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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — A Nevada man, formerly from Pleasant Hill, was arrested July 19 and has been charged with seven counts of unlawful possession of child pornography. The investigation began on January 27, 2021, when authorities with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department and Pleasant Hill Police Department were notified of James B. Knight, 57,…
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QUINCY — David A. VanCleave will serve as the guest director for Quincy Community Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Hobbit” from Oct. 19-22. A two-time Cloris Leachman Excellence in Theatre Arts Award nominee for his direction of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical” and “RENT,” VanCleave has directed “Cabaret,” “I Never Saw Another Butterfly,” “James and…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Ethan’s Rodeo, named in memory of Ethan Weiman who fought neuroblastoma from 2007-2009, will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18-19 at Flower City Park in Palmyra. Ethan’s family and friends present Ethan’s Rodeo to fund ongoing research of neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer responsible for 15 percent of all childhood cancer deaths.…
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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. Parker Shelton and Ali Humphrey of Payson sold a residence at 110 S. Main in Payson…
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Elizabeth Baker, 33, 3207 Rutledge Place for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 24th and Wismann Lane. PTC 122Anahit Hernandez, 42, 839 N. 2400th Ave., Ursa for driving while license suspended. NTA 122Connie Mowen, 77, 216 Hanna St., Golden for disobeying stop sign at 18th and Oak. PTC 122Christopher Boshears, 47, 19710…
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2023-014318, 08/12/2023 @ 01:23:25, Palmyra Rd Central Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Non-Injury Officer Assigned 029 Wilt, M E Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Male Driver Accident Involving Injury 08/12/2023 Public Narrative One vehicle injury traffic crash reported at Palmyra and Central. 2023-014319, 08/12/2023 @ 01:29:49, , Hannibal Nature of Complaint VOID Officer Assigned 016 Fredrick, J A Entered By C61 Jaworski, J…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation program has earned three-year accreditation from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Studies show patients who participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program after a heart attack, heart failure or other heart problem that required surgery or medical care decreased their chance of death related to their condition…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce took part in a celebratory ribbon cutting on Aug. 10 to recognize the grand opening of the new Macomb 185 Schools Macomb Middle School at 1531 S. Johnson. A project 30 years in the making, the 80,000 square foot building includes specific…
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QUINCY — Shelby Norton is the August Employee of the Month at SIU Center for Family Medicine. Norton is a medical technologist II. She has worked at SIU Center for Family Medicine for four years and has worked in a lab setting for nine years. In her time at SIU, Norton collects, processes and analyzes…
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QUINCY – One man was taken to Blessing Hospital following a shooting in the southeastern part of Quincy early Sunday morning. Quincy Police responded to a “shots fired” call around 2:15 a.m. Sunday at 2811 Cheswick Road. As officers were on their way to the scene, they were told a man had been taken to…
Read Full Article Ashton T. L. Summers, 18, Quincy, for fighting 10th to 11th on Lind. N.T.A. 269Christina R Besher, 46, 712 N 4th for FTA Seat Belt, FTA No Insurance, FTA Headlights & FTA Fail to Obey Yield Sign at 712 N 4th. Lodged 161Bobby R Waters, 45, 712 S 9th for IDOC Parole Violation at 5432…
Read Full Article 2023-014259, 08/11/2023 @ 00:01:47, Hatch Ave Bellevue, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Male Suspect Drive While Susp/Revoked Cleared by Arrest-Adult 08/11/2023 Assoc. 08/11/2023 Adult Female Victim Drive While Susp/Revoked 08/11/2023 Adult Female Assoc. 08/11/2023 Adult Female Occupan Drive While Susp/Revoked 08/11/2023 Public Narrative Traffic stop at Us 61 and Clinic Rd for speed. The driver was arrested for driving while…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College and Hannibal Regional Healthcare System recently created a partnership to assist in broadening educational opportunities for nursing students in northeast Missouri. This program will combine the educational expertise of Culver-Stockton College and the clinical learning opportunities of Hannibal Regional to create a program for new or advancing nurses to further…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Emily Hultgren is the new aquatics director/recreation supervisor for Hannibal Parks and Recreation. Her first day on the job was Aug. 7. Hultgren is 2017 graduate of Hannibal High School and a 2021 graduate of Truman State University with a bachelor of science degree in health science and a minor in business…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An oak tree in the front yard of Larry and Sue Taylor has been selected as the Tree of the Month for August. The tree was chosen by the Hannibal Tree Board. According to Tree Board guidelines, the tree must be: Nominations may be made to the Tree Board by contacting Tree…
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QUINCY – The Quincy Fire Department responded to a fire at 1123 N. 6th St. early Saturday morning at a two-story brick residence with four apartments. No one was injured, but two of the residents are displaced. QFD Engine Companies #4, #2, #6 and the Incident Commander responded. Pre-Arrival, QPD Officers reported flames visible to…
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QUINCY — Quincy native James Magner will hold a book signing at Enchanted Books, 532 Maine, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sat., Aug 12. Magner is an amateur poker player and will perform a few quick card tricks for the audience. Published in April, Magner’s book titled “Curious Exploits: A Family Seeks Success in…
Read Full Article Laren T Barr, 725 N 6th for FTA Animal at Large at 521 Vermont. Lodged 109.Nathaniel Munn, 34, Homeless for LaSalle County warrant FTA-Retail Theft. Lodged 147.Alyssa S Pickett, 23, 222 Lind for Speeding, Operating Uninsured Vehicle Expired Registration and No Valid DL at 22nd & Broadway. NTA 155.Jose R Torres III, 20, Mercedes, Tex.,…
Read Full Article 2023-014202, 08/10/2023 @ 00:27:18, 3700 Highway MM , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Female Involve Check Well Being 08/10/2023 Adult Female Compl. Check Well Being 08/10/2023 Public Narrative Check Well Being 3700 Hwy MM. 2023-014203, 08/10/2023 @ 01:13:08, 455 N Highway 61 , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Four people were charged on Thursday, Aug. 10, after the Hannibal Police Special Response Team executed a search warrant in the 1400 block of N. Fairview for the use and sale of narcotics. Seized in the search warrant were items believed to be methamphetamine, items to traffic fentanyl, fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.…
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QUINCY — The Dancer Love Foundation will hold its Glow Row at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Washington Park. Proceeds from the event benefit individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. The “Glow Row” is an event where teams of 10 row (using a Concept 2 Rower) to a predetermined distance. This family-friendly night is…
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QUINCY — U.S. News & World Report, known for its annual hospital ratings and rankings, has named Blessing Hospital as a 2023-24 High Performing Hospital in the following care areas: This is the fifth year Blessing Hospital has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital, the highest recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s annual…
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QUINCY — Grace and June Hendrian, daughters of Adam and Kellea Hendrian of Quincy, are once again offering a lemonade stand for good to benefit The Salvation Army. The Hendrian sisters invite other children to join them in raising funds for The Salvation Army through a community-wide lemonade stand for good event on Saturday, Sept.…
Read Full Article Joshua Peters, 47, of Quincy for Indecent Conduct. NTA 104Casey Nicholson, 38, of Quincy for Failure to Obey Yield Sign. PTC 112James Johnson, 41, of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 147Richard Ehrhart, 24, of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 147Breanna Nicol, 21, of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 147Joshua Gardner, 23, of Augusta for Speeding. PTC 147Zachary Marquardt, 30, of Quincy for Expired Reg. PTC 147William A Smith Jr., 46, 2722…
Read Full Article 2023-014147, 08/09/2023 @ 00:27:48, 3207 Sunnyside Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C52 Holley, B P Adult Female Involve Domestic (No Crime) 08/09/2023 Adult Male Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 08/09/2023 Public Narrative Domestic disturbance was reported at 3207 Sunnyside Ave. 2023-014148, 08/09/2023 @ 01:12:35, 3207 Sunnyside Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Phone Harassment Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R …
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. Christina Lock of Quincy sold a residence at 109 S. Elm in Bowen to Amber Paulley…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Mariner Girl Scout program is coming to Hannibal with the support of the George H. Riedel Foundation. Riedel trustee Bill Craigmiles recently presented a $16,331 check to the Girl Scouts that will cover all supplies to start a Mariner program, which teaches water skills to members. In a press release, Craigmiles…
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QUINCY — The League of Women Voters of Adams County invites the community to participate in its annual celebration of Women’s Equality Day at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at the history museum, 332 Maine. This event celebrates the anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. The 19th amendment to the Constitution of the United States was certified…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — A survey done by the North East Community Action Corporation shows affordable housing, living-wage jobs and food security are top priorities. The Community Needs Assessment was conducted between Jan. 1 and June 30. More than 700 people answered online questions or attended in-person focus groups in the agency’s 12 Missouri counties.…
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