Arrest Made Following Domestic Complaint
Aggravated Domestic Battery, Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon, Armed Violence, Manufacturing/Delivery of Cannabis more than 500grams, Manufacturing/Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance. On December 3, 2024 Macomb Police Officers and McDonough County Sherriff Deputies responded to a report of a possible domestic complaint. During the investigation of […]
Illinois Soybean Association Announces 2025 Field Advisor Award Recipients
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Master Adviser Award and Dave Rahe Excellence in Soils Consulting Award. Jeremy Wilson, owner of Wilson Seed and an independent sales representative for Pioneer, has been named the 2025 Master Adviser. With over 20 years of experience, he has built a […]
Informational Farm Succession Planning Program Scheduled in Knox and McDonough Counties
FARM SUCCESSION PLANNING Farm succession planning can be a daunting conversation for families, but it is an important one nonetheless. To help families navigate these difficult conversations, the University of Illinois Extension is hosting two, free educational programs led by Extension Educator Kevin Brooks. Both programs will take place on December 10th, starting with a […]
MPD Investigator Kramer Advises Not Clicking on Suspicious Links
Pretend, problem, pressure, and payment; the four key terms to keep in mind when identifying a scam. With the holiday season here, unfortunately the scammers look to take action. Monmouth Police Department Investigator Josh Kramer informs one scam that is circulating are text messages being sent, claiming they are the United States Postal Service and […]
Monmouth Tackles Lead Service Line Replacement Under New EPA Mandate
As part of the Federal EPA mandate to replace lead service lines, teams will be making their way around Monmouth explains Communications Director Ken Helms: “All of our mains are plastic. None of them are actually lead, but the service lines sometimes are and sometimes they put copper at the house but there might be […]
Compassion in Action with Jamieson Community Center Services
Compared to five years ago, Jamieson Community Center Executive Director Nancy Mowen reports the food pantry has seen an increase in the number of seniors: “Right now, it is about twelve percent of the visits are coming from people that are in that older age bracket. They are in a position where you have a […]
Monmouth Fire Chief Rexroat Offers Holiday Safety Tips
The holiday season is here, and many people are already decorating for Christmas. Monmouth Fire Chief Casey Rexroat offers tips to keep in mind when stringing those holiday lights: “With the holiday, some holiday safety tips; you want to make sure that when you are doing that, for the most part the lights are safe, […]
Warren County Crimestoppers Seeking Tips in Identifying Burglary Suspect
Attention: We are trying to identify the suspect or the vehicle from a burglary that occurred in Monmouth. Anyone who recognizes this person or car please contact CRIME STOPPERS at (309) 734-9363. Or to submit a tip go to this website: https://www.p3tips.com/ Then you can text: WarrenCtyCS to 738477 to receive a link to our […]
Lindell C. “Chuck” Benson
Mr. Lindell C. “Chuck” Benson, 81, of Knoxville, Illinois passed away at 7:50 pm, Monday, December 2, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Chuck was born on October 30, 1943, in Potosi, Missouri, the son of Samuel H. and Pearl L. (Farris) Benson. He attended schools in Missouri and later enlisted in the […]
Choral Dynamics Presents North Pole Shenanigans
Jeff Harshbarger and Pat Nelson, both producers of the show, preview the upcoming performances of North Pole Shenanigans at The Orpheum Theatre on the WRAM Morning Show.