The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the proposed tax rate and a COVID-19 school reentry plan the evening of Monday, August 10th. The total tax rate for the 2020-2021 school year is $5.1649 per $100 of assessed value. That includes the incidental rate of $4.0317, debt service rate of 95.32 cents, and capital projects […]
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Service contracts approved by Princeton City Council
The Princeton City Council set tax levies and approved service contracts the evening of Monday, August 10th. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports the levy for the general revenue is 84.9 cents, and the band levy is nine point two four cents. Fifteen hundred dollars in service contracts were approved for the Princeton Chamber of Commerce. […]
Winner of top prize announced at Musicfest 2020 in Princeton
Five bands competed for prize money, and there was other entertainment, during Musicfest 2020 in Princeton on Saturday. In voting by the public, the band “This Is Us” from Unionville placed first to win the top prize of $1,000, Riker from Milan was chosen the first runner-up to win $500. The money was provided by […]
Music Festival set for Saturday on the Princeton Square
A Music Festival is scheduled this Saturday, August 8, 2020, on the Princeton Square. It is open to the public and will be an outdoor event. No more than six bands will be participating. Prize money is $1,000 for the first place band; and $500 for the second prize winner. All remaining bands are to […]
How you can assist the victims of the Cedar Ridge Apartments fire
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce has provided additional information on local needs stemming from Sunday’s fire at the Cedar Ridge Apartments east of Princeton on Highway 136. Chamber President Kelly Bertrand says plans are to open the Cow Palace on Tuesday. July 21, 2020, as a place to gather items for families who were displaced […]
Video: Fire destroys apartment complex east of Princeton
Facebook videos from last evening show a raging fire with heavy smoke at the Cedar Ridge Apartments east of Princeton. Mercer County Fire Protection District, along with other departments, responded to the scene which has an address of 20802 Highway 136 of Princeton. Social media entries indicated the smoke could be seen from miles away. […]
Princeton Board of Education discusses return to school plan for upcoming year
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education the evening of Monday, July 13th discussed a return to school plan for the 2020-2021 school year. The district plans to have a traditional start August 25th, with students attending in-person classes five days per week. District administrators will meet with the Mercer County Health Department in late July […]
Princeton City Council approves contracts and building permits
The Princeton City Council approved multiple service contracts the evening of Monday, July 6th. Deputy City Clerk Corey Willett reports some of the contracts were approved for Donna Herdrich with the Princeton Economic Development Group. Those included $50 each to Pat Mead, Mike Douthart, and Chuck Herdrich for this past weekend’s Junk Fest and $100 […]
Princeton Board of Education approves 2020-2021 budget and ten cent increase in lunch price
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 preliminary budget at a special meeting. Revenues are anticipated to be $4,805,382, and expenditures are projected $4,936,658. That leaves a deficit of $131,276. The board also approved activity balances being zeroed out and the amending of the 2019-2020 budget to actual. Actual revenues were $22,567 less […]
Officials announce activities for July 4th celebration in Princeton
Multiple activities will be held for the Princeton July 4th Celebration. The schedule includes the First Antiques and Junk on the Square from 9 to 5 o’clock. It will include Uprooted Kitchen and Norm’s BBQ. Activities at the fairgrounds that evening will include a free watermelon feast at 6:30, live music by The John and […]
Princeton Board of Education approves alternative methods of instruction plan
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education the evening of Monday, June 8th approved the district preparing an Alternative Methods of Instruction Plan. The district explains that, starting in the 2020-2021 school year, a local education agency will not be required to make up school hours lost or canceled due to exceptional or emergency circumstances, up […]
Princeton City Council approves farmers market on square
The Princeton City Council the evening of Monday, June 8th approved a farmers market using the Princeton Square Saturday mornings. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports the farmers market has been meeting Saturdays but not within the city limits. The council also approved the Princeton Chamber of Commerce using the ball field for a July 4th […]
Stacy Center in Princeton to reopen to members
The Stacy Center in Princeton will reopen next week to members only. The weight room, gym, and swimming pool will be open for regular summer hours starting June 8th. The hours will be Monday through Friday from 5 o’clock to 9:30 in the morning and 3:30 in the afternoon to 7 o’clock at night. The […]
Princeton City Council approves 2020-2021 budget
The Princeton City Council approved the 2020-2021 budget on Monday. Projected revenues are $617.551.51 for general funds and $940,688.48 for enterprise funds for a combined total of $1,558,239.99. Anticipated expenditures are $432,915 for general and $1,077,390 for enterprise funds for a combined total of $1,510,305. Princeton City Clerk Danette Snapp reports the city has sales […]
Princeton Board of Education approves health insurance proposal for employees
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education has approved a health insurance proposal from broker Thomas McGee that involves no increase in premiums for employees. The base PPO for an employee will remain at $607.35, and the base HSA will stay at $516.63. The district cap will remain at $600. This is the second year the […]
Princeton City Council receives offer on property located on Broadway
The Princeton City Council received an offer on Monday evening for a property on Broadway. Deputy City Clerk Corey Willett reports Todd Kelly wanted to pay the back taxes on the property. The council made a counteroffer of him paying $1,000. Last year’s budget was reinstated until a new one can be adopted. A budget […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education raises high school tuition rate
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education on Thursday evening approved increasing the high school tuition to the state adequacy target of $6,375 for the 2020-2021 school year. Tuition had been $5,750 for high school and has not been increased in more than 20 years. Elementary tuition remains at $4,500. The board approved the district […]
Princeton Board of Education approves tuition rates
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education on Monday evening approved tuition to match the projected state adequacy target. Tuition for 2020-2021 will be $6,375, which is up $67 from 2019-2020. The board heard updates from school administrators regarding the school closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prom, baccalaureate, and graduation have been postponed. Administrators are […]