Hancock County, Illinois
QUINCY — SeeQuincy announced in a Tuesday press release that tourism in Adams, Pike and Hancock counties generated an economic impact of $202.3 million, contributing to an increase in visitor spending across Illinois in 2023. Tourism contributed $15.6 million in local tax revenue while directly supporting 1,474 jobs in the tourism and hospitality industry, according to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa recently launched an app designed to enhance the patient experience with access to beauty and wellness treatments. The app, available at memorialmedspa.repeatmd.app, offers a host of benefits for users. Joining the app is free and takes a few seconds. Patients will receive a welcome gift of $25 off any service,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital was recently honored with two awards from the American Heart Association, recognizing its designation as an Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital. Memorial earned the Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Silver award for quality stroke care across all hospitals, as well as the Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze award…
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More than 100 4-H members from Adams, Brown, Hancock, Schuyler and Pike counties competed Aug. 11 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield with their 4-H general projects in areas ranging from welding to photography and more. Six local 4-H members — Marissa Mintle, Everett Hodgson and Claire Taute of Liberty, Elizabeth Hubbard of West…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has honored Memorial Hospital with a five-star rating for patient satisfaction for the fifth consecutive year. This five-star designation is based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores. The CMS rating system places five stars at the highest rating.…
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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. Mary Bolton of Carthage sold a residence at 1451 Laurel in Hamilton to Nancy Northup of…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness West Central Illinois (NAMI WCI) affiliate will hold its first Family Support Group Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the Brown County (Mount Sterling) Public Library. The support group will be held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Ozark Jubilee, a holiday and patriotic show, has chosen The Legacy Theater in Carthage to present a Branson Country Christmas at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Coming directly from Branson, Mo., the Ozark Jubilee brings a cast of top entertainers for an all-new Christmas show. The Ozark Jubilee pays tribute…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater has announced its live performance series for the first half of 2025, with a performance by television star Kelsey Grammer headlining the list. “An Evening with Kelsey Grammer: Remembering the Life and Legacy of John Mahoney” is set for 6 p.m. on June 21, 2025. In an intimate fireside…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — The 57th annual Western Illinois Threshers Bee and Antique Show will begin on Friday, Aug. 2, near Hamilton and offers three days of demonstrations and activities. Throughout each day, demonstrations and exhibits are planned. Steam engines are used to power threshing machines and the large and small sawmills. A large collection of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Illini West High School’s International Club recently embarked on a culinary journey at Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen under the guidance of certified exercise physiologist and registered dietitian Kara Andrew and head chef Amber Clark. The club’s culinary journey spanned three global cuisines from: In a press release, Andrew…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is offering Meals with Memorial: PREP and GO to help busy people and families prepare nutritious and delicious meals with ease. Enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals without the hassle of daily cooking. Register now by visiting MHTLC.org or use the direct registration link at https://form.jotform.com/241585782474165. The event…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — A man was rescued from flood waters Saturday morning while he was kayaking in the Mississippi River. Mike Boley, chief of the Hamilton Police Department, reported in a press release that at approximately 5 a.m. Saturday, July 20, a call was received in reference to a person who had been missing overnight…
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PEORIA — A federal grand jury returned an indictment on July 16 against Franz (also known as “Frank”) Peter Suess, 77, of Wellington, Fla., for running a long-standing conspiracy related to his operation of a network of mail-order pharmacies and payment of illegal healthcare kickbacks to procure prescriptions for his pharmacies. Suess was charged with…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation has received a donation of $5,000 from MTC Communications and CoBank’s Sharing Success Matching Grant Program. Matching funds received from this opportunity will support the Foundation’s Strengthening Minds, Building Futures campaign, which seeks to raise funds for Memorial Medical Clinic Mobile. This mobile clinic will allow mental health professional…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) have partnered to be the hosts of a free senior expo from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, July 19, at Carthage Primary School, 600 Miller. The event will feature several area healthcare and senior services vendors. A mobile Secretary of State’s…
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. Kendall Hall of Saratoga Springs, Utah sold a residence at 860 Elm in Hamilton to Mark…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Team is offering a series of free, engaging and educational workshops for children and teens, sponsored by the Tracy Family Foundation. These workshops, titled Together at the Table, aim to teach kids and teens essential life skills while promoting the benefits of family dinners. In these workshops,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health recently re-certified Memorial Hospital as an Emergent Stroke-Ready hospital. Earning the certification requires Memorial Hospital to meet the standards to support better outcomes by providing early intervention to stroke patients. The eligibility standards include a dedicated stroke-focused program, qualified medical professionals trained in stroke care and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A matching challenge campaign for The Legacy Theater Foundation could raise up to $150,000 to help pay for cost-saving improvements to the theater in Carthage. The campaign was announced at the theater June 22 during the Twitty and Lynn concert. Three donors from the area have each pledged $25,000 for a matching…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — The “No Doubter” is back. Killian Todd of Hamilton is back in the USA Mullet Championships online competition this summer. Todd reached the final 100 participants in last year’s event. People vote online for their favorite mullets. Each vote cast will count towards the overall score of the contestant. Each donation made…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will hold an educational cooking experience focused on diabetes wellness and education at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, at the Health and Wellness Teaching Kitchen. This event is open to people aged 18 and older. Participants will have the opportunity to cook a healthy meal together, leave with new…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has instituted a new procedural change designed to improve the check-in process for patients scheduled for surgery. Effective June 25, all surgery patients will check in at the front desk under the clock tower at the hospital’s main entrance. Surgery patients previously checked in at the emergency room registration before…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinics pediatrician Dr. Kolleen Burnett has relocated her pediatric services to Memorial Medical Clinic Broadway, 951 Broadway, in Hamilton. Patients with scheduled appointments are encouraged to note this relocation and plan their travelaccordingly to ensure a seamless transition to the new location. The contact number for Memorial Medical Clinic Broadway…
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