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Creedyn P. Bruening, 18, of Quincy for Criminal Sexual Abuse at 521 Vermont St. 172Carter W. Stephenson, 18, of Quincy for Criminal Sexual Abuse at 521 Vermont St. 172Milina C. Talton, 21, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at 1707 N. 12th St. Lodged 124Shawn P. Lalond, 34, of Quincy for FTA Stealing at N. 6th…
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Dena Kay Weyand, age 62, of Ursa, died on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 9:28 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Dena was born on January 13, 1963, a daughter of Willard and Nancy Miller Schuttler. In 1983 she married Robert Logsdon. The couple raised their two children in Mt. Sterling. On September 8, 2018 she married…
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Brian C. Kelty, age 47, of Golden, died on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Hancock County, Illinois. He was born on June 7, 1977 in Quincy, Illinois a son of Curtis and Julie Bartelt Kelty. He married Jennifer Ebbing on June 16, 2001 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Quincy. She survives. Brian was a…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Palmyra recently received Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety, which recognizes Missouri communities demonstrating a commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Gov. Mike Kehoe in January 2025, recognizes local governments that make significant efforts to reduce crime,…
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QUINCY — Off the Record, the newest self-guided driving tour offered by SeeQuincy, is now available to the public. The Off the Record Guide launches with the release of a second edition of this piece that reveals former Quincy area residents and places of intrigue. True crime stories, fascinating characters and legendary tales of Silver…
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QUINCY — Chuck Scholz, former Quincy mayor now service as chairman of the Adams County Bicentennial Commission, will welcome the Buffalo Soldiers to Quincy at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, in front of First Baptist Church, 739 N. Eighth. The visit will take place relatively close to the future site of a monument commemorating…
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Mary Elizabeth Heintz, age 85, died on December 23, 2024, in her home in Fond du Lac, WI. She was born on March 11, 1939, in Quincy IL, a daughter of Frederick W. and Lousie H. Spindler Koch. Like all of the Koch siblings, Mary worked at their father’s business, the Illinois School Supply when…
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LAGRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino raised $3,378 during its recent fundraising initiative in support of Fishing For Freedom, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and aiding the nation’s veterans through therapeutic outdoor experiences. The initiative encouraged guests to donate cash toward the cause, with the casino matching every dollar up to $100 in free…
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Ronald E. “Ron” Rush age 90, of Quincy, IL died on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in his home. Ron was born in St. Louis, MO on November 17, 1934, a son of Carl Wesley and Virginia Belle (Harris) Rush. He married Ramona Sue Blackshear on August 25, 1962, in St. Louis, MO and she survives.…
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QUINCY — 50501 Quincy Illinois recently announced a mass mobilization in remembrance of D-Day for veterans and their allies in Quincy. The Bonus Army patriotic rally in support of veterans’ rights and benefits will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, at 3236 Broadway. All Quincy and surrounding area residents and organizations are invited…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Douglas and Taylor Burford of Quincy at 10:41 p.m. May 22, 2025.A girl was born to Jose Antonio Ochooo Sanchez and Maria Feranda Hernandez Ramoo of Pittsfield at 12:59 p.m. May 23, 2025.A girl was born to Chris and Jordyn Childress of Williamstown, Mo., at 5:41 p.m. May…
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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. Gerald Utterback of Barry sold a residence with .35 acres at 1058 Mortimer in Barry to…
Read Full Article Marcus Washington, 25, of Quincy, TOF for Stealing at 1118 State St. on 5-16-25. NTA 261Jonathon Johnson, 37, of Payson for Failure to Yield – Passing at Gardner Expressway and York. 181/186Michael Kirby, 63, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage at 36th and Broadway. 111Irma Wright, 74, of Quincy on a City Warrant for FTA…
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QUINCY —Latwaon J. McCray, previously of Chicago, was sentenced Thursday in Adams County Circuit Court to 18 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Circuit Judge Tad G. Brenner. McCray, 45, pled guilty on April 10 to one count of unlawful delivery of more than one gram but less than 15 grams of a…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at 316 S. Main. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children. In addition to catfish and “VFW spuds,” the menu offers baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and a drink. People interested in joining the post…
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QUINCY, Ill. — In celebration of National Donut Day on Friday, June 6, The Salvation Army will have a Donut Day presentation for Illinois Veterans Home residents at Fifer Hall (Eighth and Sycamore) at 10 a.m. The presentation will include a look at the history behind Donut Day and music from The Salvation Army brass…
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CANTON, Mo. — Alissa Burger, associate professor of English at Culver-Stockton College, recently served as a featured speaker on an international panel organized by the British Association of Film, Television, and Screen Studies. The online panel discussion, “No Safe Space: Places and Spaces of Horror Cinema,” took place April 30 and brought together several leading…
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QUINCY — Qtown Tournaments recently gave a $1,250 check to the St. Jude Quincy to Peoria Run. Proceeds were from T-shirt sales during last weekend’s annual St. Jude Tournament in the Wavering Park complex. “Players’ families really stepped up and purchased shirts because St Jude is such a great cause,” Darin Dodd from Qtown Tournaments said…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York, is hosting a scam prevention workshop and its annual job fair this month. Both events are free for community members of all ages to attend. The “Stop the Scam” workshop will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, and will…
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Nadaesha Lewis, 21, of Quincy for Domestic Battery.Takasia D. Knaff, 27, for Vehicular Invasion. Lodged 178Randall Davis, 67, of Maywood, Mo., for Disregard Traffic-Control Device.Rajesh Parupalli, 28, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed.Betty Mays, 81, of Jacksonville for Yield-Left Turn.Anthony R. McPherson, 34, of Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 180Lindsey R.…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command is collecting and distributing electric fans to those in need this summer. Distribution of fans from its Family Services facilities, in both Quincy and Hannibal, will begin as needed. Anyone living within the Quincy Area Command’s service area of Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois and…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission recently released an official commemorative coin in honor of the county’s 200th anniversary. These brass-plated coins have an antique finish and are now available for purchase. Each coin features a distinguished image of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States and the county’s…
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Cindy Lu Rhea, age 68, of Quincy, died Monday, June 2, 2025, at 2:50 am in Blessing Hospital. Cindy was born June 29, 1956, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Shirley E. Poore Meyer. She married Dick “Bigfoot” Rhea on August 30, 1975, in Trinity United Church of Christ in Quincy. He survives.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, invites the public to attend a free talk, “Pope Leo’s Quincy Connection,” from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10. Veteran journalist and Muddy River News Editor David Adam will share the story of Pope Leo XIV’s grandfather, who lived and worked in Quincy under the name…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — New London Park Days will be held Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, on the grounds of the New London courthouse. Activities on Friday are: Agenda for Saturday: Vendors for the two-celebration include:
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