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Orion School Officials Reflect on Student Discipline

Orion School Officials Reflect on Student Discipline

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WHAT WE KNOW: The end of the school year is a good time to reflect on student discipline for the year.See the Story

Celebrate Independence Day with a Community Lunch at Wiley Park - Regional Media News

Independence Day · Galva

Celebrate Independence Day with a Community Lunch at Wiley Park - Regional Media News

The First Baptist Church of Galva is inviting the community to an Independence Day lunch at Wiley Park this Friday, July 4, 2025. Residents are welcome to enjoy a meal together from 11 AM until 2:30 PM. Organizers say the event is open to everyone and provides an opportunity for neighbors to connect and celebrate the holiday. The church will offer complimentary food and beverages, and the park atmosphere will be family-friendly. Those interested…Read Article

Wake Up Tri-Counties Country Music Artist Angela Meyer Drops New Single and Performs Live in Galva on June 29, 2025 - Regional Media News

Wake Up Tri-Counties Country Music Artist Angela Meyer Drops New Single and Performs Live in Galva on June 29, 2025 - Regional Media News

Country music artist Angela Meyer joined Wake Up Tri-Countries to introduce her powerful new single, “Blood Disease,” ahead of her much-anticipated live performance at the Levitt Amp Galva Music Series on June 29, 2025. Meyer’s forthcoming album, also titled “Blood Disease,” releases in September and will be available on all major platforms like iTunes and Spotify. Crowned the Midwest Country Music Organization’s “New Artist of the Year” in 2023…Read Article

Officers Franklin and Sauer Graduate from Law Enforcement Academy and Join Kewanee Police - Regional Media News

Officers Calab Franklin and Noah Sauer are making strides in their law enforcement careers. After graduating from a rigorous 16-week Basic Law Enforcement Academy at Sauk Valley Community College, both have entered the second phase of their field training with the Kewanee Police Department. Supervisors report that Sauer and Franklin are progressing well, with an anticipated program completion by mid-July. Their ongoing development highlights not…Kewanee · Kewanee Read Article

Kewanee City Council Review from June 23, 2025 - Regional Media News

During the recent city meeting, Sarah Bambas of the Bi-State Regional Commission shared insights before council members advanced several key resolutions. One measure, Bill 25-61, voices the city’s support for the Illinois America250 Commemoration. Bill 25-62 brings a new lease agreement with BD Pyxis, enabling the Kewanee Fire Department to receive updated security and asset-tracking technology. The council also approved Bill 25-63, authorizing …Kewanee · Kewanee Read Article

Kewanee Park District Bans Motorized Vehicles to Protect Windmont Park Walkers and Playing Surfaces - Regional Media News

The Kewanee Park District has announced a new policy at Windmont Park aimed at improving safety and preserving park grounds. Effective immediately, all devices—such as scooters, bikes, golf carts, rollerblades, and skateboards—are not allowed on playing surfaces inside Windmont Park. The decision was made following damage to the new basketball/pickleball courts from motorized vehicles. Only manually propelled vehicles are permitted on sidewalks,…Kewanee · Kewanee Read Article

Kewanee Police Remind Residents and Businesses of Community Portal for Vacation Watch, Pets, Key Holders, and At-Risk Persons - Regional Media News

The Kewanee Police Department is encouraging residents to take advantage of its Community Portal, a digital tool designed to enhance local safety year-round. The portal offers several services, including Vacation Watch, giving peace of mind while you’re away, and Pet Management to help reunite owners with missing pets. Business owners and residents can also register key holders for emergency access, and families with at-risk individuals are urge…Kewanee · Kewanee Read Article

Volunteer Corn Control in Soybean - Field Advisor

While visiting some fields in Henry County this past week, I found several with volunteer corn that will need to be controlled in the post-emergence pass. Although tillage or pre-emergence herbicides were used to prevent or take out early germinators, the volunteer corn has come up and is competing with the current soybean crop.Agriculture · Henry County Read Article

Orion ponders location of digital sign

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WHAT WE KNOW: The Illinois Department of Transportation has made the village of Orion remove its new digital sign on Rt. 150.Orion · Orion See the Story

Illinois State Trooper Jason Wilson Highlights Seat Belt Safety at Kewanee High School - Regional Media News

Illinois State Police District #7 Safety Officer, Trooper Jason Wilson, visited Kewanee High School’s Summer Driver Education Class on June 11th. Wilson spoke to students about crucial safety topics, focusing on the importance of wearing seat belts. To drive the message home, students participated in a hands-on demonstration using the seat belt convincer—a special device simulating a low-speed crash at just 5 to 7 miles per hour. Participants ex…Kewanee · Kewanee See the Story

Galva Police Arrest and Citation Report 06-16-2025 - Regional Media News

June 9, 2025 through June 15, 2025 June 9 Officer was dispatched to the 700 block of NW 7 th Ave in reference to recovered property. Officer was dispatched to the 00 block of SW 2 nd Street to recover a cell phone that had been found. It was later returned to it’s owner, who lived out-of-state. June 10 Officer was dispatched to the 200 block of SE 4 th Ave for an ongoing property line dispute. Officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Exc…Property · Galva Read Article