Construction begins on Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Princeton

By SCOTT ANDERSON sanderson@shawmedia.com

Construction is ongoing Tuesday at the site of the future Ollie’s Bargain Outlet warehouse distribution center just to the north of the intersection of Route 26 and Progress Drive in Princeton.

The 600,000-square-foot facility will be built on 130 acres and create more than 145 jobs. The project is expected to cost $68 million.

The facility is expected to be completed in 2024 and will service 150-plus Ollie’s stores across the Midwest. As part of the expansion, the company received an Economic Development for a Growing Economy tax credit, which stipulates a goal of investing $68 million and creating 148 jobs over the next three years.

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Sacred Heart Altar Society to hold Annual Taco Sale May 7

Sacred Heart Altar Society of Granville will host its ninth annual Taco Sale Drive-Thru on Sunday, May 7, at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall.

Orders are for carryout only and cost $9 for three tacos. Tickets can be purchased from any Altar Society member or by calling the parish office at 815-339-2138. Extra tacos for freezing can be ordered in advance for $22 a dozen.

Advanced sales are open until April 30.

Applications for the I.F. Doug and Ella Stonier Education Scholarship available through June 2

The I.F. Doug Stonier and Ella Stonier Educational Trust will award scholarships to college students for the 2023-24 school year.

To be eligible, students must have resided in Granville, Hennepin or Magnolia in Putnam County for a period of three years before the award of the scholarship.

The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of educational capability and financial need to students working toward a bachelor’s degree who are entering their third or fourth year of college.

Applications for a scholarship may be picked up at the Granville National Bank in Granville. Completed applications will be accepted no later than June 2.

Applications for the Erna A. Moews Memorial Scholarship are available through June 2

Members of the Erna A. Moews Memorial Scholarship Fund committee

BANKING 101 PROGRAM

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Join retired Bank Security Officer, Lois Peterson, as she covers all the different aspects of banking. She will discuss the changes of banking over the years, banking language, helpful banking tips, fraud and more!

Tuesday, May 2nd @ 12:30 PM

Program offered virtually & in person

“Medicare 101: What You Need to Know”

Monday, May 22 @ 5:30 PM

Are you turning 65 this year or have questions about Medicare?

This program is for you! Call by May 19 to register.

Medicare Part B Prevention & Wellness Benefits, Extra Help/LIS, Medicare Savings Program & Benefit Access Enrollment Event

Friday, May 19 from 9-10 AM

No appt. necessary

Come meet PCCC’s new Outreach Worker Rhonda Aimone! She can help individuals apply for Extra Help/LIS, Medicare Savings Programs, Energy Assistance and Benefit Access (License plate discount).

Magnolia Library – Thursday, May, 11 from 9:30 – 11:30 AM

Lake Thunderbird Club House – Thursday, May 18 from 9:30 –11:30 AM

No appt. necessary announced the availability of scholarships for the 2023-24 school year.

Applicants must be high school graduates and pursuing a major in architecture, fine arts, science, mathematics or computer science who are entering their third or fourth year of college. Students must have resided for a period of three years in Granville Township.

Application forms may be obtained from the Granville National Bank. Completed forms must be submitted to the Granville National Bank by June 2. – Shaw Local News Network

The PCCC is a participating Organization for Birdies for Charity. Through BFC, over $145 million has been delivered to nonprofit organizations in IA & IL.

If you’d like to donate to the PCCC in May, please consider making your check payable to “QC Golf Classic Charitable Foundation” & mail it/drop it off to the PCCC. We will receive 100% of your donations PLUS 5-10% back!

Donations can also be made online at birdiesforcharity.com/donate. Search for “Putnam County Achievement Service”.

CAREGIVER COUNSELOR OFFICE HOURS

Erin Hanna, M.S.Ed. from Alternatives is hosting FREE Caregiver Counselor Office Hours every 3rd Tuesday of the Month at the PCC C from 1:30-3:00 PM

Call today to make your appointment!

THANK YOU DONORS!

PEO Sisterhood Chapter NT Peggy Stevens

Charlene Gallagher & Patrick Harris

Charlene Sandberg

Mary Lou Meyers & Ralph Gicla Karna Parpart

Sue Campbell Mike & Sandra Quartucci

John & Debra Redshaw

IN HONOR OF

Dorothy Novak’s 96th Birthday – Donna Forney

IN MEMORY OF

Fran Aimone – Donald & Judy Moriarty, John & Lucinda Dixon, Lisa & Robert Resurreccion, Family & Friends of Fran

Gerald “Jerry” Bartoluzzi – Lisa & Robert Resurreccion

Tom (Bogie) Bogatitus – Larry & Linda Kline,

John Urnikis – Larry & Linda Kline, Shannon & Angela Fay

Jim Serrine – Larry & Linda Kline, Bill & Sheila Haage, Geri & Andy

Romagnoli

Dorothy Harden – Cheri Klein – Adrian, Lisa & Robert Resurreccion

Margaret Eattoni – Ken & Doris Miller

Mark “Vito” Bertuli – Shannon & Angela Fay

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