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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., has launched a new grant program to strengthen STEM education in West Central Illinois. Through its STEM Education Initiative, the company will award up to $150,000 in total funding, with individual grants up to $15,000 available for selected public and private schools. During the past two years, Dot…
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QUINCY — The Miss Quincy Scholarship Program will host its first Mom & Me Tea Party on Sunday, April 27, at the Lorenzo Bull House, 1550 Maine. The event is designed for moms and daughters to create memories, with a special focus on young girls ages 3 to 12. Grandmothers and aunts are also invited…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital and Memorial Medical Clinics want to reassure patients and community members that they remain in-network with UnitedHealthcare despite a recent mailing error. UnitedHealthcare (UHC) recently issued letters to some members incorrectly stating that Memorial Hospital and Memorial Medical Clinics would no longer be part of UHC’s provider network as of…
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CANTON, Mo. — William “Bill” Bass, Class of 1995, and Kurt C. Schuett, Class of 1997, will be inducted into the Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) Education Hall of Excellence during a ceremony Tuesday, April 15, at C-SC. Bass attended Culver-Stockton from 1991 to 1995, graduating with a degree in English education. He spent the early part…
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QUINCY — The Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Blessed Sacrament Church invites residents to join them for a free neighborhood cookout from noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. The event will take place at 540 Harrison in front of the Quincy Housing Association administration building. Volunteers will be grilling hot dogs and…
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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. Matthew N. Mellon and Alexandra M. Mellon of Titusville, Fla., sold a residence at 101 W.…
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Archer Harris of Quincy for retail theft and minor in possession of alcohol. NTA 176David Bence of Quincy for aggravated assault. Lodged 148Brady Rupert, 22, of Quincy for aggravated battery. Lodged 148David Dukes of Quincy for aggravated domestic battery. Lodged 104Deamonte Hill of Quincy for FTA driving on revoked. Lodged 139
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LEWISTOWN, Mo. — An Eldon, Mo., man was arrested April 11 on multiple charges after a vehicle pursuit through Lewis County and into Marion County. A Lewis County Sheriff’s Department deputy was on routine patrol and noticed a vehicle that seemed to be broken down on Missouri Route 6 near Granite Avenue in Lewistown. The…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently received the permission of its institutional accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission, to offer doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy and in physical therapy. These clinical doctoral programs will prepare students for careers in high-demand healthcare fields and mark the first time the university will offer doctoral degrees in its 165-year…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — A two-vehicle crash on U.S. 36, one mile east of Monroe City in Ralls County, injured one man on the morning of April 18. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 5:25 a.m. on April 18 when a 2015 Ford F-150 struck the rear of a 2024 Dodge…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will present The Suits at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, in QCT’s Barbara Rowell Auditorium. This event brings together four men delivering powerhouse vocals, smooth choreography and undeniable charm. The Suits will perform timeless hits from the 1950s through the 1980s, blending genres like Motown, Doo Wop, Pop and…
Read Full Article GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Griggsville-Perry High School (GPHS) has been approved for Career Pathway Endorsements in business, nursing and agriculture through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), making it one of the few schools in the region to achieve this distinction. These endorsements provide students with structured opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills, college credit and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will hold a lecture by Quincy High School science teacher Jared Holman at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023. The topic is “Are We Alone in the Universe?” In the presentation, Holman will explore the Fermi Paradox: the puzzling question of…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The third annual Marion County Walk for Life and pancake and sausage breakfast will be held Saturday, April 26, at the Sesqui Building in Flower City Park. The breakfast, provided by the Palmyra Knights of Columbus, will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. Free-will donations will be accepted for breakfast, which…
Read Full Article Lachelle M. Wigfall, 47, of Quincy for Retail Theft at 5211 Broadway St. 101Kenneth Newland Jr., 47, of Quincy for FTA Possession of Meth at S. 9th St. and Jersey St. Lodged 181Tyler J. Sprick, 19, of Quincy for Speeding at N. 16th St. and Broadway St. 181Matthew D. Anderson, 42, of Quincy for Failure…
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Darren L. Stephens, 25, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Improper Lane Usage, Duty Upon Damaging Unattended Vehicle or Other Property, Immediate Notice of Crash. NTA 128Jaret T. Shear, 24, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident in the 4500 block of Broadway. NTA 104Tabitha Campbell, 40, of Quincy for…
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QUINCY — SONIC® Drive-In is fueling education by sending 400 teachers from 149 public school districts to Atlanta for the Ron Clark Academy Experience, a two-day training made possible by a nearly $1 million donation from the SONIC Foundation. Paula Epker, a teacher at Quincy Junior High School, attended the academy March 20-21. At the…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House will welcome parade watchers to Quincy’s front lawn for the Dogwood Parade. The Lorenzo Bull Park, 1550 Maine, home to the Women’s City Club, will offer a day of fun, festivities, and front-row parade views from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In a press release, Dick Wellman,…
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QUINCY — Tabitha Jordan, a medical assistant at SIU Center for Family Medicine, is being recognized by the center as Employee of the Month for April. Jordan is pursuing her certified medical assistant (CMA) certification while continuing her role. Her daily responsibilities include assisting doctors and nurses with exams and procedures, educating patients, setting up…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2024. The utility earned a Diamond level designation in the category for utilities with 60,000-109,999 worker-hours of annual worker exposure. More than 200 utilities entered the annual Safety Awards for…
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QUINCY —The Quincy Museum will hold its annual free Easter Eggstravaganza from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. The event is expanded this year to celebrate The Quincy Museum’s 60th anniversary. Event highlights are: The museum will be open throughout the event with one-day only membership specials to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Anyone who…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hop with a Cop Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 20, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Central Park. Children will be divided into age groups with more than 2,000 eggs available for children to hunt. The prizes include six bicycles, pool passes, toys and…
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QUINCY — Chaddock will have live virtual campus tours offering families, educators and professionals the opportunity to explore its nationally recognized programs from anywhere. These tours take place live via Zoom. Hosted by Chaddock’s admissions team, these interactive sessions provide a look at the organization’s trauma-informed care model, residential treatment cottages, accredited special education school…
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QUINCY — Literary excellence and groundbreaking achievements in media will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, at the Corinthian Event Center, 415 Hampshire. The festivities begin in the afternoon with author readings from 1 to 3 p.m. Open to the public, this free event invites attendees to immerse themselves in literary works and engage with…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA is now accepting registrations for its 2025 summer camp, offering children a fun-filled, enriching experience all summer long. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with early drop-off available from 7 to 8 a.m. for an additional $25 per week — or free with a…
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James Leo “Jim” Genenbacher, age 84 of Quincy, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Liberty Village, Pittsfield, IL. Jim was born in Quincy on April 29, 1940 to Leo G. and Alvina Rose Wellman Genenbacher. Jim married his wife, Jeanie Vaughn Pool, on December 30, 1967. She survives. Jim attended St. Francis and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering a bird walk from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. The bird walk will be led by Hannibal Parks and Recreation’s Nature Interpreter Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Missouri Master Naturalist chapter. Registration can be completed at www.hannibalparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program…
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April 20, 2025
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