Monmouth to offer free storm debris dropoff for three days in July
Three roll-off dumpsters will be available for storm-damaged item dropoff, free for local residents, July 17-19.
After 92 years, Altona’s historic stage hosts a show again
The restored Ransom Memorial Library Hall reopens Saturday with a free performance of Oklahoma! Youth Edition, part of a full day of Altona Day festivities.
Former Galesburg baseball standout, Giants signee Hod Johnson dies at 89
Howard “Hod” Johnson was inducted into the Galesburg Hall of Fame in 2000 after being signed by the San Francisco Giants.
Howard ‘Hod’ Johnson
Howard “Hod” Johnson, 89, of Galesburg, died Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at home. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory.