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Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll briefly visit with Muddy River News Editor David Adam to talk about Ashley’s trip to the salon, Brittany’s car problems and the news about the Range at KC project. Ashley and Brittany then meet with Terry Good, a Professional Bull Riders photographer and a retired sergeant with the Drug Enforcement…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Two women were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Gardner Expressway on Thursday night. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to 1401 Gardner Expressway at 5:02 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, across from Pomp’s Tire. When deputies arrived, they saw a blue 2022 Nissan Frontier, driven by Lisa Smith, that had left…
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QUINCY, Ill. – The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD) will be the host of an original “This Is My Brave” production celebrating the voices of eating disorder recovery while cultivating hope for the estimated 28.8 million Americans suffering from an eating disorder. Twenty-one individuals are set to take the stage to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will continue Art Adventures, its popular creative project series, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Art Adventures are designed for students in grades K-5. Participation fees include all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. Participants will learn about surrealism and…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Klare Flynn, Miss Brown County Fair Queen 2023 and a daughter of Jeremy and Jessica Flynn of Mount Sterling, competed for the title of Miss Illinois County Fair Queen 2024 at the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs annual convention in Springfield. Flynn, 19, placed among the top 16 finalists. She’s the…
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NEW SALEM, Ill. — A train crashed into a semi-tractor Wednesday afternoon in Pike County, and the driver of the semi-tractor was hospitalized. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded to a crash at 1:01 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 340th Avenue, approximately a half-mile south of County Highway 2 in New Salem Township. The initial investigation…
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Calvin Smith, 19, of Quincy for No Valid DL, Disobeying Traffic Control Device. 161Harley D. Foster, 30, Quincy, Trespassing at 527 Broadway St. NTA 121Devin J. Milsap, 35, 535 N. 8th St., TOF for Domestic Battey. Milsap was located at 535 N. 8th St. Lodged 175Ian P. Havermale, 37, Quincy, FTA Aggravated Assault and Escape…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Foundation and WGEM have partnered for a 12th year to provide a free career makeover for one person. Adults 24 years of age or older, who are not current or recent JWCC students, can apply for the opportunity at www.jwcc.edu/makeover. One winner will earn a scholarship from the…
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QUINCY — People living with uncontrolled high blood pressure, known as resistant hypertension, have a new treatment option from Blessing Health. Blessing Health’s Hypertension Clinic provides a comprehensive approach to care consisting of care coordination, dietitian consultation, advanced diagnostics, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring and, for select individuals, renal denervation. Renal denervation is a minimally invasive…
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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 class schedule is: All classes meet from 2 to 4 p.m. at North Campus, North 18th and Seminary Road. Signs indicate directions to the individual classes. The cost…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Macy Waters and Avery Wyatt both of Pittsfield won the Senior Division of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs’ State Talent Contest. The girls represented Calhoun County after winning the fair’s local competition in September. The talent contest was held on Saturday, January 13 at the annual IAAF State Convention in Springfield.…
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QUINCY — Brian McGee, who has served as the 24th president of Quincy University since July 2019, recently signed an agreement to remain in that role through 2029. The announcement was made by Ralph Oakley on behalf of the QU Board of Trustees, which unanimously supported the extension of McGee’s agreement with the university. Oakley…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s third concert of its 2023-2024 concert season is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 19. Joanne O’Brien will present a Karen Carpenter tribute show titled “Yesterday Once More” beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of HLGU, 2800 Palmyra Road. “Yesterday Once…
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QUINCY — One of two men charged in connection to a stabbing in the parking lot at Blessing Hospital is scheduled to enter a plea next month. Dylan Test, 20, of 1530 Monroe appeared Tuesday morning in Adams County Circuit Court with attorney Matthew Radefeld before Judge Tad Brenner, according to court records. Test has been…
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QUINCY — Adams County will mark its 200th anniversary in 2025, and the Adams County Bicentennial Commission is organizing a grand opening ceremony at the Armory in Quincy. Organizers say this event will set the tone for a year filled with activities that allow residents of all ages to participate. The commission is inviting businesses,…
Read Full Article Jaime A. McConnell, 27, Quincy for DWLS. NTA 132Samantha K. Williams, 32, Quincy for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 132Sabrina A. Thomas, 40, Quincy for Operate Uninsured and Suspended Registration. NTA 108Bailie E. McDowell, 23, of Liberty for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 5th and Broadway. NTA 142John E. Moore, 57, Quincy, DUI-Alcohol. Lodged. 113/147Navii…
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Robin R. Wilson, 37, last known address in the 100 block of North Washington in Payson, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for a petition to revoke probation, possession of meth, driving under the influence and forgery. Wilson is 5 foot, 6 inches tall and 142 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — No one was injured during a Monday morning fire determined by investigators to have started because of a wood stove at a Hannibal residence. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched and responded at approximately 10:55 a.m. to 419 Riverside for structure fire with flames and heavy smoke showing. Fire crews were on…
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QUINCY — Matthew W. Bates, a professor of theology at Quincy University, has won the Christianity Today 2024 Book Award in Popular Theology for his new book, “Why the Gospel?” “Why the Gospel? Living the Good News of King Jesus with Purpose” invites readers to consider how they can transform their lives and communities through…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A public informational meeting will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Missouri Department of Transportation, 1711 Highway 61 South, to share information about the bridge replacement project on Missouri Route 79 in Marion County. The meeting is open-house style, so no formal presentation will be made.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — More than 40 entries were submitted during a snowman contest sponsored by the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department. Dawson Heflin, 3, from Frankford, and Carley Kitzmiller, 10, and Emelia Kitzmiller, 5, of Hannibal, earned the most shares, likes and comments on the Hannibal Parks Facebook page. The winners earned prize packages from…
Read Full Article Melissa D. Tillquist, 35, Quincy, was arrested on a ticket on file for unlawful use of a weapon in the 100 block of South 4th. N.T.A. 185/148Jessica N. Ruby, 36, Quincy, for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at 12th and Washington. N.T.A. 144Mariah E. Merchant, 27, Keokuk Iowa, for failure to reduce…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will host a beginner-friendly crochet class with Grace Tate of Graceful Stitching Co. at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7. at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Tate has been crocheting as a hobby for 10 years. The workshop will include making pocket-size hearts and worry worms while…
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QUINCY — A benefit organized by friends and family of 5-year old Axel Hickey will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at South Side Boat Club. Axel recently was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Axel fell ill at school during the first week in November and was sent home with…
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