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COATSBURG, Ill. — A male was involved in a traffic crash between a pickup truck and a train on Saturday night. A press release from the Adams County Sheriff’s Department said the crash happened at the intersection of N. 1843rd Lane and East 1750th Street at 8:16 p.m. The male, 42, was driving a 2017 Nissan Titan,…
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Brodie J. Bell, 39, 2800 College for Trespassing at 224 S. 8th on 11/14. NTA 130Dale E. Wiesemann, 70, Mendon for Improper Lane Usage and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 24th and Locust. NTA 122Rebecca R. Payne, 65, 1425 College for Failure to Yield Right of Way at 13th and Spring. NTA 151Brodie J. Bell,…
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Jerome P. “Jerry” Herkert, 86, of Camp Point, IL, passed away at 6:32 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Timber Point Health Care Center in Camp Point. Born August 6, 1938, in Michael, IL, Jerry was the son of John and Thelma Hazelwonder Herkert. He married Margie Wyatt on March 7, 1959. She survives.…
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James W. “Jim” Fleer, 88, of Camp Point, IL, passed away at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Timber Point Health Care Center in Camp Point. Born April 13, 1936, in Quincy, IL, Jim was the son of Walter and Velma (Hurlbert) Fleer. He married Mary Lou Schaefer on November 25, 1960, in…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College has been ranked in several categories by U.S. News & World Report for 2025. The rankings were No. 10 Best Value School, No. 5 for Social Mobility and No. 25 in Regional Colleges Midwest. Now in its 40th year, the U.S. News & World Report rankings evaluate nearly 1,500 national…
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CANTON, Mo. — Students from the Forensic Investigations of Child Maltreatment class at Culver-Stockton College Psychology Department attended a mock house simulation of a child maltreatment investigation on Monday, Nov. 4. The mock house simulation is designed to give students an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world context. The event simulated…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area String Orchestra will hold its holiday concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 in the Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road. The orchestra will play 11 pieces. The Beginning Orchestra will play: Intermediate Orchestra continues with: The Advanced orchestra will play: For the finale, all three orchestra…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Raigan Brown, chief nursing officer, and Jill Schlatter, director of diagnostic imaging, recently were selected as Summit Award winners at this year’s Custom Learning Systems Conference at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla. The Summit Award is awarded to qualified, innovative, progressive people, teams and healthcare facilities who have made…
Read Full Article Joyce A. I. Roberts, 30, 316 Elm for FTA Possession of Meth. Lodged 111Randal E. White, 64, 925 N. 11th for Obstructing a Peace Officer and Resisting. Lodged 147Timothy L. Cunningham Jr., 21, 2032 Oak for Adams Co. warrant for Aggravated Battery and Domestic Battery. Lodged 132I. Made A. Septura, 29, 1842 Spring for No…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday, Dec. 6, to appoint Kristi Mindrup as the university’s 13th president, effective immediately, making her the first female president in Western’s history. The board will approve Mindrup’s salary and contract at its March meeting. “Dr. Mindrup has demonstrated outstanding leadership since her…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — A free Narcan training will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Community for Christ Assistance Center, 113 E. Jefferson. The training will be taught by Chattie Miranda, an opiod health education specialist from the Adams County Health Department. Groups interested in scheduling a training can…
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QUINCY — Students of Heinze Dance Academy will present a benefit Christmas recital at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Quincy Junior High School Auditorium. Proceeds will go to the QHS Theatre Department. Students ages 3 and up will present holiday dances to various Christmas music, such as “Winter Wonderland”, “Frosty the Snowman”…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sodalis Nature Preserve will be the site for the Chili Chase Fun run, which will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the entrance to the preserve. Complimentary bowls of chili will be provided to all runners and walkers when they finish the run. Donations will be accepted at the event…
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CANTON, Mo. — John Wood Community College’s Fine Arts Department will perform a holiday concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium. Talented area students will perform a mix of vocal and instrumental selections from JWCC’s Concert Choir, Band, Vocal Show Ensemble and new String Quartet. The concert is under…
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QUINCY — Chaddock will offer a live youth mental health first aid training session via Zoom from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, that will provide participants with skills to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges in youths ages 12-18. The training is open to…
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11/24/2024 @ 02:27:48, Highway 19, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Building CheckPublic Narrative Deputies made a building check near Center.11/24/2024 @ 12:41:38, Navajo Dr, Ralls County Nature of Complaint 911 MisusePublic Narrative Deputy responded to 911 misuse on Navajo Dr.11/24/2024 @ 13:21:37, Highway 154 Idaho Rd, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Traffic ComplaintPublic Narrative Deputy…
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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. Beyond the Sea, LLC of Quincy sold a residence with multiple lots at 1015 N. Ninth…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Jonathan Charles Davis and Alyssia Comley of Quincy at 2:13 a.m. Nov. 13, 2024.A girl was born to Isaiah and Martha Hartweg of Elvaston at 2:11 a.m. Nov. 21, 2024.A boy was born to Isaiah and Martha Hartweg of Elvaston at 2:30 a.m. Nov. 21, 2024.A girl was…
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John A. Spring, 76, of Quincy, IL died December 2, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital following complications from esophageal cancer surgery. He was born in Kewanee, Illinois on June 7, 1948, the son of John C. and Aledo Arnould Spring. He graduated from Alleman High School in Rock Island, IL. As a freshman at Quincy…
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Shad Allen Campbell, 51, of Mendon, passed away at Barnes Jewish Hospital on Monday, December 2, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. Shad’s journey began as the son of Edward Lee Sr. and Mary Jane (Anders) Campbell and later married the love of his life, Victoria Irwin, on July 17, 2010, at the scenic Villa Katherine.…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources recently awarded $4.5 million in financial assistance to the Clark County Consolidated Public Water Supply District No. 1 for upgrades to the district’s drinking water storage and distribution systems. The funding is expected to cover the cost of the entire project, which is anticipated to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Hancock County Outreach Center in Carthage, together with Memorial Hospital, will have a holiday fiesta celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. This special event is open to all with free entry and a complimentary meal. Festivities will be face painting, winter crafts, kids games, a teddy bear…
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QUINCY — Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) recently received a $35,000 grant from the Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust that will be used to deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in Adams County. GSCI annually supports more than 600 girls in Adams County through the delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). The…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Music Department will host its annual Saxophone Day for high school students on Friday, Dec. 6, at the Connie Niemann Center for Music at QU’s North Campus, 17th and Seminary Rd. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Saxophone players in grades of 9-12 are encouraged to attend. All abilities are welcome.…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 11/28/2024:Traci A. Giles, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on 980N CITATIONS:11/26/2024:Lori J. Hawkins, Augusta; speeding 70/55 MPH Zone. 11/29/2024:Joyce A. Trine, Quincy; Speeding 70/55 MPH Zone. 11/30/2024Brittney J. Kaufmann, Winchester:…
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. Michael J. McCartney, et al of Pittsfield sold storage at 1101 Lakeview Heights in Pittsfield to…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Nov. 1-30, 2024. Dawn Vanessa Palmer from Duane E. Palmer Jr. filed Nov. 6, 2024.Justin V. White from Lacinda R. White on Nov. 7, 2024.Cordell E. Raymond from Chelsie R. Raymond on Nov. 7, 2024.Brooklyn Clowers from Joshua Clowers on Nov.…
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