Bill Nelson closes long-time Princeton business

Longtime Princeton pharmacist Bill Nelson has put away the tools of his trade and closed the doors to one of Princeton's longest existing businesses. At age 93, Nelson retired Oct. 27 after 63 years as owner/pharmacist of the Nelson Pharmacy Drug Store in Princeton. Nelson said he's proud to be the ... Read More »

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