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Captain Cain Recognized as Firefighter of the Year
Captain Matthew Cain Recognized as the Galesburg Fire Department Firefighter of the YearContact: Fire Chief Randy HovindPhone: 309-345-3717 Galesburg, IL (April 26, 2024) The Galesburg Fire Department (GFD) selected Captain Matthew Cain as the 2023 Firefighter of the Year. The annual GFD Firefighter of the Year award recognizes significant contributions, achievements, character, and dedication of a firefighter or fire captain. Selection is based on criteria including skills and ability as a firefighter,
Galesburg Public Library Reopens at 264 W Main St on April 24, 2024
Galesburg Public Library celebrates its 150th anniversary by opening its brand-new building on Wednesday, April 24. The library has been closed since March 1 while books, supplies, and equipment were moved to the new location, 264 West Main Street. Once the library opens, visitors will be able to check out books, movies, and, for the first time, video games. The 68,000-square-foot building features five study rooms, a children’s library, a teen zone, a community room, a fireplace alcove, an art exhibit