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‘It means honor.’ Oneida Legion keeps Memorial Day traditions strong

1 week ago | tspr.org | Jane Carlson

Membership in veterans service organizations has been steadily declining, with an estimated drop of 700,000 members nationally in the last decade or so. But Oneida Legion Post 727 in rural Knox County is going strong, thanks to younger generations joining to keep up traditions — and a commitment to community service. “I've always been a firm believer that one hand washes the other.
Will falconry deter Galesburg’s crow population? Find out this fall.

2 weeks ago | tspr.org | Jane Carlson

The city of Galesburg will take another stab at discouraging murders of crows from roosting downtown. Local officials have tried a number of methods over the past couple decades to evict the crows. There have been squawk boxes, crow effigies — and even the firing of special shotgun rounds to scare them off. Now the city will hire a kettle of falcons. Seven of them to be exact, that will be deployed downtown for a month in November or December when the crows come home to Galesburg to roost.
Oglesby pleads guilty to forgery, firearm charges; murder trial could begin next month

2 weeks ago | tspr.org | Jane Carlson

A Knox County woman charged with murdering the former Maquon police chief has pleaded guilty to charges of forgery and possessing a firearm without a valid FOID card. Marcy L. Oglesby, 53, still faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a toxic substance, and concealment of a homicide in the death of Richard Young.
Man arrested in Galesburg ice cream shop armed robbery

3 weeks ago | tspr.org | Jane Carlson

Galesburg police arrested Grayling Churn, 67, on Thursday night, following the armed robbery of an ice cream shop on the city’s south side. Police responded to the robbery at Flavor Freeze, 552 S. Farnham St., around 9:21 p.m.The suspect departed the scene with a bank bag containing cash. When officers located the suspect’s vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, the driver did not stop, leading officers to pursue the suspect for several blocks.
Two Galesburg women indicted in PPP loan fraud scheme

3 weeks ago | tspr.org | Jane Carlson

A federal grand jury has returned indictments against two Galesburg women for fraudulently obtaining PPP loans for themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic — and for assisting others in obtaining loans with fraudulent tax documents. The indictments, filed last week in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois in Rock Island, charge Dorothy D. Barber, 53, and Shyniece L. Mixon, 27, with wire fraud.
Galesburg pauses new solar projects to consider regulations

1 month ago | tspr.org | Jane Carlson

The city of Galesburg will pause new solar project applications for the next few months to review current ordinances and consider new regulations. The 120-day moratorium will not affect solar projects that have already been submitted to the city or those that have already been approved. City Manager Eric Hanson said the goal is not to prohibit solar developments. But he said the rapid growth of solar projects is raising concerns about land use development and long-term maintenance obligations.
Farmers market season is officially here. Macomb’s is celebrating 50 years.

1 month ago | tspr.org | Jane Carlson

Looking for plant starts or some locally grown asparagus? It is officially that time of year. Burlington’s Jefferson Street Farmers Market kicks off tonight and will run every Thursday night through the end of September. Galesburg’s farmers market gets going on Saturday morning and runs through September as well. Macomb’s farmers market summer season also starts on Saturday morning — and is celebrating 50 years of serving the community.
Knox County board member arrested for domestic battery

1 month ago | tspr.org | Jane Carlson

A Knox County board member who works as an investigator for the Monmouth Police Department was arrested Sunday for domestic battery following a physical altercation with his wife. Joshua E. Kramer, 44, of Galesburg, was booked in the Knox County jail on Sunday, April 27 and later released by court order. Kramer has served on the Knox County board as a Republican in District 4 since 2022.
Galesburg recognized as a ‘dementia-friendly’ community

1 month ago | tspr.org | Jane Carlson

Galesburg is joining a nationwide movement to create a supportive and inclusive environment for people living with dementia — and for their caregivers. The city is the 53rd in Illinois to be recognized as a Dementia-Friendly Community, as part of the Dementia-Friendly America network.
Galesburg native, bestselling children’s author to visit public library

1 month ago | tspr.org | Jane Carlson

A bestselling children’s author will return to Galesburg this weekend. Lindsay Currie, a Galesburg native and 1998 graduate of Knox College, is the author of mysteries for young readers, including the Delta Games series and six standalone books. Currie grew up on Nancy Drew and says she loves a twisty tale. When not writing, she can generally be found looking for an adventure of her own. She recently relocated from Chicago to a farm in downstate Illinois.