No paychecks: Horton hospital may close

Horton Community Hospital employees haven’t been paid since Feb. 15, and at least one employee indicated the hospital will close Friday if employees aren’t paid.

Ty Compton, CEO of the Horton hospital, confirmed that employees didn’t receive their paychecks on the previous payday. He was told by hospital ownership, Miami-based iHealthcare, that “they’re working on it.”

“I am doing the best I can and I believe all the employees and staff are doing the best they can do as well,” Compton said. “Obviously, everyone has to be paid.” Asked whether the hospital would close on Friday if employees weren’t paid, Compton said: “I’m not aware of that. There’s all kinds of speculation. There is nothing set in stone.”