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Jessica was born July 21, 1990 in Quincy, IL. Jessica went to be with Jesus on July 10, 2025 with her family by her side. On September 26, 1990, when Jessica was just nine weeks old, she came to stay with us, Dave and Clairice Hetzler, for what was expected to be about 2 months.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) has announced the appointment of Gaylah Sublette, MBA, as president of its Missouri campus, effective July 1. Sublette, who has served as interim president since July 1, 2024, was selected following a nationwide search that attracted a highly competitive pool of candidates. “Gaylah Sublette has…
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Marsha M. McCorrison, age 76, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:27 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Marsha was born on December 16, 1948 in Lincoln, NE, a daughter of Elmer and Carolyn Ludtke Mosier. Marsha dedicated many years of her life working as a housekeeper and laundress at Sycamore Health Care. In…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police Department made one impaired driving arrest, including alcohol and cannabis- related arrests and issued 14 seat belt citations or warnings during the recent Fourth of July “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI,” and “Click It or Ticket” safety campaigns that ran from June 20 through July…
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Robert Alan “Bob” Soltys, age 68, of Quincy, died unexpectedly on July 7, 2025 in his home. He was born November 25, 1956, in Elizabeth, NJ the son of George and Grace (Kelly) Soltys. He married Ann Hummel on June 24, 1989, in St. Francis Catholic Church. She survives. Bob graduated from Loyola High School…
Read Full Article Erica S. Mayall, 37, of Quincy for Trespassing at 1329 N. 6th. NTA 178Matthew M. Porter, 27, of Quincy for FTA-Trespassing, FTA Possession of Meth, TOF Obstructing Justice and Resisting Arrest. Lodged 162/112Alan Audet reports his blue chopper bicycle stolen from the 500 block of N. 8th on 7/4. 162Benjamin Murphy reports his white/green Nakto…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Medical Group (QMG) Foundation has announced that the 25th annual Bridge the Gap to Health Race raised more than $70,000 to support individuals and families across the region through its Community Impact Fund. For 25 years, Bridge the Gap has united the community in a shared mission to improve lives—and this…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Two McDonough County students were awarded the Nathan Cobb Memorial Scholarship by the McDonough County Community Foundation(MCCF). The scholarshipwill be of great assistance as they continue their education and pursue their degrees. Ashanti Strange and Madelyn Thurman will each receive $5,000 that can be used towards tuition, books or room and board.…
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Bonnie Blattner, age 87, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 2:20 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Bonnie was born on August 6, 1937 in Augusta, Illinois to Bernard and Dorothy Worman Lansdown. On December 26, 1964 she married Don Blattner. Together they raised two children, Jeff Blattner and Lisa Howerton. Don survives. A…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Town Center will host its first summer bazaar and collector’s show Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and hours Sunday are noon to 5 p.m. Over 50 vendors will be in attendance including flea market, crafters, sports card and memorabilia and the…
Read Full Article Jan Fischer, 75, of Quincy for Stop-Sign.Vanessa Von Burg, 41, of Quincy for Improper Motorcycle Operation and Uninsured Vehicle.Clester Lewis, 79, of Detroit, Mich., for Fail to Yield-Right of Way.Trevon Iriarte, 22, of Liberty for Driving While License Suspended at 30th and Broadway. 140Kimberly A. Brown, 20, of Quincy for FTA Seat Belt. Lodged 176Elanda…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA has announced the official launch of Iron Bridge CrossFit, a powerful new wellness initiative designed to empower individuals and strengthen community through high-intensity functional fitness. This exciting new program is led by Jason Coplan, the YMCA’s wellness director and a CF-L1 CrossFit coach. With years of coaching experience and…
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Ulmus Academy has announced the appointment of Jason Watkins as its new headmaster. After a three-year-long search for a permanent headmaster, the Ulmus Academy board unanimously voted to hire Watkins. In a press release, founder and director Jennifer Wiemelt said, “Jason’s personality, years of experience in management, teaching background and outside-the-box thinking combine to make…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri Extension’s Pearls of Production program has announced its upcoming schedule of events designed to support and empower women in livestock industry. The 2025 lineup features a “Pixels of Production” virtual webinar series and an in-person hands-on conference on Nov. 8 in Columbia. Pearls of Production helps women gain…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Youth Chorus invites area singers to join them for their 30th season of performances. Girls, and boys with unchanged voices, in grades three through 12 are invited to audition. Founded in 1995, QAYC is a performing and educational outreach program that supplements school and church choirs. Students gain vocal training…
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QUINCY — In partnership with the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC), The Victory Belles will perform a special presentation at Quincy Community Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. The event will also feature 12th Street Brass. The Victory Belles of The National WWII Museum are a charming vocal trio who serenade…
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Every June, a select group of high school students from across Illinois leave their rural communities to spend a week taking in the historic sights and bustling energy of the nation’s capital. This year 48 students, sponsored by 25 Illinois electric and telephone cooperatives, took part in the 2025 Youth Tour to visit Washington, D.C.,…
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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. Eric Gauer and Alexandra Sue Gauer of Watertown, S.D., sold a residence at 1208 S. 28th…
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. Stephen D. Gay of Cornelius, N.C., sold 122.69 acres in Derry to Rex Encore Farms, LLC…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Saturday, July 5, marked the 30th running of the Hannibal Cannibal. This year’s event was a huge success and saw its first ever family sweep in the men’s 5K overall winners. The Knobloch brothers from Highland, Ill. took the top three spots: Christian, age 18, finished first at 17:30.0; younger brother Caleb, age…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Public Schools (HPS) has installed two new weatherproof Automated External Defibrillator (AED) cabinets at its athletic facilities. The first AED cabinet has been installed and is accessible at the Veterans Sports Complex, and a second unit will be accessible at Porter Stadium once ongoing construction projects related to Proposition Innovation are complete.…
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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. 07/06/2025: Jeffery L. Rigg, Mt. Sterling; Struck a deer on 943 440N Ave. CITATIONS: 06/30/2023:Kimberly A. Brooks, Ripley; Battery 07/01/2025:Mandi N. Law, Quincy; Speeding 78/55 MPH Zone.
Read Full Article Braden Barnes, 31, of Quincy for Peace Disturbance.Eric D. Hicks, 46, of Quincy for FTA Aggravated Identity Theft, Theft Over, UUW and Domestic Assault (in Pike County) at 624 Spruce St. Lodged 147/181Noemi Arguelles, 24, of Texas for No Valid DL and Uninsured Vehicle.Gregory Eversden, 76, of Quincy for Fail to Yield Right of Way.Noah…
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QUINCY — Applications are now being accepted by Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences for its new diagnostic medical sonography program. The first class of 10 students will begin studies in fall of this year. Medical sonography is a field within radiology. It uses soundwaves to produce images of internal organs and blood vessels.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services (HCSCS) has announced the selection of Colleen Wildrick as its new executive director. Wildrick brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to community service to her new role. She most recently served as Director of Development for Memorial Hospital Foundation. Her connection to HCSCS…
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Robert Joseph Jeffries, 86, Passes Away on June 29, 2025 It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Joseph Jeffries, affectionately known as Bob, Bobby Joe, or Jeff, who died peacefully on June 29, 2025, at the age of 86. Robert was born on June 25, 1939, in Denver,…
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