Princeton City Council heard a series of departmental updates at this week’s meeting, including reports from the police department, the Princeton Electric Plant Board, and the airport board.
Police Chief Chris King reminded everyone that the Officer David Scott Memorial Toy Drive kicked off on Monday, noting that several families have already signed up, and more donations are still needed.
To sign up, children must be between the ages of 2 and 10 and reside in Caldwell County on the day of distribution. Applications and toy donations are due by December 15th. Toys can be picked up on Saturday, December 20th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Princeton Tourist and Welcome Center, located at 206 East Market Street. Parents are required to bring a photo ID when collecting toys.
He also announced that a new officer started on Monday morning.
Councilman Jim Joiner, representing the City Council on the Princeton Electric Plant Board, reported that the Prairie State generation’s operational performance for 2025 ranks as the third best in several years.
click to download audioJoiner, who also serves as the City Council’s representative on the Princeton-Caldwell County Airport Board, said the ten-unit t-hangar is nearly finished. He noted that the inside walls and overhead doors are complete, with only the electricians’ final tasks remaining. Joiner added that the project continues to move forward.
