Nathan “Nate” A. Shea

Nathan “Nate” A. Shea, 39, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 9:56 am, Saturday, September 16, 2023 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL. Nathan was born October 7, 1983 in Phoenix, AZ, the son of Ariana Shea.  He was raised and educated in Centennial, AZ.  Nathan worked for a while at Smithfield in […]

Michael Ray “Caddy” Cadwell

Michael Ray “Caddy” Cadwell, 62, of Galesburg, passed away from liver cancer at 11:18 a.m. Friday, September 15, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 31, 1961 in Galesburg, the son of Donald Gene and Phyllis Louise (Edgerton) Cadwell, Sr. Michael was reared and educated in Hammond, Indiana. He was a […]

United Superintendent Jeff Whitsitt

Superintendent Whitsitt discusses the recent United Board of Education meeting including the budget for the 2023-2024 school year, continued discussion on space needed in the elementary buildings, future enrollment numbers, approved a bus bid for next fall, approval of the United Band and Choir will be heading to Disney World in Florida next summer, and […]

Kay L. Kitch

Kay L. Kitch, 62, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:05 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL. She was born on March 9, 1961 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Lewis and Patricia (Mettler) Heatherly.  Kay was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1979.  […]

Scots Football Knocks Off Vikings 70-13

The Monmouth College football team racked up 660 total yards and 70 points on Saturday in a 70-13 road win over Lawrence University. The Scots (2-1, 2-0) had touchdowns from eight different players, including four first-time scorers in the win. The first Monmouth drive was stopped on downs at the Lawrence 14 and the second […]

Monmouth College Volleyball Wins Twice on Saturday

The Monmouth College volleyball team won twice on Saturday at the Loras Invite. Monmouth beat St. Mary’s in five sets and then swept St. Scholastica in the second match. The Scots jumped out to the lead in the first set, going on top 2-0 with a kill from Bailey Hill (East Alton, Illinois) and an […]