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Nonprofit helps preserve historic cemetery, chapel

Nonprofit helps preserve historic cemetery, chapel

Settled back in Lowry’s Crossing sitting on roughly 10 acres is Wilson Chapel Cem­etery; the final resting place for members of many prominent families such as Bridgefarmer, Reneau and Rutledge. The chapel was first deeded September 5, 1894, by A.E. and Bettie Wilson...

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Residents decorate, find ways to spread Christmas cheer

Residents decorate, find ways to spread Christmas cheer

Many Princeton residents have been getting ready for the holidays early in hopes of brightening spirits and spread­ing Christmas cheer. In years past, Chris and Jessi­ca Foster focused on decorating the inside their home, but the couple said boredom, and the extra...

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Shop safely this holiday season

Shop safely this holiday season

Online shopping has made holiday shopping easier than ever and this year the increase in online revenue may be pro­nounced as people continue to avoid crowds to protect themselves from COVID-19. However, on the flip side, the popularity of online shopping, especially...

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Detention officer dies from COVID-19

Detention officer dies from COVID-19

Collin County Detention Officer Joseph Quillen Jr. died in the early evening hours of Tuesday, Dec. 1 after contracting COVID-19. Quillen, who served six years in the Navy, worked as a detention officers for 19 years in Collin County, earning a Master Jailers...

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Police officer gives back to community

Police officer gives back to community

When he was young, Princeton Police Officer Armando Loya listened to his father’s stories about his time spent as a police officer in Mexico. Even though his father gave up his short-lived career to immigrate to the United States, his love of public service was soon a...

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New councilmember wants responsible growth

New councilmember wants responsible growth

Princeton’s newest councilmember, Bryan Washington, was sworn into office Nov. 19 by former mayor John-Mark Caldwell. Washington, a local businessman, has been a Princeton resident since 2008. He owns The Jym Princeton, a health and fitness studio, in downtown...

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Parade, tree lighting will ring in season

Parade, tree lighting will ring in season

Christmas is just around the corner and the city and chamber are working hard to provide residents with fun and safe activities. The Princeton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Christmas parade Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. The parade theme is “The Grinch” and the chamber is asking...

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