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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Cuddle Cat Rescue invites community members to a grand re-opening event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 24. The event will feature a $25 black cat special and yard sale in the back warehouse. Kittens adopted from Cuddle Cat Rescue are fully vetted, spayed and neutered and available for adoption for $50. Refreshments…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club and The Salvation Army have partnered to offer the Ken Bigelow Kids’ Day at Camp Saukenauk for a free afternoon of summer fun. The kids’ day, for children ages 5-12, will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 22. A refundable $5 deposit is due at…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department invites people to take part in the city’s voluntary camera registration program. “Many privately owned surveillance cameras were instrumental in the resolution of the (Becky) Bliefnick murder trial,” said a press release from the Quincy Police Department. “We encourage all residents with any type of camera system to help…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County will be the host of a blood drive from 10 a.m-3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, in the conference room at United Way of Adams County, at 936 Broadway, Suite F. In a press release, Jenna Hull, director of development and communication for United Way, said,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service League recently donated a total of $23,085 to The Salvation Army, Iles Elementary and Young Life. The Salvation Army received $13,935 for its “Youth Outreach and Opportunity through SA Gaming” project. This program would exist to create a safe and positive environment for gamers to come together and build community…
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Frankie, Bobby and Ashley discuss having kids at certain ages and about the ever-shifting landscape and evolution of local media.
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Dusty Peters, 35, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 136 William Carter, 26, of Quincy for Trespassing at 235 S 8th. PTC Shane Calvert, 49, of Quincy for Poss of Meth and Drug Paraphernalia. Lodged 147 Nakisha Breedlove, 38, of Quincy for Disregard Traffic Controll Device. PTC 155 Timothy R. Gorder (42) Homeless for FTA-DWLR…
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2023-010909, 06/21/2023 @ 00:22:29, Willow St S Arch St, HannibalNature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C74 Harp, A L Public Narrative Traffic stop conducted on Willow St. near S Arch St. for a registration violation. The driver was issued multiple citations and released. 2023-010910, 06/21/2023 @ 00:24:35, 401…
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QUINCY — A Chicago man wanted for burglary a year ago at the Kohl’s department store in Quincy was arrested Tuesday outside a Kohl’s in Arlington Heights. Officers with the Quincy Police Department responded to the Quincy Kohl’s at 2:11 a.m. on June 29, 2022, in reference to an alarm. They discovered the front west…
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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. Stephen K. Young and Kathryn A. Young of Barry sold a residence at 1226 Mortimer in…
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QUINCY — Four men were arrested Tuesday, June 20 by the Quincy Police Department in a narcotics detail as part of a coordinated effort with the Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Springfield Illinois Police Department and West Central Illinois Task Force. The narcotics detail was aimed at targeting the possession and distribution of…
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QUINCY — A series of five tenant workshops will beginning with the first session on Wednesday, June 28, at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Seventh and Adams. The remaining four workshops will be held on four consecutive Wednesday evenings through July 26. The workshops will begin with a lunchbox dinner at 5 p.m., and programs begin at…
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QUINCY — Pvt. William Prater, the last Civil War soldier to be buried in Adams County, will be recognized in a memorial dedication ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 24, presented by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Gen. George A. McClernand Camp No. 4 of Springfield. The ceremony will be in…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting June 14 to welcome the Macomb Steakhouse, 1302 W. Jackson, as a Chamber member. The full-service restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, regional favorites, dessert and salad bar options, as well as the recent addition of a breakfast buffet.…
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QUINCY — Cornerstone: Foundations for Families, a mental health services provider, has announced the appointment of Dr. Melissa McKelvie as its new executive and clinical director effective July 10. McKelvie, a clinical psychologist, brings with her more than 24 years of experience in serving people and communities. She has worked with hundreds of clients in…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Board of Trustees approved a tentative $18 million balanced budget for the next fiscal year during its regular meeting Wednesday night. The tentative 2023–2024-year budget includes a zero-dollar increase in tuition and universal fees and projects a 10 percent bump in the number of credit hours delivered to JWCC…
Read Full Article Shawn T Thomas, 41, 736 Ridgewood Dr, Shoplifting at 13335 S 12th St on 06/06/2023. NTA 151 Austin J Embry, 28, 919 N 24th St, Theft Over $300 at 4625 Broadway St on 06/14/2023. Lodged 108 Jeremiah J Hester, 34, 619 College Ave, FTA Theft at N 7th St and Cherry St. Lodged 101 Laurie…
Read Full Article 2023-010852, 06/20/2023 @ 01:46:37, 704 Church St A, HannibalNature of Complaint Auto Theft Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Female Involve Tampering First 06/20/2023 Adult Female Compl. Tampering First 06/20/2023 Adult Female Victim Tampering First 06/20/2023 Adult Suspect Tampering First Administratively Closed 06/20/2023 Public Narrative Auto Theft reported at 704 Church St. 2023-010853, 06/20/2023 @ 01:57:27,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The pedestrian injured in a traffic accident on the Memorial Bridge Sunday morning has died. A press release from the Quincy Police Department said Timmy L. Fries, 56, of Wentzville, Mo., died in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield at 3:50 p.m. Monday. Officers with the Quincy Police Department were dispatched to 201 Maine…
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ALEDO, Ill. — State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) joined Aledo Main Street members and area constituents on June 13 for a grand opening event and ribbon cutting at their new joint district office at 103 N. College Ave., Suite 201. In a press release, Anderson said, “Aledo is a…
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(CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently recognized 160 students for academic merit during the spring 2023 semester with the distinction of Provost’s List, the second-highest honor of excellence within the college. Requirements of the Provost’s List are as follows: The following students at Culver-Stockton College were recognized:
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Daniel John Miller of Quincy and Wynter Rose Knight Wild of Quincy at 10:11 p.m. June 5, 2023.A girl was born to Ben and Lyric Wingerter of Quincy at 5:30 a.m. June 6, 2023.A boy was born to Angelique McGriff of Quincy at 1:33 p.m. June 7, 2023.A…
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06/16/2023: Kevin S. Hughes of Springfield: Failure to Wear Seat BeltAlexis R. Dotzert of Arenzville: Operating Uninsured Vehicle, and Improper Use of Electronic Communication Device.Kaleb M. Wylder of Dawson: Failure to Wear Seat Belt.Donald M. Carley of Springfield: Speeding 95/55 MPH Zone.Dillon W. Moore of Griggsville: Failure of Wear Seatbelt.Edna J. Webster of Rupert, Idaho: Failure…
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NEBO, Ill. — Harpole’s Heartland Lodge was a filming location as part of the State of Illinois’ $30 million advertising campaign promoting unique destinations across Illinois. This ad campaign will be marketed nationally through multiple outlets, including cable TV networks, to boost tourism across Illinois. A production team of more than 50 people took over…
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QUINCY — Leaders of the Upper Mississippi, Illinois & Missouri Rivers Association (UMIMRA) and the Corn Belt Ports will be holding the organizations’ annual meetings in Quincy on June 21 and 22. Advocates from across the Midwest to hear presentations focused on flood control, navigation and common-sense environmental stewardship in the 21st century. The Wednesday…
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