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Memorial Hospital Foundation marks anniversaries with endowment campaign and scholarship support

By A. F. Elliott | Oct 9, 2025

Memorial Hospital Foundation is marking two significant milestones this year: the 75th anniversary of Memorial Hospital and its own 10th anniversary.

Western Illinois volleyball defeats UT Martin for second OVC win

By F. P. Miller | Oct 9, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team secured a 3–1 victory over UT Martin on Thursday night at Skyhawk Fieldhouse.

Western Illinois men's soccer draws Incarnate Word in scoreless match

By F. P. Miller | Oct 9, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team played to a 0–0 draw against Incarnate Word on Thursday evening.

Greene County residents pay $26,391 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 8, 2025

In August, Greene County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Greene County Education: 1,602 white students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Oct 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 95.6% of students enrolled in Greene County school districts identified as white.

Western Illinois men's soccer prepares for OVC test against Incarnate Word

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 8, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team will travel to face the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Cardinals in an important Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) matchup.

How many H-2A petitions made by West Central Reporter publication area employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry were approved during 2024?

By G. T. Denny | Oct 8, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers in the West Central Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Western Illinois women’s volleyball prepares for matchup against UT Martin Skyhawks

By W. E. Miles | Oct 8, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team is preparing for an upcoming match against the University of Tennessee at Martin (UT Martin) Skyhawks, scheduled for October 9-10 in Martin, Tennessee at the Skyhawk Fieldhouse.

Western Illinois Leathernecks prepare for home matches against SEMO and Lindenwood

By W. E. Miles | Oct 8, 2025

Western Illinois University Leathernecks women's soccer team is preparing for two home games against Southeast Missouri (SEMO) and Lindenwood.

Morgan County taxpayers give $36,959 in County Sales Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 7, 2025

In August, Morgan County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Which West Central Illinois area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Oct. 11?

By K. E. Ferrell | Oct 7, 2025

Saturday, Oct. 11 will feature competition from these former West Central Illinois area high school standouts.

Cass County Education: 963 white students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Oct 7, 2025

In Cass County school districts, 963 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Memorial Hospital announces low-cost health screenings for Carthage community

By N. M. Heil | Oct 7, 2025

Memorial Hospital has announced that it will hold community health screenings on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Memorial Hospital celebrates 75 years with community events and fundraising

By N. M. Heil | Oct 7, 2025

More than 500 community members gathered on September 27-28 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Memorial Hospital.

Calhoun County Education: 556 white students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Oct 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 95.2% of students enrolled in Calhoun County school districts identified as white.

McDonough County collects $272,635 in County School Facility Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 6, 2025

In August, McDonough County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Western Illinois announces fall baseball schedule with two home games

By W. E. Miles | Oct 6, 2025

Western Illinois University’s baseball team has announced its 2025 fall season schedule.

Matt Rosado named head coach of Western Illinois track & field and cross country

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 6, 2025

Western Illinois University has appointed Matt Rosado as the new head coach for its Track & Field and Cross Country programs.

Western Illinois women's tennis ends fall season with multiple wins at OVC Invitational

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 6, 2025

The Western Illinois University women's tennis team concluded its fall season with several victories at the OVC Fall Invitational.

646 white students enrolled in Brown County districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Oct 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 94.6% of students enrolled in Brown County school districts identified as white.

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