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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal-LaGrange University board of trustees met on campus for its annual fall meeting on Oct. 13. Highlights from the meeting were: President Matz shared four strategic initiatives as HLGU strives to continue to grow for the future. In a press release, Mark Anderson, chairman of the trustees, said, “We had an…
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William R. Carter, 26, of Quincy for an original Adams Co. arrest warrant for Poss of Meth at 5th & Broadway. Lodged. 112Christopher R. Baldwin, 38, of Quincy for FTA – Open Liquor in Vehicle. Lodged. 120Christina M. Stephens, 63, of Quincy for Speeding at Kochs Ln. & Oakbrook. NTA. 122Angela E. Smith, 36, of…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 20 to celebrate the five-year anniversary of The Crafty Coop, LLC, 206 N. Lafayette. Owner Laci Todd set out to provide a cozy studio with a relaxed atmosphere where customers can gather to create and share…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health patients can now make a payment by phone, any day at any time, using an automated payment system. With the statement to be paid in hand, patients should: The automated payment option is available to all patients at any Blessing facility. Blessing continues to offer online payment at blessinghealth.org/billpay, payment by…
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QUINCY — Music Lingua Quincy will hold its second St. Martin Lantern Walk from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, at 2435 Maine. The free walk will allow those attending to learn about St. Martin and a German tradition. Traditional German treats will be available after the walk for $5. Also offered will…
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QUINCY – The Quincy Public Schools Foundation hosted its 11th Annual Night to Dream Big Gala at the Ambiance in Quincy as part of the Dream Big Annual Campaign fundraiser Friday. The evening included many highlights, including Shawn Sparrow being announced as the 2023 Dream Big Staff Choice Award winner. Shawn Sparrow is the…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently was awarded a $371,286 grant from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to further the college’s commitment to campus safety. The funding is made possible through the DOJ’s Office of Violence Against Women Fiscal Year 2023 Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking on Campus. According to…
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Ray C. Shortridge, 96, of Quincy, passed away at 8:59 am Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Bickford Cottages in Quincy, IL. Friends and Family are invited to Ray’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy, IL. There…
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PAID PROMOTION Mount Sterling, Ill. — In 1994, when Aaron Littig finished high school, all he wanted to do was keep playing basketball. “At that point in time, I wouldn’t say that academics or education was a big focus in my life,” he said. He found a home at John Wood Community College. “It’s not…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its annual fall craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the church, 3600 Payson Road. The craft show, which has been held for more than 35 years, will include more than 30 local vendors exhibiting their craft items, a silent auction,…
Read Full Article Devin D. Bassett, 34, 523 1/2 N. 6th St., Trespassing at 600 Harrison Dr. NTA 121James R. Williams, 49, 1823 Horseshoe Valley Dr., Open Liquor in Vehicle at 1100 Quinsippi Island. NTA 101Harley D. Foster, 30, Quincy, FTA Trespassing at 131 N. 4th St. Lodged 109Amanda N. Wyckoff, 44, 629 Woodbridge Dr., FTA Criminal Damage…
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PARIS, Mo. — The Monroe County Historical Society recently published a comprehensive book and photo CD for 10 cemeteries in Monroe County — Union, Mount Airy, Atterberry, Dry-Hulen, Dunaway, Forest Grove, Fox, Heathman, Jackson Chapel and Lasley-Gillispie. This is the 11th volume in a series of updated cemetery transcriptions with a companion photo CD published…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A virtual awards ceremony was held Oct. 12 for The Baptist Communicators Association Student Awards Competition. All entries in the competition must have been produced or published from January 2022 through May 2023. A record-setting 98 entries were submitted by students from six Baptist universities in this year’s competition. Participating schools were…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Ron and Elsie Gaber of Kirksville recently offered a donation to create the Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence in Hospice Services Endowment for Hospice of Northeast Missouri. The endowment assists in recognizing hospice care workers and volunteers and recognizing those who go above and beyond in their service to hospice care and…
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QUINCY — Recent paintings by Quincy artist Zakiah Sayeed Ali are highlighted in a Quincy Art Center satellite exhibit on display on the second floor of Quincy Medical Group’s 1118 Hampshire building through Dec. 1. Viewing hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ali is an active member of the Quincy Artist…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — Central CUSD No. 3 could use your help to secure a radar speed sign. Central CUSD No. 3 and the Adams County Sheriff’s Department have been raising money to buy radar speed signs for Illinois 94 in front of the Junior High/High School. RadarSign is holding a video contest, where the…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A report of a reckless driver going more than 120 mph led to the arrest of a Clinton, Iowa man for possession of cocaine. Thomas S. Walker, 39, was placed under arrest and transported to the Hancock County Jail. He was released after an initial court appearance with a notice to appear…
Read Full Article Haley J. Koehler, 26, 200 N. 8th St., Trespassing at 200 N. 8th St. NTA 112Demarco P. Smith, 18, 828 N. 11th St., Trespassing at 648 Harrison St. on 03/07/2023. NTA 121Robert W. Johnston, 54, 1822 N. Granview Dr., Disorderly Conduct on 10/28/2023. NTA 104Miranda E. Lord, 22, 3221 Frese Dr., Failure to Yield at…
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CANTON, Mo.— With the bridge rehabilitation project nearly complete, Route P is now open to traffic, over U.S. Route 61, seven-tenths of a mile south of Missouri Route 16 near Canton in Lewis County. Minor traffic impacts can be expected through the end of the week while contractor crews complete remaining work. Included in this…
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QUINCY — A lecture and tribute to Quincy native and author Jim Peters will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Quincy Family and Senior Resource Center, 639 York. The program is sponsored by the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County. It is free and open to the public. Peters,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Humane Society is having its holiday pet photo event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in the shelter community room. The Quincy Humane Society has partnered with Picture This Photo for many years. This is an opportunity for people and pets to do something fun together. All pets…
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QUINCY — The Rotary Club of Quincy is doing its part to eradicate polio by holding the third annual #EndPolioNow Bourbon & Popcorn event from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4 in The Quincy Boat Club, 401 Bonansinga Drive. Tickets to the event are $50. Seating is limited. Attendees can taste various bourbons…
Read Full Article William G. Brewer, 39, of Quincy for Retail Theft and Poss of Meth at 5211 Broadway. NTA. 142/145Tyler Arbet, 27, of Quincy for FTA Domestic Battery and new charge of Possession of Meth. Lodged 112William G. Brewer, 39, of Quincy for an original Adams Co. Warrant for Theft (Poss of Stolen Prop) at 5211 Broadway.…
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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. Bert R. Janssen of Quincy sold a residence at 100 S. Adams in Clayton to Kayla…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold its monthly fish from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the hall, 316 S. Main. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children. The meal includes catfish fillets, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. For more information about VFW Post…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A free firearm safety awareness program for children ages 8-18 class will begin Thursday. Topics include ethics, sportsmanship, fundamentals for firing a gun, ammunition knowledge and safe gun handling, wildlife management and animal identification. This is not a hunter certification course. Participants can earn awards for improvement in target practice. Classes begin…
Read Full Article Patrick Lambert, 27, 637 Spruce St., Quincy, for improper lane usage in the 1000 block of Locust. NTA. 101Teri Gibbons, 41, Quincy, on a city warrant for FTA – shoplifting at the ACJ. Lodged. 261Morgan Evans, 30, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 145Nancy Feltes, 72, of Quincy for Failure to Abate to Nuisance.Manuel Balderas,…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its annual fall craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the church, 3600 Payson Road. Admission to the show is one canned food item for local food pantries. The craft show, which has been held for more than 35 years, will…
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