Stories from Monday, October 19, 2009

Jacqueline Ann Williams, 69, Greencastle, passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 17, 2009, at Millpond Health Campus, Greencastle. Born March 3, 1940, in Wood River, Ill., she was the daughter of Mason and Margie (Mercer) Williams. She married Donald R. Williams Oct. 12, 1956, and he survives...

In an effort to protect patients and associates while limiting the spread of influenza-like illnesses, St. Vincent Clay Hospital announced recently it is temporarily restricting visitors under the age of 18. The temporary age-based visitor restriction is effective immediately...

Clay County Commissioner Paul Sinders (fourth from left) presents Guirl Ditch Levee Association President Greg Griffith with a check in the amount of $18,710.72 on behalf of Clay County and the United Way of the Wabash Valley (UWWV) at Griffith's farm Monday morning. ...

Clay County Commissioner Paul Sinders (second from right) presents Lewis Township Improvement Fund President Brad Ferree with a check in the amount of $17,076.28 on behalf of Clay County and the United Way of the Wabash Valley (UWWV) at Ferree's farm Monday morning. ...

"God Help Me Stop," a Christian 12-step program run by Windows of HOPE Outreach Ministry, will take place at 7 p.m., Oct. 26, at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. The program will continue every Monday for the next 12 weeks. Anyone can sign up and the program is free. Workbook for the program costs $15. Group size is limited...

W. Jean Irwin, 85, Knightsville, died Oct. 18, 2009, at Regional Hospital. She was born may 21, 1924, to Claude "Birdie" and Lillie May (Martin) Walker. She graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1942. She worked at Bridgeport Brass during World War II...