Local ROE Staff Attended Hands Around the Courthouse
ROE #33 staff participated in the Knox County Hands Around the Courthouse event. Joining together with other community members we stand in solidarity with those who have experienced child abuse and those working diligently to prevent it. The Blue Ribbon Task Force holds this event yearly in both Knox and Warren Counties to support the […]
Jason Day Commits To 2024 John Deere Classic
Jason Day is officially committing to this year’s John Deere Classic. The former number-one ranked golfer in the world hasn’t played at the JDC since 2011. The event will be held July 1st through the 7th at TPC Deere Run. ***Courtesy of Total Traffic News***
University of Illinois Emily Swihart Discusses Windbreaks
University of Illinois Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart discusses windbreaks, from its historical significance to planting new trees.
Simulation Sports Adding Golf Lessons, Club Fittings and Club Repair
Story by Kadin Rogers We are already past one month into the 2024 spring season, which means many people are gearing up to get back on the course for a round of golf. However, many avid golfers may have older clubs that are not quite in shape for 18 holes. Retail prices for a new […]
Windbreaks: Protecting Crops and Increasing Yields
Windbreaks have been used worldwide for centuries in both rural and urban settings During the height of the Dust Bowl in 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt included windbreaks in the New Deal resources to help reduce Dust Bowl conditions in the Midwest. Today, some of those Dust Bowl windbreaks are still standing, along with new ones planted over the […]
Monmouth-Area Schools Make the Grade on the IBCA
The IBCA has announced the Academic All- State Team Award. The list includes the top teams in each IHSA Division for both girls’ and boys’ teams in the state of Illinois. To qualify, a school must have the entirety of its varsity basketball team roster meet the minimum standard of a cumulative, non-weighted 3.0 Grade […]
United Red Storm Baseball Gearing Up for the LTC West Division Stretch Run
Story by Kadin Rogers The United Red Storm baseball team has played a decent baseball in the games they have been able to get in within the past week. Last Friday, United got a 14-2 road win over Rock Island Alleman, before heading to Kewanee on Tuesday, capturing a 6-5 win over the Boilermakers. The […]
IHSA March Madness To Remain At State Farm Center In Champaign-Urbana Through 2029
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors has announced a state final hosting contract extension for the IHSA Boys Basketball State Finals at the State Farm Center on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign-Urbana. “The IHSA is thrilled for America’s Original March Madness to remain in Champaign-Urbana for the foreseeable future,” said […]
Mary Beth Bruington
Mary Beth Bruington, 68, of Plano, TX, formerly of Alexis, passed away at 9:02 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Mary Beth was born June 30, 1955 in Galesburg, the daughter of R.W and Doris (Smith) Bruington. She was raised and educated in Alexis, graduating from Alexis High School in 1972. She later attended Western Illinois […]
Integrous Risk Solutions Chief Operating Officer Brian Morefield
Morefield discusses patrol services for communities, response to high threat situations, sporting venues, being observant, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.