Photo: Three hurt
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Three people were taken Friday to Passavant Area Hospital after a two-vehicle collision at U.S. 67 and Bethel Lane. Chapin firefighters and rescue personnel were assisted by Jacksonville firefighters and Morgan County sheriff’s deputies.Darren Iozia | Journal-Courier
Three people were taken Friday to Passavant Area Hospital after a two-vehicle collision at U.S. 67 and Bethel Lane. Chapin firefighters and rescue personnel were assisted by Jacksonville firefighters and Morgan County sheriff’s deputies. Newsletter Signup
Police news for Thursday, Feb. 4
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ARRESTS, CITATIONS
• Jeremy C. Stucker, 42, homeless, was arrested at 2:42 p.m. Wednesday at East Morton Avenue and Church Street on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and on a Morgan County warrant accusing him of failing to appear in court.
• Leslie B. Reed, 19, homeless, was arrested at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday on a domestic battery charge.
• Luke T. Adams, 28, of 740 E. Douglas Ave., Apt. 8, was arrested at 7:26 a.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia after police were called to the 400 block of South East Street about a report of someone with a knife cutting up clothing.
Neighbors - As Morgan coroner, Patterson brings human touch to easing tragic loss
David Blanchette, Journal-Courier
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Coroner Marcy Patterson (front left) and her staff gather for a photo on the steps of the Morgan County Courthouse.ProvidedShow MoreShow Less
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As Morgan County coroner, Marcy Patterson looks for the answers about a person’s death and well as tries to soften the sting of tragedy for those left behind.
“For me, it is more about the ability to be a stable force for families on the very worst day of their life,” Patterson said. “When someone passes away, there are steps that must legally be taken, but I like being able to also help families during that time.”
Infusion therapy keeps virus patients home
Passavant among hospitals using treatment for those with mild to moderate symptoms
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Art Yarnik relaxes in his Staunton home. He was one of 365 people who have already received an infusion therapy for patients with mild or moderate COVID-19 symptoms. Memorial Health System offers the procedure to help keep people from facing hospitalization.Kara Slating | Memorial Health System
Tim Yarnik, his wife and daughter were on their way to an outing in St. Louis and planned to visit his dad, who lives in Staunton, on the way there.
His dad, Art, who’s 87 years old and lives alone, wasn’t acting himself, and his forehead felt warm. They urged him to be tested for COVID-19. Two days later, he tested positive for the virus. His fever was 103 degrees. “We were frightened for him,” Yarnik said.
COVID-19 vaccines available for those pre-registered
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The next mass distribution of COVID-19 vaccines will take place Tuesday for those who are eligible and have pre-registered.
The Morgan County Fairgrounds will open at 9 a.m. only for those scheduled to receive a shot that day. Those who have not pre-registered will be asked to schedule a time and return on that date.
Organizers said no line will be allowed to form before the opening time and participants should be prepared to wait.
Registration for those age 70 and older is available by calling 217-479-1817.
The closed distribution is hosted by Morgan County Health Department in conjunction with the Jacksonville Morgan County Office of Emergency Management, Passavant Area Hospital and the Jacksonville Fire Department.