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Steve and Joyce Schrage of Quincy are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary with a family Cardinals baseball weekend later this summer. The couple was married April 12, 1980 in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Steve is the son of the late George Jr. and Corkie Schrage. Joyce is the daughter of the late Lawrence and Bernice…
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MAYWOOD, Mo. — The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department formally arrested a Quincy, Ill., man on April 23 in relation to an incident that began in Maywood on Nov. 30, 2024. At approximately 3:49 a.m. on Nov. 30, 2024, a resident of Maywood caught several people attempting to steal things from a vehicle parked in the…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County and the Rotary Club of Quincy recently announced this year’s finalist for the Joe Bonansinga Community Service Award, annually given to a person who exemplifies the highest standards of community service. This year’s finalists are Jack Freiburg, Rev. Orville Jones and Jim Mentesti. The winner will be announced…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a fire on the city’s south side early Friday morning. MRN’s Aspen Gengenbacher was on the scene and reported the fire at 311 S. 14th started just before 4 a.m. Five QFD engines responded to the call. No one was injured. Officials say a woman in her…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees held its canvass of election results and reorganizational meeting Wednesday. The reorganizational meeting of the JWCC Board included the seating of one new trustee, the re-seating of one trustee, election of officers and appointing of trustees to board committees. R. Kent Snider of Quincy and…
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SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has announced he will retired at the end of his term in 2026. “The decision of whether to run for re-election has not been easy,” Durbin said in a message posted on the “X” (Twitter) social media platform. “I truly love the job of being a United States…
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SPRINGFIELD – Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus sent a letter April 22 to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting federal guidance to ensure fairness in girls’ and women’s athletics in Illinois high schools. The letter reflects conflicting guidance from state agencies and growing concerns about how to uphold the intent of Title IX in…
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Can you envision gear that feels as though it has been tailored to become a part of you? Think of yourself cycling faster, hopping higher, or running further because every part of the equipment is constructed specifically for you, right down to the last detail! What magic could generative design do to create that? Fasten…
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QUINCY — A Vandalia, Mo. man was arrested Monday afternoon in Quincy on a series of outstanding warrants, including Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Detectives from the Quincy Police Department had been looking for Terrance Horton on an outstanding Adams County warrant for Possession of Firearm by a Felon and FTA-Aggravated Battery, as…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County raised more than $20,000 in the inaugural United We Feud event hosted on April 12 at The Washington Theater in Quincy. Led by host, Rich Marcolla, the evening brought local families and community members together for a lively trivia night, centered around the power of community impact. The…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees Wednesday announced two management changes, with Brian T. Canfield stepping down immediately as CEO of Blessing Health System and Tim Tranor has been selected as the health system’s new chief operating officer. He also will serve as the interim CEO until the search for Canfield’s replacement…
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QUINCY — Monday’s fire in the 7th and Kentucky neighborhood is under investigation and the latest in a rash of fires Quincy Fire Department has responded to. The general alarm included Engine 2, Engine 5, Engine 4 and the incident commander, who requested an additional engine as smoke was visible upon approach. Engine 3 was…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Anthony Westemeyer, 37, of Nebo was sentenced on April 9 to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for sexual exploitation of a child. A press release from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Central District of Illinois said that at the sentencing hearing, the government presented evidence that Westemeyer had created…
Read Full Article Quincy Fire Department is on the scene of a fire at at 337-339 S. 7th near Kentucky. MRN will have more details as the become available. Photos and video by Brittany Boll. Also, submitted video.
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SPRINGFIELD — Small Illinois counties will be allowed to band together to form new Veterans Assistance Commissions under legislation passed through the Illinois House this week by State Representative Kyle Moore (R-Quincy). House Bill 1352 will allow multiple counties who are within a judicial circuit to form a Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commission. ”Under current guidelines most…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Cheerful Home Association of Quincy sold .24 acres in Quincy to PDR Holdings, LLC of Quincy…
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QUINCY — Several non-compliant sex offenders and violent offenders against children recently have been sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections. A report from the Quincy Police Department showed each person listed below had been on parole, probation or pretrial release for previous arrests and convictions as they continued committing violations for failure to register…
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Photos and drone footage from Brian Mosley. QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a call at 828 N. Sixth early Tuesday morning. Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin said the call came in just before 1:00 a.m. and crews could see the smoke and flames from blocks away as they arrived. QFD immediately went…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is facing drug and weapons charges after his arrest on Friday. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Friday, April 4, for James L. Culp II, 44 of Hannibal, charging him with delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful transport of an illegal weapon, four counts…
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QUINCY —Three Quincy Fire Department engines and other personnel responded to a fire at 1525 Lind just after 5:30 p.m. Sunday. While responding, crews noted smoke visible from 15th and Broadway. The first arriving crew found heavy fire coming from the rear of the residence and an additional engine company was requested. Crews used two…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. James B. Dyer and E.K. Dyer of Quincy sold a residence at 1120 Ohio in Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Three people were injured Monday night in a two-vehicle crash on Veterans Road in Hannibal. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash occurred at 5:17 p.m. when a 2022 Toyota RAV4, driven by a 71-year-old man from Canton, was traveling eastbound and failed to yield. The vehicle was struck by a…
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QUINCY — A family safely escaped their northside home before an early Saturday morning porch fire. The Quincy Fire Department was alerted at 12:11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, to a back porch fire at 2241 Spruce. The first crew arrived on scene at 12:14 a.m. and found the back of the house was no longer…
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QUINCY – Adams County Clerk Ryan A. Niekamp has announced that the County Clerk’s Office will be open for early voting on Saturday, March 29. “Early voting is quick and convenient, and this election focuses on our local community boards,” said County Clerk Ryan A. Niekamp. “Voters will be selecting representatives for school boards, community…
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SPRINGFIELD — Thousands descended on the Capitol in Springfield Tuesday for the Illinois Pro-Life March. The event, which drew several notable conservatives, was aimed at protesting the state’s abortion laws. “I want to pray in a special way today for members of the Democratic Party that are promoting abortion,” Springfield Bishop Thomas Paprocki told the…
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Everyone dreams of a wedding they can always refer to joyfully, and they will give it all it takes to achieve this goal. Marrying the love of your life in luxurious surroundings will always create unforgettable wedding memories. A way to infuse luxury is to have a destination wedding, and what better luxurious destination than…
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QUINCY – Hollister-Whitney is proud to announce the winners of its inaugural annual scholarshipprogram: Lucas Dotson and Mitchell Wilcox. As Hollister-Whitney celebrates its 125th year in the community, General Manager Ed Tronebelieves this was the perfect time to introduce the scholarships. “This is a great opportunity for HWI to give back to the community we’ve…
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QUINCY — Adams County Sheriff Department’s deputies made an early morning arrest Monday following an investigation into an incident east of Quincy. Deputies responded to an armed robbery call on Sunday night at the Timber Ridge Mobile Home Park in the 7200 block of State, where they conducted interviews and identified numerous suspects. Just after…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Bowling Green Police Chief Ty Bounds said Friday that Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte and his department have blocked and interfered with the investigation of the death of a Hannibal man last year. The car of Nathaniel Mueller, 23, was found near Frankford on Dec. 22 and Mueller was reported missing.…
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Versailles, Ill. — Deputies from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in Versailles on Tuesday and arrested a man on multiple drug charges. A drug investigation was initiated by the West Central Illinois Task Force upon receiving information of possible illegal activity taking place at that residence. After an initial investigation and…
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