Hancock County, Illinois
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. Doris Dieckmann Estate sold a residence at 208 E. Davis in Bowen to John Sowder and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. — Property rights and a proposed pipeline that will transport carbon dioxide through six Midwestern states will be the topic of a meeting of the Free Soil Coalition at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at Lake Hill Winery in Carthage. Trent Loos, a Nebraska-based agriculture advocate and radio personality who grew up in…
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…
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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…
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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…
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QUINCY – The Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau reports a 17 percent increase in the amount of money generated by tourism in Adams County in 2022. A press release said Adams, Hancock and Pike counties generated $196.3 million through tourism in 2022 for a 16 percent increase when compared to 2021 ($166.6 million). In…
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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…
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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…
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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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Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced Friday he has awarded more than $21.4 million in grants for library services and more than $5.7 million in adult literacy grants for local literacy programs to more than 140 Illinois recipients. Among the local libraries to receive a grant were the Board of Trustees…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Team will be hosting two Prep and Go Meals workshops in the Memorial Hospital Teaching Kitchen on Thursday, Aug. 24. The first workshop will begin at 12:30 p.m., and the second workshop at 5:30 p.m. Cost for the workshop is $150 and includes 10 meals that…
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim announced Tuesday a third funding opportunity of $10 million to assist communities in meeting the requirements outlined in the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act. The Lead Service Line Inventory grant program offers grants to local government units ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 to fund…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Great River Honor Flight’s 66th mission will take place on Thursday, Aug. 17, departing from John Wood Community College. Thirty-one veterans will participate. Of that total, 27 served during the Vietnam era and the remaining four served before or after Vietnam. The 31 veterans come from Illinois (Adams, Brown, Hancock and McDonough…
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. Christina Lock of Quincy sold a residence at 109 S. Elm in Bowen to Amber Paulley…
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced Friday the recipients for the Community Development Block Grant for public infrastructure and housing rehabilitation. A total of $56.9 million was awarded for 54 projects, which will support housing rehabilitation projects and enable communities in non-metropolitan areas to make critical…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation and Hancock Village Senior Living Campus will hold an open house from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, to showcase the new four season room living space on Hickory Grove’s campus. The public is invited and encouraged to tour this new state-of-the-art space at 404 S. Adams. Light refreshments will…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — The 56th annual Western Illinois Threshers Bee and Antique Show will begin on Friday, Aug. 4, near Hamilton and continues with demonstrations and activities on Aug. 5-6. Throughout each day, demonstrations and exhibits are planned: steam engines used to power threshing machines, large and small sawmills, large collection of rail handcars and…
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. Bradley Richardson and Jennifer Richardson of Hamilton sold a residence at 820 Buchanan in Carthage to…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently received two awards from the American Heart Association as a stroke-designated hospital. Memorial Hospital received the Silver Plus award for quality stroke care for overall hospitals as well as Rural Stroke Bronze which recognizes rural hospitals. These awards are given to hospitals nationwide that report their measures to the…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The quarterly meeting of the Hancock County Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at the former Carthage Senior Citizens Center, 301 Main. Why would a person collect Whiz-Mow mowers? Guest speaker Alex Rickard of Hamilton has the answer. He has always been interested in vintage mowers. Whiz-Mow…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods recently launched Focus on STEM, a program designed to give west-central Illinois school districts the tools and education needed to create science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. STEM occupations include computer programming, architecture and engineering, life and physical science occupations, as well as the related managerial, sales, and…
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. Robert Sonneborn and Julie Sonneborn of Warsaw sold a residence at 215 S. 4th in Warsaw to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — When the City of Carthage bought the Legacy Theater from Carl Sandburg College for $100 in 2016, the plan was for the theater eventually to operate on its own. That plan came to fruition last month. The Carthage City Council approved May 9 an agreement allowing the board of the Legacy Theater…
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MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — A total of 1,024 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the spring 2023 semester at Western Illinois University. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 578 graduates. Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point averages. This includes: Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 GPA or higher on a 4.0…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Senior Life Solutions’ Evergreen Center recently added three team members. Program director Valerie Brown will be responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of program staff to ensure quality patient care and providing community education to create awareness of the program. Brown has 25 years of experience as a registered…
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QUINCY — The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists welcomed 21 volunteers to its ranks on May 16. Adams County will benefit from 13 new Master Naturalists, Hancock County with four, Pike County with two and Schuyler and Peoria counties each with one new volunteer. Students within the class successfully completed nine weeks of training…
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The Mississippi River flowed lazily under the Centennial Bridge, which connects Illinois and Iowa in the Quad Cities. Cars cruised past on a Saturday afternoon in early May, waving and occasionally honking at a long line of environmentalists who say the river is alive. Glenda Guster was among the roughly 80 people to join the…
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HANCOCK COUNTY, Ill. — A late night traffic stop led to an arrest for possession of a woman for controlled substance with intent to deliver. On June 4 just before 11 a.m., a Hancock County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2019 blue Ford F-150 on Illinois 336 near County Road 1350 North…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Legal Partnership will hold a Quincy Legal Partnership open house from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at 926 Broadway, Suite C. The open house will include a program at 5:30 p.m. Interested people should RSVP by calling 217-617-4298, ext. 3071 or by emailing kglasgow@lincolnlegal.org. Anyone unable to attend who would like…
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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…
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 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…
Read Full Article 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.”…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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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