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July 18, 2025
Shaw Local

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Wyatt Novotny ties for second at the Summer Armour Nationals in Florida

Wyatt Novotny ties for second at the Summer Armour Nationals in Florida

Wyatt Novotny has a promising senior season on the tee block this fall at Bureau Valley. He’s off to a good start this summer, coming home with a second-place finish at the Summer Armour Nationals in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

By Kevin Hieronymus●
July 18, 2025 at 12:07 pm CDT

Lily Bosnich, Greyson Marincic named St. Bede track & field MVPs

Lily Bosnich, Greyson Marincic named St. Bede track & field MVPs

Lily Bosnich abd Greyson Marincic were named as the St. Bede track & field MVPs for the 2025 season.

By Kevin Hieronymus●
July 17, 2025 at 12:53 pm CDT

Illinois Valley athletes lead Lions Jrs Starved Rock 16 Red to top 5 finish at Nationals

Illinois Valley athletes lead Lions Jrs Starved Rock 16 Red to top 5 finish at Nationals

Girls from around the Illinois Valley teamed up on the Lions Jrs Starved Rock 16 Red club team to a fifth-place finish out of 151 teams in the prestigious AAU Nationals Volleyball Tournament recently in Orlando, Fla.

By Kevin Hieronymus●
July 16, 2025 at 12:54 pm CDT

Sue Garvin, Karen Towns team up for top honors in this week’s Wyaton Hills Ladies Day

Sue Garvin, Karen Towns team up for top honors in this week’s Wyaton Hills Ladies Day

This week’s Play of the Day for the Wyaton Hills Ladies Day golf for Tuesday, July 15 was “Partners.” Sue Garvin and Karen Towns took first, Sue Moss and Nita Wyatt were second and Deb Maritz and Dot Hammit were third.

By Kevin Hieronymus●
July 15, 2025 at 11:20 am CDT

Alex Rodriguez has three top 5 finishes at USATF Region 7 Meet

Alex Rodriguez has three top 5 finishes at USATF Region 7 Meet

Putnam County’s Alex Rodriguez had three top five finishes at USATF Region 7 Meet this weekend at Proviso East High School in Maywood.

By Kevin Hieronymus●
July 14, 2025 at 9:18 am CDT

This week’s Princeton High School cross country schedule

This week’s Princeton High School cross country schedule

The PHS cross country team will hold runs this week, meeting at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday

By Kevin Hieronymus●
July 12, 2025 at 11:46 am CDT

Register now for Princeton Youth Soccer League

Register now for Princeton Youth Soccer League

Register online now for Princeton Youth Soccer League through July 31.

By Tom Collins●
July 12, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Bureau County Sports Hall of Fame: Howard brothers a fixture in Princeton Tiger sports in the 1960s

Bureau County Sports Hall of Fame: Howard brothers a fixture in Princeton Tiger sports in the 1960s

The Howard name was a fixture in athletics at Princeton High School in the 1960s. Bill was the first to suit up for the Tigers, graduating in 1960, followed by Bob (1962), Corby (1964), Tim (1968) and Jim (1970), setting records in track and competing in football, basketball.

By Kevin Hieronymus●
July 11, 2025 at 6:02 am CDT

Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf, Tuesday, July 8

Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf, Tuesday, July 8

Today’s Play of the Day for the Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf for July 8 was “subtract two holes, No. 1 and No. 7.” Mary Cooney finished first, Linda Halberg second and Sue Moss third.

By Kevin Hieronymus●
July 08, 2025 at 8:13 pm CDT

Bureau Valley FCA Power Camp brings basketballs and Bibles together

Bureau Valley FCA Power Camp brings basketballs and Bibles together

You heard the sounds of basketballs bouncing, whistles being blown, the squeaking of sneakers on the gym floor, and saw the enthusiasm and excitement of 45 young campers. This week’s FCA Basketball Camp also is about Bibles and worship.

By Kevin Hieronymus●
July 08, 2025 at 4:51 pm CDT
From growing up in Bureau County to winning a NBA ring, Matt Tumbleson shares his life experiences

From growing up in Bureau County to winning a NBA ring, Matt Tumbleson shares his life experiences

Matt Tumbleson always wanted to work for the Chicago Bulls growing up in Buda. He's made a 21-year career in the NBA, including the past 14 years with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He chatted with Kevin Hieronymus about how he's chased and made that dream come true.

By Kevin Hieronymus●
July 08, 2025 at 6:02 am CDT
Walnut 5K Run for ALS: Regan Shipp first female finisher, Elijah House second overall

Walnut 5K Run for ALS: Regan Shipp first female finisher, Elijah House second overall

Regan Shipp, 28, a former BCR Cross Country Runner of the Year, was the first female finisher in Saturday's Walnut Run for ALS. Elijah House of Sheffield was the second overall finisher.

By Kevin Hieronymus●
July 07, 2025 at 12:22 pm CDT

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