The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of January, 2013. Methodist features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. January 8 – Methodist Medical Group at Chillicothe…
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News Briefs for January
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NOROVIRUS: THE “STOMACH FLU” The Peoria City/County Health Department reminds individuals that a norovirus outbreak, also known as the “stomach flu”, does not occur just on cruise ships this time of year. Noroviruses often occur in restaurants, schools, childcare facilities,…
The Amazing Kreskin to Perform on January 11th
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The world’s greatest mentalist, the Amazing Kreskin will perform Friday January 11, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at the Five Points Performing Arts Center at 360 N. Wilmor Rd. Washington Illinois. For over 50 years Kreskin has been telling people things…
Voters Have Their Say in November 2012
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Illinois swings Democrat in the State House, White House and U.S. Senate. Few Republicans saw it coming. The influx of Democrat votes throughout President Barack Obama’s home state gave the sitting president a second term while ensuring Democrats a supermajority…
Holiday Health Tips from the Peoria City/County Health Department
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The Peoria City/County Health Department is reminding area residents that by following some simple ideas their holidays can be healthy and safe. Greg Chance, Administrator at Peoria City/County Health Department, states, “Healthy habits can positively impact the health trends we…
Springdale Cemetery to Participate in the National Wreaths Across America Program
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Springdale Cemetery will again participate in the national Wreaths Across America program on Saturday, December 15. The ceremony begins indoors at 11:00 a.m. at the Cemetery’s Volunteer & Maintenance Building, and similar ceremonies will take place concurrently across the nation.…
Kewanee Hospital Signs Letter of Intent to Join OSF HealthCare System
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Kewanee Hospital (KH) has signed a Letter of Intent to affiliate with OSF HealthCare, one of the largest integrated systems in Illinois. The partnership with OSF HealthCare would give Kewanee and the surrounding community access to more high-quality specialty care,…
Jim Maloof/Realtor’s New Management Plan
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Jim Maloof/Realtor has announced a new management plan for the company with a tripartite organizational structure, including an Executive Vice President of Residential Sales, Vice President of Commercial Sales, Corporate Liaison, and Vice President of Finance & Accounting. Taking on…
Branson on the Road Christmas Style Show comes to Five Points on Dec. 2
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R & B Productions will be hosting next month. Branson on the Road-Christmas Style Show is a holiday show from the popular touring group Branson on the Road out of Branson, Missouri. This show offers great Christmas music, old country…
2012 Peoria County Farm Bureau Ag Service Award goes to Miriam Rosenbohm
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Miriam Rosenbohm of rural Bartonville is the recipient of the 2012 Peoria County Farm Bureau Ag Service Award. The award has been presented to a Peoria County resident each year since 1996 at the Farm Bureau’s annual meeting. It recognizes…