Drawing entries from as far as Shelbina, Mo., the Plymouth Old Settlers Car and Antique Tractor shows, under the direction of Gary Hurt, filled much of the Plymouth Square on Saturday, Aug. 24, with tractor competitions happening on Sunday, Aug. 25.
Terry Newell has chosen The Legacy Theater in Carthage to present the Sue Newell Scholarship Showcase on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. This variety show is a third-party rental event hosted at…
Jerry and Laurie (Lawson) Green are inviting family and friends to an informal dinner on Saturday, Sept. 14, for a delayed celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. They are parents of Wy…
The Immanuel Lutheran Ice Cream Social will be held on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 4-7 p.m. at the parish hall located south of Carthage at 921 N Co. Rd. 1900 E.
The St. Mary Hospital Fall Luncheon for former employees, physicians, students, volunteers will be held Sunday, Oct. 8, at Lutheran Church of St. John, 3340 State, Quincy.
Local & Social
The West Hancock Titans traveled to Mackinaw Friday, Aug. 30, and lost a 58-28 contest.
The Illini West Chargers gave Sawyer Johnson her first career victory with a 25-18 and 25-18 two-set win over Brown County at home Thursday, Aug. 29. Assists were led by Corin Robinson with 12…
Southeastern started the season with a win at Pittsfield (25-13, 25-15).
Illini West, West Hancock, Burlington and Unity competed at Deer Run in Hamilton on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
The West Prairie Southeastern eight-man football team was looking to start the season with a win hosting Flanagan (Cornell-Woodland Coop) Friday, Aug. 30, but wound up on the wrong end of a 36…
Recent Obituaries
The following is a report from the office of the Hancock County State’s Attorney, for the Hancock County Circuit Court from June 10 through July 18 (all fines include court costs):
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A Trump rally in Wisconsin was briefly disrupted after an attendee fainted. Donald Trump stopped his speech as emergency medical personnel treated the person. This marks Trump's first trip to the largely rural part of the key battleground state.
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It is Labor Day weekend. For some the official end to summer, for others a day off work or the last summer vacation. For some of my friends and for me in the past, a weekend to sell antiques a…
My birthday at the end of July comes just in time for Dog-Days-of-August reading. August, with its heat and humidity, is perfect for seeking shelter in air-conditioned comfort, sitting back an…
Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Hancock County Journal-Pilot or its staff.
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