Rains, snow-melt threaten widespread flooding Mar 21, 2008
Henderson County Rescue Squad members Scott Trodglen, left, and Amanda Coghill evacuate Katie Rheinhardt, Amy Thomas, Andrew Rheinhardt and their two year-old daughter Reed from their flooded home in Henderson, Ky. March 19. (USA Today -- Weather)
Regional teen driving programs win state grants Mar 7, 2008
Grants have been awarded to proposals submitted by Canton High School in Fulton County, Southeastern High School in Hancock County, West Central High School in Henderson County and the Regional Office of Education #27 for Monmouth-Roseville and United High Schools in Warren Counties. All four are within Illinois State Police District 14, and will receive 1,000 in start-up funds from the Illinois Department of Transportation, and a matching 1,000 from the All-State Insurance Company. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Safety tax remains in limbo Feb 22, 2008
Henderson County issues a one percent safety tax, Fulton and McDonough Counties issue a. 5 percent tax and Knox and Peoria Counties issue a. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Wildcats win in OT, Bearcats top Hawks Feb 10, 2008
Motsinger previously coached at Henderson County (Ky. and Southeastern Illinois College as women's coach. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Annual Science Olympiad planned Saturday at WIU Feb 9, 2008
-- Henderson County: West Central Jr. High School, Stronghurst. -- Mason County: Illini Central High School, Mason City. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
The Elliot Family Feb 7, 2008
and from 1999-2006 in Henderson County. Currently, he worked at Tri-State Collision in Hamilton. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Two candidates want to be Regional Superintendent Feb 5, 2008
Scott began her education career in Henderson County as a Pre-K teacher from 1992-2000. She earned her Masters of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education at Western Illinois University. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Wildcats get rolling late; Bearcats survive barrage Jan 23, 2008
Mark Motsinger's win was his 498th in a career which has had stops at SIC (women), Henderson County, Ky. (girls) and Carrier Mills. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Lumbeck re-appointed to federal task force Jan 18, 2008
OQUAWKA - Henderson County Sheriff Mark Lumbeck was recently re-appointed as a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal for a third term ... Henderson County does not handle federal prisoners ... Lumbeck and Henderson County State's Attorney Ray Cavanaugh spent several years trying to have Androutsopoulos extradited from Greece to the Henderson County to stand trial. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Busy year for deputies Jan 5, 2008
OQUAWKA - Henderson County Sheriff Mark K. Lumbeck said 269 traffic accidents is a large number of crashes to handle in one year ... A section of US 34 runs through Henderson County ... The past year has been a busy one for the Henderson County Sheriff's Department, which released its crime and traffic figures on Thursday. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Fewer meth labs? Jan 5, 2008
OQUAWKA - Anti-methamphetamine laws have had an impact on the number of clandestine labs in Henderson County, according to sheriff Mark K Lumbeck ... Crime statistics for 2007 in Henderson County were released by Lumbeck on Thursday ... Over the past nine years Lumbeck said 38 meth labs have been raided in Henderson County. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Illinois wins FutureGen plant Dec 19, 2007
The state had offered a mine-mouth site in Henderson County, along with $90 million in tax incentives. At that time, the alliance said the plant would go to either Illinois or Texas. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Scott, Pritchett candidates for superintendent Nov 30, 2007
Scott and her husband Tony grew up in Henderson county and currently own properties in Media and on the river front near Gladstone ... Scott began her education career in Henderson County as a Pre-K teacher from 1992-2000. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Oquawka man killed in accident Nov 13, 2007
Thomas M. Roundtree, 54, was declared dead at the scene of the accident by the Henderson County Coroner. The Illinois State Police, District 14 in Macomb reported the crash occurred at 12:37 a.m. on the Keithsburg Blacktop, one mile south of Henderson County Road 2650N, near Oquawka ... The ISP was assisted by the Henderson County Sheriff's Department and the Oquawka Fire and Rescue. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
WIRC board plans annual meeting Oct 26, 2007
Board members include John Allaman of the Henderson County Board; Barry Beck, Astoria village president in Fulton County; Rod Davies, mayor of Monmouth in Warren County; Mike Inman, a Macomb alderman in McDonough County; Linda Jani of the McDonough County Board; Lowell Lueck, a citizen of McDonough County. Also, Ken Nudd of the Hancock County Board; Bill Reichow, Warren County Board chairman; Doreen Shaw of the Fulton County Board; Ronnie Steele, an Abingdon alderman in Knox County; Diana... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Tip leads to arrest Aug 1, 2007
OQUAWKA - Henderson County Sheriff Mark Lumbeck knows that Crime Stoppers pays. Lumbeck said a Crime Stoppers tip enabled deputies from his office and the Illinois State Police to arrest a Henderson County fugitive on Saturday ... Stephen M. McKee, 37, of Oquawka, was arrested at the corner of 8th Street and Warren Street at 6:20 p.m. by sheriff's deputies and the ISP. McKee was wanted on five warrants in Henderson County. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Hunting safety course set for Stronghurst Jul 30, 2007
For additional information about the course, contact Poulter at (309) 924-2401 or the Henderson County Extension Office at (309) 924-1163. It is requested that participants pre-register at either of the above locations. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Official clears the air regarding water supply Jul 26, 2007
In early July an edition of the Oquawka Current, and an edition of the Daily Review Atlas ran an article about the Henderson County Board looking at water district issues. It appears the article was confusing to some residents in Henderson County ... According to Henderson County Board member Tom Doran, the board is encouraging all villages to continue their efforts in obtaining water-related grants. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Kewanee firemen on old postcard found 70 miles away Jul 25, 2007
The card was postmarked in Kewanee on Sept. 11, 1906 (which back then was just Sept. 11) and mailed to a woman in the Henderson County town ... A Kewanee woman had gone to the small Henderson County community southwest of Monmouth to clean out the house of a deceased aunt. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
New Logan coach young yet experienced Jul 18, 2007
Except for one year when he played college basketball, he has spent his entire life playing, coaching or being a gym rat as part of the Henderson County Colonels basketball program ... Being in Henderson County's marvelous athletic complex that includes the main gym and a practice facility with multiple courts has been a way of life ... His dad, former Chandlers High School assistant boys coach and head girls coach Tom Fisher, has been an assistant coach at Henderson County for 24 years. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Pharmacy breaks ground Jul 17, 2007
Photos Submitted Board members, physicians, staff and contractors join together to break ground for the only pharmacy in Henderson County. The Brent Family Pharmacy will be adjacent to the Henderson County Rural Health Clinic in Oquawka ... The facility will be adjacent to the Henderson County Rural Health Clinic. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Major pot bust Jul 17, 2007
OQUAWKA - A Smithshire man remains in the Henderson County Jail after police allegedly find more than 100 pounds of pot in his residence. Henderson County Sheriff Mark K Lumbeck said the marijuana seizure is one of the largest busts ever made in Henderson County ... The charges stem from an investigation conducted by the Henderson County Sheriff's Department, which was assisted during the arrest by the Warren County Sheriff's Department, Illinois State Police, and the ISP K-9 unit. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Burlington men face drug charges Jul 14, 2007
OQUAWKA - Two Burlington, Iowa men are being held in the Henderson County jail on drug charges ... Henderson County Sheriff Mark Lumbeck said James R. Richardson, 37, and Walter H. Roxlau, both of Burlington, were arrested at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday on Henderson County Road 1000 East, two miles south of County Road 900 North in Henderson County ... Richardson and Roxlau are being held in the Henderson County Jail without bond. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Firecracker classic capsules Jul 2, 2007
Henderson County, Ky. Scouting report: One of three Burke brothers on the team, Randy is a catcher/third baseman/pitcher who played at Southeastern Illinois where Cory Bowling is also headed to play. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
ISP conducts detail Jun 21, 2007
The detail was held at the US 34 exit ramp to Gulfport in Henderson County by six ISP Troopers and a pair of deputies from the Henderson County Sheriff's Department. Twenty-seven people were either arrested or ticketed. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
WIRC targets economic development Jun 21, 2007
Tom Doran expressed the same sentiments on behalf of Henderson County. Nash also pointed out another commonality among the counties, the need for development of planned highway interchanges. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Media to receive housing money May 25, 2007
These home improvements will drastically enhance the living environments and quality of life for low-income and disabled residents in Henderson County, as well as building the capacity for more economic growth ... The Illinois Housing Development Authority will match the 334,620 grant with additional state funding of 92,700 from the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund to assist the 11 homeowners in Henderson County ... "Restoring economic opportunity at the local level involves strengthening... (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
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Link contacted Mercer County and their resources were stretched, as it was then Henderson County was contacted, with no results. OSF Home Health Care will provide the necessary qualified personnel to oversee the management of these cases. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Study need delays water coalition May 4, 2007
Plans for a rural water coalition in Henderson County will be delayed for up to a year until a feasibility study is done. According to Henderson County Development Director Tom Doran, the extra year will be helpful in organizing the coalition without rushing to meet deadlines ... The coalition could include a number of towns and villages throughout Henderson County. (The Hawk Eye)
Two injured in crash May 1, 2007
The crash occurred about 2:45 p.m., according to the Henderson County Sheriff's Department. Donna Pinger, 55, was traveling north on Ill. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Geiser at the helm of West Central H.S. Apr 29, 2007
"I have been a teacher in Henderson County for 39 years," Geiser stated. Geiser began his teaching career at Stronghurst High School in 1968. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Hancock County Board addresses ambulance issues Apr 29, 2007
He said Superior Ambulance, based out of Great River Medical Center in Burlington, serves Henderson County, Ill. and is part of the Illini Hospital in the Silvis emergency network. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Cold snap hurts fruit farmers across Southeast Apr 12, 2007
The frost appears to have destroyed this year's apple harvest in North Carolina's Henderson County, one of the largest apple-growing counties in the Southeast with a crop of nearly 3. 3 million bushels last year. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Hancock, Henderson voters have to make choices Apr 10, 2007
Henderson County has a total of 13 precincts with 36 ballot styles ... Henderson County races. (The Hawk Eye)
New dental clinic hires its dentist Apr 7, 2007
"Laura is very dedicated to community health, preventive dentistry and working with the schools in educating children and parents about dental health," said Melinda Whiteman, executive director of the Henderson County Rural Health Center in Oquawka, the funding agent for the McDonough County Community Dental Center. "She has visited Macomb several times, and is impressed with the community and the opportunities available for her children.". (Macomb Journal, IL)
Glen Roland Grammer Apr 4, 2007
Clarksdale Press Register. Wednesday 4 April, 2007. (Clarksdale Press Register, MS)
Pharmacy to open inOquawka Mar 25, 2007
Low income Henderson County Rural Health Center patients soon can expect to save money at the gas pump, as well as on their medications. An infusion of state funds will pay for construction of an on site pharmacy beginning later this spring. (The Hawk Eye)
Local jobless rates increase Mar 24, 2007
7 percent; the rate in Henderson County shot up from 5. 3 to 7. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Census shows regional decline Mar 24, 2007
Henderson County had 7,819 people last year while Hancock County had 19,091. Each year, the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program uses demographic information such as births, deaths and migration to estimate population trends. (The Hawk Eye)
Crash closes US 34 Mar 9, 2007
5 miles east of the traffic lights at Carman Road, according to a spokesperson with the Henderson County Sheriff's Department. The crash took place around 6 a.m. just as hundreds of morning commuters hit the highway. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Two injured in head–on collision Mar 9, 2007
The Henderson County Sheriff's office, the Illinois State Police, Burlington police, the Burlington Fire Department and the Gladestone Fire Department assisted at the scene. . (The Hawk Eye)
Illinois schools practice tornado drill Mar 7, 2007
Superintendent Ralph Gimm, of the West Central School District in Henderson County, expects to have students huddled in hallways for about eight minutes this morning. "It's something you try and do, so that the kids will know what to do in the event of a real emergency; but you don't want to overplay it and make the kids frightened, particularly in the elementary grades," Grimm said. (The Hawk Eye)
History lives in Phelps House Mar 2, 2007
It survived because some in Henderson County were willing to give of themselves to preserve a piece of the area's history ... The home now is owned and maintained by the Henderson County Historical Society and is open for tours during the county's annual historic fest and as a meeting and dining place for area organizations ... The grain elevator owner did not take into account Oquawka's commitment to the old house, and as the crew plied their wrecking bars there was a frantic chase throughout... (The Hawk Eye)
Gym teacher cited for incident Feb 19, 2007
Illinois State Police Zone 4 Investigations officers conducted surveys at five gas stations in Henderson County to determine which businesses might be selling alcohol to minors. Ayerco Convenience Center, U.S. 34 and Carman Road, was involved in an alcohol sale to a minor. (The Hawk Eye)
Two accused of killing social worker could get death Feb 17, 2007
The lead prosecutor in Henderson County tells the Henderson Gleaner he intends to try the cases against Renee Terrell and Christopher Luttrell as capital crimes. They are accused of killing Boni Frederick last October after she brought Terrell's baby son to Terrell's house for a visit. (WKRC.com, OH)
2 accused of killing social worker could face death penalty, prosecutors say Feb 16, 2007
Henderson County Commonwealth's Attorney Bill Markwell filed a notice of intent this week to try the cases against 33-year-old Renee Terrell and Christopher Luttrell, 23, both of Henderson, as capital cases. A Henderson County grand jury charged the couple with murder, kidnapping, first-degree robbery and the theft of over $300. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Fire cause under investigation Feb 14, 2007
Authorities with the Henderson County Sheriff's Department and Gladstone Gulfport Fire Department said there was no new information about the fire. Officials with the Illinois State Fire Marshal's office could not be reached for comment Monday because the office was closed due to Abraham Lincoln's birthday, a state holiday. (The Hawk Eye)
Sullivan advises Highway 34 Coalition Feb 7, 2007
"There is a tremendous amount of competition out there for dollars," Sullivan told about 20 people gathered at the Henderson County Library, adding later, "You must be united. You must be vocal.". The Highway 34 Coalition has been squeaking for better than a decade now without many oil cans in sight. (The Hawk Eye)
Blandinsville couple gives house to Western Feb 6, 2007
Betty, who grew up in Terre Haute in Henderson County, graduated from LaHarpe High School, and like her husband, Western holds a special place in her heart: her mother and her mother's six siblings all graduated from Western Illinois State Teacher's College. Because the university has meant so much to the couple, in addition to donating Ken's boyhood home, the Wrights also have established the Kenneth T. and Betty L. Wright Scholarship at Western for qualifying students entering Western as... (Macomb Journal, IL)
Institute grant to assist rural development Feb 6, 2007
The 11 organizations to be assisted by the Institute for Rural Affairs are: Astoria Area Chamber of Commerce, city of Beardstown, city of Havana, Havana Chamber of Commerce, Henderson County Economic Development Corp., Hoopeston Chamber of Commerce, Schuyler County Board, Southeastern Illinois Regional Planning and Development Commission, Southern Five Development Corp., Southernmost Illinois Delta Empowerment Zone Inc. and the Stark County Board. In a news release issued last week, U.S.... (Macomb Journal, IL)
Sullivan to attend highway coalition Feb 3, 2007
will meet with members of the Highway 34 Coalition at 10 a.m. Monday at the Henderson County Library in Biggsville. The topic of discussion will be the completion of U.S. 34 as a four lane from Monmouth to Carman Road. (The Hawk Eye)
New high school name is Illini West Jan 18, 2007
Ford noted that school names using ancock were ruled out because a good portion of the Dallas City district is in Henderson County, and LaHarpe district includes Henderson and McDonough counties. hey talked about several ideas, reworked several, and this seemed to fit the best, Ford said. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
State troopers say fatal crashes increased during 2006 Jan 12, 2007
An analysis of the fatal crashes in each of the five district counties showed that eight of the fatal crashes occurred in Fulton County, five occurred in Henderson County, and three occurred in each Hancock, McDonough and Warren counties. Because the statistics are high and show an increase from 2005, District 14 is using specific enforcement strategies to help reduce the current number. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Oil cost could reduce highway work Jan 7, 2007
The county will also be reimbursed by Henderson County for design work on the railroad crossing approach in Lomax Township. Comments. (Macomb Journal, IL)
