Hancock County, Illinois
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Dr. Yoon Hang “John” Kim, chief wellness officer, has joined the Memorial Hospital team. Kim specializes in integrative medicine, acupuncture for pain management and functional medicine lab testing. Integrative medicine is an approach to healthcare that incorporates evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies into medical treatments. Integrative medicine includes mind-body techniques such as…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The lively Latin sound of “Los Chicos del 512: the Selena Experience” can be heard at The Legacy Theater at 7 p.m. Friday, June 2. The show is sponsored by Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. This event will be similar to a live concert by Selena, who died in March 1995. Lead singer…
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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. The Theresa Frey Estate sold a residence at 1321 Laurel in Hamilton to Kyler Labonte of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently added Dr. Kolleen Burnett to its team. She specializes in pediatrics and has begun seeing patients at Memorial Medical Clinic Hamilton, 1471 Keokuk, in Hamilton. Burnett began her career as a pediatrician in 2002. She earned her bachelor of science in biology (pre-med) from Truman State University in Kirksville,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Evergreen Center and Behavioral Health team is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in May. People are invited to “Look Around and Look Within” to learn about how one’s surroundings can impact mental health. Where a person is born, lives, learns, works, plays and gathers, as well as their economic stability and social…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — An Iowa woman is in the Hancock County Jail and faces charges of burglary and methamphetamine possession. Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department received a report at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 of a burglary in progress at the storage units on Warsaw Road at U.S. 136 in Hamilton. The victim…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Healthcare Week is celebrated nationwide during the second week of May. Memorial Hospital recognizes this week to celebrate staff members of Memorial Hospital, Memorial Medical Clinics and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services. A planning committee from members of all entities decided to base this year’s theme on “Outstanding in Our Field.”…
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CARTHAGE Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation recently launched its Travel Club and Dining Club, which will serve as community opportunities for all to socialize, network and enjoy a variety of experiences and events. The MHF Travel Club, in partnership with Out the Door Travel with David and Leah Zanolla, already has visited Chicago and has…
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QUINCY – About 60 people attended the Saturday morning session of the New Illinois Third Constitutional Convention as the group seeks to breakaway from Cook County and Chicago. The group has been working toward its goal since 2018 and has committees set up in 28 of Illinois’ 102 counties, including Adams, Hancock and Schuyler counties…
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Memorial Hospital honored as 2023 Outstanding Rural Health Organization; celebration set for Tuesday
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital in Carthage has been recognized by the National Rural Health Association as a 2023 Outstanding Rural Health Organization. The award honors the hospital’s exceptional dedication to ensuring access to patient care and providing quality services to its community. Memorial Hospital invites the public to the campus at 1454 N. County…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Illinois Broadband Lab and the Illinois Office of Broadband will continue their listening tours to Macomb on May 3 at noon and 6 p.m. to reach Adams, Knox, McDonough, Hancock, Warren, Pike, Schuyler, Henderson and Brown counties. Community organizations, local government officials, state agency representatives and residents of all ages and…
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The JWCC band, chorus and cheerleaders also performed the school fight song for the board Wednesday night. QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report on maintaining tuition rates for the upcoming year as well as trustee election results, recognitions, oath of offices for new board members and the election of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — On April 19, at approximately 10:20 PM a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 1994 Chevrolet Silverado on Ill. 136 at Main Street in Carthage. A Hancock County Sheriff’s K-9 was deployed and positively alerted on the vehicle. A search revealed methamphetamine in the vehicle. The driver, Frank D. Hoewing,…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital FOCUS Fitness Gym, 103 Randolph, will have an open house from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27. This event is free and open to the public. Health screenings such as A1C and blood pressure checks will be available, as well as educational booths and nutrition information. Those attending are welcome 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. Elizabeth Purtle of Augusta sold a residence at 701 Washington in Augusta to Clayton Kerker of…
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CARTHGE, Ill. — Chevie Lay, an occupational therapist at Memorial Hospital, recently received her certification as a stroke rehabilitation specialist, making her an expert in the care and rehabilitation of stroke patients. Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, and occupational therapy plays a critical role in recovery. To complete…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — Three methamphetamine-related arrests were made in Hancock County on April 7. A deputy with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department made a traffic stop at 12:02 a.m. on a blue 2010 Ford Explorer at 1015 Broadway in Hamilton for a traffic violation. The driver, Lacey C. Ford, 42, of Kahoka, Mo., was found…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. – George Brummell, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, recently joined the Memorial Hospital team. He has started seeing patients at the Memorial Medical Building at 1450 N. County Road 2050. Brummell earned his associate of science in nursing from John Wood Community College in Quincy and his bachelor of science in nursing…
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QUINCY — Quincy Conference, an event where thousands of educators descended into Quincy for two days of workshops for professional development off-and-on for the last 40 years, won’t be returning this year. But it could return in the future. “The door isn’t completely closed on Quincy Conference,” said Michaela Fray-Tappe, director of LEAD Projects for…
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MONTEBELLO TOWNSHIP, Ill. — A Nauvoo man was found to have drowned in the Mississippi River on Wednesday. Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department received a report on Tuesday of a canoe that had tipped over and a man in the Mississippi River at the intersection of Illinois 96 and County Road 1720N. Deputies…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold a collective goods book and gift fair from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 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 Foundation’s “Grow Our Own”…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum, 306 Walnut, will open for the season on Saturday, April 1. The free museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon-4 p.m. and on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. The museum is closed on Monday and on major holidays. Special group or class tours can be arranged at other…
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QUINCY — The Department of Health and Human services reports an estimated 90 percent of all foster children are exposed to trauma, and one in four foster children shows symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Three foster agencies are coming together to educate foster parents and anyone who works with foster children about trauma through the annual…
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CARTHGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Nauvoo and Nauvoo Pharmacy will be hosting open houses on Wednesday, March 22 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. At the Nauvoo Clinic open house, attendees can meet and greet with healthcare providers Tony Wasielewski, physical therapist Tonya Dooley and Memorial Medical Clinic med spa staff. Health screenings…
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. Mindy Gronewold of Carthage sold a house at 221 N. Madison in Carthage to Sarah Diprima…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital and the Behavioral Health Team at Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage welcomes Chaka Batley. Batley began her career as a pediatric nurse practitioner in 2011. She is board certified as a nurse practitioner in both pediatric primary care and psychiatric mental health for the lifespan through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Scholarship money is available through the Memorial Hospital/HIA Scholarship Fund and Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship for Hancock County residents interested in pursuing a healthcare career or are already enrolled in a healthcare program. This opportunity is provided to any Hancock County resident because of the generosity of the Hancock County Health…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital was the recipient of 17 breakthrough awards at the annual Custom Learning Systems HealthCare Service Excellence Conference at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. The awards are based on patient experience in the following categories: Each category is broken down into emerald, ruby and diamond status. Receiving an emerald award…
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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 (formerly known as competitive grant program). Grants totaling more than $177,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations advancing arts and culture,…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $1.5 million was awarded to 64 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Representatives from various organizations and agencies around the region recently attended the first Regional Behavioral Health Consortium at Memorial Hospital, with the Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage Behavioral Health team serving as hosts. Twenty-six agencies and organizations with 30 representatives were present at the consortium. This initiative was developed and led by Chaka…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Casey Dooley recently joined the Memorial Hospital team. Dooley specializes in family medicine and will begin seeing patients at Memorial Medical Clinic Bowen at 209 E. Fifth St in Bowen. Dooley received her bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Illinois-Springfield and her master of science in physician assistant…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Two healthcare teams in Carthage are moving to new locations. Dr. Christopher Jones, Lila Brooks Fritz and their women’s health team will move to the 630 Locust clinic location, while Krista Carle and her dermatology team will move to the Memorial Medical Clinic on the hospital campus at 1450 N. County Road…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Two Memorial Hospital employees recently were selected as winners of the Summit Award, the highest award of excellence presented at the HealthCare Service Excellence Conference. This year’s conference was held at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. Ashlyn Housewright, executive director of community health and wellness and registered dietitian, won the award…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently was recognized as a five-star hospital for patient satisfaction by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the third year in a row. This achievement was recently highlighted at the Custom Learning Systems and Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network conferences. The ranking system ranks five stars at the…
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. Ryan Stevenson and Heather Stevenson of Niota sold a residence at 2805 N. State Highway 96…
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With new telephone numbers in west-central Illinois in high demand, the Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved the implementation of an 861 area code to overlay the existing 309 area code region. The 309 area code serves all or part of Hancock, Bureau, Dewitt, Fulton, Henderson, Henry, Knox, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Mercer, Peoria, Rock Island,…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois University’s School of Nursing recently received a donation of a simulated infant warmer from Memorial Hospital in Carthage. The warmer, along with newborn nursing supplies, was donated to the WIU School of Nursing after the recent closure of the Carthage hospital’s obstetrics department. A simulated infant warmer typically costs about…
Read Full Article DURHAM, Ill. — An apparent ice fishing accident on Saturday led to the death of two people in rural Hancock County. The Hancock County 911 Center received a call at approximately 3:44 p.m. Saturday reporting two people in the water from an ice fishing accident at a rural farm pond near Durham. Emergency services arrived…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Jake Harvey has joined the behavioral health team at Memorial Medical Clinic in Carthage as a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Harvey has been in the substance use recovery field since 2015. Harvey helped with the Hancock County Drug Court, where he became certified through the state and served as a substance…
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. Gerald Roberts and Sharon Roberts of Quincy sold a residence at 724 Augusta Road in Carthage…
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MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — A total of 620 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the fll 2022 semester at Western Illinois University. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 342 graduates, including 38 bachelor of general studies degrees. Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point averages — Summa Cum Laude, 3.90…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Sheriff Travis Duffy recently released the following statistics from the Hancock County holiday season traffic enforcement detail: This traffic enforcement detail was conducted from mid-November through December. The categories focused on in this detail are leading causes of traffic crashes and crash-related injuries, as well as issues involving unauthorized persons…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — Golden’s Point Church will sponsor Nauvoo at Night every Wednesday at 7 p.m. beginning Jan. 11 and continuing through March 29. Everyone is invited to the Nauvoo Theater (Grandpa John’s Café), 1255 Mulholland, to share in worship music, learn about the life of Jesus and join in prayer for concerns. Music will…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is expanding plans to be accepted within the Aetna Network product offerings in 2023. The facility accepts traditional Aetna coverages and plans to expand that list to include Aetna Medicare Advantage. Information sent to State of Illinois retirees specifies that Aetna participants “will be able to use any doctor, hospital…
Read Full Article 12/01/2022 MILLER,JOSHUA A (45 of Warsaw, IL) Domestic BatteryWALKER,WILLIAM L (48 of Wayland, MO) Hancock County Warrant x2 12/04/2022 GRAYBILL,RAY W (69 of LaHarpe, IL) Criminal Sexual Assault 12/06/2022 LABONTE,JOHN S (59 of Santa Rosa, CA) SpeedingLEWALLEN,DAKOTA R (23 of Plymouth, IL) Speeding 12/07/2022 TAFT,JANESSA N (16 of Dallas City, IL) SpeedingKAMINSKI,COOPER J (17 of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation announced in May the launch of the Grow Our Own Scholarship program, available to Memorial Hospital, Medical Clinics and Hancock County senior and childcare staff to assist with their pursuit of continuing education or completion of certifications beginning in 2024. This scholarship is a recruitment and retention tool to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Funders Collaborative has graduated the first cohort of the NonprofitExcellence Initiative. Five participating nonprofit organizations in Adams County — Bella Ease, Cheerful Home, Horizons Social Services, Quincy Community Theatre and the Quincy Family YMCA — have completed a two-year pilot program focusing on leadership development and strategic planning to help…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Caleb Washburn and Alexis Jones of Quincy at 1:10 p.m. Dec. 13.A girl was born to Wyatt Baker and Sabrina Garza of Milton at 8:35 a.m. Dec. 20.A boy was born to Cynthia Rosebud of Quincy at 3:52 p.m. Dec. 20.A boy was born to Jeff Yodd of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Deakon Charles Holtsclaw, son of Jesse and Darcy Holtsclaw, was the last baby born at Memorial Hospital’s Stork Stopp at 1 p.m. Nov. 29. Deakon weighed eight pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. Jesse and Darcy said they chose Memorial Hospital because of the convenience of being close to home…
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. Tim Squier and Jody Squier of Keokuk, Iowa sold a residence at 603 Elm in Carthage…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Six students who will complete their degree requirements in fall 2022 have received the highest recognition from their colleges for their overall academic excellence by being named a college scholar at Western Illinois. They will be recognized at the December 2022 commencement ceremony in Macomb. Faculty in each of the university’s four…
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CARTHAGE. Ill. — Memorial Hospital in Carthage discontinued its labor and delivery birthing services on Thursday, Dec. 1. Birthing services are now transitioned to Blessing Hospital in Quincy unless the patient chooses to deliver elsewhere. Dr. Christopher Jones will continue taking obstetric patients. Additionally, he is credentialed and has privileges at Blessing Hospital to deliver…
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Hancock County Sheriff's Department asking residents to 'Stuff the Squad Car' Nov. 30 through Dec. 6
CARTHAGE, Ill. — “Stuff the Squad Car” is the theme for the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department toy and food drive beginning Wednesday and continuing through Dec. 6. Deputies will be accepting new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items at drop-off locations throughout the county. Dates and locations are: Nov. 30 6-9 p.m. Four-way stop in…
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A strike of railroad workers could impact Illinois more than other parts of the country. Unions representing rail labor are split on a proposed labor agreement, sparking the possibility of a nationwide strike as early as next month. Rail Workers United said in a statement Monday thousands of railroad workers have not had a raise…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — “Watch. Wait. Wonder. Worship” will be the theme for the midweek “Oasis” gathering during the four Wednesdays of Advent — Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 14 and 21 — at the historic Nauvoo Theatre. Each week the message will focus on a different aspect of preparing hearts for the coming of Christ.…
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CARTHAGE — Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum, 306 Walnut in Carthage, will be the site of a large model train set on display on four dates in December and January. The museum will be open from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, during the Carthage Christmas Open House with the train display of Galen Wollbrink. The full…
Read Full Article NAUVOO, Ill. — Area residents are invited to share in a time of giving thanks and praise to God at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the Oasis at the historic Nauvoo Theatre. Oasis is an informal midweek gathering with inspirational Christian music and messages. During the gathering, people can share examples of gratitude…
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. Carissa Richardson of Golden, Ill., sold a residence at 548 N. Fayette in Carthage to Ann…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation will be the host of a “Collective Goods,” formerly known as “Books are Fun,” book and gift fair from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 in the front lobby and hallways at Memorial Hospital. Proceeds from the fair will go to the Memorial Hospital foundation “Grow Our…
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The state of Illinois has partnered with the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies to build an equity-driven statewide regional early childhood system called Birth to Five Illinois that will amplify family, provider and community voices in the state policy-making process and give local and state leaders a more accurate understanding of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Dr. Michael Ottney recently joined the Memorial Hospital team. He specializes in family medicine and began seeing patients on Oct. 17 at Memorial Medical Clinic Hamilton, 1471 Keokuk in Hamilton. Ottney received his associate’s degree in preprofessional medical science from Parkland College in Champaign and his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Bowling…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — “Oasis,” an informal midweek gathering with inspirational music and messages, will be held at 7 p.m. for eight Wednesdays beginning Nov. 2 at the historic Nauvoo Theatre on Mullholland Street. The theme for November is “Grace & Gratitude: The Stories Go On.” Each week will feature area residents sharing a message about…
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. Raymond Webb of Bloomington sold a residence at 106 Ash in Carthage to Dartagnan Todd of…
Read Full Article Community invited to open house Tuesday at Memorial Hospital Senior Life Solutions’ Evergreen Center
CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Memorial Hospital Senior Life Solutions’ Evergreen Center will have an open house from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Memorial Medical Building next to Memorial Hospital at 1450 N County Road 2050. Valerie Brown, program director of Senior Life Solutions Evergreen Center, said in a press release, “This event is…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health has approved for Memorial Hospital to start using its new health and wellness center within the hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Patients will use the side entrance of Memorial Hospital to gain access to the center, which has space for diabetes education, a sleep lab, a…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Fights Cancer presented checks totaling $40,500 from proceeds of this year’s team fundraising events and annual block party to HUGS (Help Us Give Support) of Hancock County and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The group presented a check for $16,200 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for cancer research and…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation is partnering with “Out the Door Travel,” owned and operated by David and Leah Zanolla of Carthage, for a trip to Chicago Dec. 6-8. The trip includes round-trip train tickets, a two-night stay in downtown Chicago, a visit to the Christkindl Christmas Market, tickets to see “The Lion King”…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County is updating its multi-jurisdictional natural hazard mitigation plan. Hancock County ESDA coordinator Jack Curfman says the current plan — adopted in 2018 — will be expiring in 2023. “The Federal Emergency Management Agency requires that each jurisdiction have an approved Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan to be eligible for several funding…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College President Michael Elbe told JWCC Trustees Wednesday night that 2022 fall enrollment is about the same as it was a year ago. At the trustee’s monthly meeting, Elbe attributed the stability to once again attracting adult students who were not enrolling during the pandemic. He added the flat credit…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension will offer a rainscaping demonstration from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 at the corner of Hyde and Hotchkiss in historic Nauvoo. A group photo will be taken at approximately 7 p.m. Twenty-five community members and leaders who have participated in the rainscaping workshop series will be planting a…
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UPDATE from Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner: “This tentative agreement will keep our trains moving, stations bustling, and employees proudly serving customers as we move them across this great country, stimulating local economies in more than 500 communities we serve. Railroads play a vital role in the nation and we thank President Biden, Secretaries Buttigieg, Walsh…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Gold Star 500 Ride for the Fallen runs from Sept. 20-24 with a goal to “Always Remember, Never Forget” Illinois’ fallen military members. The ride will start in Springfield with stops in Quincy, Galesburg, Rock Falls and Woodstock before finishing at the Great Lakes Naval Station. The ride will have 12…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center, 641 Buchanan, will be the host of an open house from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19. The public is encouraged to stop in for a tour and meet the directors and teachers. Refreshments will be available. Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center applications will be…
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. Wisehart Capital of Dahinda sold a residence at 315 Griffin Way in Carthage to Jeremy Housewright…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center is accepting applications from the public for children ages six weeks to 12 years for full-time openings. The center will be opening later this fall with operating hours of 6 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. In a press release, executive director Keylee Kohler said,…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital in Carthage announced in a Tuesday press release it will discontinue its labor and delivery birthing services on Dec. 1. The hospital’s birthing unit, called The Stork Stopp, requires labor and delivery trained nurses to be in-house, around the clock, even if there are no obstetric patients. The difficulty of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Senior Life Solutions’ Evergreen Center recently welcomed four new team members — Valerie Brown, Max Holmes, Ashley Haynes and Dr. Prema Sanne. Brown will be the program director, responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of program staff and providing community education to create awareness of the program. She has 25…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — A total of 281 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the Summer 2022 semester at Western Illinois University. Of these, 31 graduates’ primary attendance site was the WIU-Quad Cities campus. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 183 graduates, and master’s degrees were earned by 98 graduates. Academic distinction was awarded to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Hancock County Democratic Central Committee met July 27 in Carthage to elect Terri Billingsley Tobias as the new county chairman and Arlis Dittmer as secretary, and to retain Jo Webster as treasurer. Present were 15 precinct committee people, along with three guests. Maureen Crawford spoke to the group explaining why she…
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. Christin Young of Hamilton sold a residence at 1050 Main in Hamilton to Double R Acres,…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — A total of 192 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the 2022 summer dean’s list. The total includes 34 students at the WIU-Quad Cities campus. To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.6 grade point average on a scale of 4.0, which equals…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — What is a watershed? No matter where you live, you are in a watershed. All of Illinois, minus that sliver of land bordering Lake Michigan, is in the Mississippi River Watershed. But we can break down this massive watershed into more local streams and rivers. For instance, I grew up in Adams…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County is updating the Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Jack Curfman, Hancock County ESDA coordinator, says the current plan, adopted in 2018, will be expiring in 2023. “The Federal Emergency Management Agency requires that each jurisdiction has an approved Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan to be eligible for several funding streams,” said…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — BigIron Auctions has announced its agreement to acquire Sullivan Auctioneers LLC, headquartered in Hamilton. The agreement, finalized July 22, will bring more than 300 employees together to serve the needs of the online auction industry across the country. “Our shared philosophies of transparency, trust and hard work solidified our decision to combine…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — The 55th annual Western Illinois Threshers Bee and Antique Show will begin Friday, Aug. 5 near Hamilton and continue with three days of demonstrations and activities through Aug. 7. This year’s show highlights Allis Chalmers tractors, with this year’s button featuring an WD45 Allis Chalmers tractor owned by Ron Briscoe. The raffle…
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. The Hulls Family Trust sold a 41.07-acre farm in Sonora to Rodney Hulls for $636,585 on…
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JWCC Trustees also approve balanced budget for new fiscal year QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees accepted a $6.65 million bid from Maas Construction for the Workforce Development Expansion (WDC) project and approved a $16.4 million balanced budget for the next fiscal year during its meeting Wednesday night. The building project is…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The American Diabetes Association, the nation’s leading organization committed to fighting diabetes, recently announced the recognition of the diabetes health and wellness program at Memorial Hospital in Carthage through the education recognition program. The ADA’s education recognition certificate assures educational services meet the national standards for diabetes self-management education and support. The…
Read Full Article NAUVOO, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Nauvoo, 1370 Mullholland, and Nauvoo Pharmacy, 1350 Mullholland will be hosting an open house from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, June 28. This free event is open to the public. Meet providers Tony Wasielewski, Dr. Gina Bell and Katie Ruebush, along with registered dietitians Ashlyn Housewright and Kara Andrew from Memorial…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — “Stomp Out Stigma,” a free event for teens ages 14-18, will be held from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 on the lawn in front of Memorial Hospital, 1454 North County Road 2050. The mental health team of Shellie Wear and Tammy Teel from Memorial Medical Clinic in Carthage will lead an engaging…
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CARTHAGE — Memorial Hospital will begin hosting a bi-monthly event, “Walk with the Dietitian,” on the second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday each month beginning Wednesday, June 22. All walks will begin at 12:10 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital campus, 1454 N. County Road 2050. The walks are scheduled to last until approximately 1 p.m. or…
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. Ryanne Jacoby and Jacob Jacoby sold a residence at 332 Fourth Street in Carthage to Joel…
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QUINCY — Seventeen area students pursuing higher education and a local teacher have been awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships and recognition awards from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. Recipients of the scholarships, most of which come from permanently endowed funds at the Community Foundation, will receive financial support towards…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — A total of 929 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the Spring 2022 semester at Western Illinois University. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 649 graduates. Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point averages. This consists of Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 GPA or higher on a…
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QUINCY — TI-TRUST, Inc. and Great Rivers Bank announced earlier this week the sale of Great Rivers Bank trust assets to TI-TRUST. The companies have worked together for many years, with TI-TRUST providing farm appraisals to support Great Rivers lending. Great Rivers has been expanding its banking footprint and now is focusing on its core…
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QUINCY — The Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Illinois of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, recently awarded 42 new and renewal scholarships to local college students totaling more than $82,000. Statewide, more than 449 scholarships were awarded totaling more than $701,950. The new scholarship…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The 43rd Strawberry Strut, a five-mile run along Lake Carthage, is scheduled for Saturday, June 4. Other events this year consist of a Strut 5K run, a 5K walk and a one mile fun run/walk.Participants can register online in advance to be part of the event. To sign up, go to runsignup.com/Race/IL/Carthage/StrawberryStrut.…
Read Full Article MACOMB — A total of 1,080 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the 2022 spring dean’s list. To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.6 grade point average on a scale of 4.0, which equals an A in a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois University Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet Trevor W. Woolson of Warsaw was commissioned as second lieutenant in the U.S. Army on Friday, May 13. He received his bachelor’s degree in history and will be serve as an armor officer in the Texas Army National Guard. Woolson, a second lieutenant, took…
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