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Debra S. Shannon, 45, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage at 8th and Jefferson. NTA 102Kevon D. Gay, 18, of Quincy for Stop Sign Violation at 20th and State. NTA 104Jerry W. Fecht, 65, of Carthage for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 24th and Chestnut. NTA 181Cody M. Steel, 35, of…
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Robert (Bob) Carl Schwartz, 89, of Quincy, Illinois, formerly of the Liberty area, passed away peacefully at 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Blessing Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on September 27, 1935, in Quincy, Illinois, to Carl Otto Schwartz and Hester Ada (Marshall) Schwartz. On April 27, 1957,…
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Kringle Joyce Lindsey, age 68, of Quincy, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in her home, surrounded by family. Kringle was born at 3:42 AM on Sunday, the 4th of November 1956 in Redwood City, California. She married Steven Darrell Lindsey on July 14th, 1984 in Mt. Sterling, IL. He survives. Kringle attended Highland…
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Marion “Oscar” Edward Myers, Jr, age 69, of Camp Point, passed away at Blessing Hospital on March 2, 2025. Oscar was born on April 27, 1955 in Pittsfield, IL the son of Marion and Waneda (Crossman) Myers. Oscar went into the Air Force right out of High School. He served stateside as well as in…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Friends of the Performing Arts is the host of the 32nd annual Showcase of Excellence Jazz Band and Show Choir Competition on Saturday, March 8. Performing groups from Illinois, Missouri and Iowa will compete throughout the day. The Show Choir competition will feature 19 groups performing in the QHS…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A LaBelle man wanted on a domestic assault in the first degree charge was arrested Monday in Hannibal. Members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department were contacted on Dec. 29, 2024, by the Missouri Children’s Division regarding a domestic assault that occurred on Dec. 27, 2024, in La Belle. An adult female…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold its monthly fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 7, at the VFW hall, 316 S. Main in Palmyra. The menu will consist of catfish fillet, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. Cost for the meal is $12 for adults and…
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QUINCY — The Chaddock Children’s Foundation is joining forces with Jersey Mike’s for the 15th annual March “Month of Giving” campaign to support local charities. During March, customers will have the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or donate $1, $3 or $5 when placing an order. This Month of Giving…
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COATSBURG, Ill. — The Coatsburg Lions Club will be the host of its 55th annual “Whole Hog Day” on Saturday, March 8, at the Paloma Community Building, 1825 E. 1635th, in Paloma. Club members will be serving pancakes, whole hog sausage, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, coffee and milk from 6 to 11 a.m. Tickets…
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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. Richard Laning and Kirsten Laning, formerly known as Kirsten Behymer of Bloomfield, Ky., sold a residence…
Read Full Article Jayden A. Austin, 18, Augusta for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 146Amber E. Goyer, 37, Homeless for Disobey Stop Light. 113Jaela Vaugh, 30, of Quincy for Improper Backing
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Dr. Peter Lawrence Leffman, age 91, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in the Good Samaritan Home. He was born on August 7, 1933, in Milan, Italy, a son of Dr. A.A. and Annalisa Wertheim Leffman. He married Mary Allen on December 21, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois. She survives. Dr. Leffman immigrated with…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — Two people were injured in a three-vehicle accident on Tuesday in Pleasant Hill. Pike County 911 received a call at 1:47 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, of a three-vehicle accident in the 100 block of Quincy in Pleasant Hill. An investigation by the Pike County Sheriff’s Department determined a 2012 Ford Utility…
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QUINCY — Bryan Renfro, president of John Wood Community College in Quincy, is one of three finalists for the position of district chancellor with the Eastern Iowa Community College District (EICCD). A search committee composed of faculty, staff, students and community members conducted semifinalist interviews in February and recommended finalists to the Board of Trustees.…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Heart and Vascular Center has been awarded Electrophysiology (EP) accreditation by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for demonstrated expertise in and commitment to treating patients with abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrhythmias. As of late January 2025, the Blessing EP lab is one of only 48 ACC-accredited facilities in the…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Waste Management Program has issued a final hazardous waste permit for the BASF Corp. Hannibal plant facility, allowing the company to continue operating at its Palmyra facility. BASF, formerly American Cyanamid Company, operates an agricultural chemical manufacturing facility at the site at 3150 Highway JJ…
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Original paintings from 'Hannibal at the Door' to be displayed at Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum will kick off a new series, “Marking a Mark,” at 2 p.m. Friday, March 7. The first in the series will be Richard and Patricia Garey. They moved to Hannibal in 2003 and opened The Planter’s Barn Theater to host Richard’s one-man show, “Mark Twain…
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2025-000591, 02/23/2025 @ 01:00:56, 44390 Panhead Pl, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Disturbance Officer Assigned S23 Berry, T M Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Male Involve Domestic (No Crime) 02/23/2025 Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 02/23/2025Public Narrative Deputy responded to a Disturbance at Panhead Place. 2025-000592, 02/23/2025 @ 03:00:51, 58674 Ridgeview Est.,…
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QUINCY — The League of Women Voters of Adams County will hold a mayoral candidate forum beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at the First Christian Church, 1415 Maine. Both Linda Moore and current mayor Mike Troup will participate. The public is invited to attend. The event will follow LWVAC forum standards with questions…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Feb. 1-28, 2025. Stephen Michael Crowder, 42, of Quincy and Jamie Nicole Trenter, 40, of Quincy filed Feb. 3, 2025.Grand Paul Carper, 26, of Quincy and Bailey Ann Unmisig, 24, of Quincy filed Feb. 14, 2025.Dustin Robert Russell, 32, of Quincy and Autumn…
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Corey R. Decker, 29, last known address of 1800 block of North Granview in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for delivery of meth. Decker is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if…
Read Full Article Byron Holliday, 51, Quincy on a warrant for Agg DUI.Anthony Baker, 54, Quincy for No Valid DL and Uninsured.Benjamin Murphy, 63, Quincy for DWLR.Debra Clawson, 67, Quincy for Speeding.Peter D. Lynch, 63, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle at 12th and Cherry. NTA 120
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Gary Wiesemann, 59, of La Grange, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Gary was born January 25, 1966, in Quincy, IL to Harold Eugene and Peggy (Shoop) Wiesemann. Survivors include his two children, Michael Wiesemann of Harvard, IL, and Megan (Wiesemann) Kush (Ryan) of Fox River Grove, IL; two…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council continues Art Adventures, its popular creative project series, at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The March Art Adventure is for students in grades K-5. Participation includes all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. Students will craft one-of-a-kind woodland creatures…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A vendors meeting for anyone interested in participating in the Central Park Farmers Market this summer will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Anyone who has been a past vendor or is interested in being a vendor is welcome to attend. The local health inspector…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host of Career Technical: Find Your Path Day, an interactive event designed to introduce students and parents to career and technical education opportunities that prepare graduates for in-demand careers. The event will take place at the JWCC Workforce Development Center from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa has announced the addition of Jennifer Myers to its team of providers. With a strong background in patient care and a passion for wellness, Myers will assist patients with a focus on weight loss management, hormone replacement therapy and IV hydration therapy to optimize their health and well-being. Myers has…
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