Soup Suppers are Back at the Monmouth American Legion
Soup suppers are back at the Monmouth American Legion on the first Mondays of the month through May. Finance Officer Cheri Stanton shares how the soup suppers got started: “We started those about five years ago. The power bills were going from seven to eight to nine hundred dollars and I thought it couldn’t get […]
Monmouth Assistant Fire Chief Pat Spears Offers Halloween Fire Safety Tips
As Halloween nears, the National Fire Protection Association is reminding everyone to keep fire safety a priority. When selecting a costume, avoid fabrics that trail behind and those made of linen or cotton as they can be very flammable. As for decorating, Assistant Fire Chief with the Monmouth Fire Department Pat Spears offers these tips: […]
Free Testing Available for Damaging Soybean Pest in Illinois Fields
The hot, dry conditions farmers saw during the 2023 growing season brought up ideal conditions for an unwelcome pest in Illinois soybean fields. Soybean Cyst Nematodes, the microscopic worms that live in the soil that feed on the roots of soybean plants, inhibiting nutrient outtake, and causing major yield loss. To help farmers save money, […]
Abingdon-Avon Football Coach Rick Quinn Reflects on First Season in the Lincoln Land Conference
The Abingdon-Avon Tornadoes football team ended their season this past Friday with a 43-23 home loss to the ROWVA-Williamsfield Cougars. The loss for A-Town brings their final record on the season to 2-7, with the Tornadoes starting 0-5 in their first 5 games, but closing out the season strong with a 2-2 record in their […]
Abingdon-Avon Football Coach Rick Quinn Reflects on First Season in the Lincoln Land Conference
Joyce Ann Foster
Joyce Ann Foster, 80, of Galesburg, died on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg. She was born February 22, 1943 in Brimfield, the daughter of Everett Henry and Violet Rose (Rynerson) Foster. Joyce was reared and educated in Brimfield, graduating from high school in 1961. She worked at Admiral’s and later worked […]
Monmouth Fire Chief Casey Rexroat and Assistant Chief Pat Spears
Rexroat and Spears highlight the upcoming Trunk or Treat event on Halloween at the Fire Station, share Halloween fire safety tips, wrap up presentations during Fire Prevention Month, discuss new hires, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
West Central FS Crop Specialist Brendan Marshall
Marshall gives a local crop update, including corn and soybean yields, soil tests, anhydrous application with current soil conditions, discusses diseases, drought, nitrogen, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Trial Delayed For Man Charged In Death Of Knox Co. Deputy
The trial for a man charged in the death of a Knox County Deputy last year is being delayed. Jury selection was set to begin yesterday in Henry County Circuit Court for Daylon Richardson, who is facing multiple charges, including murder. He pleaded guilty to the lesser charges, but will be tried on the two […]
Farmers’ Almanac Releases Winter Forecast for Illinois
Illinoisans may want to bundle up this winter if the 2024 Farmers’ Almanac winter prediction holds true. The publication has been predicting the weather since 1818, using information from the moon, tidal action and sunspot activity, among several other factors. Winter officially starts on Dec. 21, but according to the Farmers’ Almanac, winter weather will begin before […]