KNOX COUNTY NEWS

Residents can drop off storm debris at the oversized brush and limb drop-off, located at 636 Pickard Road. The drop-off site will be open for extended hours for the next two weeks, operating from Wednesday through Sunday each week (July 17 - 21 and July 24 - 28), with hours from 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Friday - Sunday. Additional information on the oversized brush and limb drop-off site can be found on the city's website.

The Abingdon Historical Society is excited to announce the Grand Opening of its newest museum on September 14th. The celebration will coincide with the Road Knights Car Show, offering visitors a perfect blend of history and horsepower.

Galesburg's 2024 Heritage Days, held from August 16th to 18th at Lake Storey, was a weekend where history came alive. Visitors from all over gathered at the park, transforming it into a vibrant scene out of early American history.

Two members of the Community Services Department at WIRC-Community Action Agency (WIRC) were recognized for earning a service certification at a recent banquet in Springfield, Illinois.

As the crisp air of autumn settles in, what better way to welcome the season than by joining the community for the 3rd Annual Fall Family Fun Day?

Based out of Galesburg, Rick Collins is leading a restoration effort to preserve the area's architectural heritage. As a master carpenter and structural timber expert, Collins is committed to maintaining the integrity of historic buildings while making them functional for modern use.

Gavin Gerard, a Carl Sandburg College student, won the bronze medal in masonry at the SkillsUSA Championships held in Atlanta. This remarkable achievement made Gerard the first student in the school's history to secure a national medal in this prestigious competition.

Have you wondered where that delightful smell and lively music has been coming from every month this summer? Don't miss out! Seminary Street will come alive one last time to wrap up summer with First Fridays on Seminary Street.

In an effort to invigorate Galesburg's cultural landscape, the Galesburg Orpheum has unveiled its ambitious "Summer FUN-raiser Series," a lineup designed not only to entertain but also to secure vital funding for future programming.

Residents can drop off storm debris at the oversized brush and limb drop-off, located at 636 Pickard Road. The drop-off site will be open for extended hours for the next two weeks, operating from Wednesday through Sunday each week (July 17 - 21 and July 24 - 28), with hours from 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Friday - Sunday. Additional information on the oversized brush and limb drop-off site can be found on the city's website.

The Abingdon Community Festival, a cherished local tradition since 1954, recently hosted a series of drive-in movie nights at the fairgrounds, offering a nostalgic and innovative fundraising solution. This initiative, aimed at supporting the festival's infrastructure needs, was a resounding success.