And Now You Know More: Thinking Baseball
By Thomas Best Those who know me well may be asking: “Where are the podcasts about baseball?” After all, as I write this in early March, spring training is upon us and opening day is not that far away. Well, rest assured, I am reading about baseball, watching some spring baseball, and—oh yes—I am thinking […]
Rev. Charles Burton ’92 to Discuss ‘From Equality to Equity: A Dream Redefined’ in March 26 Talk at Monmouth College
In January, harsh weather prevented the Rev. Charles Burton from traveling to Monmouth College from St. Louis to give the keynote talk for the school’s celebration of the life and impact of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The 1992 Monmouth graduate will instead present his talk at 7 p.m. March 26 in Dahl […]
Man Charged with Three Counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Galesburg Police Department, received information of a possible child sexual assault that occurred in the Knox County area. A thorough investigation was completed by both agencies that revealed a suspect and multiple potential victims. Potential victims were located all throughout the state. The suspect was […]
Marriages In US Back To Pre-Pandemic Levels
Marriage rates in the U.S. are back to pre-pandemic levels. New government data shows there were just over two-million-marriages in the U.S. in 2022, roughly six-point-two marriages per one-thousand people. That’s the highest level since 2018. Marriage rates dropped when COVID hit, and in 2020 there were only one-point-six-million marriages nationwide. While numbers seemed to […]
Pedestrian Struck by Train
On March 21, 2024 at approximately 9:56 PM, Deputies from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Officers from the Galesburg Police Department responded to a call of a pedestrian that was struck by a moving train in the Galesburg area near the city limits. The pedestrian was located by responding agencies and was immediately evaluated. […]
Keith A. Steele
Keith A. Steele died March 14, 2024 at 11:20 PM in Phoenix, Arizona. Keith was born on August 7, 1967 in Monmouth, Illinois. Surviving is his son, Austin Brammer of Citra, Florida; his father, John Steele of Galesburg, Illinois; three brothers, John (Katie) Steele of Roseville, Illinois, Mike (Kathy) Steele and Tim (Stephanie) Steele, both […]
People’s Do It Center’s Steve Koss
Baby chick season is here at People’s Do It Center! Store manager Steve Koss highlights chick season and spring time deals on the WRAM Ag Hour. The Sunny 97.7 WMOI crew will be broadcasting live from People’s Do It Center Saturday, March 23 from 9-11 am.
Experienced Pitching Staff Gets Red Storm Off to Great Start
Story by Kadin Rogers The United Red Storm baseball team has gotten off to a hot start to their 2024 spring campaign. Ten days ago, United officially started their season off with a 9-7 win over the Orion Chargers. That win kicked off a 4 game stretch of victories including big offensive performances in a […]
Experienced Pitching Staff Gets Red Storm Off to Great Start
Wyman Homers Twice but Scots Softball Lose Pair at IWU
MONMOUTH, ILL. (03/21/2024) The Monmouth College softball team dropped a pair of road games at Illinois Wesleyan on Thursday. The Scofs lost the first game 21-2 and the second game 6-1. In the opening game, the Titans scored one in the first inning and 11 in the second to lead 12-0. Abby Winstead (Morton, Illinois) […]