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Good morning, Princeton. Flooding from Hurricane Helene has devastated Asheville, NC, with over 38 confirmed deaths and hundreds still missing, largely due to limited communication in affected areas. The hurricane, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm, brought unprecedented rainfall of 10 to 29 inches, causing deadly landslides and severe flooding across the mountains. Over 1,000 people are unaccounted for in Buncombe County, and more than half a million residents are without power, while food, water, and fuel shortages are creating tension at local supply points. They need help.

Here's a list of organizations helping the flood victims in western North Carolina.

Now let’s get to it.

—Justin Bullington

📬IN THIS ISSUE

💡What You Should Know
🏠Princeton Homes for Sale
⚽️High School Games This Week
☀️Princeton Weather
⛽️Princeton Gas Prices
💼Princeton Businesses
🇩🇪Oktoberfest
📍Outside City Limits
👷Princeton Job Opportunities
🍿At the Apollo

💡WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Happy Birthday, Shirley Woolley! 🍰

• MSN: “Strategically designed to improve efficiency, the Princeton distribution center will initially serve around 60 stores across nine states. As Ollie’s continues to grow, this center’s reach will extend, ultimately supporting more than 150 stores. The distribution facility, built with an investment of more than $75 million, will not only streamline operations but also bring substantial economic benefits to the local community.”

• RGM: The Princeton Tigers High School Cross Country competed in the Rock River Run in Sterling Saturday. Augustus Swanson of PHS set a personal best of 17:30, ranking #15 all-time for PHS at this event. Notable finishes for the Princeton team include Brady Peach with a 19:36 personal best in the Frosh/Soph Boys and Ruby Acker placing 2nd in the Frosh/Soph Girls with a personal best of 20:55, ranking #9 all-time for PHS Girls at this meet.

• Our Table will be offering free meals on Monday, October 14, and October 28, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Hall, with doors opening at 4:45 p.m. Future meals are also planned for November 11, November 25, December 9, and December 16, with the December 16 event featuring a Christmas party.

• Friends of Strays invites you to save the date for an open house on October 5th from 12-4 PM. Join them for an afternoon filled with food, music, raffles, and much more to support their mission.

• Tigertown Tanglers Wrestling Club is now accepting sign-ups for the 2024-2025 season. There are three opportunities to register at Skoonerz Bar and Grill on October 6.

• The Bureau County Fair is hosting its Sixth Annual Halloween Parade on October 12th at 5 PM. The parade starts at Soldiers & Sailors Park, travels north on Main Street, turns west on Central Street, and ends at the Fairgrounds. Registration is open by emailing [email protected], and for more information, you can call 815-303-8247.

• The Greenfield Retirement Home is hosting a "Paws on Park Avenue" and "Trick or Treat" event on Thursday, October 31st, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, where dogs and their human companions are encouraged to dress in costume for a parade inside the newly remodeled building. Refreshments and treats will be available, and more information can be requested at [email protected].

• The 2024 Illinois fall trout season will open Saturday, Oct. 19 at 60 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state.

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🏠PRINCETON HOMES FOR SALE

Ranch style home at 830 Bruce Lane, Princeton, IL 61356, Bureau County. Located in Greencroft, a desirable subdivision on the west side of Princeton.

A spacious single story home built in 1981. This home offers 1878 +/- sq. ft. which includes an eat-in kitchen, dining room w/gas fireplace, living room, family room and 3 bedrooms (1 currently a laundry room). There is a partial basement, 19' x 22' garage and a new driveway in 2020. All appliances will be included.

The home has vinyl siding, asphalt shingle roof, gas forced air heat and central air conditioning. Lot size is 76.75 x 159.37 x 142.65 x 153.73 (.4 acres). The backyard opens up to 7 acres of open meadow owned by the city.

Tax ID # is #16-17-452-020, 2023 taxes paid in 2024 were $3,685.38.

Asking price - PRICE REDUCTION: $209,000

For further information please contact Rick Rediger 815-866-4486.

More Homes

• A cozy home located at 308 N Pleasant St, is listed for $110,000. Built in 1896, this two-bedroom, one-bath property offers 1,048 square feet of living space. The primary bedroom is spacious, measuring 22 x 11 feet, while the second bedroom is 12 x 12 feet. The home features vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and a charming layout, making it an affordable option with character. Situated on a 5,837-square-foot lot, this house provides both comfort and history at a budget-friendly price.

• A brick ranch home at 16 W Boyd Ave is on the market for $225,000, following a recent $10,000 price cut. Built in 1957, this 2,032-square-foot residence offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a spacious layout. Features include a gas fireplace, built-in bookcases, a four-season room, and hardwood flooring. The full basement is ready to be finished or used for hobbies and storage, and the roof is less than 10 years old. Recent updates include a new electrical box installed in the summer of 2024, with HVAC and water heater upgrades completed in 2014.

• A historic home at 627 E Peru St, is for sale at $439,000. This spacious 4,162-square-foot property features six bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and a two-car garage on a 2.3-acre lot. Built in 1898, the home is a well-known local landmark, featuring a unique iron deer statue in the yard since 1896. The house retains classic charm with brick and mortar construction, and it is serviced by public water and sewer systems. It provides a blend of historical significance and ample living space, perfect for those seeking a distinctive residence.

⚽️HIGH SCHOOL HOME GAMES THIS WEEK

Monday:

🏌️‍♀️ Girls' Golf: Home vs. Sherrard, 4:00 PM

🎾 Girls' Tennis: Home vs. Newman Central Catholic, 4:30 PM

🏈 Football F-S: Home vs. Monmouth Roseville, 5:30 PM

Tuesday:

🏌️‍♀️ Girls' Golf: IHSA Regionals @ Morris Country Club, 9:00 AM

🏃‍♂️ Cross Country: TRAC Conference @ Monmouth Roseville, 4:30 PM

🏐Girls’ Volleyball: @ Newman Central Catholic, 5:00 PM

🎾 Girls' Tennis: Home vs. Coal City, 4:30 PM

⚽ Boys' Soccer: Home vs. Kewanee, 6:00 PM

Wednesday:

🏌️‍♂️ Boys' Golf: IHSA Regionals @ Sterling Emerald Hills, 9:00 AM

Thursday:

🏟️ Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally: PHS Bryant Field, 6:00 PM

Friday:

🏈 Football Varsity: Homecoming vs. Hall High School, 7:00 PM

Saturday:

🏐 Volleyball Freshman: Mendota Tournament @ Mendota High School, 8:00 AM

🏐 Volleyball Sophomore: Byron Soph Invite @ Byron High School, 9:00 AM

🏐 Volleyball Varsity: Orion Invite @ Orion High School, 8:00 AM

⚽ Boys' Soccer: Away @ Monmouth Roseville, 10:00 AM

🏃‍♂️ Cross Country: Peoria Invite @ Detweiller Park, 10:30 AM

🕺 Homecoming Dance: PHS Cafeteria, 7:30 PM

🌤️PRINCETON WEATHER

🌥️Today: Partly cloudy skies with a high near 84°F. Winds will be light and variable. The evening will also be partly cloudy with a few showers possible, and the low will be 60°F. Winds will remain light and variable.

🌤️Tuesday: Mostly sunny skies during the day with a high of 69°F. Winds will come from the north-northwest at 10 to 20 mph. The evening will see a few clouds, with a low of 42°F. Winds will be light and variable.

🌤️Wednesday: Expect sunshine and clouds mixed with a high of 75°F. Winds will be from the northwest at 10 to 15 mph. The evening will have partly cloudy skies with a low of 53°F. Winds will remain light and variable.

Weather Update: Staying Dry

September has been a particularly dry month, with no measurable rainfall recorded at the airport. This dry spell is expected to continue into the coming week, despite cooler fall temperatures arriving.

The weather will fluctuate over the next week or two, but precipitation will remain minimal, with little to no rain expected in the first half of October. The 8-14 day outlook shows the Midwest continuing to experience dry conditions, with below-normal precipitation likely.

Hopefully, we’ll see some raindrops soon.

Adapted from tswails.com.

⛽️PRINCETON GAS PRICES

Regular

Amoco, 720 N Main St: $3.46
Sullivan’s Foods: $3.45
Casey’s West/North: $3.49
Beck’s West/North: $3.49
Road Ranger, N Main St: $3.49
Shell, 2225 N Main St: $3.49

💼PRINCETON BUSINESSES

• Hornbaker Gardens is holding an End of Season Sale with up to 75% off on perennials, trees, shrubs, grasses, daylilies, and pottery. The sale runs from September 20th until October 10th, while supplies last, and the City of Princeton is offering a fall tree rebate for tree planting during this time.

• Optimal Health is excited to announce the arrival of new mocktails and their popular Wild Tonic kombucha in the cooler. They also offer convenient meal options with gluten-free chicken nuggets and Annie’s mac and cheese varieties. Stop by today for healthy and easy-to-prepare dinner solutions!

• Monical's Pizza is offering their new Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread for $7.99, available for dine-in, carry-out, or delivery with a $15 minimum order. This seasonal treat is available through October 27, 2024. To order, you can call or use their online ordering system.

• Freedom House is hosting a Fall Family Fun Fest on Saturday, October 12th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Soldiers and Sailors Park. The event will feature a bounce house, face painting, crafts, a bake walk, cotton candy, games, a dunk tank, a scavenger hunt, and more, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Scooter's Coffee is bringing back their Courage Cookie along with the new Courage Quencher, featuring strawberry and lime flavors. From September 27th through October 31st, 2024, 20% of sales from these items will be donated to The Pink Agenda to support breast cancer research. Enjoy a sweet treat while supporting a great cause!

• Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center is hosting a Halloween Costume Party on Saturday, October 26th, from 8 PM to 12 AM, featuring a DJ, drink specials, $1 drafts, and giveaways. There will be a cash prize for the best dressed costume.

• Once Upon A Craft is hosting a Fall Paint Party on Thursday, October 3rd, from 3 PM to 7 PM, where participants can paint their own 3D signs. A variety of designs are available, and attendees can take their completed signs home the same day, with assistance provided as needed throughout the event.

• Bean Buzz invites you to try their iced or hot Cafe Miel, featuring cinnamon and local honey from Miss Paula's.

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🇩🇪PRINCETON OKTOBERFEST

Oktoberfest is scheduled for Saturday, October 5th at Rotary Park from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The event promises a blend of music, food, and traditional games, featuring a special performance by country artist Mae Estes at 5:00 PM.

Activities include a Lederhosen bike ride at 3:00 PM, a steinholding competition at 6:00 PM, and a sausage toss competition at 7:00 PM. Additional attractions include face painting, artisan vendors, and opportunities to paint your own pottery. Visitors can enjoy selections from local food trucks and sample craft beers and festive spirits.

Event-goers are encouraged to engage in various competitions by signing up at the Princeton Tourism tent on the day of the event. The event highlights community participation and local culture with activities suitable for all ages. Oktoberfest in Princeton aims to offer an immersive experience combining festive activities with community spirit.

👷‍♂️PRINCETON JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Certified Nursing Assistant | In Home Care Connection Hospice Services | $19.00 per hour | Part-time | Flexible schedule, travel reimbursement

• Delivery Driver | AutoZone | Part-time | Health insurance, dental insurance

• Janitor | Combined Cleaning and Restoration Inc | $15.00 - $16.25 an hour | Part-time & Full-time | 15 to 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday

• Inventory Research Warehouse Specialist | Ace Hardware Corporation | $19.00 - $20.50 an hour | Full-time | Overtime

• Tree Climber/Trimmer | Taylor's Way | Up to $25 an hour | Full-time | Monday to Friday

• General Laborer | Ag View FS | Full-time

• Groundskeeper | Princeton High School | $15 - $17 an hour | Full-time | 8 hour shift

• Lawn Care Specialist | Taylor's Way | $18 - $21 an hour | Full-time | 35 to 45 hours per week | Monday to Friday

• In Home Caregiver | In-Home Care Connection | Competitive wage and mileage reimbursement

• Maintenance Worker | Greenfield Retirement Home | From $18.50 an hour | Full-time | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday

• Administrative Assistant - Zoning Department | Bureau County | $14 an hour | Full-time | Monday to Friday

⛪️Part-time positions open at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church:

• Director of Music Ministry

• Director of Youth & Family Ministry

• Media Outreach Technician

For more details, visit www.StMatthewsPrinceton.org or send resumes to [email protected].

Add a job to the list — email: [email protected]

📍OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS

• The Walnut Fall Fest Car Show is happening on Saturday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Walnut, featuring a variety of vehicles, door prizes, and entertainment from AMC Sound DJ. Proceeds from the event will benefit the WCCB Hot Rod Camp, and attendees can enjoy the unique CAR-B-QUE car. The Fall Fest will also take place on October 5 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering live music, kids' activities, and a vendor show.

• Rossy's BBQ Joint will be open today from noon to 7 p.m., offering their popular chili cheese dawg.

• Illinois Valley Community College’s Jazz and Wind Ensembles will perform their first fall concerts of the year at the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Center. The Jazz Ensemble will perform on October 1 at 7 PM, featuring works by notable composers, and the Wind Ensemble will perform on October 3 at 7 PM, including a special arrangement from The Sound of Music.

• Ollie's, a national discount retail chain, is coming to Peru, Illinois, and will be located in the former K-Mart building. Mayor Ken Kolowski emphasized the importance of bringing new businesses like Ollie's to the community, noting that it helps boost local sales tax revenue and attracts more visitors to the area. Ollie’s will also sponsor the local Pistol Shrimp baseball team before its official opening, and residents are encouraged to follow Ollie’s on social media to learn more about the store.

• This store owner in Illinois might want to consider a new location after getting robbed eight times in just three months.

• We're looking at the potential for a big banana shortage, not only in Illinois, but across the entire country.

🍿AT THE APOLLO

The Wild Robot (PG) 

• An animated adventure about a robot navigating the wilderness and discovering the meaning of life.

• Showtimes: Tuesday to Thursday: 6:00 PM

Transformers One (PG) 

• A new chapter in the Transformers saga, following the origins of the Autobots and Decepticons.

• Showtimes: Tuesday to Thursday: 6:15 PM

Joker: Folie à Deux (R)

• The highly anticipated sequel to Joker, exploring the next chapter in the dark and chaotic world of Gotham's most infamous villain.

• Premiere: Thursday: 9:00 PM

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