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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. Donald L. Baker and Mary E. Baker, c/o Gary R. Baker, of Liberty sold a residence…
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Isaac Lord-Pierce,18, 205 S. 24th St. for Stealing at 1600 N. 24th. NTA 122Joshua Bohnenblust, 43, Quincy for Domestic Battery, Aggravated Battery and Aggravated Fleeing. LodgedArnulfo Martinez, 49, 923 N. 6th St. for Forgery X 2 at 4830 Broadway St. Lodged 109/152Donald Mason, 735 N. 14th St. reports the theft of a gray Ranger brand…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Wednesday night fire in a residence hall on the Western Illinois University campus caused approximately $20,000 in fire, smoke and water damage, according to an investigation by the Macomb Fire Department and the WIU Office of Public Safety (OPS). The Macomb Fire Department was dispatched at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15,…
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Ronda D. Whitaker, age 60, of rural Lewistown, MO went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2025 at 1:21 p.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Ronda was born March 9, 1964 in Quincy, IL a daughter of Ronald Leroy and Mary Dean Forquer Farr. She was united in marriage…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre celebrated its 2024 season Jan. 10 at Town & Country Inn and Suites. The evening began with a formal dinner, followed by an awards and recognition ceremony honoring the remarkable contributions of QCT’s volunteers and participants. The highlight of the event was the presentation of QCT’s most prestigious award, the…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — NECAC will participate in a statewide effort to document the homeless in Missouri. The annual Point in Time Count is set for Wednesday, Jan. 22. NECAC service coordinators in 12 counties will visit locations frequented by homeless people or work with agencies that deal with the homeless. The 2024 count showed…
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LIBERTY, Ill. — The Adams County Beef Producers and Beef Auxiliary will hold its 49th annual meeting and banquet at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, at St. Brigid’s Hall in Liberty. The public is invited to attend. Reservations must be made by Jan. 19. Contact Adam Mowen at 217-430-4352 or Tyler Shaffer at 217-653-1621.…
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Mary L. Ward, 80, of Barry, passed away at 4:03 am Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. Mary was born December 25, 1944, in Quincy, IL to Herbert and Dorothy (Wolfe) Shreacke. She was married to Edwin M. Ward on December 12, 1964 at St. Anthony’s Church in Quincy, IL.…
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Wayne E Feldkamp, age 85, of LaGrange, Missouri was called home on 12:13 a.m., Wednesday, January 15th 2025 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. Wayne was born February 23, 1939, near LaGrange a son of Carl W. and Dorothy L. Ludwig Feldkamp. He married Mary Goodwin on November 27th, 1974 in Hannibal, MO. They…
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QUINCY — Within parks, streams and native prairies, University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists serve as environmental stewards in their communities. Illinois Extension is now opening registration for the next training slated for this spring. The course begins March 12. “Our west central Illinois Master Naturalist volunteers put in thousands of hours in 2024 supporting…
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01/05/2025 @ 13:36:53, Highway H, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Check Well BeingPublic Narrative Deputy checked the well-being of a citizen on Hwy H. 01/05/2025 @ 13:38:00, Highway H Highway A, Nature of Complaint Citizen ContactPublic Narrative Deputy checked the well-being of a citizen on Hwy H.01/05/2025 @ 14:00:48, Highway T Centenary Rd, New London…
Read Full Article Marty A. Shriver, 42, Quincy for Criminal Trespass at 530 Broadway. 123James M. McDougall, 27, 801 N. 16th for Improper Lane Usage and Failure to Report Accident at 36th and Locust. NTA 101Cass Tasco, 34, Quincy for FTA Trespassing and Indecent Conduct.Brodie J. Bell, 39, 2800 1/2 College for Adams Co. warrant – Theft Under…
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James “Jim” Joseph Darnell, age 59, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. Jim was born on June 7, 1965, in Fort Madison, IA, a son of Thomas B. and Patricia (Malone) Darnell. They both preceded him in death. Jim graduated from Quincy Public High School in 1984. He…
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La BELLE, Mo. — The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help from the public to locate a La Belle man wanted on a domestic assault charge. Keyana Lee Strickland, 28, is wanted for domestic assault in the first degree, a Class A felony, and tampering with a witness in a felony prosecution, in…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center invites the community to celebrate the artistic talents of area high school students at the 51st annual high school art competition on display Feb. 1-7. This juried exhibition is open to high school students in grades 9–12 from Adams County and surrounding counties, offering a platform to learn the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Scott Ehrhardt recently was appointed to the board of directors of F&M Bank and Trust Co. Ehrhardt owns and operates Ehrhardt Hospitality and its affiliated companies, which own and operate 14 hotels in Missouri and Illinois. Ehrhardt is a Hannibal native, graduating from Hannibal High School in 1986, and Central Missouri State…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Hall, along with Central Services, will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The weekly City Council meeting with be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21. Garbage will be picked up on Monday, Jan. 20, and…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Miss Adams County Fair Queen Madalyn Gibbs will compete this weekend in the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant in Springfield against more than 70 other county fair queens from all over Illinois vying for the title of Miss Illinois County Fair. The Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant will be held Saturday…
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LEWISTOWN, Mo. — A Lewistown woman recently was charged with two counts of felony stealing. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department received a report on Nov. 19 from an elderly person that her purse had been stolen from her apartment in Ewing. The victim also said her debit cards had been stolen and subsequently used at…
Read Full Article Oscar Biurcos, 42, Oak Lawn for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration.Jimmie D. Smith, 86, Barry for Failure to Yield – Left Turn at 700 N. 54th. NTA 101Brian A. Entrup, 39, 2632 Cherry for No Valid Registration and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 26th and Locust. NTA 147Brian A. Entrup, 39, 2632 Cherry for Armed…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds the public that all driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is hiring. The patrol offers over 60 career…
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Kaylinn M. Kuns, 29, last known address of 1500 block of South Fifth Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated battery to a child. Kuns is 5 feet, 1 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will welcome guest director Katrina Ploof for the production of “Waitress.” Ploof is a native of Maine and the daughter of a music teacher and a vocalist. Based in central Florida since 1983, Ploof has directed, choreographed and coached more than 230 productions at theatres throughout the U.S. and Canada,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Workforce Center recently announced a partnership with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office designed to help people access valuable workforce services and career opportunities, supporting personal growth and reducing barriers to success. As part of this partnership: The Quincy Workforce Center is committed to keeping its materials accurate and up-to-date through collaboration…
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QUINCY — Quincy University has released the Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS) spring semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Spring 2025 class schedule for January Spring 2025 class schedule for February Spring 2025 class schedule for March Spring 2025 class schedule for…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 01/02/2025:Blake P. Lewis, Beardstown: Struck a deer on US 24. 01/03/2025:A Juvenile from Rushville: Struck a deer on CR 11.Dennis L. Wenger, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on IL 99.…
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. The Joyce I. Jacobs Trust of Warsaw sold a residence at 510 N. 19th in Hamilton to…
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