Hancock County, Illinois
QUINCY — The Illinois Master Naturalists program has an impact on forests, waters and people. More than 880 Master Naturalists put in more than 73,000 hours last year removing invasive species, monitoring the health of waterways, raising and releasing monarch butterflies, teaching youths about the environment and investing in the future of our natural areas.…
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CARTHAGE Ill. — Memorial Hospital has installed a consumer drug take-back receptacle inside the vestibule of the main entrance under the clock tower to provide a safe and convenient way for people to dispose of unused or expired medications contributing to the prevention of drug misuse and environmental protection. People can safely deposit prescription and…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently announced the addition of Dr. Richard Sowlles to its medical team. With a wealth of experience spanning more than three decades, Sowlles brings his expertise in general podiatric care, surgery and wound care to serve the community of Hamilton and its surrounding areas. A native of Milwaukee, Sowlles earned…
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Illinois continued to lose population last year, with people leaving 75 percent of the communities in the state. But what about your town? Did it lose or gain? And by how much? Illinois Policy recently created a database with population figures for more than 1,000 communities, municipalities, cities, towns and burbs throughout the state. Illinois…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will participate in a Nauvoo Wellness Expo from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 3, at the Nauvoo City Center, 1445 Mulholland. The expo will serve as a platform for various workshops, activities and health screenings aimed at enhancing the overall well-being of community members. “We’re pleased to participate…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Colchester has partnered with Wear Drug to unveil a remote automated pharmacy. Members of the Colchester community and surrounding areas now can access and receive their medications conveniently and efficiently. The remote automated pharmacy is inside Memorial Medical Clinic Colchester, 110 Market. This groundbreaking addition will provide community members…
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WARSAW, Ill. — A Warsaw woman is facing child abandonment and child endangerment charges after an incident on Tuesday. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department received a report at approximately 6:57 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 of a young boy with special needs wandering the neighborhood near Sixth and Jackson in Warsaw. The young boy was found…
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WARSAW, Ill. — More than 150 participants attended the Warsaw Wellness Expo on Saturday, April 20. Memorial Hospital and the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce partnered to be the hosts of the event at the Bott Community Center. The Expo offered a diverse range of screenings, demonstrations and activities tailored to all age groups and interests.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Classic music from the 1970s and 1980s will “rock you” with Queen Flash performing the music of Queen at The Legacy Theater in Carthage at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. Vocalist Johnny Zatylny has been honoring the musical tradition of Queen’s lead singer, Freddie Mercury, since 2000. He is one of…
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CARTHAGE — Memorial Hospital Foundation has launched a $30,000 fundraising effort to provide local students with essential mental health resources. The Foundation’s Strengthening Minds, Building Futures campaign will support Memorial Hospital’s Behavioral Health team as it works to open a new mobile unit, Memorial Medical Clinic Mobile. This mobile clinic will allow mental health counselors…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa, in the Memorial Medical Clinic at 630 Locust, recently introduced a new service aimed at enhancing women’s wellness: Vagilangelo. Dr. Gina Bell’s promotion of holistic healthcare approaches has led to the introduction of Vagilangelo, a revolutionary procedure developed by Dr. Amir Marashi to address women’s intimate wellness concerns. Vagilangelo was…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Magician Jason Hudy will perform his show, “Mesmerizing Magic,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at the Legacy Theater in Carthage. With more than 8,000 performances around the world in the last 20 years, Hudy’s one-man show specializes in lively action and audience participation. In a press release, Tom Robbins, new…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced the upcoming “Midwest Book Fairs” Book and Gift Fair to be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, in the front lobby and hallways of Memorial Hospital at 1454 NCR 2050. All proceeds will benefit Memorial Hospital Foundation’s “Grow Our Own” scholarship campaign,…
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HANCOCK COUNTY, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is collaborating with the Hancock County Health Department and Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois to prioritize the health and well-being of its residents with the launch of the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey. This comprehensive initiative, driven by collaboration among local health organizations, aims to identify and…
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WARSAW, Ill. — The Warsaw Fire Department, 220 S. Fifth, will hold its 14th annual pancake breakfast fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 28. Cost for the all-you-can-eat breakfast is $7 for adults and $3 for children under the age of 10. The meal will include pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage links…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Three fundraising events have been planned by teams supporting Hancock County Fights Cancer. Two local restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds to HCFC. Rally Point Bar and Grill in Bowen will donate 10 percent of total purchases from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23 to HCFC. DJ’s Bar…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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QUINCY — Marc Arntzen and Danyelle Harrison had similar experiences as kids. Harrison remembers growing up in Warsaw and visiting her grandfather’s business, Harrison Monuments, when she was 3 years old. After moving to Quincy from Hannibal, Arntzen remembers as a first grader going to work with his father, Glendon, at Gem City Memorials. “He…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. Travis Scheel and Sarah Scheel of Winterset, Iowa sold a residence at 2105 Knight in Nauvoo…
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