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A look at Bureau County area scores for Saturday, Dec. 21

Princeton had three champions among seven place-finishers in Saturday’s Saber Invitational.

Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 82,496 deer during the seven-day 2024 Illinois firearm deer season that concluded Dec. 8.

Knights of Columbus, Father Farrell Council 5591 of St. Louis Church in Princeton celebrated Dec. 6 the 60th anniversary of the creation of its Council, which was established on June 28, 1964, with a dinner and recognition ceremony at Harkrader Hall at St. Louis Church.

Here’s a look at girls basketball tournaments at Prophetstown, St. Bede and Ottawa. The Tigresses opened with a win at Ottawa on Thursday

Bureau County 4-H welcomes new and returning families to enroll for the 2024-2025 4-H year.

Keighley Davis poured in 25 points and Camryn Driscoll added 17 points for Princeton (8-2), who will meet Ottawa in Saturday’s semifinals at noon.

Mendota spoiled Princeton's home opener in front of a big crowd at Prouty Gym, defeating the Tigers 60-52.

A look at Bureau County scores for Friday, Dec. 20

Bureau County 4-H hosted a holiday workshop on Dec. 7 for 4-H members ages 8-18.

Grandma Rosie’s Sweet Treats in Princeton announced Thursday “with a heavy heart” it would be closing.

Bureau County 4-H Federation is hosting its annual Hands to Larger Service winter accessory donation drive. Visit University of Illinois Extension at 850 Thompson St., Princeton, and trim the trees with new winter accessories.

The Princeton varsity and F/S girls teams won their tournament openers at Ottawa

Here's a look at area scores for Thursday, Dec. 19

The visiting Boilermakers did not take it easy on the old Kewanee coach and former Three Rivers Conference rivals, jumping out to a 24-5 first-quarter lead and 42-9 at the half.

The game was schemed by both booster clubs to help supplement the loss of the high school teams annual basketball games, which was a major fundraiser night for both schools.

A Princeton man charged with six counts of possessing child sexual abuse images is scheduled for a March 31 jury trial after pleading not guilty to the charges.

The Princeton Park District was awarded a $216,000 grant from Illinois' Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development program to build an all-inclusive playground at Zearing Park.

Kip Cheek has covered state tournament teams and all-state athletes and champions in multiple sports at Mendota High School.However, it’s the “purity and innocence” of the competition is what draws him most to high school sports.

Princeton, which has not played in a Christmas Tournament since the Plano Christmas Classic in 2016, joins the Mike Hutchins Holiday Classic in its second year at Sherrard from Dec. 26-28.

Women Inspired Network, a component organization of the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, recently awarded $9,100 in grants to local nonprofits including $3,000 for Braveheart Children’s Advocacy Center of Princeton.

BCR area scores for Tuesday, Dec. 17

Princeton residents who have their garbage picked up on Wednesdays will have it picked up on Thursday the week of Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 because of the holidays.

With the holiday season just around the corner, Ladd police has joined forces with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Drive High, Get a DUI enforcement campaign to ensure that festive gatherings don’t end in tragedy.

Grant Knight Shawn LeRette with Father Peter E. Hand Knights of Columbus Council 4537 in Sheffield presented a check for $500.30 to Tracy Wright, CEO of Gateway Services.

A restoration hearing has been set for Jan. 24 in a Bureau County murder case that has been continued for more than two years because the man charged is undergoing mental health treatment and examinations.

Princeton intends to keep a 1% sales tax on groceries in place after the state passed legislation that would eliminate the tax in 2026.

Emergency crews rescued a man who was entrapped in a grain bin Monday morning.

Bruins wins at Seneca, Storm falls in OT at Mercer County

The Hall Red Devils had a memorable 10-day stretch when they beat rivals LaSalle-Peru, St. Bede and Princeton. It started with 55-54 win over the Cavs at home on Dec. 3 followed by wins over the Bruins 59-49 (Dec. 4) and the Tigers 56-49 (Dec. 13) during the Colmone Classic.

Kip Cheek has been covering high school sports at the Mendota Reporter since 1984.

The Ohio Bulldogs defeated Ladd 40-21 to capture third place in the BVEC Tournament at Ladd on Thursday, Dec. 12.

It was Fieldcrest’s second straight Colmone championship and record 14th overall.

Bureau Valley defeated Putnam County 65-35 for 11th place, St. Bede lost to IVC 66-55 for 10th place, Princeton fell to Mendota 58-56 in the seventh-place game and Hall lost to Kewanee 54-43 in the fifth-place.

An update of the 50th annual Hall Colmone Classic for Saturday, Dec. 14 featuring boys basketball teams from Bureau Valley, Eureka, Fieldcrest, Hall, IVC, Kewanee, L-P, Mendota, Princeton, Putnam County, Rock Falls, St. Bede

The Bureau County Metro Center contributed to local community efforts this season.

State Rep. Ryan Spain’s annual Holiday Diaper Drive collected more than 14,000 diapers and more than 16,000 wipes for families in need this holiday season.

The date was Dec. 15, 1924. The time was about 8:15 p.m. The place was the Charles and Edna Crownover home in the 400 block of East Crown Street, just south of the 1867 Princeton High School building.

The Cavs came back to beat Rockets 57-56 while the Knights beat HOIC rival Eureka 57-50 in the nightcap.They will meet for the championship at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Rockets and Hornets will play for third place at 6 p.m.

An update of the 50th annual Hall Colmone Classic for Friday, Dec. 13 featuring boys basketball teams from Bureau Valley, Eureka, Fieldcrest, Hall, IVC, Kewanee, L-P, Mendota, Princeton, Putnam County, Rock Falls, St. Bede

Princeton Christian Academy hosted the Princeton High School Madrigal Singers in a mini concert, directed by Mr. Brandon Crawford, on Thursday, Dec. 12.

The Musketeers finished as regular-season and tournament champions.

Early Beginnings Parents as Teachers program recently added a Little Free Library at its location 605 S. Pleasant St. in Princeton, courtesy of Rick Brooks at The Bike Place.

The winning ticket of a raffle conducted by Second Story Teen Center and Friends of Scouting was purchased by Nedda Simon, a well known figure in the Princeton area, prior to her passing.

There have been 51 seasons of Princeton High School girls basketball. Here’s the year by year scorecard

An update of the 50th annual Hall Colmone Classic for Thursday, Dec. 12 featuring boys basketball teams from Bureau Valley, Eureka, Fieldcrest, Hall, IVC, Kewanee, L-P, Mendota, Princeton, Putnam County, Rock Falls, St. Bede

Princeton girls basketball started in 1973-74 with a 6-3 record. Thursday's win was the 500th in program history. The Tigresses' overall record is 500-718, good for .411 winning percentage.

The Putnam County 8th-grade girls punched their ticket back to the IESA Class 2A State finals with a 42-18 win over Kewanee Wethersfield at the Indian Creek Sectional.

A look at bowling, boys basketball and girls basketball for St. Bede, Hall, LaMoille and Bureau Valley

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 125, Princeton, met Wednesday and assembled and delivered 30 bags for veterans at home and in local nursing and retirement facilities.