Software Concerns Lead to Insulin Pump Recall

The FDA says a software issue has led to a recall on more than 85-thousand devices for an insulin pump app.  According to the Food and Drug Administration, the Version two-point-seven of the t-connect mobile app that connects with an insulin pump has caused more than 200 injuries.  The FDA says the software glitch can […]

Monmouth Associates to Feature College’s Educational Garden and Farm on May 16

Just in time for farmers market season, the next Monmouth Associates program will focus on the Monmouth College Educational Garden and Farm. The May 16 luncheon, which will be held at noon at Meks on Main, 201 North Main Street, will be the final meeting of Monmouth Associates for the 2023-24 academic year. The speakers […]

Labor Force Growth Signals Economic Boost Locally

Each month the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the unemployment rates, which also includes the raw number of available workers in your area. Looking at the labor force numbers in Knox and Warren Counties, while there have been struggles in the past, Knox County Area Partnership President Ken Springer informs that trend seems to […]

Auditions Announced for ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Summer Musical

Auditions.  A-U-D-I-T-I-O-N-S.  Correct!  Save the dates—Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19—to audition for this summer’s musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Director Mel Agar is looking for five men and four women age 16+. Auditioners should expect to do cold readings from the script and come prepared with 16 bars of a song […]

No Injuries Reported During Monmouth Structure Fire

On Saturday May 11th at 3:01 AM, the Monmouth Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 1239 South Main Street in Monmouth. Engine 23 and Ladder 40 responded to the scene with Engine 23 arriving within 2 minutes. Upon arrival, the crew on Engine 23 found a structure, approximately 40’ x 40’ in […]

Monmouth-Roseville Track and Field Seeing Good Results Down the Stretch

Story by Kadin Rogers The Monmouth-Roseville Titans boys and girls track teams have both found success in the 2024 spring postseason. This past Thursday, the Titans girls track and field team was in Princeton for class 2A sectionals, where they had an individual qualify for IHSA state finals this weekend. Titan senior Carmyn Huston placed […]