Three Arrested in Knox County Following Narcotic Sales, Firearm Trafficking, and Violent Crimes Investigation
On Thursday October 26th, The Knox County Sheriff’s Office continued investigations into narcotic sales, gun trafficking, and violent crimes in Galesburg and the Knox County area, leading to the apprehension of additional suspects. Investigations led Deputies to 813 N Ellison St, where wanted fugitive Ryan Swank was located and taken into custody. Swank has fled […]
Illinois Community Colleges See Second Largest Fall-to-Fall Enrollment Increase in 30 Years
Enrollment at Illinois community colleges continues to climb for the second straight year according to the annual fall enrollment report, released today by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Overall, the Illinois Community College System’s opening Fall 2023 enrollments had an increase in both headcount (+5.7 percent) and Full-time Equivalent (FTE) (+5.2 percent) from the […]
Galesburg Public Transportation Launches New App
The City of Galesburg is pleased to announce a new phone app for the Galesburg Public Transportation fixed route bus system is live as of October 30, 2023. Patrons can download the app by searching for “Galesburg Transit” on an Apple or Android device. The Galesburg Transit app provides a new option for bus riders to quickly and […]
Sandburg Volleyball Hosts Region 4 Quarterfinal Wednesday vs. Highland
After winning the Arrowhead Conference championship for the second year in a row, the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team now turns its eyes to a bigger prize. The Chargers (25-14) earned the No. 6 seed in this week’s Region 4 Division II District B tournament and will host a quarterfinal match against 11th-seeded Highland at […]
Are You Aware of What Your Children Are Involved with Online?
In today’s world, children are becoming younger and younger when using the internet, cell phones, and social media. While the internet is a great resource in obtaining information, making sure to understand the dangers of certain behaviors is very important, especially for children. Child Cyber Crimes Detective Rich Wistocki recently presented to students and parents […]
Slow Down and Watch for Trick or Treaters This Halloween Night
Warren County Sheriff Martin Edwards reminds motorists to be on high alert for Trick-or-Treaters this Halloween night: “All the kids will be out in full force. When you see that, you don’t have to drive at the speed limit, you can drive under the speed limit and really watch for those little ones. Little York […]
Behavioral Health Services Available Locally at Eagle View Community Health System
Behavioral health concerns and addictions can affect anyone at any age and all walks of life. Eagle View Community Health System’s Licensed Clinical Social Worker Susan Denecke offers insight as to when an individual should consider seeking treatment: “Most people now know signs of depression and anxiety, people are talking about it more. Anyone experiencing […]
Monmouth-Roseville Football Will See Familiar Foe in Week 2 of IHSA Playoffs
The Monmouth-Roseville Titans football team is moving on to the second round of the class 3A IHSA playoffs for the first time since 2018. This past Friday night the 10th seeded Titans defeated the North Boone Vikings 35-14 on the road to set up a home playoff game this weekend at Coach Dobry Field in […]
Kathryn S. “Kathy” Hopkins
Kathryn S. “Kathy” Hopkins, age 73, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 8:05 PM on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 28, 1950 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Robert Lean and Pauline Rae (Rhoades) Russell. She was raised in the Gladstone area, attending Gladstone grade school. She attended and […]
Monmouth-Roseville FFA Members Find Success in Ag Sales
The Monmouth-Roseville FFA chapter has been keeping busy all year with events and competitions. One contest the chapter has found a lot of success in is Ag Sales. Logan Corzatt, Aubrey Killey, Camden Johnson, and Haley Frakes make up the M-R Agricultural Sales team. The team earned first place in their Sectional CDE competition on […]