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Police investigate mishaps within 16 minutes of each other

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2690d ago

Mt. Pleasant Police Department patrolmen investigated two accidents April 17 within 16 minutes of each other.Police were dispatched to the McDonald?s parking lot at 1:14 p.m. for a collision. The investigation determined that a 2008 Chevrolet Impala, operated by Alta Pankoke, backed from a parking spot and did not see a 2006 Volkswagen, operated by Angela Benham that was behind the Pankoke vehicle.The Benham ...

NL School Board receives update on work projects

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By Bryce Kelly, Mt. Pleasant News NEW LONDON ?Bond projects at the New London Community School District are coming to fruition, according to school officials, and with very few hiccups to speak of.During Tuesday evening?s regular school board meeting, New London superintendent, Chad Wahls updated the board on the progress of both the track/football field, and the work to the high school locker rooms and ...

New London man hired for secondary-roads job

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By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Spring has sprung and the Henry County Engineer?s Office is transitioning into the season with an eye toward summer construction projects.The progression into spring included the hiring of Todd Christe, of New London, as an operator I for the county shed in Salem. Christe will begin work April 24 and be paid $18.21 per hour.?He was a very strong candidate,? Jake Hotchkiss, ...

Longtime gardener gives tips for those new to the club

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2690d ago

By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News Editor?s note: Jean Thomson?s column, Garden Talk, is featured in The News every other Thursday. The warm weather ushered in with spring often leads to thoughts of gardening. For those who are contemplating starting their first garden, Jean Thomson has a few words of advice.The first thing first time gardeners have to decide is what kind of garden they want to create.?I ...

Man charged with violating order while serving time

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2690d ago

A New London man has been charged with violating a court order while serving time in the Henry County Jail.Jimmy Glover, 46, New London, was charged April 16 with violating a court-ordered protection order through phone conversations while in jail, an investigation revealed.Glover was charged with violating a court-issued order, a simple misdemeanor.A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant ...

Grain bin accident

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2690d ago

An incident that involved a man getting caught inside a grain bin had rescuers from the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department, Henry County Health Center and the Henry County Sheriff?s Office all dispatched Monday afternoon to a farm outside of Mt. Pleasant. At around 12:30 p.m., yesterday, rescuers were called to 2471 Clayton Avenue, in Mt. Pleasant, following reports of an individual being trapped up to his waist inside ...

Hunting for eggs

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Little hands and feet were on the look out for hidden treats on Saturday morning in Salem for a children?s Easter egg hunt in the city park. The Easter bunny even took a break from his busy weekend to greet children and their families before and after the event.

Driver receives three tickets following accident in MP

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2690d ago

A two-vehicle accident April 13 at the intersection of East Washington and South Prairie streets in Mt. Pleasant resulted in total damage of $8,000 to the vehicles involved.According to the Mt. Pleasant Police Department?s accident report, a 2002 Ford Taurus, driven by Michelle Lynn Nelson, 42, of Burlington, was westbound on Washington Street and attempting to turn left into Hy-Vee Gas when it turned in front ...

FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Potts, Yeager to lead Comets on both sides of ball

ALLYUS FRITZ/Ledger sports editor

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2690d ago

A road trip to play Iowa City Regina? Not this year.The Cardinal Comets walk into the 2014 season with a fresh new class assignment. Class 1A District 6, which last season contained foes like state champion Iowa City Regina, Wilton, Eddyville-Blakesburg and West Branch, is in the rearview mirror.?We knew every week it was going to be an uphill battle, but our guys always played hard,? coach Adam Hadenfeldt ...

Local eye physicians take skills overseas

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By Bryce Kelly, Mt. Pleasant News It?s no small feat to practice medicine overseas, but both Dr. Chris Watts and Dr. Alex Cohen, of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, in Mt. Pleasant, say the experience is both professionally rewarding and good for the soul.Combined, both eye physicians have been overseas to perform medical procedures a total of five times, and both say they have every intention of doing it more. ...

Officials say steps can be taken to prevent crime

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2690d ago

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Lock your doors, establish a rapport with your neighbors and be vigilant.Those were the three top tips from Henry County Sheriff Richard McNamee and Mt. Pleasant Police Chief Ron Archer during a ?Crime in Henry County ? How Your Business Can Avoid Becoming a Victim? seminar Thursday at Access Energy. The event was sponsored by the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce ...

RUSS working on 28E agreement with county concerning Mt. Union

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2690d ago

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Directors of the Regional Utility Service Systems (RUSS) were told Wednesday that a 28E agreement is being drafted between RUSS and Henry County concerning now-unincorporated Mt. Union.?We are working on the Henry County/Mt. Union 28E agreement,? informed RUSS Executive Director Bruce Hudson. ?It is 98 percent complete and may be done before the end of the week.?Initially, ...