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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department determined a space heater caused a house fire on the city’s south side Sunday night. Just after 10:30 p.m., QFD responded to a house fire at 600 Madison. There were no residents in the house as fire was coming from the first and second floors. Crews deployed a line…
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Ashley and Brittany head to Celebrations to draw our latest Birthday of the Month winner.
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QUINCY — Adams County invites you to celebrate its 200th anniversary at the Bicentennial Bash on Saturday, Jan. 18 at The Armory, 416 Jersey, Quincy. Hosted by Erin Knapheide and Ryan Tanner, this historic event promises an evening of festivities, reflection, and community spirit as we honor the county’s remarkable past and look forward to an exciting future. The Bicentennial Inaugural Bash will feature dinner by The Patio…
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Missouri Hannibal Head Start Monroe City R-1 School District Holy Family SchoolHannibal School District Knox County R-I School District Lewis County C-1 School District Lillian Schaper State School Marion County R-II School District Mississippi Valley State School Zion Lutheran Preschool Palmyra Head Start Palmyra R-I School District Ralls County Head Start Shelby County R-IV School…
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QUINCY — An infrared heater too close to combustible materials led to an apartment fire on the city’s north side Sunday night. Just before 11:30 p.m., Quincy Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1120 Lind Street withEngine No. 2, Engine No. 4, Engine No. 6 and the Incident Commander, followed by Engine No.…
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QUINCY – The Quincy Fire Department answered the call to a structure fire in a multi-family residence at 219 Chestnut Sunday. At around 1:10 a.m., Engines #4, #2, #6 and the Incident Commander responded as initial reports were that there were people still in the house. But all occupants were out of the building as…
Read Full Article Illinois Trinity United Methodist Church – Warsaw Bethel Presbyterian Church – Hamilton Bluff Hall E-Free Church – Payson Camp Point United Methodist Church Centennial Ebenezer United Methodist Church – Camp Point Christ Lutheran Church – Quincy El Dara Christian Church Faith Baptist Church of Camp Point Faith and Grace Parish Immanuel and Salem Lutheran Faith…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Col. Eric T. Olson superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reports it was a relatively safe entrance into the new year for Missouri drivers and boaters. Zero people died and 21 were injured in traffic crashing during the New Year’s holiday counting period from 6 p.m. Dec. 31, 2024 to…
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The 99th Representative District Committee announced a vacancy in the Illinois House of Representatives due to the resignation of Randy Frese. The Committee’s appointment will serve the remainder of Frese’s term in the 103rd General Assembly. In accordance with state statute, vacancies created in the General Assembly must be filled within 30 days. Former Quincy Mayor and current…
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The intersection of live NBA games and sports betting behavior in Illinois presents a fascinating case study of how physical venue experiences shape wagering decisions. NBA Betting Tips also aid in the decision-making process of wagering on a specific team at high-stakes scenarios, but the United Center, for example, hosting Chicago Bulls home games, serves…
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Take a peek inside some of the community’s most interesting houses, as Muddy River TV gets an inside look into the stories that make them homes. You can find some of these homes on See Quincy’s QuincyArchitectural Tours and others are homes that caught our eye for being unique, historical, or grand. Submit your suggestions…
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Sunday marked the 125th anniversary of the St. Francis School Fire. In 1899, the fire resulted in the deaths of 12 girls buried at St. Boniface Cemetery. The tragedy marked one of the saddest chapters of the Quincy community’s history. In 2021, Carolyn Freas Rapp contributed a series of essays to Muddy River News…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 10th, 13th, and 22nd Judicial Circuits on Friday. Jennifer A. Richardson, of Monroe City, will be appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Marion County in the 10th Judicial Circuit. Richardson is the District Defender for District 2 of the Missouri Public Defender’s Office. She holds a Bachelor of Arts…
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QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri awarded more than $370,000 Friday to 62 local nonprofit organizations that benefit from their endowment fund. The grants were awarded from designated funds, which support one or more specific organizations. The funds have been established by the nonprofit itself or by donors to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation wrapped up its 2024 giving season with surprise gifts to three non-profit agencies that provide food for people in Hannibal. The Hannibal Nutrition Center, Harvest Outreach, and The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri all received end-of-year grants. At the annual Hannibal Nutrition Center Christmas Dinner on Thursday…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees honored the 50-year legal career of Jim Rapp at his final meeting as the college’s legal counsel. His first meeting with the Board 50 years ago was on the same date – Dec. 18 – as his final meeting this month. “To say that Jim…
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Hannibal, Mo. – An accidental electrical issue appears to be the cause of a Sunday morning fire on Church Street. Just before 6:15 a.m., the Hannibal Fire Department responded to a report of visible smoke inside the shop area in a building at 311 Church. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered that the fire was in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man wanted on a felony warrant was arrested Friday afternoon after a standoff with Hannibal Police. Just after 11:40 a.m. Friday, officers with the Hannibal Police Department responded to an address in the 3600 block of Atoka. Officers had received information that Christopher L. McGruder, 39, of Hannibal, was inside…
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Ashley and Brittany jump in the car with Randy again … this time down Ill. 104 to a long-time local favorite entertainment center: Scottie’s Fun Spot! SEE Quincy, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Road Trips with Randy.
Read Full Article QUINCY – The Quincy Fire Department responded to an early morning structure fire Saturday on the city’s south side. Crews arrived at 1222 Monroe just after midnight as Engine Companies #5, #2, #4, #3 and the IncidentCommander were dispatched to a one-story, single-family residence that was on fire. It was reported that everyone was out…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 I’m kind of partial to Jack Nicholson’s demand … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,131 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret celebrities can have rather unusual demands. Here’s some more proof: I would have demanded burgers and fries served on set at least…
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QUINCY — Rick and Trish Rettke of Quincy are the new owners of Winner’s Wash and The Liquor Booth, having purchased the businesses and properties from Adam and Jessica Booth. The Rettkes said they look forward to providing the same service and quality products and services that customers have come to expect, while also introducing…
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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) joined several legislative colleagues during a Capitol press conference Tuesday to address a number of reported medical reactions involving Corrections staff exposures to illicit drugs — and inmate exposure deaths from illicit drugs — at correctional facilities in Illinois. Tracy and fellow Senators Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro), Chapin Rose…
Read Full Article Hannibal, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department responded with eight on-duty firefighters to astructure fire at 801 S. Hayden Sunday night after a stove was accidentally left on and unattended, causing a fire to ignite. Firefighters were able to quickly contain the flames and prevent further damage. Just after 7:40 p.m., emergency dispatch received a…
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QUINCY – A mechanical fire near the apartments above the Casino Lanes bowling alley Saturday night filled the building with smoke, but the fire was quickly extinguished. The Quincy Fire Department responded to the scene at 1201 N. 20th at 8:30 p.m. after smoke was reported coming from the building. The general alarm consisted of…
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QUINCY – On Friday just before 11:30 p.m., officers with the Quincy Police Department – Special Investigations Unit conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 6th Street and Maine, where officers found large quantities of mushrooms and cannabis. The driver was Easton B. Glaves, 21, of Quincy and a passenger in the car was…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – At approximately 10:00 a.m., the Hannibal Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1623 Grace Street. All three stations responded with eight personnel and four administrators. While enroute to the scene, HFD was updated by 911 that this was an unoccupied, vacant house, with no utilities. Upon arrival, crews encountered a…
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QUINCY — Anthony “Tony” Crane and the late Carl G. Schmiedeskamp are the two newest inductees into the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame These men will be honored at the Business Hall of Fame Ceremony during the organization’s Annual Meeting on Jan. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. Established in 2006, the…
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BUSHNELL — The State of Illinois has provided a $5 million grant to enable Marshalltown Hammer to acquire and establish operations in the former Vaughan & Bushnell facility. “Economic prosperity for the working families of Illinois ought to be our state’s North Star,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Today, we celebrate an important milestone, securing jobs, facility improvements…
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