Cleo Eugene Dye
Cleo Eugene Dye, 88, of Monmouth, Il, passed away at 10:22 am on Monday, November 6, 2023 at his home. Cleo was born on July 17, 1935 at home in rural Kirkwood, IL the son of Earl and Bertha (Biddenstadt) Dye. He was raised and educated in Kirkwood, graduating from Kirkwood High School in 1953. […]
Monmouth City Council Update with Mayor Rod Davies, City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher, and Communications Director Ken Helms
Part 1: Discussion on the two proclamations from Mayor Rod Davies including the 9th Anniversary of Apprenticeship Week November 13th through the 19th and Veteran’s Day Part 2: Discussion on the Building and Zoning report and the Woodard and Curran report to the Monmouth City Council on junk and debris enforcement, a new leaf machine, […]
Lower Grain Prices Becoming A New Reality For Illinois Farmers
As farmers wrap up their harvest, corn prices sit at considerably lower prices than they have been in previous years. Disruptions that impacted the grain market causing prices to rise have started to dissipate, causing prices to come back down into the $4.50 range says University of Illinois Ag Economist Gary Schnitkey. “The Ukraine-Russia war […]
Chicago Cubs Relieve David Ross of Managerial Duties
The Chicago Cubs today announced that the club has relieved David Ross of his managerial duties. Ross, the 55th manager in franchise history, led the club for four seasons after being named to the position, October 24, 2019, replacing Joe Maddon. “Today we made the difficult decision to dismiss David Ross as our Major League […]
State Treasurer Mike Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Will County Family of WWII Veteran
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today that he has returned a Purple Heart awarded to a late Will County Marine to his only daughter, the 10th medal he has returned as part of an unprecedented mission to reunite Purple Heart medals and their rightful owners. Marine Corps Private First-Class Charles John Alexander was an infantryman with […]
Warren County Public Transit Seeking Not-for-Profit Operator
As Warren County Public Transit, or WCPT, has transitioned from being operated by Warren Achievement Center to now being run by the Warren County Board, Director of Transportation Morgan Lewis informs the board is currently seeking out a not-for-profit organization to become the WCPT operator: “Warren Achievement Center has been our operator for almost 40 […]
Illinois Extension Offers Webinar To Help Improve Social Connections
The 2023 Lessons for Living Webinar series is underway through the University of Illinois Extension. Tessa Hobbs-Curley, Extension Family Life Educator says during the November 9th webinar, they will be discussing social isolation with their presentation titled Don’t Go It Alone; Improving Your Social Connections. “Some studies even show that more than 20 percent of […]
Monmouth Residents Collect School Supplies for Children Overseas
As the school year approaches, shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world. Residents in Monmouth are collecting school supplies, along with personal care items and fun toys, to pack in shoeboxes. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, will deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to […]
Willard E. Whitacre
Willard E. Whitacre, born on November 23, 1927, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in Aledo, Illinois, on November 4, 2023. He is remembered fondly for his love of family, dedication to work, and zest for life. Willard married the love of his life, Stella Mae Serven on July 6, 1946 in Newport, Kentucky. Their […]
Willis D. Olin
Willis D. Olin, 89, of Galesburg, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at home. He was born December 19, 1933, in Oneida, the son of Charles N. and Florence (Malmstrom) Olin. He married Sharon L. Blixt on August 16, 1958, in Galesburg. She preceded him in death on December 9, 2005, after over 47 […]