Hancock County, Illinois
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Kara Andrew, Memorial Hospital director of health promotion, has been elected to serve a three-year term as co-chair in the fitness and medicine member interest group for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). This appointment recognizes Andrew’s commitment to advancing the principles of lifestyle medicine and fostering collaboration between medical and…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — A summer benefit concert for The Legacy Theater is planned for Saturday, July 13. Chenille Sheeran of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Carthage, will be the featured performer. Sheeran operated Center Stage Music in Carthage for many years before advancing her own musical career in Nashville. The award-winning singer and recording star was…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Local nonprofits looking to build their programming, expand their mission and better their communities are invited to apply for grant funding through the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri’s annual community grant program. The deadline to submit grant applications is 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1. Grants totaling more than…
Read Full Article La HARPE, Ill. — A La Harpe man recently was arrested and charged with theft of more than $500 but less than $10,000. Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department have been investigating numerous thefts in the La Harpe area, including reports of stolen tools, trailers, equipment and machinery. A cooperative effort with the Henderson…
Read Full Article LaHARPE, Ill. — A LaHarpe man was arrested last month and charged with possession of stolen property. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department received at approximately 3:40 p.m. on March 15 a report of a stolen trailer. Deputies investigated the theft, which led to the arrest of Jordan L. Ragain, 29. Further investigation into this theft…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently was awarded full accreditation for another three years by The Joint Commission, a nationally recognized organization that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations. The Joint Commission’s role is to seek to improve health care for the public by evaluating healthcare organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Four drug-related arrests recently were made by deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. A deputy conducted a traffic stop at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 on a silver 2001 Chevrolet coupe on the New Warsaw Road at Windy Hills Road. A passenger, Taylor D. Harrison, 20, of Carthage was found to…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Travis Scheel and Sarah Scheel of Winterset, Iowa sold a residence at 2105 Knight in Nauvoo…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE Ill. — Adam Tucker will bring the timeless sound of country icon Tim McGraw to the Legacy Theater at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Tucker is a Nashville recording artist and Las Vegas entertainer who recreates the music, moves and mystique of McGraw. Tucker recently won episode 3 on the new hit TV…
Read Full Article WARSAW, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has partnered with the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce to be the hosts of the Warsaw Wellness Expo at the Bott Community Center, 705 Lafayette, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 20. The event will have activities for kids, informative workshops and essential health screening. Offerings will include A1C,…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently participated in the donation of vital medical equipment to two significant hospital projects in Kenya. This charitable effort was facilitated by insights from Memorial Hospital’s colleagues at Quincy Medical Group and Bishop E.L. Warren, senior pastor of the Cathedral of Worship in Quincy. One of the projects taking place…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Lori Bilbrey, program administrator for the ROYALS program of the Regional Office of Education 26 (ROE26), recently received the Region 3 Excellence in Education Award from the Illinois Coalition for Educating At-Risk Youth (ICEARY). Bilbrey began work as the program administrator for the ROYALS program nine years ago. Before joining ROE26, she…
Read Full Article HAMILTON, Ill. — The Western Illinois Threshers will hold its 57th annual show Friday through Sunday, Aug. 2-4 at its grounds, two miles north of Hamilton. During their recent annual meeting, directors were elected and plans were made for this summer’s event. Directors elected for three-year terms were Matthew Starr, Ken Buckert and Kyle Buckert…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. —The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership Winners, including Ashlyn Housewright, executive director of Community Health and Wellness, during its 20th anniversary annual conference held at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. Housewright has been a full-time employee with Memorial Hospital in Carthage for five…
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Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — High school senior Sarah Stinemates of Carthage has been awarded a Western Illinois University President’s Scholarship in conjunction with the AIM HIGH Western Commitment scholarship. These scholarships cover four years of tuition, fees, a double residence hall room and a standard board for eight semesters. In a press release, Stinemates said, “I…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Advocacy Network for Children is planning a pinwheel planting ceremony in honor of April being National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month at 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at the Hancock County Courthouse, 500 Main. Since opening its doors nearly 35 years ago, Advocacy Network for Children has advocated for thousands…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Marilyn Walker, et al, sold a residence at 711 N. Haven Drive in Carthage to Esther…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital, led by the efforts of Dr. Drake White, an orthopedic surgeon with more than two decades of dedicated service to the region, now offers Mako SmartRobotics for total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements. Mako SmartRobotics represents a groundbreaking approach to joint replacement surgery, empowering surgeons with unparalleled precision…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage has welcomed three new professionals — Mollie Sanchez, Lindsay Brummell and Gavin O’Neil — to its behavioral health team. Sanchez is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She has been a registered nurse since 2012 and has experience in inpatient psychiatric care, emergency room and outpatient behavioral…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Sign-up is open for the 45th running of the Strawberry Strut on Saturday, June 1. The event includes the classic five-mile run along the Carthage Lake. Other events in this year’s Strut are a 5K run, a 5K walk and a one mile fun run/walk. The two 5K events in the Strut…
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Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Economic Development was awarded $3,000 from the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) for the “Taste of Hancock County” event which will highlight local companies within Hancock County and give them a chance to promote what they have to offer. Taste of Hancock County is one of 10 projects from across the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public at locations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri and by mail beginning Monday, March 18. Of the more than 153,000 people who are expected to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is joining nearly 80 medical centers and health systems as part of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. The Academic Consortium is the world’s most comprehensive community for advancing the practice of whole health care, with leading expertise in research, clinical care, education and policy. “Whole-person healthcare is…
Read Full Article NAUVOO, Ill. — Living Water, a local worship band, invites area residents to join in singing favorite hymns of Holy Week and Easter beginning at 2 p.m. on Palm Sunday, March 24, at the historic Nauvoo Theatre. The event will offer performances by the band along with scripture and meditations on the journey of Jesus…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri invites nonprofits throughout its 12-county service area to apply for a grant of up to $7,500 through its annual Community Grant program. Grants totaling more than $210,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations advancing arts and culture, community betterment, education, health and human…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The WGEM Academic Challenge, a high school scholastic bowl competition, is back for its 30th season. This season kicks off with the inaugural “All-Star Challenge,” featuring eight standout players from local high schools. Hosted by WGEM chief meteorologist Brian Inman on the JWCC Quincy campus, the WGEM Academic Challenge pits local schools against…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Former President Donald Trump’s name remains on the Republican ballot for the March 19 primary for now, and votes already cast for him through early ballots and mail-in ballots are unaffected. But stay tuned. Adams County Clerk Ryan Niekamp said Thursday no changes have been made to the primary ballot in the wake…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Bee Gees Gold: The Tribute will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at The Legacy Theater. Together these performers bring back the best of the Saturday Night Fever disco era. Backed by a live band, the Bee Gees Gold recreates the look and sound of the Bee Gees from the…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital was the recipient of 27 breakthrough awards at the annual Custom Learning Systems (CLS) HealthCare Service Excellence Conference at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla. These awards are based on patient experience survey scores for HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems), ED CAHPS (Emergency Department Consumer Assessment…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Chaddock Foster and Adoption Services team is hosting an open house event for prospective foster parents at its Carthage campus from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27. This open house event will be a drop-in/drop-out format so prospective foster parents can learn in a comfortable, no-pressure atmosphere. Current Chaddock foster…
Read Full Article COLUSA, Ill. — A Dallas City woman was arrested twice in two days on various drug, theft and driving charges and now is in custody in the Hancock County Jail. A deputy attempted a traffic stop on a grey 2011 Chevrolet near Colusa at approximately 10:27 p.m. on Feb. 8. The driver of the vehicle…
Read Full Article The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department recently reported in a Monday, Feb. 12 press release the following arrests for methamphetamine or drug-related offenses. The department received a report at 10:51 p.m. Jan. 7 of a reckless driver. Deputies found the suspected vehicle and conducted a traffic stop leading to the arrest of Wyatt J. Brown, 26,…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Menn’s Firestone, LLC sold a tire shop and building at 97 S. Adams in Carthage to…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department staff has completed specialized training by equipping them with advanced skills and expertise in handling non-maternity-related services that correspond with childbirth. The Emergency Department nurses underwent intensive training conducted by OSF Healthcare of Peoria titled “Non-Maternity Service Hospital Education.” This training aimed at enhancing emergency care for expecting…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently announced that Melissa Brewer has joined the Memorial Hospital team. Brewer specializes in emergency medicine and family medicine. She began working Jan. 15 in the Emergency Department at Memorial Hospital and Convenient Care at the Memorial Medical Building on the Memorial Hospital campus. Brewer received her associate degree in…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital CEO Ada Bair, Director of Diagnostic Imaging Jill Schlatter and Director of Emergency Services/Education Sadena Jackson were selected for awards presented at this year’s recent Custom Learning Systems Conference at Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla. Bair was the recipient of the Founders Award. Schlatter and Jackson were selected as Summit…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The 2024 season at The Legacy Theater will open with the Liverpool Legends at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. The Beatles arrived in the United States on Feb. 7, 1964. Now the Liverpool Legends will bring their music and costumes back to The Legacy Theater, covering the full range of the Beatles’…
Read Full Article Campos appointed clinical assistant professor at University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford
CARTHAGE, Ill. — The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford (UICOMR) welcomes Dr. Rosalinda Campos as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. Campos is a board-certified family medicine physician at Memorial Medical Clinic in Carthage who teaches medical students in the Rural Medical Education program. In a press…
Read Full Article ALEDO, Ill. — Five communities in Illinois’ 47th District — two of them in Hancock County — have been awarded $3 million in state grants through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program. Dallas City and Nauvoo both will receive $600,000. Dallas City’s proposed project will add a five-foot…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently welcomed Jesse McKeown as a program therapist to the Senior Life Solutions’ Evergreen Center. McKeown provides therapeutic services for patients utilizing group, individual and family therapy sessions. Her primary focus is centered around patient care and providing services that a physician may order. Senior Life Solutions’ Evergreen Center is…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Approximately 850 students from Adams, Pike, Hancock and Brown counties are expected to attend the West Central Region Sophomore Career Fair on Friday, Jan. 26, at John Wood Community College. Professionals from the region will give presentations in 15 different career cluster areas and the military. Each student will attend two 50-minute presentations.…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Donnie McDonald sold commercial buildings at 200 Center in Augusta to Jared Williams for $85,000 on…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program and the Hancock County Health Department are partnering with Quincy Medical Group to offer free mammograms to Illinois residents who have no health insurance or have high-deductible health insurance plans. Interested people are invited to the “Think Pink All Year!” event from 10 a.m. to 3…
Read Full Article WARSAW, Ill. — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association has announced Renee Blunier, who plays the oboe, as the winner of the Martha McCrory Young Artists Competition, open to local 10th through 12th graders. The contest was held Dec. 16 at First Union Congregational Church in Quincy. Blunier performed movements from Benedetto Marcello’s “Oboe Concerto in…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center will host a one-year celebration open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2. The public is encouraged to stop in and explore the facility, meet the teachers and engage with the administration. Refreshments will be available as attendees tour the classrooms and experience…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater 2024 Showcase, a free event highlighting this year’s linup of outstanding performers, will be held Saturday, Jan. 20. The showcase is free to anyone in the region, and reservations are not required. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a social time with light refreshments, and the program will begin…
Read Full Article Memorial Institute of Health and Healing to relocate services to Memorial Hospital campus on Tuesday
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Institute of Health and Healing, led by Dr. Yoon Hang Kim, will relocate its integrative and functional medicine services to the medical building on the Memorial Hospital campus at 1450 N. County Road 2050. This relocation will happen on Tuesday, Jan. 2. For appointment scheduling, the contact number for Memorial Institute…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Dr. Yoon Hang Kim, Memorial Hospital CEO Ada Bair and Ashlyn Housewright, executive director of community health and wellness, presented an initiative titled “A Rural Health Care Organization’s Journey to Food as Medicine” at the Integrative Medicine for Underserved conference in Austin, Texas. The presentation highlighted Memorial Hospital’s commitment to innovative healthcare…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation recently announced an anonymous benefactor has committed to match all donations up to $25,000 from October 2023 through February 2024. This pledge comes as the foundation inches closer to its ambitious fundraising goal of $2 million. Since its establishment in 2015, the foundation has successfully raised more than $1.93…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — A Burlington, Iowa, man is facing burglary charges after his arrest on Dec. 12. Deputies from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department were called to 2171 N. County Road 2550 in Carthage to investigate a burglary report. Deputies investigated and located the suspect, Jon M. Pitts, 36, a short time later. Pitts had gone…
Read Full Article ELVASTON, Ill. — Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found in an Iowa woman’s vehicle after a traffic stop in Hancock County. Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on Monday, Dec. 11, on a maroon 2003 Chevrolet Silverado for a traffic violation on U.S. 136 near the intersection with County Road…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Jordan Brooks of Hamilton sold a residence at 1261 Oak in Hamilton to Angel Thompson of…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The spirit of the holiday season will come alive at the Hancock County Outreach Center, 511 Main, from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20. The event is open to all, offering free entry and a complimentary meal for attendees. The celebration will feature an array of activities embracing a special Hispanic…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The smooth sounds of Sal Valentinetti are coming to The Legacy Theater in Carthage on Saturday, Dec. 16, for a 7 p.m. show. Valentinetti, coming from Long Island, N.Y., started in music by playing the baritone horn, base trumpet, tuba and trombone. His voice was discovered by accident. During a horn lesson…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Two arrests were made Tuesday after a joint investigation between three Hancock County law enforcement agencies. A traffic stop in Carthage conducted Tuesday, Dec. 12, by deputies with the Carthage Police Department led to the apprehension of Joshua L. Cramer, 35, of Clinton, Iowa, and Christin J. Vanpelt, 32, of Davenport, Iowa. …
Read Full Article La HARPE, Ill. — A 911 call about a domestic disturbance led to methamphetamine-related arrests on Sunday. Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched Sunday to 2171 N. County Road 2550 after a 911 call was received and only screaming could be heard. Joangela L. Kiley, 47, of LaHarpe and Ronald H. Kienast,…
Read Full Article Pratt sees opportunity for 'new challenge' as he files to run for state's attorney in Hancock County
QUINCY — Christopher Pratt, an attorney in the Adams County Public Defender’s Office since 2016, filed last week to run for state’s attorney in Hancock County. Pratt, who was promoted to deputy chief public defender in 2020, filed as a Republican. He will face incumbent Bobi James in a primary on March 19. No Democratic…
Read Full Article LA HARPE, Ill. — COUNTRY Financial representative Jake Allen recently made a $1,500 donation to the La Harpe Ambulance Service to help buy ambulance equipment. In a press release, Allen said, “The La Harpe Ambulance Service provides EMT support to the La Harpe community and surrounding areas in Hancock County. It’s operated by a dozen…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — A large model train set, courtesy of Galen Wollbrink, will be on display at the Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum, 306 Walnut in Carthage, on from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10; Sunday, Dec. 17; Saturday, Dec. 30; and Sunday, Jan. 7. For the past several years, model train displays of…
Read Full Article NAUVOO, Ill. — Living Water, a local worship band, will present three Christmas concerts at the historic Nauvoo Theatre in downtown Nauvoo at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, and a special concert for children at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19. The program will feature a mixture of traditional and…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — A Fort Madison, Iowa, woman is facing sexual assault charges in her role as a local school paraprofessional. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office took a report on Nov. 17 that led to allegations of sexual assault of a juvenile having occurred at the Chaddock Special Education School on the Carthage campus. The…
Read Full Article DALLAS CITY, Ill. — A death investigation is under way after a Dallas City man was found dead after a residential fire on Saturday. The victim was identified as Lonnie E. Lewis, 74. The Dallas City Rural Fire Protection District was paged to a structure fire at 180 W. Second in Dallas City at approximately…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Quincy Medical Group and Memorial Hospital in Carthage recently announced an expansion of their collaborative efforts to elevate healthcare services for Carthage and its surrounding communities. James Van den Bogaerde, an orthopedic surgeon with QMG, has joined Drake B. White of Memorial Hospital to provide orthopedic surgery care for patients. Van den…
Read Full Article NAUVOO, Ill. — FamilyDestinationsGuide.com sought to highlight underrated winter getaways for families throughout the United States by surveying 3,000 experienced travelers. Results of the survey show Nauvoo ranked in the top 150 underrated winter destinations, coming in at No. 138 on the Family Destinations Guide list. The guide describes Nauvoo as being known for its…
Read Full Article PLYMOUTH, Ill. — Hancock County Sheriff Travis Duffy reports a residential fire in Plymouth on November 15 led to a death investigation. Deputies were notified that Tri-County Fire, Colchester Fire, and Augusta Fire were on scene for a structure fire at 103 E. Marion, Plymouth where they discovered a female. When deputies arrived, they met…
Read Full Article NAUVOO, Ill. — A Thanksgiving Eve “Post Derecho” Oasis worship event will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the historic Nauvoo Theatre on Mullholland Street in downtown Nauvoo. In a press release, Gayle Pope, a retired professor from rural Hancock County and one of the planners, said, “It will be a time…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold Midwest Book Fairs (formerly Books are Fun), an event offering books, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21 in the front lobby and hallways of Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. All proceeds from the book and gift fair will benefit the Memorial Hospital…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Doris Dieckmann Estate sold a residence at 208 E. Davis in Bowen to John Sowder and…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is proactively raising awareness about diabetes and healthy living with a 45-minute live virtual event at noon on Thursday, Nov. 9. It will provide valuable insights and practical tips for people looking to manage or prevent diabetes. This event will be accessible via the “Lunch Break with Memorial – Cooking…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — A report of a reckless driver going more than 120 mph led to the arrest of a Clinton, Iowa man for possession of cocaine. Thomas S. Walker, 39, was placed under arrest and transported to the Hancock County Jail. He was released after an initial court appearance with a notice to appear…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The sound and moves of Michael Jackson will come alive on the stage of The Legacy Theater at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Michael Firestone will present “Moonwalker: The MJ Legacy,” promoted to be “as close as you will get to seeing the King of Pop live in concert.” Coming from Las…
Read Full Article WEBSTER, Ill. — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a man after another man drove himself to the emergency room at Memorial Hospital in Carthage after receiving multiple gunshot wounds at his residence near Webster. Hancock County Dispatch received a call at approximately 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 from Memorial Hospital. The male victim…
Read Full Article OMAHA, Neb. — Navigator CO2 Ventures announced Tuesday it is putting on hold one of the two biggest proposed carbon dioxide pipeline projects in the Midwest so it can reassess the project. Associated Press reporter Josh Funk said the company withdrew its application for a key permit in Illinois and said it it was putting…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Christopher Corzatt and Deanne Corzatt of Mendon sold a residence at 211 Cherry in Carthage to…
Read Full Article CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity today announced Friday the conclusion of the Back to Business Restaurants, Hotels and Arts program with $156 million provided in relief funds. Through these three programs, nearly 4,000 grants went to businesses in more than 500 cities, towns and localities in 95 counties. Fifty-three restaurants, hotels…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — An investigation into a report of a domestic battery in Carthage led to an executed search warrant and an arrest warrant on Monday, Oct. 2. The Carthage Police Department received a report of a domestic battery incident on Sunday, Oct. 1. After the initial report, it was discovered that the incident occurred…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Fights Cancer presented checks totaling $39,000 from proceeds of this year’s team fundraising events and annual block party. The group presented a check for $15,600 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for cancer research and a check for $23,400 to HUGS (Help Us Give Support) of Hancock County, the local…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The historic 1993 flood of the Upper Mississippi River caused billions of dollars in damages, displacing more than 74,000 people from their homes and disrupting the region’s transportation and economy. The Upper Mississippi River watershed has experienced more frequent flooding with higher river stages with major floods happening in 2008, 2013, 2014 and…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will host a Fall Luxe event from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Lake Hill Winery. This event will be filled with upscale vendors, healthcare screenings and education, heavy appetizers made by Memorial Hospital’s Chef Amber Clark, live entertainment by Craig Corzatt and more. Those in attendance…
Read Full Article LaHARPE, Ill. — Two LaHarpe residents were arrested Tuesday, Sept. 12 and charged with theft, a class 3 felony. Dollar General regional management contacted the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday to report employees who had stolen felony amounts from the store. An investigation, in cooperation with Dollar General management, was conducted. Arrests…
Read Full Article Two Hancock County citizens were arrested this week on Hancock County warrants that were issued as a result of many hours of investigation into thefts and burglaries. Wyatt J. Brown, 25, of Carthage, was arrested Sunday, Sept. 10, by Carthage Police Department officers and Hancock County deputies. Brown had a Hancock County warrant for his…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Med Spa in Carthage was the host of a stress urinary incontinence procedure training on July 27-28. The two-day training focused on an advanced procedure to address stress urinary incontinence, a prevalent and distressing bladder issue affecting women. This training was among the first to debut in a clinical setting within…
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Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Team will host two sheet pan dinner workshops in the Memorial Hospital Teaching Kitchen. The team will walk participants through how to make a variety of sheet pan dinners. Participants will leave with the recipes from the workshop as well as some bonus recipes. The first…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents William Gray and Lisa Gray of Hamilton sold a residence at 333 Miller in Carthage to…
Read Full Article LaHARPE, Ill. — A Lomax man was taken into custody on Tuesday, Sept. 5 on an Iowa warrant after a short standoff with police. Officers with the LaHarpe Police Department had attempted to apprehend Steven A. Bell earlier in the afternoon when he went into a residence at 102 S. E Street in LaHarpe. After…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Eleven grants totaling nearly $750,000 recently were awarded to Illinois land trusts to support stewardship on land protected by the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced Friday in a press release. The goal of the Natural Areas Stewardship grant program is to increase the delivery of much needed stewardship…
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