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Bloodhound boys end season at sectionals.
MT. PLEASANT – Brady Wade shot an 85 to lead Fort Madison at the 3A Sectional boys golf meet Wednesday. Cole Quittem shot a solid 87 and Colton Boyer carded a 97 for the Hounds. Washington’s Roman Roth was medalist at the event qualifying for the district meet on...
52 Faces: An odyssey of faith
Rev. JudyAnn Morse is the epitome of a “cool” pastor. Her parishioners love Morse for her kindness, motivation, and practical sensibilities. But not all of them know about her motorcycle trips across the country. Or the years she spent as a literal clown, entertaining children under the name of Sonshine.
Nick Johnson Game Report: vs Cuba/Spoon River Valley
Illini West took down Cuba/Spoon River Valley on Monday, a win that might not have happened without Nick Johnson's standout effort. Johnson was dynamite, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. Johnson and Illini West will head out on the road to face off against Beardstown at...
For the Record - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
05/07/24 - 12:27 a.m. - Fort Madison Police cited Michelle Leanna Eid, 33, of Fort Madison in the 2400 block of Avenue M, on a charge of driving under suspension. 5/07/24 - 2:48 p.m. - Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 3400 block of Avenue L.
Memorial Hospital Foundation campaign to fund Memorial Medical Clinic mobile unit
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.
Bloodhounds set all kinds of marks at state qualifier
MOUNT PLEASANT – The Fort Madison boys' and girls' track teams got off to a strong start at the Class 3A Mt. Pleasant District qualifier Thursday evening, and then just kept it going. Sophomore Lady Hound Avery Rump qualified for the IGHSAU/IHSAA State Track and Field meet next week...
Health takes center stage during Warsaw Wellness Expo at Bott Community Center
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.
For the Record – Monday, May 6, 2024
05/03/24 – 12:00 a.m. – Fort Madison police arrested Randall Dean Sommerfeld, 60, of Fort Madison, in the 5400 block of Avenue O, on charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct – fight/violence. He was taken to Lee County Jail. 05/03/24 – 10:18 a.m. – Fort Madison...
Softball Recap: Illini West comes up short despite Elly Krieg's strong performance
Illini West lost against Rushville-Industry back in March of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Illini West Chargers lost 8-2 to the Rushville-Industry Rockets. Illini West has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. Elly Krieg was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring...
Free recycling program for agrichemical containers offered at three local sites
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) encourages farmers and agrichemical facilities to take part in a free agrichemical container recycling program. Beginning in the middle of July and continuing into August, sites throughout the state will collect containers that are recycled to make shipping pallets. Locally,...
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