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Star 98.1 and Star 104.7 Bring 24/7 Christmas Music to the Bureau Valley and Tri-Counties Beginning November 15
The Star Radio Network is spreading holiday cheer with nonstop Christmas favorites through December 31, 2026. PRINCETON & KEWANEE, IL — November 11, 2026 — It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas across the Bureau Valley and Tri-Counties! The Star Radio Network is getting ready to bring the magic of the holiday season to local listeners as Star 98.1 and Star 104.7 officially switch to 24/7 Christmas music beginning Sunday, November 15, 2026.
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Galesburg coaches, activities directors get pay boost under new formula
The Galesburg District 205 School Board approved pay increases for coaches, sponsors and activities directors Monday night. Under the new formula, pay for athletics would increase by $75,295, and activities stipends would cost $11,702 more. The new pay formula is based on a $42,000 base salary multiplied by an assignment percentage.
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Area volleyball players earn Three Rivers honors
Kewanee seniors Damaris Diaz and Macee Pickering were unanimous selections to the Three Rivers first team all-conference volleyball team. Junior Ellie Welgat was afforded second team honors as a libero. Three Rivers all-conference first-team honors:. Alania Frank*, Erie-Prophetstown, junior. Lia Milem, Erie-Prophetstown, sophomore. Kayler Pritchard, Erie-Prophetstown, senior. Kaitlyn Coutts, Hall,...
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Moline High School Theater Teacher, Cancer Survivor Holding 30-Year Reunion Show
The Final Curtain, a reunion of three decades of Moline High School theater veterans performing with current students, will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. November 27–28 at Moline High School Auditorium, 3600 Avenue of the Cities. Its host and driving force is longtime Moline High School teacher, actor,...
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Union Pacific 5511 Undergoes Steam Test, on Track to Operate in 2027
The Railroading Heritage of Midwest America (RRHMA) announced Tuesday that Union Pacific 2-10-2 “TTT-6” 5511 successfully passed its first steam test at the former Rock Island shops in Silvis, Ill., last week. Now, the locomotive is expected to operate by summer 2027. RRHMA says this is a significant...