Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
Decatur Memorial earns national recognition for stroke treatment
October 19, 2021 - Decatur Memorial Hospital was recognized with an American Heart Association Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Quality Achievement Award for the hospital's commitment to ens...
Oct 19, 2021
LISTEN: Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth
October 19, 2021 - Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about music, supply chain issues altering village plans, changes during the pandemic, parking lot lighting, and th...
Oct 19, 2021
LISTEN: Kathy Carter and Kelsey Wujek
October 19, 2021 - Kathy Carter of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about their adult scholarship program and Kelsy Wujek details how that program helped her as a recipient to go...
Oct 19, 2021
LISTEN: Dr. Cris Valdez of Richland Community College
October 19, 2021 - Dr. Cris Valdez of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co to talk about their vital role in workforce development and how their economic growth benefits both individuals a...
Oct 19, 2021
Fungus causing concern to some local pumpkin patches
October 18, 2021 - A fungus that has attacked pumpkin crops dating back centuries has returned to Central Illinois. The fungus, named Phytophthora capsici, is particularly dangerous to pumpkins as wel...
Oct 18, 2021
Experience Homestead Prairie Farm by candlelight
October 18, 2021 - Experience Homestead Prairie Farm after dark during the annual Candlelight Tour on Saturday, November 13. This special open house will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Rock Spring...
Oct 18, 2021
Millikin University partnering for event on the challenges associated with autism spectrum disorder
October 15, 2021 - Millikin University and community organization Not Forgotten, Inc., have partnered to host an event on the challenges associated with autism spectrum disorder on Thursday, Oct. 21. ...
Oct 15, 2021
Illinois Department of Public Health updates COVID-19 Halloween and Fall Festivities guidelines
October 15, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health is issuing updated guidance to help people celebrate more safely as we continue to battle COVID-19. "Although we're still in the pandemic, t...
Oct 15, 2021
HSHS St. Mary's Blessing of the animals canceled
October 14, 2021 - HSHS St. Mary's Hospital was forced to reschedule last week's blessing of the animals for today, but the event has been canceled due to the rain. For more information about HSHS St....
Oct 14, 2021
Salvation Army Christmas Season begins November 10
October 14, 2021 - The Salvation Army is responding to meet the increased needs of families and neighbors this Christmas in the community under the 2021 Christmas Season Theme Hope Marches On. Followi...
Oct 14, 2021