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Ollie's Distribution Center Opens In Princeton
A massive distribution center along Interstate 80 in Princeton is now up and running. A ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony was held Wednesday at the 615,000 square foot Ollie's facility. The store is expected to create over 200 full-time jobs over time. As part of a tax credit deal with the city of Princeton, Ollie's plans to invest $75 million into the community. The Princeton distribution center will serve about 60 stores in 9 states.
City crew readies downtown for Hog Days
You know the Hog Days Festival is right around the corner when you see Kewanee’s public works department crews repainting the white lines on the pavement in the downtown area. The city workers have been repainting crosswalk lines and curbside parking areas for the last few days. City Manager...
BNSF Rail Crossing Automatic Warning Device Coming to 2450 East Street in Rural Kewanee
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved a stipulated agreement to install an automatic warning device on the railroad crossing at 2450 East Street in rural Kewanee. The estimated cost for the new automatic warning device at the crossing is $397,780. ICC staff recommended that the Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) be used to pay 95% of the design and installation costs, not to exceed $377,889. BNSF Railway Company will pay the remaining costs and be responsible for future operating and maintenance costs for the new automatic warning device and temporary stop signs. The work is expected to be completed within 18 months from the order date.
Two outstanding citizens in ‘flyover’ country
Dick Wells, chaplain of Neponset/Sheffield American Legion Post 875, sent me some interesting information the other day. In this time when so many community organizations need fuller participation, the American Legion State Convention last month gave Post 875 the National Retention Award, and a State Membership Award. The post, with 84 members, attained 118 percent of their membership goal.
Illinois' Longest Running Fair Welcomes Country Stars To Princeton
It's time to get those belt buckles shined up and cowboy boots dusted off. Country artists Lauren Alaina and Mitchell Tenpenny will perform tonight at the 169th Annual Bureau County Fair in Princeton. Showtime at the fairgrounds grandstand is 7. Tickets range from $35 to $60. Besides the country concert,...
Two seats open for Kewanee Park District board
Two seats for the Kewanee Park District Board of Commissioners, currently held by Steve Brackett and Jim Heberer, are up for grabs in the Nov. 19 election. The Kewanee Park District is giving the public notice that candidate petitions will be distributed beginning Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 8 a.m. The petitions can be picked up at the Kewanee Park District office, located at 1095 Cambridge Rd., Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hot off the presses, The Hog Herald hits the stands
With the support of the Hog Days committee, The Kewanee Voice has published its first print newspaper-The Hog Herald. The Herald, which contains all things Hog Days, hit the stands at several locations Wednesday afternoon including Walgreens, Shell-Johnson Oil and Beck Oil, north and south locations. Over the weekend, it will be available at 37 locations throughout Kewanee.
Wake Up Tri-Counties with RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark Health Departments
RaeAnn Tucker joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about immunizations, WIC, and a proper diet. August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Vaccines offer safe and effective protection from infectious diseases. By staying up-to-date on the recommended vaccines, individuals can protect themselves, and their families. friends and their communities. The Henry...
"True" Patron of Arts to be Honored in Princeton
A well-known patron of the arts and proud military mother has passed, and the Prairie Arts Council is honoring her. True Wahlgren loved and admired the American flag. And, thanks to her memorial gift to the council, the organization will recognize her with a new flagpole for the Prairie Arts Center. Wahlgren's gift will also provide annual scholarships for students participating in drama and art camps sponsored by Prairie Arts Center.
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