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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department dispatched four engines to 922 S. Eighth on Sunday for a report of a fully-involved structure fire. Quincy Fire Department investigators spent Sunday night and Monday morning working through the fire scene. Investigators continue to work with QPD detectives and have not released further information. Engine No. 5 arrived…
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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. Roberta J. Wombles of Hannibal, Mo., sold a residence at 103 E. Howard in Pleasant Hill…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Mark and Jamie Schmidt of Quincy at 9:27 p.m. Oct. 28, 2023.A girl was born to Javier and Shari Lofton of Quincy at 4:31 p.m. Oct. 30, 2023.A girl was born to Cade Turpin and Madesen Melton of Quincy at 5:53 p.m. Oct. 30, 2023.A girl was born…
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QUINCY — More than 4,500 locations, including two in Quincy, will be open Nov. 13-20 to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts — filled with school supplies, personal care items and fun toys — to children worldwide since 1993. Operation…
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URSA, Ill. — Sharon Tenhouse, a 4-H Leader of Burton Flyers 4-H Club, has served as a volunteer leader for 50 years. She was one of many volunteers and 4-H members celebrated during the 86th annual Adams County 4-H Achievement Day at Ursa Farmers Cooperative on Oct. 15. Current Adams County 4-H program coordinator Siera Duesterhaus…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service League’s 55th annual Holiday Gift Show, officially sponsored by The Herald-Whig, will be held at the Oakley-Lindsay Center in Quincy on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature more than 80 vendors with a variety…
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Both “48 Hours” on CBS and “Dateline” on NBC have run their respective reports on the murder of Becky Bliefnick at the hands of her estranged husband, Tim Bliefnick. Now that they have run, Muddy River News would like to know what you thought of them.
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Clifford L. Hopping, 74, of Quincy for Disobey Stop-Light at 12th & Hampshire St. NTA. 124Allyssa D. Johnson, 31, of Quincy for TOF – Nuisance Abatement at 1525 S. 5th St. on 07/05/23. NTA. 121Ray E. Golden, 31, of Quincy for TOF – Trespassing at 1525 S. 5th St. on 05/06/23. NTA. 121Marranda T. Harrison,…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy began the Christmas season with its annual Tree of Lights Christmas Kick-Off luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 9. Campaign chairs Hal and Kathy Oakley were introduced, and the campaign goal of $435,000 was announced. “We have seen how The Salvation Army impacts our community in so many positive ways,”…
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. 1197 Investments, LLC of Mount Sterling sold a lot at 108 W. Washington in Mount Sterling to…
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QUINCY — The Kroc Center will offer free admission to all veterans on Saturday, Nov. 11. Veterans should present their military/veteran identification to receive free entry and enjoy The Kroc Center’s many offerings, including the facility’s weightlifting and cardio areas, as well as the aquatic center. The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont, will be open from…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The recently established Hannibal Area CEO program teamed up with a new business that offers guide services in Hannibal for a walking tour around the town as part of a hands-on lesson in entrepreneurship. The high school students heard about the impact of the tourism industry to our area, learned about the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A two-part Holiday Clay Trees Arty Party will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, and Nov. 29 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Rebecca Butler from The Budding Artist will lead participants in a two-part Arty Party creating festive and unique holiday trees with clay techniques. At…
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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. Shirley A. Gooding of Camp Point sold a residence at 104 W. Prairie in Camp Point…
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QUINCY — The Aspen Institute has named John Wood Community College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community…
Read Full Article Jacob S Bigley, 43, 1120 Washington St., Trespassing at 543 Grant Dr. NTA 121Donald L. Stathem, 39, 721 N. 4th St., Adams County Warrant for Burglary and Possession of Another’s Debit Card at 5211 Broadway St. Lodged 124Jenna A. Chatfield, 30, 732 S. 11th St., DWLS, Suspended Registration and Operating Uninsured at Holiday Dr. and…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Oct. 1-31, 2023. Ashley E. Engle from Jeremiah D. Engle on Oct. 4, 2023.Nancy Hood from Richard Hood on Oct. 4, 2023.Cheryl A. Spencer Martin from Hiram E. Martin on Oct. 18, 2023.Patricia A. Gilker from John E. Gilker on Oct.…
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QUINCY — Horizons Soup Kitchen’s second annual “Charcuterie in CommUNITY” fundraiser is set from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, at Quincy Country Club. This event will showcase a competition among local talents, all vying for the prestigious title of Best in Show and People’s Choice awards. The event will debut the inaugural…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is proactively raising awareness about diabetes and healthy living with a 45-minute live virtual event at noon on Thursday, Nov. 9. It will provide valuable insights and practical tips for people looking to manage or prevent diabetes. This event will be accessible via the “Lunch Break with Memorial – Cooking…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Pirate’s Cove, the student spirit group at Hannibal High School, recently held a fundraiser to benefit local cancer patients. Wanting to “Pink Out Porter” at the Oct. 27 football game, the group sold shirts and sweatshirts to students and community members to wear to the game. Through their efforts, the student group…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department recently was awarded a federal fiscal year 2024 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant to conduct additional traffic safety enforcement efforts. The STEP program focuses on high-visibility enforcement and strategies aimed at saving lives and preventing injuries by reducing traffic crashes. In a press release, Sgt. Ryan Witt said,…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: On 11/01/2023 there was an accident on US 24 at CR 905E. A vehicle driven by Ross L. Dormire of Mt. Sterling pulled out in front of another vehicle traveling East on US 24. Dormire was transported by EMS to a local hospital with…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Rushville man was arrested on multiple charges for allegedly traveling to meet and have sex with a 14-year-old girl. The Illinois State Police arrested Dallas Wilcoxen, 30, for Traveling to Meet a Child(Class 3 Felony), Indecent Solicitation of a Child (Class 4 Felony), and Grooming (Class 4Felony). On October 19, the…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. —On Monday, law enforcement officials from the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, Pittsfield Police Department, Illinois State Police, Illinois Conservation Police, and the Attorney General’s Office executed a court-authorized search warrant in the 400 block of Sycamore Street in Pittsfield. Just after 9 a.m. Monday, Andrew C. Snow, 18, of Pittsfield, was arrested on…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Oct. 1-31, 2023. Natasha Joyce Miller, 31, of Quincy and Kyle Craig Capaccioli, 33, of Quincy filed Oct. 4, 2023.Keith Michael Long, 34, of Canton, Mo., and Megan Marie Derr, 26, of Canton, Mo., filed Oct. 4, 2023.Jessica Jean Dierker, 33, of Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club recently donated $200 to the Hannibal Police Department’s 43rd annual Halloween party. Each child received free candy along with a free meal of a hot dog on a bun, chips and beverage. The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Thursdays at the…
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QUINCY — In celebration of Veterans Day, Quincy University’s School of Humanities and History Department will honor veterans with a presentation by Wendell Mauter, professor emeritus of history, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in Francis Hall, Room 334, on QU’s main campus, 1800 College. The presentation, “The Allies’ Allies: How Allied Nations Helped the…
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