Bureau County News

Getting rid of unwanted electronic items has gotten a bit easier for Bureau County residents, thanks to an electronic recycling event planned by the city of Princeton.

Bureau County residents may be able to get food assistance due to the hardships caused by the heavy rains and flooding earlier this spring.

Crafters are wanted for the Van Orin Gospel Church's craft open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12. The fee is $20.

Bureau County residents should make sure they have correctly registered for individual federal disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency .

Gary Buzard of Walnut examines a unique star ornamental piece during last weekend's More on 34 multi-community garage sale which stretched 140 miles from Galesburg to Kewanee through Bureau County and eastward through Mendota to Aurora.

The Bureau County Republican's Editorial and Advertising Departments pose for a photo with the trophy they brought home, designating the newspaper as the best in the state of Illinois in its circulation division.

Ryan Luecke, the Peru man charged with having sexual contact with an 8-year-old boy in Bureau County, has waived his right to a jury trial and asked instead for a bench trial before the judge.

The Community Partners Against Substance Abuse coalition has started a “Draw the Line” campaign to encourage parents and other adults to say no to underage drinking.

PRINCETON – The Bureau County Board continues to look at what can be done to protect the county jail's communication tower from lightning strikes.

Bureau County residents and business owners who are out of work as a direct result of the April 16-May 5 flooding could be eligible for federal disaster unemployment assistance.

DEPUE – The flooding caused by heavy April rains left several Bureau County residents with sewage backup floating in their basements.

The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase.

The Bureau County grand jury returned the following indictments when it met in session Monday at the Bureau County Courthouse in Princeton: • David E. Jones, 30, of Kewanee and Rebecca L. Daily, 20, of Buda were each indicted for the Class 1 felony of aggravated robbery.

PRINCETON – Transportation projects, attorneys and the reappointment of the county highway engineer were on the agenda for Tuesday's meeting of the Bureau County Board.

Representatives of area governmental bodies will meet next week with representatives of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to learn about the process of getting federal assistance for flood damage costs incurring in the spring.

Shoppers young and old, from far and near, can fill their shopping bags this weekend during the eighth annual More on 34 garage sale.

This Americana wicker basket contains items for the kitchen and is available through the silent auction going on at the Walnut Public Library during the Walnut Days Celebration.

On July 20, the Zearing Child Enrichment Center will again sponsor the “Z Tour Bike Ride,” a bicycle road ride originating in Princeton and including surrounding communities.

Bureau County is one of 24 Illinois counties approved for federal disaster aid for local governments following the heavy rains and flooding in April.

Bureau County Red Cross Board member Rick Wilkin and Director Lori Compton display a few of the items which will be auctioned at Friday's "An Affair With Flair" fundraiser for the American Red Cross of Bureau County, to be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at A Hundred Acres Orchard and Market, located two miles west of Princeton off Route 6. In addition ... (more)