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September 13th was the second show of the 25-26 Season for the Orpheum Theater with Mamma Mania!, the American Tribute t...
10/12/2025

September 13th was the second show of the 25-26 Season for the Orpheum Theater with Mamma Mania!, the American Tribute to ABBA. Before the night was over the crowd was dancing in front of the stage.
Photo courtesy of our photographer Richard Cross.

GHS King Senior Andrew Hickey and Queen Senior Lillian Furrow in the Homecoming parade September 12th. Photo courtesy of...
10/11/2025

GHS King Senior Andrew Hickey and Queen Senior Lillian Furrow in the Homecoming parade September 12th.
Photo courtesy of our photographer Richard Cross.

Izzy Feehan a Freshman from Monmouth-Roseville High School is swimming for GHS 2026 season. Izzy place 2nd in the Girls ...
10/10/2025

Izzy Feehan a Freshman from Monmouth-Roseville High School is swimming for GHS 2026 season. Izzy place 2nd in the Girls 200 yard Freestyle Varsity September 16th at Mustain Pool against Sterling. Galesburg defeated Sterling 110-56.
Photo courtesy of our photographer Richard Cross.

Workshop Art Therapy,The Light in the Darkness, at the 2025 Discover Wellness Summit Event presented by Bridgeway,Sandbu...
10/10/2025

Workshop Art Therapy,The Light in the Darkness, at the 2025 Discover Wellness Summit Event presented by Bridgeway,Sandburg College,Galesburg Community Foundation & Yes September 19th held at Sandburg College. Guided step by step process by Jamie Fulk.
Photo courtesy of our photographer Richard Cross.

GHS sophomore Ava Marty spiked the ball in the September 23rd volleyball match against Sterling at the Thiel Gym.Photo c...
10/08/2025

GHS sophomore Ava Marty spiked the ball in the September 23rd volleyball match against Sterling at the Thiel Gym.
Photo courtesy of our photographer Richard Cross.

The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer Knox-Warren County was held Saturday September 27th at Lake Storey. This was the start of...
10/07/2025

The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer Knox-Warren County was held Saturday September 27th at Lake Storey. This was the start of the 1 mile and 2 mile routes for the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer. The goal this year was $85,000, they raised $90841. There were 440 participants.
Photo courtesy of our photographer Richard Cross.

Have you seen the new pedestrian call buttons downtown?
10/06/2025

Have you seen the new pedestrian call buttons downtown?

10/03/2025
Galesburg’s Jaxon colored a picture at the Galesburg Heritage Days booth August 5th at the Galesburg Police Department's...
10/03/2025

Galesburg’s Jaxon colored a picture at the Galesburg Heritage Days booth August 5th at the Galesburg Police Department's National Nite Out held in Standish Park.
Photo courtesy of our photographer Richard Cross.

GHS FFA float in the GHS Homecoming parade September 12th. The FFA students picked apples and handed out to the crowd in...
10/02/2025

GHS FFA float in the GHS Homecoming parade September 12th. The FFA students picked apples and handed out to the crowd instead of candy.
Photo courtesy of our photographer Richard Cross.

Workshop Pet Therapy, from Galesburg Therapy Dogs,at the 2025 Discover Wellness Summit Event presented by Bridgeway,Sand...
10/01/2025

Workshop Pet Therapy, from Galesburg Therapy Dogs,at the 2025 Discover Wellness Summit Event presented by Bridgeway,Sandburg College,Galesburg Community Foundation & Yes September 19th held at Sandburg College. The owners and dogs present were Paula Traviolia with 4 year old Winston,Jeff Taylor with 2yr old Helena,Deb Jackson founder of the organization and Heather Yeutson with 6 year old Hallie.
Photo courtesy of our photographer Richard Cross.

Beverly Blust celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends at the Knoxville American Legion Post 749 Saturday Se...
10/01/2025

Beverly Blust celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends at the Knoxville American Legion Post 749 Saturday September 13th.
Photo courtesy of our photographer Richard Cross.

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