Emily Mynatt, FNP-C, Joins MDH Medical Staff

McDonough District Hospital announced that Emily Mynatt, FNP-C has joined the medical staff on a full-time basis. She joins the OB/GYN Clinic, focusing on women’s health, and is accepting new patients. No stranger to MDH, Mynatt had worked in the MDH Convenience Clinic as a registry staff member since May 2023. She will continue to provide coverage […]

WCPT Offering New Paperless Diminishing Balance Payment Option to Riders

Warren County Public Transportation, or WCPT, has offered affordable rides to individuals in the local communities for many years. While the public transportation services have transitioned their operating umbrella to the Warren County Board, the offered transportation throughout Warren County remains the same and Director of Transportation Morgan Lewis explains a new payment option available […]

Is Your Vehicle Prepared for Winter Driving?

With the winter weather right around the corner, now is the time to prepare your vehicles with an emergency kit, especially before traveling, shares Monmouth Fire Assistant Chief Brian Morefield: “It is crucial to make sure that a coat, blanket, maybe hat and gloves, are in the vehicle with you, not in the trunk or […]

Farmers Continue to Navigate Barriers as They Enter Carbon Markets

As efforts ramp up to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, companies turn to the carbon market to help them achieve net-zero emissions. A recent report from the USDA looks into barriers for farmers trying to participate in carbon markets. The report points to limited return on investment, costs for quantification and verification, and record-keeping as barriers […]

Arthur B. “Art” Harrison

Mr. Arthur B. “Art” Harrison, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away at 11:40 pm Sunday at the Courtyard Estates of Knoxville. Art was born February 20, 1935, in Galesburg, the son of Arthur J. and Delia (Hurt) Harrison. He married the love of his life, Beverly Durbin on July 2, 1960, in Galesburg. After 62 […]

Equipment Failure Issues Experienced by Ameren Create Widespread Power Outages

Schools, businesses, municipalities, and residents in Monmouth and the surrounding communities have experienced three power outages of two hours or more in a two-day span due to Ameren experiencing equipment failure. Outages extended from Monmouth to as far as Saint Louis and Champaign-Urbana. Power was restored on Monday afternoon around 2 pm for the Monmouth […]