Beloved Galesburg teacher Betty Messmore dies at 98 — she taught for 43 years and started at 18
Betty J. Messmore A beloved Galesburg teacher who spent 43 years in Knox and Warren County classrooms — starting at age 18 in a one-room country school — has died at 98. Betty J. Messmore died Sunday
National Scrabble champion headlines Galesburg tournament this weekend
Players compete at the Galesburg Spring Fling Scrabble tournament at the Galesburg Community Arts Center. (Photo provided) The 2023 North American Scrabble Champion is among the players heading to Galesburg this weekend for the Galesburg Spring Fling
Lyle Lovett sets intimate “Songs & Stories” residency at City Winery Venues
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett is set to headline a special run of small-scale performances this spring and summer, bringing 23 shows to eight City Winery locations across the country as part of his “Songs & Stories” Tour.
Galesburg delegation heads to Washington to push for South Street underpass, water wells, and fleet facility
The South Street underpass in Galesburg. (Photo provided by City of Galesburg) A delegation of local leaders is heading to Washington, D.C. next week to make the case for federal investment in three Galesburg infrastructure projects —
Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan plan special two-night stadium event this July
Country star Thomas Rhett and pop singer Niall Horan are joining forces for a rare stadium event in 2026, announcing two exclusive shows that highlight their longtime friendship and musical collaboration. The pair will headline concerts on