Steelers arrive in style as Bell waits to sign 1-year deal
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) The theatrics came from all the usual suspects.
Sanchez expected back in late August or early September
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman expects injured catcher Gary Sanchez will be sidelined until late August or early September because a strained right groin.
Roof at Mercedes-Benz Stadium finally open for business
ATLANTA (AP) With a few shorts blasts of a horn, the intricate steel structure came to life. Slowly, the eight mammoth pods above Mercedes-Benz Stadium began to slide along railroad-like tracks, revealing the towering downtown skyline off
Mariners get just enough offense again, beat Giants 3-2 (Jul 25, 2018)
SEATTLE (AP) Jean Segura chopped the first pitch from Sam Dyson into center field to score Guillermo Heredia with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the Seattle Mariners won yet another one-run game by beating
D-backs get reliever Andriese from Rays for 2 minor leaguers
Right-hander Randall Delgado was designated for assignment to make room on the roster.
Piecemakers host upcoming quilt show
The Piecemakers Quilt Guild is celebrating 20 years as a local organization, and boasts an impressive number of members! They’re hosting their bi-annual quilt show, “Summer Nights,” next weekend (August 4 & 5) at Knoxville High School.
Dave Moody sounds off on the ‘bump-and-run’s’ place in NASCAR
In this weeks edition of ‘The Pulse’ Dave Moody shares his thoughts on Kevin Harvick’s winning move, and Martin Truex Jr.’s mentality while Harvick and Busch battle.
Diamondbacks get Andriese from Rays for minor leaguers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired right-hander Matt Andriese from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league catcher Michael Perez and minor league righty Brian Shaffer.
Sky top short-handed Mercury before All-Star break
Phoenix was without Diana Taurasi, who did not play due to a suspension after reaching the WNBA’s technical foul limit.
Chung, Harrison, Zverev win in 2nd round of Atlanta Open
ATLANTA (AP) Hyeon Chung, Ryan Harrison and Mischa Zverev won second-round matches Wednesday at the Atlanta Open.
Monmouth College is adding STEM programs to the curriculum
Monmouth College continues to expand its course and program offerings well beyond what we may think of in a “liberal arts” education. The school is adding three programs related to the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields.
Twins' Kepler making plays in the field, at the plate
The Twins’ Max Kepler is hitting home runs and doing his best Byron Buxton impression in center field
Cooley, Charles A.
Mr. Charles A. Cooley II, 64 of Dahinda, Illinois died 3:16 p.m. Monday July 23, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.
Hunt, Daniel E.
Daniel E. Hunt, 54, of rural Galesburg, died unexpectedly in his sleep Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at home.
Gustafson, Miriam R.
Miriam R. Gustafson was born January 16, 1918 during a snowstorm at the Yates City farm home of her parents, Joy L. and Margaret (Mathews) Ralston. When she was 10 and a half her mother died. Miriam’s
Mellican, Theodore R.
Theodore R. “Ted” Mellican, 85, of Galesburg, died on Monday, July 23, 2018, 10:15 PM, at Kindred Hospital in Peoria.
Man makes first appearance in newly-filed murder case
A Knox County prosecutor is explaining his decision to file a new case against a rural Galva man accused of shooting and killing a man during a confrontation last month, after a Knox County grand jury opted
Halladay, Robert E.
Robert E. Halladay, 63, of Joliet, IL, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:40 pm, Sunday, July 15, 2018 at his home.
Fowler’s homer rallies Cardinals over Reds 4-2 in 11 innings
CINCINNATI (AP) – Left-hander Austin Gomber took a no-hitter in the seventh inning and Dexter Fowler hit a two-run shot in the 11th on Tuesday night, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 victory over the
Rodon strong, Moncada HRs to send White Sox past Angels 4-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Carlos Rodon pitched two-hit ball into the eighth inning, Yoan Moncada homered in the seventh and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Tuesday night.