WIU Ag Department Receives $10,000 Grant For Livestock Center
Recently, the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture (Ag) was presented a $10,000 check from Compeer Financial toward a Community Building Grant improving the on-campus Livestock Center. “It is our job as the organization to inform the community about these grants offered through our corporate office,” said Compeer Loan Officer Robb Creasey, a ‘93 WIU […]
Eric Hanson Selected as Galesburg City Manager
The Galesburg City Council has selected Eric Hanson to fill the role of Galesburg City Manager, and it is anticipated that an employment agreement will be included on the October 2, 2023, City Council agenda. Mr. Hanson was selected to fill the position after a nationwide recruitment campaign, led by GovHR. Hanson has extensive experience […]
Prairie Players Civic Theatre Presents ‘A Murder Is Announced’
It’s time to buy your tickets and put on your sleuthing caps as Prairie Players Civic Theatre presents A Murder Is Announced directed by Zach Hunter on September 30, October 6 & 7 at 7:30 P.M. and October 1 & 8 at 2:00 P.M. at their theater at 160 S. Seminary Street in Galesburg, Illinois. […]
Be on the Lookout for False Facebook Ads
Facebook buy and sell scams continue to circulate, which have now expanded to false ads on purchasing homes or rental properties, reports Monmouth Police Department Investigator Josh Kramer: “Whether it be dogs, birds, it has even got to the point of homes, rentals. They will put out a rental that usually they will show up […]
Monmouth Police Department Testing Applicants in October
The Monmouth Police Department is testing applicants on Saturday, October 14th, beginning with an orientation, the physical agility POWER test, followed by a written exam, explains Police Chief Joe Switzer: “As far as qualifications go, a high school diploma, valid Illinois driver’s license, and obviously you don’t want anything in your background that is going […]
SSB Vice President Dorothy Ricketts Advises Individuals to Watch Bank Activity as Debit Card Scams and Check Washing is on the Rise
Security Savings Bank Vice President Dorothy Ricketts informs debit card scams are on the rise and they are calling customers daily to issue new cards. While the bad actors will randomly run card numbers through software at home to try and gain the information, Ricketts advises being on the lookout for robocalls asking for your […]
Larry D. Skinner
Larry D. Skinner, 80, of Abingdon, died at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born March 13, 1943, at the former Galesburg Cottage Hospital, the son of Floyd and Melba L. (Peck) Skinner. He married Judith A. Ray on June 25, 1965 at the Abingdon […]
Mildred Lee Allen
Mrs. Mildred Lee Allen, 87, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Millie was born December 20, 1935, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of William Glenn and Mildred Ann (Scott) Campbell. She married Joseph Pecharich and later married Wayne Allen on September 8, 1973, in […]
WMOI/WRAM Presents West Central Middle School with Program of the Month
The PBIS Program at West Central Middle School is the WMOI/WRAM September School Spotlight, courtesy of MTC Communications and the Regional Office of Education #33. Principal Sara Ryner as well as members of the West Central Middle School Student Council were presented with a $150 check courtesy of MTC Communications to go towards their ‘Heat […]
Richard Humes Gives A Preview of the 2023 Illinois State Cornhusking Contest
The 2023 Illinois State Corn Husking Contest is this Sunday, October 1st in Smithshire, Illinois. Dick Humes, Illinois Corn Husking Contest President Dick Humes joined the WRAM morning show to discuss the contest.