GHS Boys Basketball vs. Sterling GHS junior guard Jackson Crock-Sibbing takes a short jumper from the paint Friday January 10th game against Sterling. Galesburg suffered a 41-58 loss.	Rosie Chase 100th Birthday Rose Chase celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends Saturday January 5th at Harley’s Pub and Reception Hall dancing the night away. She dances anytime she gets a chance.	GHS Bowling Atown Invite GHS junior bowler, Madisyn Fowler broke the total pin fall record for GHS girl bowlers Saturday January 5th at Abby Lanes Abingdon IL. The first round she scored 640, in the second round she broke the record scoring 593. She now holds the record and is currently 43,287 pins and counting.
Goodwill Opening Day Abingdon resident Rhonda Bentwent to see the New 15,000 sq. foot Goodwill store located at 1338 North Henderson Street Galesburg Friday December 20th. She ended up doing a little shopping. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11a.m. to 6p.m. Sundays.	GHS Boys Swim vs. Moline GHS senior Ryan Tapper,a member of the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay Varsity team. The team placed second for the event against Moline on December 10th at Mustain Pool. GHS won the meet 151 Moline 28.	Lions Club Bill Albracht The Galesburg Lions Club was privileged to host Mr. Bill “Hawk” Albracht during its lunch meeting on 11 December 2024. Mr. Albracht presented a spell binding story regarding his experience as the youngest US Army Captain to command combat soldiers in Vietnam. His audience of over 50 Lions and their guests at 156 E. Bar and Grill on Main Street in Galesburg, IL concluded with a very appreciative standing ovation from those in attendance which included many veterans.
Santa Seniors Knox County Triad Volunteer Kathy Bell, Santa shopper with Knox County Sheriff Jack Harlan at the Santa for Seniors Annual Shopping event, sponsored by the Knox County Triad for Senior Citizens, December 7th at Walmart Galesburg. There were 22 Senior Shoppers this year. Each shopper received a gift card for $150 to spend.	Rick Cross Photography Richard Cross official photographer for The Burg.