Celebrating National Police Week

The week of May 12th through May 18th is recognized as National Police Week, a time to honor and remember, shares Monmouth Police Chief Joe Switzer: “It is a good week to recognize law enforcement officers in the state and in the nation. The police officers, they put a lot into the community and obviously […]
United Retirees and Staff Recognized at ROE Excellence in Education Banquet

At the fourth annual Regional Office of Education #33 Excellence in Education Banquet, retirees, support staff, Board of Education members, and Honorees in Education within the school districts in Henderson, Knox, Mercer, and Warren Counties were all recognized. Superintendent Jeff Whitsitt shares those recognized from the United School District: “At the end of it, the […]
City of Monmouth Shred Day May 18th
Biggsville Man Found Guilty on Four Counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault

Rachel B. Mast, Henderson County State’s Attorney, announces that on May 13, 2024, Kambra D. Ware, 42 of Biggsville, Illinois was found guilty after a bench trial before the Honorable Chief Judge Raymond A. Cavanaugh of the following offenses: ▪ Count 1: Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault, Class X Felony▪ Count 2: Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault, […]
Monmouth-Roseville Titan Girls Soccer Claim Program’s First Regional Title!!

The Monmouth-Roseville Titans defeat Beardstown 1-0 to win program’s first regional title. Daniella Carmona’s penalty kick with 11 minutes left is the game’s only goal.
American Carbon Alliance CEO Tom Buis

Tom Buis, CEO of the American Carbon Alliance discusses the benefits of carbon capture projects on commodity prices and discusses the newly launched SAF Coalition.
Carl Sandburg College Kang Hee Hong

Carl Sandburg College Director of Workforce Development and Community Education Kang Hee Hong details youth summer camps and SKILLS
United Red Storm Softball Scoring Runs in Bunches As Season Winds Down

Story by Kadin Rogers The United Red Storm softball team is moving on to the regional semifinals. The Red Storm posted a 6-1 win over Bushnell-Prairie City in yesterday’s regional quarterfinal game at United High School. The win for the Red Storm marks the third in a row, as United also won their final regular […]
United Red Storm Softball Scoring Runs in Bunches As Season Winds Down

Margaret A. Shafer

Margaret A. Shafer, age 99, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:20 PM on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois. She was born June 16, 1924 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Fredrick and Maria Carolina Dorthea (Oge) Lenz. She was reared and educated in the Biggsville […]