The annual St. Clement Knights of Columbus picnic was held on Saturday, July 15. The grounds were filled with people taking part in games and activities throughout the day in addition to the delicious meals. Above, Lorna and Lucy Korte try to ring prizes at one of the game booths.
Panel Identifies Concerns, Goals For Moving Forward While there continues to be differences of opinion on the best way to consolidate 911 services for Pike County, progress is being made as the new panel held their second official meeting last week. The panel has identified concerns of the many stakeholders and has started to analyze […]
The Becker’s Hospital Review has named Pike County Memorial Hospital as one of “62 Critical Access Hospitals to Know.” The critical access hospitals featured on this list have a reputation for superior service and care. All hospitals featured on this list have 25 or fewer inpatient beds and an annual average length of stay no […]
Drivers will soon enjoy a new, smoother surface on 19 miles of the southbound lanes of Highway 61 between Bowling Green and the Route E intersection in Lincoln County. Chester Bross Construction of Hannibal was awarded the contract for $3.6 million to resurface the southbound lanes, including shoulders, of U.S. 61 and add in a […]
A Mass of Christian burial for Marilyn Sue Bahr, 60, of Vandalia, was at 10 a.m., Tuesday (today) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Vandalia with Fr. Jason Doke officiating. Burial was in Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation was Monday from 5-7 p.m., at the church. Arrangements were under the direction of Bienhoff Funeral Home. Mrs. Bahr […]
Mary Frances Goodman McDonald, 98, of Vandalia died Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Tri-County Care Center in Vandalia. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m., at Waters Funeral Chapel in Vandalia. Officiating will be Kenny Haddock. Interment will be in Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 10-11 a.m., at Waters Funeral Chapel in […]
Marvin Duane Howard, 78, of rural Rockport, Ill., died Thurday, July 13, 2017 at his home. Funeral services were Monday at 11 a.m., at Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, Ill., conducted by Pastor Mitch Ulrich. Burial, with military honors, followed at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was Monday from 9 a.m., until time […]
William “Bill” Joe Hicks, 69, of Vandalia died Monday, July 10, 2017 at Tri-County Care Center in Vandalia. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m., at Waters Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Hoehn officiating. Interment will be in the Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from noon-1 p.m., at the funeral home. He […]
Travis Lee Thurman, 41, of Louisiana died Monday, July 17, 2017 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis in Creve Coeur. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday at the Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel in Troy. Friends will be received from noon-6 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral chapel. He was born Nov. 21, 1975 in […]
