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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Salvation Army Christmas Campaign chairs Eddie and Tracy Lennox recently announced $125,541 was raised this year, exceeding the goal of $122,000. The Tree of Lights Christmas Campaign is The Salvation Army’s major fundraising effort each year. Money raised during the campaign helps provide funding for programs and services that assist individuals…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital CEO Ada Bair, Director of Diagnostic Imaging Jill Schlatter and Director of Emergency Services/Education Sadena Jackson were selected for awards presented at this year’s recent Custom Learning Systems Conference at Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla. Bair was the recipient of the Founders Award. Schlatter and Jackson were selected as Summit…
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Jerrica A. Jones, 34, for FTA DUI, No Insurance, Failure to Yield, and Shoplifting, Lodged 108Tyler R. Arbet, 27, Quincy for Violation of Pretrial Release Conditions and Resisting Arrest. Lodged 112Christina Wellman, 33, Quincy for Expired Registration. 161Thuy T. Nguyen, 36, Camp Point for Expired Registration at 16th/Vermont. NTA 227Imari Carle, 20, Baylis for Speeding.…
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Ray Golden, 31, of Quincy for Warrant Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. 250Bellamie L. Fraiser, 40, for FTA Improper Lane Usage. Lodged 132 130Andrew Devine, 37, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 104Carolyn Smith, 83, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident. 179Jeffrey R. Green, 60, Quincy for Improper…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Lauren Merritt, executive director of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, graduated Jan. 26 from the eighth cohort of the U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies and trade associations with resources,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An upcoming art sale at the Hannibal Arts Council features 12 large-scale landscape paintings by Capt. Robert M. Lumpp (1931-2023). The works will be on display at the Hannibal Arts Council through Feb. 23. The Hannibal Arts Council is pleased to present this special exhibit and sale of 12 landscape paintings by Lumpp.…
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QUINCY — Success stories in ads for online dating services can make it sound like true love is just a click (or swipe) away. But all dating services have their limitations – and costs. Plenty of people find happiness using a dating website or app, but some may end up disappointed in the number or…
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QUINCY — As Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month unfolds throughout February, John Wood Community College joins the nationwide celebration. The City of Quincy has officially declared February as CTE Month, acknowledging the role CTE plays in preparing students for careers and addressing the skilled workforce needs of the community. During the last academic year,…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Macomb Police Department announced in a press release that its canine, Jax, has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Jax’s vest was sponsored by Leah A. Beale of Oklahoma City, Okla., and embroidered with the sentiment “This…
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QUINCY – The Quincy Public Schools Foundation ended their 2023 Dream Big Annual Campaign raised a record-breaking $355,213 in donations and pledges, surpassing its $250,000 goal and exceeding last year’s mark of $321,078. The campaign total was announced during halftime at Friday night’s QHS boys basketball game. “We are incredibly grateful to the community for…
Read Full Article Ray Golden, 31, 529 N. 5th, Apt 4, for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. NTA 250Isaac Hildenbrand, 37, Homeless, Quincy, on a warrant for FTA – Violating Sex Offender Registration. Lodged 250Jessica J. Wells, 49, Quincy for FTA driving on revoked license and a new charge of driving revoked at 5th and Broadway.…
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MRN’S Ron Kinscherf taks to Scott Steward and Aaron Peters with Shottenkirk Toyota about the car business. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College is offering an array of personal interest courses in February catering to the creative and culinary enthusiasts in the community. These courses are designed to nurture individual interests and skills for people of all ages. Beginning Knitting Dive into the world of knitting with our Beginning Knitting course. Led…
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QUINCY — The Gem City Breakfast Kiwanis will be the host of its annual Trivia Night from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at The State Theater, 434 S. Eighth. Tables for teams of six and sponsorships are available. Cost for a team of six, which includes trivia, beer, wine, soft drinks, pizza, wings…
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QUINCY — Grammy-winning multi-platinum group Casting Crowns will be back in Quincy after a 10-year absence for a concert at 7 p.m. n Saturday, March 2, in Morrison Theater at Quincy Junior High School. The concert, entitled “An Evening With Casting Crowns,” comes as the band celebrates a milestone 20-year career. The evening’s performance will…
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Blessing Hospital Twin girls were born to Ebony Guyton of Hannibal, Mo., at 8:36 a.m. and 8:38 a.m. Jan. 18, 2024.A girl was born to Tyler and Heather Greenslaugh of Nauvoo at 10:07 p.m. Jan. 21, 2024.A girl was born to Chance Bailey and Audrey Shanholtzer of Plainville at 11:06 p.m. Jan. 21, 2024.A girl…
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ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Thursday sentenced a man who hid a video camera in a bathroom to capture images of a young girl to 25 years in prison. Stephen A. Marquez, 35, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis in November to attempted production of child pornography. He…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra American Legion Post 174 will conduct the annual observance of ‘Four Chaplains Day’ at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 at Palmyra First Christian Church, 202 E. Olive. Saturday will mark the 81st anniversary of the sinking of the U.S. Army Transport Dorchester and the selfless acts of four Army chaplains…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The 2024 season at The Legacy Theater will open with the Liverpool Legends at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. The Beatles arrived in the United States on Feb. 7, 1964. Now the Liverpool Legends will bring their music and costumes back to The Legacy Theater, covering the full range of the Beatles’…
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QUINCY — Applications are now being accepted for Blessing Hospital’s nationally certified paramedic education program. Those interested should contact Derek Wells, EMS Education Coordinator, at 217-223-8400, extension 6591. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are prepared to take the National Registry Examination for Paramedics, the first step toward licensure. Blessing Hospital’s paramedic education program is…
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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. Shade Lewis and Taylor Lewis of La Grange, Mo., sold a car wash at 1143 State…
Read Full Article Stephanie D. Gaither, 35, of 1018 Jersey for FTA-Shoplifting at 6th and Broadway. Lodged 113/145Felicia N. Dominguez, 24, of 1532 South 6th for FTA-Shoplifting at the ACJ. Lodged 124Ryan Gilmete, 26, Quincy for Felony Retail Theft. NTA 108Sarah Hovendon, 41, Quincy for FTA-Possession of Meth. Lodged 108Douglas Fields, 59, Quincy for FTA-Theft over $500. Lodged…
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LEWISTOWN, Mo. — A Lewistown man was arrested and jailed after an investigation by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department conducted a child abuse investigation. Joshua A. Campbell, 30, was arrested Jan. 26. He was formally charged by Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney Chelsea Fellinger with three counts of child molestation of a child younger than 12…
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