April 30, 2021
Galesburg, Il- The Illinois State police have released details of a single-vehicle crash that injured one person.
According to a news release, on Wednesday at about 12:45 PM, a 2019 Kenworth semi-truck driven by 65-year-old John Burkhalter of Galesburg was traveling eastbound on IL route 164 between 170th and 180th Street.
Burkhalter lost control, left the roadway, and struck four utility poles. He then continued into Galesburg where he was stopped by officers from Galesburg Police Department. ISP District 14 Troopers arrived and lead the traffic crash investigation.
Burkhalter was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He was later charged with a DUI and issued citations for Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident, Improper Lane Usage, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
April 29, 2021
A Galesburg man driving a truck tractor-trailer was arrested for DUI Wednesday after striking four utility poles and attempting to drive away.
65-year-old John Burkhalter was said to lose control of his vehicle on IL Route 164 traveling east in the area between Griswold Archery and Herr Petroleum, very close to the Warren-Knox County line.
Burkhalter continued on after striking four utility poles but shortly after was stopped by Galesburg Police.
Illinois State Police troopers soon arrived and conducted the crash investigation.
Burkhalter was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
But still, he is facing charges of DUI and was cited for illegal transportation of alcohol, failure to reduce speed, improper lane usage, and leaving the scene of an accident.
Black History Month Tribute to Frank Johnson s Music
Black History Month Tribute To Frank Johnsons Music
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Colonialism and its legacies including slavery were a part of the lives of several generations of the Stockton family at Morven. For Black History month, Independent scholar John Burkhalter and pianist Sheldon Eldridge explore the link between Robert Field Stockton (1795-1866) the “Commodore”, and the free black composer Francis “Frank” Johnson.
Johnson (1792-1844) now considered one of America’s most prominent musicians during the Federal period, was the first African American to publish sheet music, to perform an integrated concert , and the first musician in America to tour with his band in Europe.
Common calendar, Packet papers, February 12
Common calendar, Packet papers, February 12
French American School Princeton (FASP) is accepting enrollment.
At FASP, students in preschool (3 years old) through grade 8 benefit from a rigorous bilingual curriculum accredited by the Middle State Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools and the French Ministry of Education; personalized attention thanks to small class sizes; and a multicultural community with more than 30 nationalities represented.
FAPS is located at 75 Mapleton Road, Princeton.
McCarter Theatre Center presents Fireside Chats to “spark” conversation in the community.
Filmed on the front lawn of the Princeton theater, student activities, Pulitzer Prize-winners, local business owners and others are interviewed by Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen.
Princeton museum pays tribute to 19th century Black composer
Updated Feb 16, 2021;
Posted Feb 09, 2021
Morven Museum and Garden in Princeton will present a tribute to Black composer Francis Johnson s music in an online program noon Tuesday, Feb. 16. This image, Francis Johnson, is from the New York Public Library Digital Collections.Collection of the Free Library of Philadelphia/morven.org
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Morven Museum and Garden in Princeton will host a virtual Black History Month tribute to composer Francis Johnson noon on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Colonialism and its legacies, including slavery, were a part of the lives of several generations of the Stockton family at Morven. For Black History month, Independent scholar John Burkhalter and pianist Sheldon Eldridge will explore the link between Robert Field Stockton (1795-1866) the “Commodore,” and the free black composer Francis “Frank” Johnson.