Spring training roundup: Mariners ace Hernandez hit by liner
This was not how Felix Hernandez hoped to start spring training.
Padres slug their way to first spring training win
Powered by five home runs, the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 10-4 on Monday afternoon at Peoria Stadium.
Texas guard Andrew Jones released from cancer center
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Texas sophomore guard Andrew Jones has been released from the hospital and will continue his leukemia treatment on an outpatient basis.
Knox County YMCA to start its annual fundraising campaign

The Knox County YMCA‘s annual Support Campaign begins next Monday, March 5th. And, as has been the case in years past, the goal is to raise $150,000 in order to help those who want to utilize Y
Bohan, Gloria R.
Gloria Richardson Bohan, 92, of Galesburg, Illinois, died on Sunday, February 25, 2018, in Galesburg.
Bradford, Lois M.

Lois M. Bradford 81, of Knoxville, IL, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Knox County Nursing Home.
Garner, Larry

Larry “Butch” Garner, age 75, of Knoxville, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois, died at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois.
Flanagan, Marie
Marie Flanagan, 70, of Eugene, OR (formerly of Peoria, IL), passed away February 12, 2018. Marie was born March 19, 1947, to Terence James Flanagan and Monica Marie (Mills) Flanagan of Berwick/Roseville, IL
Simonson, Marcia J.
Marcia Jean Simonson, 87, of Roseville, passed away February 24, 2018, after a brief illness. She was born in Monmouth, IL to Nealy J. and Marie (Larson) Young. Marcia married John Robert Simonson in 1953, who preceded her in
McCracken, Shirley A.

Mrs. Shirley Ann McCracken, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 2:15 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2018 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.
Keith, Calvin C.

Mr. Calvin C. Keith, 47, of Galesburg died 1:47 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2018 at his home. He was born July 27, 1970 in Galesburg to Thomas and Carol Line Keith.
Beach, William C.

William C. “Bill” Beach, age 74, of Knoxville, died on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Webb, Sharon L.
Sharon Lynn Webb, 79, of Galesburg, died on Sunday, February 18, 2018, 3:15 am, at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville.
Roll, Ruth E.
Ruth E. Roll, 74, of Monmouth, IL passed away Wednesday February 21, 2018, 2:59 p.m. at her home. She was born Friday November 19, 1943 in Burlington, IA the daughter of Charles and Kathryn (Waggoner) Gregg. She
Knapp, George L.

George L. Knapp, 92, of Wataga, died at 9:58 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at home.
Rodgers, Leland
Leland Rodgers, 89, of Roseville, IL passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 7:42 p.m. at Graham Hospital Canton, IL. He was born Wednesday, January 16, 1929, in Roseville, IL the son of John E. and Ethyle (Olson) Rodgers. He married Margaret Evelyn Parsons
Havens, Terry A.
Terry Alan Havens, 74, of Gilson, died at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in Seminary Manor in Galesburg.
VanNatta, Numa O.

Numa O. VanNatta, 89, of Avon, Illinois passed away at 2:37 PM Wednesday February 21, 2018 at OSF St. Mary’s Hospital in Galesburg, IL. He was born June 24, 1928 in Quincy, IL to Lloyd and Francis
Weir, Jeremy E.

Jeremy E. Weir, 41, of rural Kirkwood, IL, died at 5:06 pm Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his home.
Calhoon, Rodger E.

Mr. Rodger E. Calhoon, 69, of Galesburg, Illinois died 5:54 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at his home.