Toberman Set School Discus Record at Augustana Qualifier
A week after winning three Midwest Conference titles, Caleb Toberman (Clifton, Illinois) broke a 10-year-old Monmouth school record in the discus on Thursday. Throwing at the Augustana Last Chance Qualifier, Tobermen sailed the discus 52.66m to break the record of 51.77m set by DeAndre Smith in 2014. Toberman’s throw won the discus open event on […]
Macomb Renames Passenger Rail Station the Thomas C. Carper Amtrak Station
On this date, the City of Macomb officially named the Macomb passenger rail station in honor ofThomas C. Carper. Carper, originally from Buda, Bureau County, Illinois was honored for his unwavering dedication topublic service and commitment to the City of Macomb, the State of Illinois, and the nation’s railinfrastructure. Carper served in the United States […]
Chargers’ Nagel Voted All-Arrowhead for 2nd Straight Season
For the second year in a row, Sandburg softball player Maleaha Nagel was voted to the All-Arrowhead Conference team. The Chargers’ first baseman was selected to the squad by league coaches after leading Sandburg in nearly every offensive category in conference play this spring. In 52 plate appearances over 16 Arrowhead games, Nagel, a sophomore […]
Specialty Air Force License Plates for Combat Vets Passes Senate
State Senator Mike Halpin advanced a measure through the Illinois Senate to create specialty Air Force Combat Action Medal license plates. “This is a way for us to thank Air Force veterans for their service to our country,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “I was proud to see this measure pass with bipartisan support.” Currently, the […]
Local Farmers Cultivating Hope with the OSF HealthCare Foundation
With the mission of serving the community with the greatest care and love, the OSF HealthCare Foundation serves to meet that goal through donors, volunteers, fundraising, and spreading awareness. Major Gifts Officer Tyler Sherwood shares one way in being a part of that mission is through their Bushels of Hope program: “We work directly with […]
Warren County Courthouse Project Has an End in Sight
Despite some roadblocks experienced with the masonry project at the Warren County Courthouse, AtCo Masonry LLC is moving forward with a completion date in sight, shares Buildings and Grounds Committee Chair Sean Cavanaugh: “The biggest problem we faced was getting matching stone, supply chain issues. We would get stone delivered, but it was clearly the […]
Monmouth-Roseville’s Lana Stewart Named Teacher of the Year at ROE’s Execellence in Education
Lana Stewart, Fourth Grade Teacher at Central Intermediate in the Monmouth-Roseville School District, was recognized at the Regional Office of Education #33 Excellence in Education Awards Banquet as the Teacher of the Year, shares Superintendent Ed Fletcher: “They are nominated by their buildings and different people in the district. The ROE decides and you don’t […]
Frances Ann “Fran” Henley
Frances Ann “Fran” Henley, 89, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away at 3:06 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois surrounded by family. Fran was born May 11, 1935, in Galesburg, the daughter of Lloyd and Ruby Grace (Loveridge) Bradburn. She married the love of her life, Russell Bryan Henley […]
Monmouth-Roseville Softball Program Excited About Start of Junior High Softball in Fall of ’24
Story by Kadin Rogers The Monmouth-Roseville softball team’s season came to an end this week with a loss in class 2A regional quarterfinal action. The Lady Titans wrap up the season with a 2-19 record overall, and 0-10 mark in Three Rivers Conference play. With the 2024 season in the rear view, the Titans softball […]
Matkovic Named Second-Team All-Conference for Monmouth College Baseball
Team wins MWC Sportsmanship Award MONMOUTH, ILL. (05/16/2024) The Monmouth College baseball team had one All-Conference selection on Thursday as sophomore outfielder Clayton Matkovic (Sherrard, Illinois) made the Midwest Conference Second Team. Matkovic led the Scots with an overall batting average of .340 on the season while starting all 38 games. The center fielder also […]