Ribbon cutting set Oct. 29 to open last leg of Rt. 336 Oct 24, 2008
A ribbon cutting is being planned for the newest section of Route 336 between Carthage and Macomb ... This event celebrates the opening of the final sections of the road from Carthage to Macomb ... Rich Myers, local mayors, IDOT Director Milt Sees, and about 50 people from IDOT. Carthage Mayor Jim Nightingale will speak. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Stewart shares memories of the courthouse Oct 16, 2008
Retired judge and former Hancock County State's Attorney Max Stewart is a guest speaker at the county's 100th year celebration on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the county courthouse in Carthage ... Carthage was commissioned by the state as a county seat in 1833 ... Judge Scofield spoke at the cornerstone laying ceremony on July 30, 1907, which brought hundreds of dignitaries to Carthage. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Producers donate nearly 7,000 lbs of pork Oct 16, 2008
The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is recognizing two local pork production companies Cargill from Beardstown and Professional Swine Management from Carthage for their donation of 50 pigs and sows to the Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois initiative ... We are pleased to have the chance to be a part of this important initiative, said Bill Hollis, a veterinarian with Professional Swine Management in Carthage. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Wear Drug buys Sherrick Drug and Medical Oct 16, 2008
The durable medical equipment (DME) segment of the Sherrick business will stay in its present location, Wear said, on the north side of the downtown Carthage square ... These are ways in which we can bring business to Carthage and Hancock County that otherwise might not come here. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
News Briefs | 10.15.08 Oct 15, 2008
Delpha Speak, a 72-year-old retired resident of Carthage, Mo. and grandmother of 13, was the victim of an attempted scam this week before she outwitted her own dupers. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
'The Battle of the Unbeatens' Oct 10, 2008
"We want to create a special atmosphere for this game. I think it would just be a nice thing for our kids to see that kind of support from the community. We're hoping to have our biggest crowd of the year. Hopefully the community comes out to support us, and hopefully they all see a game worth coming to see." Of the actual match-up, the sinister marriage of Carthage and LaHarpe runs a mid-line option offense. Instead of a traditional speed option, the Chargers run a power option with their full... (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
One person dies in early morning crash Oct 8, 2008
A one-vehicle crash this morning on U.S. Highway 136, about a half-mile west of Carthage, Ill. resulted in one fatality. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
A moment of silence Oct 8, 2008
Terry Amenell of Carthage led the service. Readings shared feelings of a person who had left an abuser to become a survivor; a person trapped and staying with an abuser; and a victim who did not survive her abuser. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Small colleges: Ninth-ranked Blugolds shutout UW-Oshkosh Oct 5, 2008
CCIW Carthage 26, Illinois Wesleyan 21 ... Evan Jones completed 27 of 37 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns to lead Carthage to a 26-21 victory at Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
IWU Homecoming: Alumni discover new additions to school, campus Oct 5, 2008
Just before the mens football team kicked off a 2 p.m. game against Carthage, Tina and Matt Swingler of Normal toured the welcome center, with their children Garrett, Jenna and Leah. As part of the arts fair, a childrens area was set up near live music. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Fourth Street extension project concerns Wapello City Council Oct 4, 2008
K&N Excavating of Carthage, Ill. was awarded a contract in March to extend Fourth Street after submitting a low bid of 137,013 for the approximately 600-feet extension. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Students go to work at Career Expo Oct 3, 2008
The Career Expo was held on Sept. 25, at the University of Illinois Extension Center in Carthage ... Approximately 200 eighth grade students from Carthage, Dallas City, Hamilton, LaHarpe, and Nauvoo-Colusa schools attended. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Football (20) Sep 24, 2008
Others receiving votes: Concordia-Moorhead 36, Curry 34, St. Olaf 29, Augsburg 27, Hampden-Sydney 26, Delaware Valley 24, RPI 23, Ohio Northern 23, Hobart 19, Linfield 11, Montclair State 9, Bethel 9, Albright 8, Mount St. Joseph 3, Washington U. 3, Christopher Newport 2, Illinois Wesleyan 2, Dickinson 1, Carthage 1. NAIA. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Prep football, soccer, volleyball, tennis, NFL Sep 24, 2008
MIDWESTSE Missouri (1-3) at Indiana St. (0-3), 12:05San Diego (3-0) at Drake (2-1), 2Butler (1-1) at Missouri S), 2Jacksonville St. (2-1) at E. Illinois (2-2), 2:30Louisiana-Lafayette (1-2) at Kansas St. (2-1), 3:35Liberty (3-0) at Youngstown St. (2-2), 6N. Iowa (2-1) at S. Illinois (1-1), 7Campbell (0-4) at Carthage (2-0), 8Virginia Tech (3-1) at Nebraska (3-0), 8. SOUTHWESTArmy (0-3) at Texas A), 12:30Concordia-Selma (4-1) at Texas Southern (0-2), 3Arkansas (2-1) at Texas (3-0), 3:30North... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Homestead Lumber wins trap league Sep 24, 2008
The team is composed of Keith Hartweg and Tim Tomlinson of Carthage, Jim Fuhrman of Mendon, Dan Gannon of Augusta, and Lindy Roberts of Ft. Madison, Iowa ... The team is composed of Ken Jones of Quincy, Brent Young, Bill O'Neal, and Dr. Chris Jones f Carthage, and Randy Burgus of Burlington. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Hamilton support team adds guidelines for pregnant students Sep 20, 2008
Information about Tri-State Family Services, Carthage, Ill. Addresses of area second-hand and thrift stores for purchasing baby clothes and equipment. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
John R. Glidden Sep 18, 2008
He lived in Carthage since 1965 and at the time of his death was a partner in the law firm of Hartzell, Glidden, Tucker and Hartzell ... He was appointed city attorney in 1969 for the City of Carthage and continued as city attorney until his death ... He was an avid skier and an outstanding golfer, being a member of the Carthage Golf Club and having served on its board for a number of years. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
City prepares for Hamilton River Drive Sept. 26-28 Sep 18, 2008
Stephanie Noble of Carthage, Ill. teaches physical education and world history. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Community leaders seek ways to help Methode lay-offs Sep 18, 2008
A group of area community leaders and state officials met to continue discussion of happenings and the future in dealing with lay-offs at Methode Electroncs in Carthage ... She said she feels like her part of this is going well, said Carthage Community Developer Brenda Pyatt ... A Resource and Jobs Fair is Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at the University of Illinois Extension Center in Carthage. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Grant won't pay for new stop light Sep 18, 2008
An inspection by two representatives from the Illinois Department of Transportation delivered the news that Carthage cannot use money from a Safe Routes to School program grant to pay for a stop light at the intersection of Rt ... The two IDOT representatives came to Carthage on Wednesday, Sept. 10 ... One representative watched traffic at the Carthage Primary School, while the other one watched traffic at the middle school. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
College Football Scores Sep 15, 2008
Carthage 70, Hope 46. Case Reserve 38, Rochester 6. (International Herald Tribune)
Community calendar Sep 13, 2008
Ice cream social 4 to 7 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 921 N. County Road 1900, Carthage, Ill. Great River Jazz Preservation Society presents the Lonnie Lynn Orchestra in concert 5 to 8 p.m., Quality Inn and Suites, Hannibal, Mo. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Football (16) Sep 10, 2008
Others receiving votes: Curry 76, Whitworth 52, Linfield 52, Hardin-Simmons 44, Rowan 37, Montclair State 26, St. Olaf 22, RPI 22, Wittenberg 18, Mississippi College 18, Hobart 17, Christopher Newport 17, Hampden-Sydney 12, Carnegie Mellon 12, Albright 12, New Jersey 10, Willamette 9, DePauw 8, Hartwick 7, Dickinson 6, Augsburg 6, Carthage 4, Illinois Wesleyan 2, North Carolina Wesleyan 1, Mt. St. Joseph 1, Moravian 1. More Stories from Sports. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Job and Resource Fair set for Sept. 20, at Extension Sep 10, 2008
A Resource and Job Fair is Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Extension Center at 550 N. Madison St. in Carthage ... The fair was organized by the Hancock County Development Association, University of Illinois Extension, Carthage Community Development, Western Illinois Economic Development Authority, and the Workforce Investment Board of Western Illinois ... For more information, call county economic development coordinator Kristin Huls at 357-2150, or Carthage Community Developer... (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Carthage hires codes enforcer, discusses Safe Routes to School; Survey shows 1,000 kids per day cross Buchanan Sep 3, 2008
The Carthage city council approved the hiring of new codes enforcer, Vicki Andrus ... Andrus is in Carthage on Tuesdays and when otherwise needed ... The co-op could be used to serve meals at Memorial Hospital and the Hancock County Nursing Home, Carthage Senior Center, including the Meals on Wheels program, Prairieland Investment Group, Inc. and the local schools. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
County rejects working cash fund, takes loan; County Engineer Paul Sly retires after 21 years Sep 3, 2008
The county's Ambulance Coordinator Perry Cameron requested a budget amendment to amend the budget to include the purchase of the ambulance storage building just east of Carthage. Board members heard from representatives from Bennett and Middendorf who presented the county audit for the fiscal year 2007. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Warsaw, Nauvoo-Colusa welcome new, returning teachers Aug 30, 2008
Erin Fink of Carthage, Ill ... She graduated from Carthage High School. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Landowners learn about wind turbines Aug 27, 2008
Representatives from the company held a dinner meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the University of Illinois- Extension Center in Carthage. Landowners were invited along with members of the Hancock County Board, Hancock County State's Attorney Jim Drozdz, and area media. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Lola Mae Shoup Aug 26, 2008
She married Fred David Shoup Sr. on Dec. 22, 1951, in Carthage ... She was a faithful Christian and member of the First Baptist Church in Carthage where she was Sunday School secretary/treasurer and member of the Helen D. A'boy Mission Circle ... Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Printy Funeral Home, Carthage, with burial to follow in the St. Mary Cemetery, St. Mary, Ill. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Legal Mishaps Gave Rise to Martyrdom, Professor Says Aug 23, 2008
One of those trials led Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum, to Carthage, Ill ... In one of the final trials before Carthage, Illinois Gov. Thomas Ford convinced Smith to arrange for a new trial, away from Nauvoo, presided over by a non-Mormon judge. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Work begins on Kibbe Museum Aug 20, 2008
After the museum moved into space vacated by Carthage City Hall, the board announced plans for an addition that would create a bridge between the two buildings and add an added 2,500 square feet of exhibit space ... There are some priceless exhibits here, Perry said, pointing out a huge flag made by Carthage women and hung from the hotel when Abraham Lincoln spoke on the square in Carthage ... The museum originated with the collection of items donated to the city by Dr. Alice Kibbe, a professor... (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
IW takes first step toward new building Aug 20, 2008
The contract with Klingner would be the first step in a long process of creating a new home for the converged school that includes Carthage, LaHarpe and Dallas City students. Part of that process hinges on the Illinois Legislature passing a capital funding bill that would provide up to 60 percent of the cost of the new building. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Carthage applies for food service feasibility study grant Aug 20, 2008
Carthage is applying for a grant to pay for a feasibilty study for a food service program within the city ... The two largest donors are Memorial Hospital and Carthage Veterinary Clinic, said Mayor Jim Nightingale ... Carthage is paying 500 of the 15,000. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Receptive Receiver Aug 19, 2008
We were toward the end of Camp Kenosha and preparing for our scrimmage at Carthage College ... He'll be on display Saturday, when Northwestern holds its annual public scrimmage at Carthage College before pointing toward the season opener Aug. 30 against Syracuse ... Will be on display: At 3 p.m. Saturday, when the Wildcats present their annual preseason intrasquad scrimmage at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis. (Nusports.com)
Dr. Lynch deployed to Afghanistan; MH clinics prepare for his absence Aug 14, 2008
The clinics include Midwest Family Medical Care, Women y Medical Group and Memorial Hospital Surgical Services in Carthage, Bowen Family Practice and Memorial Medical Nauvoo Clinic. The professionals in these clinics include Christopher Jones, M.D.; Philip Caropreso, M.D.; Michael Hambrick, M.D.; Jennifer Allen, M.D.; Rachel Rahman, M.D.; Janette Glass, N.P.; Krista Carle, N.P.; Trina Lynch, P.A.; Jeff Leon, P.A.; and Lila Brooks Fritz, C.N.M.. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
IDOT: Higher approach possible with funding Aug 9, 2008
Hamilton Mayor Stephen Woodruff, Warsaw Mayor Robert Frank, Carthage Mayor Jim Nightingale and Nauvoo Mayor John McCarty, all of Illinois, attended the meeting. In mid-June, IDOT workers and the W.L. Miller Company, Hamilton, built a 9 1/2-foot gravel ramp along the U.S. Highway 136 Illinois bridge approach in Hamilton, keeping the interstate bridge open to traffic despite flood waters that reached 26. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Coaches: All Star girls represented state well Aug 6, 2008
to Carthage, Missouri on skill and luck alone ... Of all the teams that played Illinois at Carthage, Blackford held them to the least number of runs. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Junior League season ends at state; 22-game win streak snapped by Evergreen Park Aug 6, 2008
The Carthage Junior League baseball team saw its season end in the finals of the Junior League Baseball Illinois State Tournament in Burbank ... Carthage ended its season with a record of 22-2 ... Carthage was in the winner's bracket in the double-elimination tournament, meaning they won the state tournament with a win Tuesday, or if they lost Tuesday, a win Wednesday. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
CSC explains plans for proposed Charger Center Jul 30, 2008
In June Tom Schmidt, president of Carl Sandburg College, announced plans of a partnership working to build a performing arts, fitness/athletic center on property owned by Prairieland Investment Group, which was the former Carthage College ... The quote from Carl Sandburg himself is, Nothing happens, but first a dream,' said John Huston of Carthage, Carl Sandburg board member ... He was in Carthage Thursday evening for a meeting of the college board held at the CSC Education Commons in Carthage. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Carthage team on verge of national Junior League stage Jul 30, 2008
The Carthage Junior League baseball team had two chances to win the Illinois State Tournament and advance to the Central Regional Tournament in national competition. The Carthage Junior League, which includes players from LaHarpe and Dallas City, played last night (Tuesday) against Evergreen Park in the first of two chances they had to win the Junior League Baseball Illinois State Tournament at Burbank National in Burbank ... Carthage was the last team left in the winner's bracket in the... (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Infotainment Jul 28, 2008
Najwa KaramCarthage: Lebanese singer Najwa Karam performs during the 44th session of the Carthage International Festival. afp. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
State cuts hurt county fair premiums Jul 24, 2008
Petitions continue to be available at the Marine Bank in Augusta and Carthage, Hancock County Farm Bureau, U of I Extension office, Suzy Q's in Augusta, and will be at the Adams and Brown county fairs. Illinois state law under the Agricultural Fair Act requires premium reimbursement at 66 2/3 percent. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Ross William Jones\94 Jul 23, 2008
He served as principal in Carthage, Ill. between 1971 and 1978, retiring in 1978. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Plane crashes in Carthage, pilot sustains minor injuries Jul 22, 2008
A crop duster plane crashed Friday afternoon at the old Carthage Airport while taking off, resulting in minor injuries to the pilot and a hazardous material spill ... The pilot was treated at the scene by Carthage Memorial Hospital EMS. ... The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Hancock County Emergency Services Disaster Agency, Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Carthage Fire Department also assisted at the scene. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Mayors eye permanent flood response Jul 17, 2008
Illinois mayors Stephen Woodruff of Hamilton, Bob Frank of Warsaw, John McCarty of Nauvoo and city council member Gary Smith of Carthage, Ill. met with Keokuk Mayor David Gudgel, Lee County Economic Development representative Yvonne Knapp and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity representative Jacqui Bevelheimer to decide on objectives and goals. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Pageant is a story of faith and family Jul 16, 2008
Brothers Matt and Jeff Dickamore, both of Utah, make up the two primary roles in the pageant: Joseph Smith (played by Jeff) and his brother Hyrum (played by Matt), who died at the hands of a mob in Carthage, Ill. in June 1844. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Byers, Butcher named Athlete, Coach of Year in track and field Jul 13, 2008
Byers leaves high school with eight state medals earned in three years of track and field for Carthage High School and one year for Illini West High School. She owns outright or in part seven school records for Carthage High School and five school records for Illini West High School. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Hancock County Fourth of July schedule Jul 4, 2008
Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 2:00 PM CDT Carthage, Ill ... Noon Presentation of Colors by Carthage VFW. ... 12:05 p.m. Carthage Community Chorus on stage. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Jul 4, 2008
Hancock County's Fourth of July celebration in Carthage, Ill. kicks off from 6:30 to 9 a.m. Friday with a pancake and sausage breakfast. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Keokuk's Lennie Etter enjoys creating a patriotic event while focusing on safety Jul 4, 2008
Currently, Etter also holds Fourth of July shows in Carthage, Ill. and Camp Point, Ill. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Hancock County 4-H show will begin July 7 Jul 3, 2008
Hancock County 4-Hers will showcase their talents at the annual 4-H Show at the University of Illinois Extension Center on the north edge of Carthage July 7 to 11 ... The dog show is Thursday evening, and the horse show is Friday evening, at the Carthage Saddle Club ... at Carthage Saddle Club. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
CSC proposes Charger Center on old campus Jul 3, 2008
Consistent with its mission statement of working in partnership with communities of the College district, Carl Sandburg College is now exploring the benefits and costs associated with creating a new community center in Carthage ... Prairieland Investment Group LLC currently owns this site which was formally home to the Carthage College Bryan Auditorium ... In addition to Prairieland Investment Group, potential partners in the project may include the City of Carthage, Carl Sandburg College... (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Click for Full Story Jun 27, 2008
Today's Highlight in History:On June 27, 1844, Mormon leader Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum, were killed by a mob in Carthage, Illinois. On This Date:In 1846, New York and Boston were linked by telegraph wires. (KWTX.com, TX)
‘Amazing' effort shown in battle against flood Jun 26, 2008
Woodruff estimates that 70 percent of Hamilton residents drive across the bridge to work in Keokuk and many in the Keokuk area and Missouri work at Methode in Carthage, Ill. The bridge floods at about 23 feet, no contest for a crest that was predicted to exceed the 1993 flood. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Joshua Scott (793) Jun 25, 2008
CARTHAGE, Illinois Joshua Anthony Scott, 31, of Muscatine, passed away Friday, June 20, 2008, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City ... Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Garden Club tour a hit with visitors from area and afar Jun 25, 2008
and the Illinois cities of Hamilton, Carthage and Nauvoo. Also, new residents who recently moved to Keokuk from Newton and the state of Utah toured the six gardens. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Red Cross, volunteers provide food, water Jun 25, 2008
Anyone wishing to donate money can drop it off or send it to the chapter's office at 71 S. Adams St., Carthage, IL 62321. Money for the local chapter needs to have checks made payable to the Hancock County Red Cross. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
You Need a Weatherman To Tell Which Way Obama Will Go Jun 22, 2008
That certainly would have been the opinion of Antonio who owned the one-man barbershop at the corner and Otto who had half the market for the candy trade for Carthage School #8. Are you telling me how to run my business. (Townhall.com)
Groups, businesses supporting volunteers Jun 19, 2008
Zanolla has connections to Carthage and Hamilton, Ill. and wanted to do something to help. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Traveling job Jun 18, 2008
Arians works an area surrounding Martins stores in Bloomington, Lexington, Carthage, Quincy, Pleasant Hill and Roanoke. The company hired two more consultants to help cover the territory, which will reduce Arians annual mileage to about 30,000. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
No chance of crossing over dam Jun 18, 2008
" Factory Closing wrote on Jun 17, 2008 11:38 AM:" Are they talking about Methode in Carthage. " terroism wrote on Jun 16, 2008 10:07 PM:" Here is a classic example of home land security going overboard. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Dailing wins men's golf title at Carthage Jun 18, 2008
Dailing wins men's golf title at Carthage ... The Carthage Golf Club held its 54th Annual Carthage Amateur Tournament, a part of the Western Illinois Golf Association Tournament ... Jade Rigney, Carthage (78). (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
• Midwest flood woes head south Jun 18, 2008
Early Tuesday morning, more than a dozen sandbagging volunteers and a motorist had to be rescued when a levee was breached in Carthage Lake, Ill. about 70 miles southwest of Davenport, Iowa. (Q13.com, WA)
Harbin Ends Historic Career at NCAA Track and Field National Championships Jun 12, 2008
Carthage Central) historic career came to an end on Wednesday afternoon at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track National Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. Harbin placed 14th in the preliminaries of the women's hammer throw, reaching a distance of 199' 2" on her second throw of the afternoon. She missed the cut by just 1' 5" as the top 12 finishers advance to the finals. (Goleopards.com)
Peterson honored for 40 years with First State Bank of Western Illinois Jun 12, 2008
The bank has grown to serve six communities including LaHarpe, Carthage, Macomb, Hamilton, Blandinsville and Monmouth. Over the years, Ron has experienced and enjoyed many accomplishments and highlights during his career. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
