Sallie A. Doty
Sallie A. Doty, 81, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 20, 1943 in Ft. Madison, IA, the daughter of Luis and Margarita (Enriquez) Salazar. Sallie was raised and educated in Ft. Madison and later graduated from Yorkwood […]
M. Louise Kick
M. Louise Kick, 93, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth. Louise was born Sept. 17, 1930 in Clover Bend, AR. the daughter of Joseph E. and Beulah E. (Whitmire) Graham. She was raised and educated in Clover Bend. Louise married Troy R. Kick in Egypt, […]
Monmouth Police Department in Early Discussion with License Plate Capture Vendor
At the recent Monmouth City Council meeting, Police Chief Joe Switzer touched on a recent meeting with a vendor who manufactures automatic license plate recognition camera systems, which would be utilized for investigative purposes only, explains Communications Director Ken Helms: “Chief Switzer and I also spoke with a vendor in regards to automatic plate recognition […]
Protect Your Summer Fun with Gilling Tips
As the summer weather is here, so is grilling season. Grill fires can start easily and spread quickly if left unattended or placed close to hazardous materials. Monmouth Firefighter Tim LaFollette offers grilling safety tips: “When it comes to grilling, you want to keep the grill, obviously, a safe distance from your house. You want […]
3rd Annual Stoneware Fest & Swap Meet This Weekend
Get ready for the 3rd Annual Stoneware Fest & Swap Meet at the Stoneware Museum of Monmouth, IL!! On Saturday, June 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., more than 45 vendors from 6 states are bringing you the best in all makes, models and brands of stoneware and stoneware memorabilia. Don’t miss the live […]
Superintendent Stacey Day Lays Out Plan for Recruitment Success at West Central
Like other school districts, colleges, and universities across the country, the West Central School district has vacancies to fill before this next school year. While the Board of Education is not hitting the panic button yet, Superintendent Stacey Day informs they will look to a Plan B in July for more creative ways on attracting […]
Summer Full of Upgrades in the Monmouth-Roseville School District
Summertime is here, which means so are the school projects, and Monmouth-Roseville Superintendent Ed Fletcher shares ongoing projects within the district: “Our high school restrooms are being demoed. We are getting some new interior door locks at the high school as well. The junior high is going to see some really big updates. The science […]
Excessive Heat Safety Tips & Cooling Centers
With dangerously high levels of heat forecast across the state of Illinois in the coming days, including heat index forecasts approaching 100 degrees, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning Illinoisans to take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Exposure to extreme heat, and especially prolonged exposure, can cause serious health complications, including […]
Dennis Schneider
Dennis Schneider died unexpectedly on June 6th, 2024, several days after being severely injured in a fall down a set of stairs. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 1, 1943, to Alton Charles and Virginia Katherine (nee Trombly) Schneider. A loving father to his four sons, he will be sorely missed by Robert, […]
Formal Announcement: Italian Village is Up for Sale
Dear Community, Friends, and Family, We are excited to announce that the Italian Village is officially up for sale and seeking new ownership. Our journey over the past few years has been incredibly rewarding, and we owe our success to the unwavering support from our customers, dedicated staff, and the entire community. The Italian Village […]