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12/01/2024 @ 12:44:18, Ocean Wave Ln, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Domestic DisturbancePublic Narrative Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on Ocean Wave Lane12/01/2024 @ 19:44:04, Highway 61 SB Highway 19, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Traffic StopPublic Narrative Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 61.12/01/2024 @ 19:54:12, Highway 61 Highway 19, Ralls County…
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Steve Sharp, 67, of Quincy, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his home in Quincy, IL. Steve was born June 3, 1957, in Versailles, Kentucky to Tipton and Anna Lee (Waehter) Sharp. Steve’s life was enriched by his loving marriage to Katrina Bergman. The couple united in matrimony on February 23, 1991, in Quincy,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council recently launched its sixth annual Bad Art by Good People program, which randomly pairs 10 local community leaders with 10 area artists and mentors to create artworks that will be sold to support the arts. The title “Bad Art by Good People” is all in good fun, as…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A larger-than-anticipated increase in insurance means a tight 2025 budget for the Marion County Ambulance District (MCAD). The MCAD Board of Directors approved a $6.838 million budget during its meeting last week. The board also approved the insurance increase, discussed mobile integrated health and approved year-end incentives, a contract with Ralls County…
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QUINCY — Rober & Phillips, a Quincy law firm, recently announced the hiring of Logan E. Giesing as an associate attorney. During her law school studies, Logan worked as a law clerk at the Adams County Courthouse in 2022 and clerked at Rober Law (now Rober & Phillips) in 2023. She accepted a full-time position…
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QUINCY — Families in the Quincy area are invited to an event featuring Santa Claus arriving via helicopter at John Wood Community College from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Student Activity Center, 1301 S. 48th. The helicopter will touch down at 11 a.m. on the JWCC soccer field (near the…
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A girl was born to Jonathan Charles Davis and Alyssia Comley of Quincy at 2:13 a.m. Nov. 13, 2024.A boy was born to Levi Swift and Jordan Porter of Quincy at 8:29 a.m. Dec. 2, 2024.A boy was born to Levi Swift and Jordan Porter of Quincy at 8:33 a.m. Dec. 2, 2024.A girl was…
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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. Kenneth R. Smith of Murphysboro sold a residence at 1035 S. 12th in Quincy to Debra L.…
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Kesse J. Kindhart, 19, Durham, Mo., for Speeding. 181Erik R. Spring, 46, 2045 Cherry for Improper Turn. 120Devin A. Hickman, 37, 1415 S. 7th for Driving Under the Influence. 120David Dittmer, 50, Quincy for Failure to Abate a Nuisance.Troy L. Smith, 47, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for FTA aggravated criminal sexual abuse in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Lions Club held a check presentation Nov. 21 for its donation of $1,000 to the Hannibal Nutrition Center to support ongoing efforts in providing essential nutritional services to seniors. The Hannibal Nutrition Center delivers meals to homebound seniors and provides daily meals at its facility to encourage fellowship and support…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A holiday jazz concert will be held at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, on Sunday, Dec. 15. The performance will feature smooth jazz and holiday favorites with a jazz twist by Hannibal pianist Bill Morrison and guest musicians — Morrison’s son Marty Morrison on drums, Bennett Wood on saxophone, Tom…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department will be the host of a blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Central Fire Station, 906 Vermont. People are encouraged to come to this event and donate blood. Current blood supplies are low, and the Red Cross needs donations. For an appointment call 1-800-RED…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Secretary of State mobile DMV will be at the Quincy Regional Airport (1645 Highway 104) on Thursday, Dec. 12, to offer several services. The following services will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
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. Marie Brownlee of Keokuk, Iowa sold a residence at 515 Clay in Warsaw to Gregory Merriman…
Read Full Article Vincent E. Jones, 52, Quincy for Aggravated Assault. Lodged 162Jennifer M. Maize, 55, Quincy was arrested on Madison County Warrants for Disorderly Conduct, Burglary and Agg Battery to a Peace Officer. Lodged 110Edward C. Stephenson, 18, Frederick, Colo., for Fail To Yield Private Drive. 102Jeffrey A. Case, 44, 715 Hamilton Ave. for FTA-Possession of Meth…
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James “Jim” Lewis Hobbins, age 98, of Quincy, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 2:27 am in Blessing Hospital. Jim was born November 2, 1926, in West Moreland County, Pennsylvania, the son of John William and Mary Myrtle Bovard Hobbins. Jim grew up in Pittsburgh. As a result of spending time playing with the Rooney…
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QUINCY — Project Red Ribbon kicked off in Quincy on Monday, Nov. 25. Any member of the community who wants to participate in Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s Project Red Ribbon may pick up a free red ribbon at their local bank or credit union. In a press release, project chairman J.T. Dozier said, “The next…
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LA GRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino recently announced the success of a fundraising campaign benefiting The Breast Center at Blessing Hospital that resulted in a total of $1,050 raised. The fundraising initiative invited guests to participate in a match donation program, where every dollar donated in cash up to $100 was matched by the…
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WARSAW, Ill. — Warsaw Chamber of Commerce will hold Christmas on Main on Saturday, Dec. 14, kicking off the holiday season. Events will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. that evening. Schedule of Events 1 to 4 p.m. 5 to 8 p.m.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — While the kids have had their fun, it’s time for the grown-ups to get in on the action with Holly Jolly for Adults at the Hannibal Arts Council. Join HAC staff members Beth Hinton and Becky Evans for a festive, hands-on evening from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at…
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Funeral services for Tanya D’Arline Cunningham, 82, of Vandalia, will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Vandalia with pastor Glenn Forman officiating. Burial will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Cunningham…
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DURHAM, Mo. — A Maywood, Mo., man was charged with theft, trespassing and drug charges after his arrest last week. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department responded on Tuesday, Dec. 3, to a theft report from a rural farm near Durham. A landowner observed a suspicious pickup truck on his property and contacted law enforcement. The…
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QUINCY — During the second phase of the City Hall rehabilitation project, the west entrance will be closed to allow for construction on the first floor. Anyone who needs to enter City Hall must use the east entrance on S. Eighth. Visitors to City Hall who require ADA-compliant accessibility should call 217-228-4575. Arrangements will be…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s third concert of its 2024-25 concert season is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, with the award-winning Gateway Ringers in the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of HLGU. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The Gateway Ringers is an auditioned community choir comprised…
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QUINCY — Dr. Daniel Boeder, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Blessing Health, recently received the Jay G. Hirsch Memorial Award sponsored by the Illinois Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The award honors the late Jay G. Hirsch, a nationally known psychiatrist who impacted the field of child and adolescent psychiatry for decades. The…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 125th anniversary of the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count is set for Saturday, Dec. 14, with the local count sponsored by the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalist chapter. Volunteers should meet at 8 a.m. at Mark Twain Lake’s Frank Russell Recreation Area. Teams are divided that morning to cover an assigned area.…
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