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Marcus M. Coleman, 29, of Quincy for IDOC Parole Violation at N. 4th St. and Oak St. 132Heather T. Kelley, 45, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured and Suspended Registration at N. 8th St. and Broadway St. 181Tyrese Q. Burk, 22, of Quincy for aggravated domestic battery and aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer in…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — With a $6,000 grant from the Riedel Foundation, any Hannibal child in need of a bicycle helmet who attends this year’s Ride Cool event will receive one free of charge. Ride Cool is an annual event that educates children and their parents about the importance of bicycle safety, especially the use of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University has announced the 2025 recipients of its Founders Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship awarded annually to two incoming students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership potential and Christ-centered values. This year’s recipients are Micah Boeckman of Wright City and Katherine Anderson of Bloomington, Ill. Boeckman will enter HLGU this fall as a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The TriState Diversity Coalition’s fifth annual Pride in the Park, a celebration of LGBTQ pride, diversity and inclusion, will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Clat Adams Park. The event will bring together people from across Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. It will feature a day of entertainment,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Great River Corvette Club recently presented checks to three Quincy organizations: The Illinois Veterans Home Activity Fund, Shiloh Christian Ranch and Blessing Hospitality House. The club hosts an autocross event yearly to raise funds to benefit local community organizations as well as St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. This year’s event is Aug. 2-3…
Read Full Article Gustavo Galarraga Valdes, 53, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at 643 Harrison St. Lodged 132Linda K. Failer, of Quincy for Improper Driving at Highway 24 and Gardner Park Dr. 186Allie M. Holt, 18, of Tennessee for Failure to Yield Right of Way at S. 36th St. and State St. 140Breanna N. Jones, 25, of Carthage…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department’s Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and Hawks of Harmony will present the Vocal Celebration and Gospel Mass Concert on Sunday, May 4, and Thursday, May 8. The QU Choir concert on Sunday will be held at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 739 N. Eighth. The concert on May…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has added a new Art @ City Hall exhibit in the customer service area of the Collector’s Office. The exhibit, which will be on display through the end of May, features photographic reproductions of Young Masters Select winners from eighth-grade entries from the 2024 Young Masters exhibit. Art…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently awarded a $2,100 grant to Shoes from the Heart, a non-profit organization that makes sure children in need have essential footwear. The grant will allow the organization to stock shoe closets at three Hannibal elementary schools. Shoes from the Heart is based in Macon and has…
Read Full Article QUINCY — ADM Quincy recently partnered with The Pack Shack, J.M Huber, Ingersoll-Rand and Hollister-Whitney to pack thousands of healthy meals for neighbors in the community as part of the Feed the Funnel event. The event, a trademark of The Pack Shack, was held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 9 at the…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting as the City of Macomb proclaimed April 17 as McDonough County Health Department Day in honor of its 50th anniversary of service to the area. The McDonough County Health Department has been a cornerstone of community well-being, providing…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Michael and Sophia Hugenberg of Quincy at 8:32 a.m. April 25, 2025.A girl was born to Desiree Hicks of Quincy at 4:47 a.m. April 26, 2025.Twins, a girl and a boy, were born to Paul Wenneker of Wyaconda, Mo., and Ashley Kirchner of Wyaconda, Mo., at 12:55 p.m.…
Read Full Article Michael R. Norris, 43, of Quincy for Speeding at 14th and Vermont. NTA 128Jacques R. Garrett, 46, of Quincy for Possession of Meth, Meth Delivery and Possession of Controlled Substance at 18th and State. Lodged 124Christopher A. Goodwin, 36, of Quincy for Trespassing at 421 Hampshire. NTA 161Alyssa K. Case, 33, of Anamosa, Iowa for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy University Symphonic Band will perform a spring concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, in the Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. The concert will feature a new work by composer Alex Shapiro that features an audio track accompaniment to the band parts. This requires the use…
Read Full Article QUINCY — In honor of the Adams County Bicentennial, the community is invited to participate in Religious Freedom and Heritage Day on Saturday, May 10. It will be a daylong celebration of the county’s rich legacy of religious diversity and the constitutional right to freedom of belief. Anchored by the theme “City of Refuge,” the…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — A traffic stop on Thursday led to the seizure of drugs and firearms from a Keokuk, Iowa, woman. An officer with the Palmyra Police Department conducted a traffic stop at approximately 10:10 a.m. Thursday, May 1, on southbound U.S. Highway 61 for a lane violation. During the stop, the officer observed indicators…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Action Brown County (ABC) recently launched the Business Signage Program, a new grant initiative designed to help local businesses enhance their visibility and attract more customers through the installation of custom signage. The program offers funding for retail, food/drink and experience-based businesses to install blade signs —eye-catching signs that extend perpendicular…
Read Full Article CAMP POINT, Ill. — Camp Point has been designated as a Smart Rural Community by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, powered by Adams Fiber. This recognition celebrates Camp Point’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to drive growth, enhance opportunities and foster a thriving rural community. The announcement was made during Camp Point’s village board meeting on…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Concrete repairs and resurfacing are scheduled to begin Monday, May 5, on 32 miles of westbound U.S. Route 36 in Marion, Shelby and Macon counties, from 0.5 miles west of Route Z near Monroe City in Marion County to 0.3 miles west of the Macon County line near Clarence. Traffic will be…
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. Chase M. Lowenstein and Jacquelyne M. Brewer-Lowenstein of Quincy sold a residence at 1130 S. 16th in…
Read Full Article Gregory J. Miller, 66, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant FTA DUI Drugs. Lodged 124Kayla M. McNary, 23, of Quincy for Failure To Report Accident and Improper Lane Usage. NTA 132Dalton N. Schell, 20, of Quincy for Disregard Official Traffic Control Device at 22nd/Chestnut. NTA 161Jack E. Sassen, 26, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured Motor…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Clayton man who pled guilty to sexual abuse charges was sentenced Thursday, May 1, in Adams County Circuit Court to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Circuit Judge Tad Brenner. Cody D. Robertson, 25, was facing charges in three cases. He was sentenced to five years in a 2023…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center will present the Dogwood Downtown Art Walk from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 — a one-day event bringing art, creativity and community connection to the streets of downtown Quincy. Held in conjunction with the city’s beloved Dogwood Festival, this lively event supports local and regional…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County CEO class recently made a $1,000 donation to Connect Child and Family Solutions. The funds were generated from the class project “Frosty Flics,” which was held in December. The CEO program takes place throughout the school year, with a focus on building a single business as a class during the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Approximately 25 members of Tau Kappa Epsilon, a social fraternity at Culver Stockton College., volunteered their time to assist with spring cleanup at Camp Sacajawea. The students spent approximately two hours removing brush and picking up trash adjacent to the trails. They maintained the fire pits, stacked wood for the fire pits and…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Mount Sterling recently was designated as a Smart Rural Community (SRC) by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, powered by Adams Fiber. This recognition celebrates Mount Sterling’s commitment to harnessing advanced technology to enhance the quality of life for its residents. The announcement was made by Adams board director Tracy Lawson, representing District…
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