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QUINCY — Beginning Sunday, Nov. 12, community foundations across the country will join together to celebrate National Community Foundation Week and the impact of place-based philanthropy. The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri will be the host of its annual “Friends of Philanthropy” celebration at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Beth Haven Quilters will hold its Fall Fling fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the community room of Beth Haven East, 901 Central Ave. Quilts, crafts, baked goods and homemade candies and jellies will be sold. Proceeds will go to the purchase of Christmas gifts for…
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QUINCY — A half-day educational workshop, titled “A Dynamic Duo: Your Board Chair and Executive Directors,” is planned for non-profit directors and their non-profit board chairs from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Quincy Worx, 3701 East Lake Centre Drive. The cost is $89 per person, or $75 per person if at…
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Derrick Farris, 43, 2722 Joyce Road for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 24th and Harrison. NTA. 155Alivea Oenning, 22, 711 Forrest Ave. for disobeying stop-light and operating uninsured vehicle at 33rd and Maine. NTA. 124Britney Kramer, 1808 Klauser Drive, reports her unlocked white 2010 Dodge was entered sometime between 11-6 and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Palmyra man is facing second-degree murder charges after allegedly running over a Hannibal man with a SUV on Wednesday night and killing him. Ralls County Judge David Mobley issued a warrant on Thursday for the arrest of Randall Lee Hendricks, 36, of Palmyra. He is being held in the Marion County…
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QUINCY — The Second Tuesday of the Month program for November at the Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries, 522 S. Eighth, will be led by presenter Iris Schultz from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Attendees will make a fall gnome. The Tri-State Center for Women’s Ministries also offers Cup of Grace…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Girl’s Pink Bike 10-03-23 23340 Women’s Huffy Bike 10-05-23 23529 Women’s Huffy Bike…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Chris Coons Women’s Center at Hannibal Regional Hospital recently upgraded its low intervention delivery room with a state-of-the-art laboring pool. The Active II laboring pool by Active Birth Pools uses the latest advancements in design, materials and engineering to take this award-winning water laboring pool to new levels of safety, usability…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The November/December Art For The Health Of It exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within Blessing Health Hannibal features works by oil painter Steven Walker. Walker is a traditional artist from Palmyra known for his work in plein air painting and form bending ceramics. Using traditional mediums, the artist treks…
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Elder Law encompasses many different areas, including: long-term care planning, assisted living, home care, retirement, and healthcare issues. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to attorney Bill Siebers about all of that and more.
Read Full Article Sara Minor, 57, of Quincy for FTA DWLS. 145William Brewer, 39, of Quincy for Possession of Meth and Retail Theft.Brenda Conners, 74, of Quincy for Failure to Yield Private Drive. 104Donald A. Schmidt, 52, 1626 N. 6th for Adams Co. warrant Delivery of Meth and Pike Co. FTA Driving While License Suspended at 6th &…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Veterans’ Home at Quincy will recognize Veterans Day with a program beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 in Lippincott Hall. The program will have a keynote address by Navy veteran and author/speaker Reg Ankrom, patriotic music by the Quincy Notre Dame High School Band and Concert Chorale, a wreath-laying honoring…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department dispatched four engines to 922 S. Eighth on Sunday for a report of a fully-involved structure fire. Quincy Fire Department investigators spent Sunday night and Monday morning working through the fire scene. Investigators continue to work with QPD detectives and have not released further information. Engine No. 5 arrived…
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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. Roberta J. Wombles of Hannibal, Mo., sold a residence at 103 E. Howard in Pleasant Hill…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Mark and Jamie Schmidt of Quincy at 9:27 p.m. Oct. 28, 2023.A girl was born to Javier and Shari Lofton of Quincy at 4:31 p.m. Oct. 30, 2023.A girl was born to Cade Turpin and Madesen Melton of Quincy at 5:53 p.m. Oct. 30, 2023.A girl was born…
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QUINCY — More than 4,500 locations, including two in Quincy, will be open Nov. 13-20 to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts — filled with school supplies, personal care items and fun toys — to children worldwide since 1993. Operation…
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URSA, Ill. — Sharon Tenhouse, a 4-H Leader of Burton Flyers 4-H Club, has served as a volunteer leader for 50 years. She was one of many volunteers and 4-H members celebrated during the 86th annual Adams County 4-H Achievement Day at Ursa Farmers Cooperative on Oct. 15. Current Adams County 4-H program coordinator Siera Duesterhaus…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service League’s 55th annual Holiday Gift Show, officially sponsored by The Herald-Whig, will be held at the Oakley-Lindsay Center in Quincy on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature more than 80 vendors with a variety…
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Both “48 Hours” on CBS and “Dateline” on NBC have run their respective reports on the murder of Becky Bliefnick at the hands of her estranged husband, Tim Bliefnick. Now that they have run, Muddy River News would like to know what you thought of them.
Read Full Article Clifford L. Hopping, 74, of Quincy for Disobey Stop-Light at 12th & Hampshire St. NTA. 124Allyssa D. Johnson, 31, of Quincy for TOF – Nuisance Abatement at 1525 S. 5th St. on 07/05/23. NTA. 121Ray E. Golden, 31, of Quincy for TOF – Trespassing at 1525 S. 5th St. on 05/06/23. NTA. 121Marranda T. Harrison,…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy began the Christmas season with its annual Tree of Lights Christmas Kick-Off luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 9. Campaign chairs Hal and Kathy Oakley were introduced, and the campaign goal of $435,000 was announced. “We have seen how The Salvation Army impacts our community in so many positive ways,”…
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. 1197 Investments, LLC of Mount Sterling sold a lot at 108 W. Washington in Mount Sterling to…
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QUINCY — The Kroc Center will offer free admission to all veterans on Saturday, Nov. 11. Veterans should present their military/veteran identification to receive free entry and enjoy The Kroc Center’s many offerings, including the facility’s weightlifting and cardio areas, as well as the aquatic center. The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont, will be open from…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The recently established Hannibal Area CEO program teamed up with a new business that offers guide services in Hannibal for a walking tour around the town as part of a hands-on lesson in entrepreneurship. The high school students heard about the impact of the tourism industry to our area, learned about the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A two-part Holiday Clay Trees Arty Party will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, and Nov. 29 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Rebecca Butler from The Budding Artist will lead participants in a two-part Arty Party creating festive and unique holiday trees with clay techniques. At…
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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. Shirley A. Gooding of Camp Point sold a residence at 104 W. Prairie in Camp Point…
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