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Photos: New 10-foot path replaces old walkway around Baker Lake in Peru

Crews are replacing the old walking path with a new one. The Peru City Council approved of the project last month. Gillan Construction out of Cherry was the winning bid to do the project for just under $300,000. The city will use a credit from Mertel Gravel of about $200,000 to pay for materials. The resurfacing work will include a 10-foot wide concrete path with secondary concrete paths also added, connecting with the new parking lot near Lighted Way and connecting with the parking lot, playground, and shelter on the west side of Baker Lake. The park is closed to the public until early December.

By Scott Anderson

Photos: Princeton's 'Shadows of the Blue and Grey' Brings Civil War to Life with reenactment

The annual Shadows of the Blue and Grey Civil War reenactment was held this weekend at City County Park in Princeton. The two-day event is an annual Civil War living history battle reenactment that is held the second weekend in October. The re-enactment features a medical presentation, artillery drills, the Gettysburg Address and a Civil War battle re-enactment, a dance, and more.

By Kyle Russell for Shaw Local News Network

Photos: Aldi set to open in Princeton next month, followed by Jersey  Mike’s Subs

Crews from Doyle Signs erected Aldi signs on the sides of the new store located at the intersection of Backbone and North Main Street on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Princeton. The store is expected to open on Nov. 13. The store will be 12,000 square-feet of retail space. A Jersey Mikes Subs has also been confirmed on the site. Construction on Jersey Mike's should start next week. Jersey Mikes is slated to open in the spring of 2026 in Princeton.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Princeton volleyball defeats Hall in three-set thriller on Pink Night

Princeton beat Hall 25-19, 21-25, 25-9 on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 at Hall High School. It was Pink Night supporting cancer awareness during the benefit game.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Marquis Energy site erupts in massive five-alarm fire

Smoke billowed from Marquis Energy as firefighters worked to control a structure fire on Wednesday, Oct. 8 in Hennepin. The fire was upgraded to a fifth alarm, dispatching the (MABAS) Mutual Aid Box Alarm System. The fire broke out around 11 a.m.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Stillman Valley at Princeton soccer

Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Tuesday's Stillman Valley at Princeton soccer match. The Tigers won 4-0.

By Kevin Hieronymus●

Photos: L-P volleyball overpowers Kaneland in straight-set victory

L-P defeated Kaneland 25-14, 25-12 on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 in Sellett Gymnasium at L-P High School.

By Scott Anderson●