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Blessing Hospital Twin boys were born to Alex and Taylor Rost of Paloma at 8:22 a.m. and 8:23 a.m. April 7, 2025.Twin girls were born to Trenton and Brenna Childs of Quincy at 9:31 p.m. and 9:34 p.m. April 8, 2025.A boy was born to Austin and Julianna Sheely of Liberty at 7:55 a.m. April…
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David A. Meece, 61, of Quincy for Fighting. 144Andrew L. Campbell, 28, of Quincy for Expired Registration. 146Kody R. Passmore, 33, of Quincy for Aggravated Battery. Lodged 146David S. Dittmer, 50, of Quincy for FTA Nuisance Abatement. Lodged 126Michael Emerson, 53, of Quincy for FTA Fail to Yield. LodgedTerrance Space Jr., 27, of Chicago for…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man died Tuesday night after a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle on Gardner Expressway. Illinois State Police Troop 6 responded to a two-unit crash near 750 North involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. The driver of the motorcycle, Nathen Jaymes Fox, 20, was pronounced deceased by Adams County Coroner Scott…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Brenner Library is partnering with the 1930s Ag Museum, founded by Don McKinley, to present an exhibit of the Agriculture Industry & Manufacturing in Adams County for the past 200 years. Featured items from the Collins Plow Company, Moorman Manufacturing, Electric Wheel, Flynn Bottling Company, Chatten Orchard and more are being…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Hall and Central Services will both be closed on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday and will reopen Monday, April 21, for regular business hours. Both garbage and yard waste recycling will follow their normal schedules on Friday, April 18. Quincy Transit Lines will operate on its normal schedule.
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QUINCY — More than 50 enthusiastic 4-H members from Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike and Schuyler counties came together on Saturday, March 22, for the annual Super Saturday, a hands-on learning event coordinated by the University of Illinois Extension in Quincy. Now in its third year, Super Saturday offers youth the chance to explore new interests,…
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QUINCY — Connect Child and Family and Christian Adoption Resources and Education (CARE) are bringing Hope for the Journey to Quincy from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at The Crossing on 48th Street. Hope for the Journey equips professionals, parents and caregivers with the practical tools and understanding to build connection…
Read Full Article Jonathan M. Sultzman, of Quincy for criminal damage to real property. Lodged 144Byron Lewis, 45, of Quincy for Cruel Treatment of Animals on 3-31. 140Elivia Eldge reports the driver’s side window of her black 2014 Buick was broken out while parked at 526 Jersey between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on 3-31-25. 111Stefan Crider, 68,…
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Craig A. Gay, 23, last known address of 100 block of N. Sixth in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault and domestic battery. Gay is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Options for Women will hold its 12th annual Walk For Life and BBQ on Saturday, May 17, at Bowling Green City Park. Check-in and registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., with the walk beginning at 11 a.m. Registration can be completed at https://secure.fundeasy.com/ministrysync/event/?e=29541. Each walker who raises $200 or more will receive a free T-shirt.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The United Way Evening of Philanthropy, honoring community members who live out the mission and vision of the United Way within their own lives, will be held Friday, May 9, at the Olive Branch event venue in Palmyra. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 7:15 p.m. followed…
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BOWEN, Ill. — Bowen has been officially recognized as an NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association Smart Rural Community, powered by Adams Fiber. This acknowledgment celebrates Bowen’s commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to foster growth, enhance opportunities and build a thriving rural community. The announcement was made at Bowen’s village board meeting, where representatives…
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Louis Edward Summers Jr., 71, passed away Monday, April 7th, 2025, at home surrounded b is loved ones. Louis was born on September 9th, 1953 in Saint Mary’s hospital in Quincy Illinois “Home of the Quincy Blue Devils.” He is survived by his loving wife Linda, his daughters Laura and Lindsay, his grandchildren Connor, Timothy…
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QUINCY — The Great River Chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) has extended the application deadline for its next cohort to April 30. Originally set for March 31, this extension provides additional time for prospective students to apply for the work-and-learn program designed to develop skilled manufacturing professionals. Great River FAME is…
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QUINCY — Great River Honor Flight’s first of five planned flights for 2025, and its 75th flight since the program’s inception in 2010, will take place on Thursday, April 17, leaving from John Wood Community College. Thirty-three veterans will take part on this trip. Of them, 26 served during the Vietnam era, and the remaining…
Read Full Article Marcus M. Coleman Jr., 29, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage at 6th and York. NTA 128James M. Meredith, 31, of Quincy for Trespassing at 235 S. 8th. NTA 162Gregory J. Miller, 66, of Quincy for FTA DUI. NTA 124Darren L. Griffith, 52) of Quincy for Battery. NTA 124Darren L. Griffith, 52, of Quincy for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Three people from Hannibal were arrested on Friday, April 11, after the Hannibal Police Department and Northeast Missouri Drug Task Force conducted a search warrant in the 1200 block of Broadway in Hannibal. Drug packaging materials and a substance believed to be methamphetamine was located. Arrested during the incident were: Additional charges…
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Richard “Dick” Wilbur Dietrich, age 89, of Quincy, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Dick was born on December 15, 1935 in Adams County, IL, the son of Alois and Wilfrieda (Ehrhardt) Dietrich. He married Joan M. Durand on January 26, 1957 in St. Rose Catholic Church.…
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Edward Paul Dietrich, age 62, of Quincy, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Ed was born on August 8, 1962, in Quincy, the son of Richard and Joan (Durand) Dietrich. Ed worked as a laborer at Titan Wheel for 30 years. He enjoyed what he did and…
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QUINCY — Step into the unknown with the cast of Quincy Community Theatre’s production of “Ghostlight.” Performances are April 24-27 in QCT’s Lab Theatre space. Tickets for Lab Theatre productions are general admission, and seating is limited. From the mind of Stephen Gregg, this spine-tingling mystery follows a group of high school students as they…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum recently announced the appointment of Stacey Mueller as the new Tom and Becky program coordinator. Mueller, who has lived in Hannibal since 2008, will take on the role following the departure of the current coordinator, Melissa Cummins, who will step down July 4. After relocating…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. (Recovered firearms are not listed. If you lost a firearm, call QPD.) Appointments are required to pick up property. First…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The next quarterly meeting of the Hancock County Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Carthage Community Center, 301 Main. It is open to the public. The topic for the meeting, presented by former Quincy mayor Charles Scholz and practicing attorney with Scholz and Scholz, LLP,…
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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. William Howland of Pittsfield sold a residence at 103 N. Bickford in Griggsville to Tyler N.…
Read Full Article Cadence E. Muder, 18, of Quincy for Driving 11-14 Above Limit and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 14th and State. NTA 128William J. Walker, 58, of Quincy for Aggravated Battery at 1005 Broadway. NTA 128Marty A. Shriver, 42, of Quincy for Stealing at 234 N. 12th. NTA 128Jack E. Pflibsen, 47, of Quincy for Operating…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Motorists are advised of overnight ramp closures April 14-16 for pavement repairs on the westbound U.S. Route 36 on/off-ramps, at the Route Z interchange in Monroe City. The ramp closures are scheduled to occur during overnight hours, beginning at 9 p.m. on Monday, April 14, through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15,…
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