Noel Eric Gash
Noel Eric Gash (Eric), 63, of Galesburg, passed away Jan. 6, 2026. Cremation accorded; memorials to American Cancer Society.
Martha Mary ‘Marty’ Melton
Martha Mary “Marty” Melton, 89, of Galesburg, passed away Jan. 3, 2026. Private family scattering of cremated remains at East Linwood Scattering Gardens.
Beatrice L. Roberts
Beatrice L. Roberts, 87, of rural Knoxville, passed away Jan. 1, 2026. Visitation 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Jan. 12 at Hurd-Hendricks in Knoxville; private services follow.
Galesburg girls ranked No. 2, Abingdon No. 10 in AP state basketball polls
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Rick E. ‘Ricky’ Reed
Rick E. “Ricky” Reed, 54, of Knoxville, passed away Jan. 3, 2026. Celebration of life 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 17 at American Legion Post 749 in Knoxville.
Your Questions Answered: Why the new ‘No Right Turn on Red’ at Carl Sandburg and Henderson?
City Public Works Director Aaron Gavin says new signal part of IDOT accessible pedestrian upgrades; activates only when crosswalk button pushed.
Al Williams: Driving force on Galesburg’s powerhouse 1957 Streaks team
Evan Massey profiles standout player and driving force on the 1957 Silver Streaks basketball team — including the famous slowdown game vs. Rock Island — sharing his high school highlights, college years and life story.