Author: Patrick Fee

The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

The Day provides an opportunity for all everyone working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.

New London Specialty care reminds area residents that Mental health matters every day — for residents, patients, families, and team members. Taking time to rest, reflect, and reach out for support helps us continue providing the compassionate care our communities deserve.

Health Henry County Public Health and Healthy Henry County communities reminds us that –  Every conversation counts. Every check-in matters.

This World Mental Health Day, let’s remind each other that mental health IS health — and we’re all in this together.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Department presented all 8 of Henry County Elementary Schools this week with a $1,400 check.  The donation goes toward classroom needs and was made possible thanks to the sponsors and participants in the Sheriff’s Department golf tournament.  Schools receiving checks were Harlan, Lincoln, Van Allen, and Salem Elementaries, the Mt. Pleasant Christian School, Clark Elementary, WACO and WMU Elementary Schools.

The Mt. Pleasant Historic Preservation Commission is holding a public meeting on Thursday, October 16^th at the Union Block, 111 West Monroe Street.  The meeting begins at 6:30pm and the community is invited to hear more about the proposed Mt. Pleasant Downtown Historic District and the National Register of Historic Places.  The meeting features a presentation by project consultant Rebecca Lawin McCarley of SPARK Consulting.  She will share details about the proposed district, National Register, and available financial incentive programs that support the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

The proposed Mt. Pleasant Downtown Historic District includes historic buildings surrounding the square, and along Jefferson, Main, Monroe, and Washington Streets.  A total of about 130 properties represent the development of downtown Mt. Pleasant from 1837-1981.

The nomination process for downtown Mt. Pleasant is being led by the Mt. Pleasant Historic Preservation Commission with funding through a grant from the National Park Service.  A draft of the district nomination is expected to be completed in early 2026.

The Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance Government Relations Committee is holding a candidate forum on Wednesday, October 15^th.  The candidates running for Mt. Pleasant Community School District School Board will answer questions.  The Forum will begin at 6:00pm at the Mt. Pleasant High School, 2104 S. Grand Avenue.  All Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to submit questions in the link provided in “What’s Up Weekly.   The list of candidates includes:

• Craig Hurd – District 1
• Melinda Huisinga – District 1
• Derek Mullin – District 2
• Kevin Schrader – District 2
• Josh Maher – At-Large

The Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance Government Relations Committee is holding a candidate forum on Thursday, October 16^th.  The two candidates running for Mt. Pleasant Mayor will be answering questions.  The Forum between incumbent Mayor Steve Brimhall and challenger Kasey Conrad will begin at 5:30pm in the Civic Center Meeting Room at 307 E. Monroe Street.  All Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to submit questions in the link provided in “What’s Up Weekly.