Marcena Ora Austin
Marcena O. Austin, 82, of Alexis, passed away Dec. 2, 2025. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5; funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Gerlaw Christian Church.
Charles Edward ‘Ed’ Austin
Charles Edward “Ed” Austin, 82, of Alexis, passed away Dec. 2, 2025. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5; funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Gerlaw Christian Church.
Howard Scott Bycroft
Howard S. Bycroft, 83, of Roseville, passed away Dec. 2, 2025. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at McGuire & Davies, Monmouth.
‘Fireman’s fireman’: Longest-serving Galesburg firefighter Tom ‘Baughie’ Baughman dies at 74
Retired rescue squad veteran who mentored generations and never really left the job dies one day before 7th retirement anniversary
Warren County property transfers for Nov. 24-26, 2025. See a list of home and other sales
A list of home and other property sales recorded in Warren County over the past week
Test Your Galesburg Smarts: Take Massey Quiz #23 on Iconic Local Landmarks
From historic buildings to hidden gems, Evan Massey’s latest photo challenge celebrates the heart of Galesburg—spot the spots and see if you’re a true Burg expert.
Two dead in single-vehicle crash south of Alexis
Warren County Sheriff’s Office investigating; no further details released
Galesburg’s Major Marte Glass, lifelong nurse and veteran, dies at 72
Longtime ICU and LifeFlight nurse and 26-year Army Reserve veteran died from injuries in Nov. 22 crash
Jim Miles
Jim (Gerald R.) Miles, 82, of Galesburg, died Nov. 28, 2025. Cremation accorded. No services planned. Private burial spring 2026.
Thomas ‘Tom’ R. Baughman
Thomas “Tom” R. Baughman “Baughie”, 74, of Galesburg, died unexpectedly Nov. 29, 2025. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5; funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West.
Desirae Deirra ‘Sissy’ Thorne
Desirae Deirra “Sissy” Thorne, 63, of Galesburg, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 27, 2025. Memorial visitation 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West.
Major Marte Lynn Glass, U.S. Army, Retired
Major Marte Lynn Glass, U.S. S. Army Retired, 72, of Galesburg, passed away Nov. 30, 2025. Visitation 9-11 a.m., funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West.
Dale E. Morling
Dale E. Morling, 96, of Galesburg, passed away Nov. 29, 2025. Visitation 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7; funeral 2:30 p.m. at Hinchliff-Pearson-West.
Richard ‘Dick’ Dale McCone Sr.
Richard “Dick” Dale McCone, Sr., 93, of Galesburg, passed away Nov. 30, 2025. Cremation accorded. Private inurnment at a later date.
Roger L. ‘Bud’ Scalf
Roger L. “Bud” Scalf, 69, of Galesburg, died unexpectedly Nov. 29, 2025. Celebration of life visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West.
Swatting incident prompts police response at Monmouth College; no threat found
The Monmouth Police Department received a phone call around 10 p.m. on Monday from an unknown individual claiming an active incident was occurring at the college.
Kathyrn Marie Cooper
Kathyrn Marie Cooper, 78, formerly of Granville, OH, passed away Nov. 29, 2025. Cremation accorded. Celebration of life late spring 2026 in Newark, OH.
Galesburg teacher Jordan Ball killed in U.S. 34 crash near Wataga
Both directions of highway closed for more than six hours following the incident
Choosing Roots Over Rush: Galesburg natives ditch urban hustle for hometown heart
In a world of endless options, these Galesburg grads picked simplicity over skyscrapers. “I wanted to come back and make Galesburg a better place,” shares Andrew Thomas
Donald S. ‘Cob’ Sprout
Donald S. “Cob” Sprout, 93, of Roseville, passed away Nov. 29, 2025. Cremation accorded. Celebration of life in spring 2026.