping hand. If you are interested in becoming a part of their team, contact Shaunee at 815-872-7447.

• WQAD did a spotlight story on Second Story Teen Center late last night. Wish I had a link for you, but more information will be included in Saturday’s newsletter.

• Aaron Christiansen will succeed Quint Quiram as Princeton street and sanitation superintendent. 

• NewsTribune: On Friday night, Northwestern University brought it’s recruitment of Princeton junior all-stater Noah LaPorte to town with tight ends coach Paul Creighton on hand for Friday’s Tiger basketball game with Mendota.

• Eli VanAutreve is officially promoted to Fire Department Lieutenant. Monday night was his swearing in and badge pinning ceremony. Pictures here. BCR story here.

• The Closet is looking to hire a full-time manager. The salary is commensurate with experience. Email a resume to [email protected].

Do you have a birth announcement? Email me: [email protected].

☁️PRINCETON WEATHER

Today: overcast with temperatures of 54°F during the day and dropping to 32°F at night.

Thursday: sprinkles late in the day and overcast skies, with highs of 54°F and lows of 43°F.

Friday: early sprinkles and then increasing cloudiness, with temperatures reaching 58°F and a low of 41°F.

Saturday: morning clouds, with a high of 50°F and a low of 40°F.

Sunday: a light mix of precipitation and overcast skies, with a high of 46°F and a low of 35°F

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💰PRINCETON BUSINESSES

• Optimal Health is offering a new potato and carrot soup. They also have heart-healthy beet lattes. Stop in! They serve delicious hot lunches Monday-Friday 11-1.

• Ready to get creative, Princeton? 🥪 It’s time for our #GrandmaRosiesChallenge! This week, show us your best shot of Grandma Rosie’s famous Smashed Chicken Sandwich. Put your unique spin on it – think crazy angles, fun settings, or even your pet eyeing that sandwich! The more creative, the better.

  To enter:

  1. Like this post and follow our page (if you haven’t already).

  2. Post your photo with Grandma Rosie’s Smashed Chicken Sandwich on your Facebook with the hashtag #GrandmaRosiesChallenge.

  3. Tag us and Grandma Rosie’s Sweet Treats in your post!

  The winner will be featured on our Facebook page and in the newsletter. Let’s spread the love for our local delights! Challenge ends Monday. Get snapping, Princeton!

• Corner Chair Market just finished this beautiful modern buffet.

• On the Homestead CrossFit: “Attention all NON-MEMBERS: In an effort to assist you on your personal fitness journeys we’re offering everyone $25 In-Body scans during the month of February. Message them to set up an appointment.”

• Wild Ginger Bistro has been busy working day and night infusing their style into their beautiful space. They are still looking for historical Princeton pictures. “Wild Ginger,” is from Princeton (class of 94) and their restaurant is all about Princeton. They want to see you and your family on their walls. If you have a historical or important Princeton moment captured on film, please email it to [email protected]. They are also looking for pictures of Princeton High School sweethearts. Wild Ginger Bistro will be open Tuesday-Saturday. They will host private events on Sundays. If you are looking for the perfect spot for a bridal shower, baby shower or private party, please email [email protected].

• They are now taking reservations for the new batting cage at the Bureau County Metro Center. The fee to reserve the cage is $15 per 30 minutes. Cage fees are due up front when you call and register. Cage fees are non-refundable. If you aren’t a member, you will need to pay their regular day fee in addition to the cage fee. Give them a call or stop by the front desk to reserve your time.

• The Apollo Theater is showing “The Beekeeper“ (R) and “Poor Things” (R) until Thursday. “American Fiction” will begin Friday. Click to see more.

• Splash Tech Solutions is ready for a new website project after launching a new site for the Kewanee Public Library. Amy Jo does web design and tech solutions.

• Are you a Princeton resident and clean houses? I want to help you get the word out. Fill out this short form.

Does your Princeton business have a sale or update you’d like to share? Email me: [email protected].

⛽️PRINCETON GAS PRICES

Regular

1️⃣Amoco, 720 N Main St: $2.94
2️⃣Sullivan’s Foods: $2.99
3️⃣Casey’s West/North: $3.03
3️⃣Beck’s West/North: $3.03
3️⃣Road Ranger, N Main St: $3.03
3️⃣Shell, 2225 N Main St: $3.03

Diesel

1️⃣Beck’s West/North: $3.59
2️⃣Casey’s West/North Peru St: $3.59
2️⃣Casey’s West/North: $3.59
2️⃣Amoco, N Main St: $3.59
3️⃣Road Ranger, N Main St.: $3.65
3️⃣Sullivan’s Foods: $3.65

🤼PRINCETON SPORTS

PHS Wrestling

• Sectionals begin this Friday and Saturday at Byron.

PHS Girls Basketball

• 2/5 Home vs. Ottawa: The girls lost 41-33

• Next game: 2/8 Away vs. Bureau Valley at 7pm

PHS Boys Basketball

• 2/5 Home vs. Ottawa: The boys won 50-41

• Next game: 2/9 Away vs. Newman Catholic at 7pm

🗓️LOCAL EVENTS

• The band Wild Card will play at the Cliff Event Center on February 10th, from 7-10pm.

• Rotary Club of Princeton is hosting Black Light Bingo at the Princeton Moose Lodge February 10th. Doors open at 5pm, bingo begins at 7pm. A taco and taco salad bar will be available. Cost is $10 for a packet to play 12 games — the taco bar is an additional cost. The theme is Margaritaville, so wear your favorite Jimmy Buffet shirt. Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Princeton's scholarship program.

• Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meet is scheduled 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

• Join True Leaves Bookshop on 2/14/24 from 6-8pm for their first Read Together! event. Modeled off "Silent Book Club" events, Read Together! is a 100% low-key bookish Valentine's party for introverts. Join for yummy food and drinks, and then settle on in to read. Bring your own book, pop into their shop two doors down to purchase something new, or grab one of our "Blind Date with a Book" options at the event. The event won't be totally silent, but if you aren't feeling conversation, it's totally fine to grab cookies and cocoa and read. No alcohol will be served, but feel free to bring your own or grab something from the Barrel Society.

• On February 16th, the PHS Jazz Band invites you to come enjoy the sounds of classic swing music by the greats like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and more. Moose Lodge doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

• The Model Train Fair and Farm Show is February 17th from 9am-3pm at the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

• The Mobile Food Pantry at the Bureau County Fairgrounds is Thursday, February 22nd. Registration begins at 9:15am, distribution at 10am.

• Z Tour 2024 bike ride is set for June 22nd. Register here.

🌳LOCAL LAWN CARE

• Taylor’s Way: (815) 875-8231

• Kernan’s Lawn Service: (815) 303-9664

• Elm City Lawn LLC: (815) 915-6374

• Elite Landscape Inc: (815) 875-4004

• La Porte Mowing: (815) 875-6054

• Geiger Lawn and Snow: (815) 866-1222

• Signature Land and Settings: (815) 815-719-2831

• King Landscape and Lawncare: (815) 488-9853

• KS Lawncare: (815) 878-6126

• TNT Lawn: (815) 663-2321

• Twin Oaks Landscaping: (815) 878-6130

• Franklin’s Lawn Care: 815-878-5537

• Pine View Lawn Care: 815-503-7888

• Sno & Mo Lawn Care: 815-228-8201

• Transit Services: 815-760-1330