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Melissa Cline reported her cell phone was stolen at 3520 Broadway. 106Samantha Durst, 52, of Quincy for FTA Retail Theft and FTA DUI. 112Tadarryl D. Washington, 40, Homeless for Peace Disturbance at 225 N. 5th. 111/144Anthony D. Carroll, 21, Payson, for Adams Co. warrants Retail Theft, FTA Resisting, FTA Shoplifting, FTA Cheating and FTA Possession…
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QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame held a “Canstruction” all-school event Nov. 9 in the QND gymnasium. QND students, staff and families collected more than 8,600 non-perishable food items during its annual food drive, sponsored by the QND Kindness Club. Students used the donated food items to build a structure in a 30-minute time frame on…
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City of Quincy one of 859 recipients of HIRE Vets Medallion Gold Award from U.S. Department of Labor
QUINCY — U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recently recognized the City of Quincy as one of the 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Gold Award during a virtual ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act)…
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QUINCY — Quincy native Casey Rubottom has joined the staff of Schwartz Insurance Agency. Rubottom brings more than 20 years of insurance experience to the position. A graduate of Culver-Stockton College, he entered the insurance industry assisting large companies in designing their employee benefits packages. He later transitioned to the sale of medical, dental, vision,…
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(CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced junior Jacob Morris of St. Louis was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Sigma Beta Delta, the international honor society for business, management and administration. Sigma Beta Delta awards the scholarship annually to an outstanding student of business. Morris, who is majoring in business administration at C-SC, was notified…
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QUINCY — The Board of Directors of the United Way of Adams County has officially accepted theretirement announcement of Nancy Bluhm, Executive Director, effective December 15. A news release from the United Way this week said “This planned leadership transition aligns with the Board’s expectations.” Bluhm was named executive director in January. She had served…
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PLYMOUTH, Ill. — Hancock County Sheriff Travis Duffy reports a residential fire in Plymouth on November 15 led to a death investigation. Deputies were notified that Tri-County Fire, Colchester Fire, and Augusta Fire were on scene for a structure fire at 103 E. Marion, Plymouth where they discovered a female. When deputies arrived, they met…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Police Department is joining the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies to ensure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving sober with a “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign that runs Nov. 17-27. In a press release, Sgt. Nick Goc said,…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jason Watkins with Strategic Management Consulting about how to get to work for yourself and starting your own business. PAID PROMOTION
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Missouri Pork Association recently announced Scott Hays as its next executive director. Hays is a fifth-generation pork producer from Monroe City and is currently president of the National Pork Producers Council board of directors. He will join the Missouri Pork Association team on April 1, 2024. Hays will step into the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — During its regular meeting on Nov. 1, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded several contracts for seal coat, resurfacing, bridge rehabilitation, concrete pavement repairs and pavement marking projects in the Northeast District. Local projects are: A $4.7 million contract was awarded to Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc. for seal coating and…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — A Thanksgiving Eve “Post Derecho” Oasis worship event will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the historic Nauvoo Theatre on Mullholland Street in downtown Nauvoo. In a press release, Gayle Pope, a retired professor from rural Hancock County and one of the planners, said, “It will be a time…
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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. Jessica J. Dierker of Quincy sold a residence at 1007 S. 22nd in Quincy to Alex J.…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard reports on cybersecurity measures in place to protect the College’s data and progress toward the Aspen Institute Top 25 application at Wednesday’s board meeting. JWCC’s Director of Information Technology Josh Brueck and Assistant Director of Information Technology Matt Rolando shared security practices employed by…
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QUINCY — Five arrests have been made in connection with the October shooting death of a teenage girl in October, but none of them are directly related to her death. Tristian L. Johnson, 23, of Quincy and Fallon M. Gillum, 20, of Quincy were arrested on warrants for conspiracy to commit armed robbery and conspiracy…
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The videos below are from the November 14 portion of the Travis Wiley murder trial.
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested Tuesday and charged with criminal sexual assault. Detectives from the Quincy Police Department had been investigating a report of possible sexual abuse of a juvenile that occurred in 2021. As part of the investigation, a juvenile was interviewed at the Child Advocacy Center. William Dees, 33, was located by…
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QUINCY, — Quincy Medical Group orthopedic and sports medicine physician Dr. Anthony Biggs recently was named as an Excellence in Life Award winner from his alma mater, Millikin University. Biggs will be presented the award at the upcoming Letterman’s Banquet at Millikin. Biggs majored in secondary physical education at Millikin with an emphasis in athletic…
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The Adams County Coroner has released the name of the man who died when his motorcycle was involved in a traffic accident last week in the 12th and Chestnut area. Police reported the motorcyclist was traveling east on Chestnut around 3 p.m. Friday when it struck a pickup as it was turning at the 12th…
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QUINCY— Quincy University is partnering with Handshake, a career management platform that connects students and employers. More than 1,300 colleges and universities are partnered with Handshake. Students have access to the largest early talent network in the U.S. More than 550,000 employers use Handshake as the primary platform for recruiting students. In a press release,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Holiday Marketplace, the Hannibal Arts Council’s annual art sale, will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. After the opening day, HAC gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday through Dec. 16. HAC is at 105 S. Main, in downtown Hannibal. Works by selected area artists, artisans and…
Read Full Article Nicole J. Chavez, 38, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 12th & Chestnut St. NTA. 124Gregory Delcour, 58, of Payson for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident. 145Colita J. Hawkins, 42, 1112 Adams for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 8th & Vermont. 161Sydney R. Jones,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold Midwest Book Fairs (formerly Books are Fun), an event offering books, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21 in the front lobby and hallways of Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. All proceeds from the book and gift fair will benefit the Memorial Hospital…
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Alica Edwards, 41, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 112Ashlee A. Sparks, 35, of Palmyra, Mo., for Speeding at 3rd & York St. 122Alec E. Askey, 26, of Quincy for Speeding at 3rd & York St. 122Terry J. Williamson, Jr., 47, of Camden for Speeding at Kochs Ln. & Oakbrook E. 122Gerricko M. Clay, 38,…
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QUINCY — Employees of Adams Telephone Co-Operative recently presented a check for $20,197.10 to the United Way of Adams County, Inc., at its Quincy office. The United Way of Adams County advocates for education, financial stability and health. In a press release, Jim Broemmer, chief executive officer, said, “Adams has a longstanding relationship with the…
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QUINCY — In recognition of the 60-year anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Quincy University’s history department will be the host of a presentation by Justin Coffey at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Francis Hall, Room 334, on QU’s main campus, 1800 College Avenue. The presentation, “JFK After 60 Years:…
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