Knox County Highway 10 Bridge Reopens
Knox County Board Chairman Jared Hawkinson is pleased to announce that after 6.5 months the County Highway 10 bridge crossing the BNSF Railway Classification Yard has reopened today, Wednesday, September, 20, 2023. The bridge, built in 1985, was closed March 6, 2023 to begin a much needed rehabilitation project at a projected cost of nearly […]
Gallery Reception for 50 Artists on Display for BCA’s 64 ARTS This Friday
On display now in the Buchanan Center for the Arts Gallery through November 3rd is the 64 ARTS, a national juried exhibition shares Executive Director Kristyne Gilbert: “It is artwork from 50 artists all over the United States. It is a variety of mediums. We have everything from video, 2D, 3D, paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture, […]
GAVC’s Manufacturing and Trades Showcase Creates Networking Event for Area Students and Community Members
The Galesburg Area Vocational Center will hold their Manufacturing and Trades Showcase on October 26th for area high school students and community members, shares Knox County Area Partnership President Ken Springer: “A lot of different employers, either manufacturing companies or skilled trades organizations will come and set up at the Galesburg Area Vocational Center and […]
Carl Sandburg College President Dr. Seamus Reilly Talks Impact of Major Industries Being Close By
As remote and contract work has seen an increase, Carl Sandburg College President Dr. Seamus Reilly states being located in west Central Illinois, there are several major industries close by that their offered classes and trades programs feed into: “We look around at what major industries are in the state of Illinois, number one being […]
New Chinese Restaurant to Open in Monmouth
A new Chinese restaurant will be opening in the Monmouth community on North Main Street, reports Mayor Rod Davies: “We have a family that has restaurants in Davenport and Kewanee and they are opening up a restaurant in Monmouth in what was the old Chinese Restaurant there on North Main Street. They are refurbishing the […]
United Band and Choir Students Preparing for Performances at Disney Next Summer
A summer trip to Disney World in Florida was approved by the United Board of Education for United’s band and choir departments, shares Superintendent Jeff Whitsitt: “It is a joint effort with Abingdon-Avon. Both bands and choirs, the Abingdon-Avon band and choir and ours will head to Florida to the Disney properties and have some […]
John P. O’Dean
John P. O’Dean, 51, of rural Galesburg, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 16, 2023, while on a weekend fishing trip on the Fox River in Wisconsin. He was born January 5, 1972, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Malcolm “Sandy” and Linda J. (Davis) O’Dean. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Sandy and […]
Macomb Student Receives FOP Scholarship
Lindsey May, left, the son of Lindsey and Karen May of Macomb, accepts a $500 Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) scholarship from Spoon River Valley FOP Lodge 427 President Donald “Ike” Hackett in Macomb. Lindsey’s father is a Lodge 427 member and is employed by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Lindsey is a freshman at […]
Retired Detective Richard Wistocki and Monmouth-Roseville High School Principal Jeff Ewing
Retired Detective Richard Wistocki will hold a presentation to keep kids safe in the cyber world. The presentation will be Thursday, October 26th in the Monmouth-Roseville High School Gymnasium starting at 6pm. It’s free and open to the public. Really important for parents to attend this event.
West Central Heat Football Dealing with Plethora of Injuries and Road Trips
Story by Kadin Rogers The West Central 8-man football team was recently in action this past Friday, taking on state ranked Pawnee/Lincolnwood on the road in Pawnee. The Heat playing in their 3rd road game in 4 weeks, would fall to Pawnee/Lincolnwood 56-12, bringing their record to 0-4 on the season. In addition to their […]