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CANTON, Mo. — Canton Central Park, at the corner of Fifth and Lewis Streets, will be the site for the Lewis County Back-to-School drive on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Hours for the drive are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Recipients can drive through the parking lot to pick up items. NECAC and other organizations, along with…
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QUINCY — Christopher Gill has been hired to be the chief administrative officer of Quincy Catholic Schools. Gill has been the vice president of student affairs and dean of students for Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio. He previously was the dean of student life at Culver-Stockton College. The search committee was composed of…
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Carol E Myers, 76, 2908 Spring St, reports on 07/24/2023 her 2013 GMC was struck while parked at 1025 Maine St. 122 Alexis G Stephens, 25, 901 Madison St, reports on 07/18/2023 her 2013 Chevrolet was entered and a book bag was taken from her vehicle. 160 Jayden Hise, 24, Quincy for FTA-Aggravated Battery, Poss…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A local youth group is handing out free tickets for admission to the Hannibal Aquatic Center. First Christian Church is providing free admission to the Hannibal Aquatic Center for 254 people after raising $1,270 in a special donation drive at the church. The FCC Caring and Sharing Committee spearheaded the drive. Member…
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2023-013652, 07/31/2023 @ 00:20:08, 120 Lindsey Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint VOID Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By C104 Sheehan, V C Adult Female Compl. 07/31/2023 Public Narrative Void. 2023-013653, 07/31/2023 @ 00:25:01, Warren Barrett Dr S 9th St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic – Delayed Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Compl. Check Well Being 07/31/2023Adult Female Involve Check Well Being 07/31/2023…
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MENDON, Ill. — Muddy River News photographer Samantha Carmean spent Sunday evening at the Adams County Fair and put together this photo gallery of the sights and action:
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CENTER, Mo. — New York Times bestselling adult author Alexandra Ivy will talk about her books and answer questions during a “Snack and Chat” at the Ralls County Library in Center from 6-7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7. Ivy grew up in a small town in the Midwest with dreams of a career as an…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A resurfacing project located on Missouri Route 81 from the Iowa State line to Route EE in Kahoka is expected to begin Monday, Aug. 7. The $9,737,007 contract was awarded last year to W.L. Miller Company of Hamilton, Ill. The contract includes an additional resurfacing project located on U.S. 136 in Lewis…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group’s Macy Ferguson-Smith will be one of the first 100 people from around the world to participate in the Obama Foundation’s Leaders program. Obama Leaders is a six-month virtual program that supports and connects emerging leaders in the United States, Africa, Asia/Pacific, and Europe through a values-based leadership framework inspired by…
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QUINCY — A Hannibal, Mo., man is being held in the Marion County Jail after he allegedly stole a Quincy Police Department squad car Monday morning but later was apprehended in Hannibal. A press release from the Quincy Police Department said Marcus McGruder, 46, had been loitering in the Quincy Police Department parking lot for…
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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. Jackson C. Brown of Hull sold a residence at 1119 Adams in Quincy to English Reever…
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QUINCY — The 2023 St. Jude Quincy to Peoria Run takes place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4-5, to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. More than 75 runners and volunteers are participating in the 19th annual fundraiser. Runners from Hannibal, Mo., will take off at 1:30 p.m. and arrive in Quincy for a 2…
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PLATO, Mo. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Texas County, Missouri man on an outstanding warrant for Solicitation of Child Pornography and Sexual Exploitation of a Child. Elbert B. Butler, Jr., 52, of Plato, Mo., was arrested June 29 following a nearly year-long investigation. Butler allegedly committed the crimes while working for…
Read Full Article Kimra Mcgraw, 31, Homeless for Attempted Agg Battery to Police, Resisting a Peace Officer, Criminal Trespass to Property at 639 York. Lodged 112 Donald Mayes, 57, Quincy, FTA-Forgery at 200 N. 8th. Lodged 112 Markendy Jacobs, 27, Homeless for Failure to Report Accidnet with Property Damage. NTA 112 William A Smith, 46, Quincy, was arrest…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy is the recipient of two grants totaling $74,000 from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, the Partners in Excellence Grant and Community Arts Access Program. These funds allow Arts Quincy to broaden its scope and outreach, benefitting numerous students, including those in underserved rural areas. The grants also will facilitate the reinstatement…
Read Full Article 2023-013596, 07/30/2023 @ 00:22:20, 615 Bird St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 029 Wilt, M E Entered By C104 Sheehan, V C Adult Male Suspect Open Liquor Cleared by Arrest-Adult 07/30/2023Adult Victim- Open Liquor 07/30/2023 Public Narrative Citizen contact at 615 Bird. 2023-013597, 07/30/2023 @ 00:52:37, 1624 Fulton Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C62 Potter,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Blessing Health Hannibal has been awarded three-year terms of accreditation for computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after a recent review by the American College of Radiology. CT scans use x-rays to create multiple cross-sections of the body. MRI uses radio waves and strong magnets to create body images. Each technology…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, awarded nearly $11 million to 15 organizations around the country last week to strengthen the health workforce by establishing new residency programs in rural communities. Hannibal Regional Healthcare System is one of those recipients, receiving a $750,000…
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QUINCY – A Quincy Police Department squad car was stolen Monday morning from the QPD lot at 530 Broadway. The vehicle was locked but the keys were in the vehicle. The suspect broke a window to gain access before driving away. The vehicle was tracked to Hannibal where Hannibal Police made the arrest. A news…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting in conjunction with Business Before Hours. Hosted by the Western Illinois Regional Council and Community Action Agency (WIRC), the ribbon cutting celebrated WIRC’s multipurpose, community-driven location at 133 W. Jackson. The WIRC partners with people and communities to…
Read Full Article Teresa L. Inlow (51) Hannibal, Missouri for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Stop Sign Violation, NTA, 178 Rachael N. Rardon (32) Quincy, Illinois for FTA Operate Uninsured and Suspended Registration Amber L Payne 329 S 12th for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 4th & Maiden Ln NTA 161 Anthony W Deleon 931 N 5th for Operating…
Read Full Article 2023-013537, 07/29/2023 @ 00:51:30, Mark Twain Ave Fariview St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 029 Wilt, M E Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Male Suspect Warrant-In State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 07/29/2023Suspect Poss Drug Paraphernalia Pending Investigation 07/29/2023Adult Female Assoc. Warrant-In State 07/29/2023 Public Narrative Citizen contact on Mark Twain Avenue. Subject arrested on parole warrant. 2023-013538, 07/29/2023 @ 04:10:37, 3604 McMasters…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Board of Trustees recently elected four new members: Sam Banks, Jean Buckley, Murphy Grant and Mary Mooney. In a press release, Ralph Oakley, chair of the QU Board of Trustees, said, “Our new class of trustees adds to an already strong board that is helping guide QU. This group of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Emma Christine of Shelbyville recently donated handmade “Worry Worms” to Hannibal Regional Healthcare System in support of cancer patients. These worms offer encouragement to individuals as they are fighting cancer or health related issues.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Route 6 bridge over U.S. Route 24/61 is closed after being hit earlier Friday, causing damage to the exterior girders of the structure. The bridge will remain closed until further evaluation can be completed next week. No access will be available to Route 6 from eastbound U.S. 24/61 at the…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — The 56th annual Western Illinois Threshers Bee and Antique Show will begin on Friday, Aug. 4, near Hamilton and continues with demonstrations and activities on Aug. 5-6. Throughout each day, demonstrations and exhibits are planned: steam engines used to power threshing machines, large and small sawmills, large collection of rail handcars and…
Read Full Article 2023-013468, 07/28/2023 @ 00:07:45, 909 Center St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Open Door Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Involve Information 07/28/2023Adult Owner Information 07/28/2023 Public Narrative Open Door 909 Center St. 2023-013469, 07/28/2023 @ 01:19:22, Lyon St 5Th, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 029 Wilt, M E Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Male Involve 07/28/2023 Public Narrative Traffic stop…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The best time for a person to learn about the healthcare available in their community is before care is needed. That’s why McDonough District Hospital and Blessing Health invite Macomb area residents to a “Meet and Greet” with two Blessing heart specialists providing care at MDH on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the…
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