Tom Parrish Memorial Golf Outing Raises Over $22,000 for Parkinson’s Research
Over $22,000 was raised locally during the Tom Parrish Memorial Golf Tournament for Parkinson’s Disease back in August, which was given directly to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, shares Marcia Parrish: “We had a really good time. We had 25 teams and I just sent off the final checks. We made over […]
Monmouth Fire Chief Rexroat Offers Tips to Remain Safe This Harvest Season
As the harvest season is here, Monmouth Fire Chief Casey Rexroat reminds farmers to take the time and check over equipment before heading into the fields to reduce accidents this fall: Chief Rexroat also encourages motorists to slow down, pass with caution and when it is safe to do so, and put down the cell […]
James A. “Slim” Meyer
James A. “Slim” Meyer, 72, of Galesburg, died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was born December 8, 1950, in Galesburg, the son of Gregory J. and Gladys Irene (Ohnsman) Meyer. He married Rose “China” Barragan on October 9, 1976, in Galesburg. He is survived by his […]
WIU UCC to Host Olympic Star Katelyn Ohashi Sept. 25
Western Illinois University’s Counseling Center (UCC) will host Katelyn Ohashi to speak on her life as a gymnast, poet, activist and creative. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. Ohashi is a star gymnast who won her […]
New State Police Rules for Assault Weapons Permits will Take Effect Oct. 1
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans who own weapons that can no longer be purchased or sold in the state under its new assault weapons ban will soon be able to register those weapons so they can legally keep them. The law, officially known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act, bans the sale and […]
City of Monmouth Update with Mayor Rod Davies and Communications Director Ken Helms
Part 1: Discussion of the presentation of awards given to three members of the Monmouth Police Department and Chief Switzer’s report presented to the Monmouth City Council Part 2: Discussion on the current progress of updates at the former Vaugh’s building in Monmouth Part 3: Discussion on the approval of the Supplemental Resolution for Improvements […]
Monmouth Fire Chief Casey Rexroat
Chief Rexroat reminds everyone to stay safe this harvest season, discusses the recent grain bin rescue training, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Local NRCS District Conservationist Cathy Froelich
Froelich provides a monthly update with the local NRCS and FSA offices on the WRAM Morning Show.
Evelyn Doris Volz
Evelyn Doris Volz, 68, of Monmouth, passed away at 6:50 pm on Monday, September 18, 2023, at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, IL. She was born January 31, 1955 in Effingham, IL the daughter of Harold and Avis (Rice) Schlicker. She was raised and educated in Unionville, MI, graduating from Unionville-Sebewaing High School in […]
Linda M. Kavanagh
Mrs. Linda M. Kavanagh, 75, of Knoxville, Illinois passed away at 1:51 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2023, at home. She was born September 30, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois to James and Joesphine (Michi) Silingo. She married the love of her life, Michael S. Kavanagh, on January 25, 1969, in Bensenville, Illinois. After 50 years of […]