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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. Jordan Brooks of Hamilton sold a residence at 1261 Oak in Hamilton to Angel Thompson of…
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QUINCY — Children can enjoy lunch and a visit with Santa from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at The Masonic Temple, Fifth and Jersey. Lunch will be served on the lower level of the temple in the dining room. After a lunch of a hot dog, chips, cookies and a drink, children can visit…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital recently earned a four-star rating from the National Rural Rating System (NRRS), a program recognizing excellence in rural healthcare. The NRRS was created by several organizations, including the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network and the Wyoming and New Mexico Departments of Health. The NRRS Star Ratings are similar to…
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QUINCY — Horizons Social Services is “Raising the Roof” this holiday season through a campaign to raise $110,000 by Christmas. As of the first of December, Horizons has raised $40,000. Horizons Social Services provides a wide range of services from providing hot meals and refuge to fostering opportunities and emotional support. However, a deteriorating roof jeopardizes…
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QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. 1st Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Keys w/Hannibal LaGrange Lanyard 11-1-23 25564 20” Huffy Bike 11-3-23 25761 20 Chaos…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Marion County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office closed out the following cases by plea during November. Styles Fountain, 23, of Mexico, Mo., pleaded guilty Nov. 1 to felony possession of a controlled substance. Fountain admitted that on May 7, 2022, he possessed Alprazolam and methylphenidate, both controlled substances. Judge Rachel Bringer-Shepherd granted Fountain a suspended…
Read Full Article Brayden M. Oening, 19, 1520 Sycamore for Failure to Yield Right of Way/Intersection at 30th & Kochs. 135Misty J. Haynes, 37, 536 College for Adams Co. warrant for Theft Over $500 at 536 College. Lodged 186Carl R. Bartlett III, 25, 1021 Ohio for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 5th & Broadway. 147Carmen C.…
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2023-021902, 12/13/2023 @ 06:54:18, Highway MM Fairway Dr, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C88 Wiskirchen, B JAdult MaleSuspect 12/13/2023 Public Narrative Traffic stop at Highway MM and Fariway Dr for speed. The driver was issued a citation for speed and no insurance. 2023-021903, 12/13/2023 @ 07:27:39, 2103 Patchen St , Hannibal Nature of…
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QUINCY — Quincy National Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America location, will be the site of a wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, joining more than 3,700 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. The wreath laying procession will begin with the wreath escort leaving at Washington Park at 9 a.m.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The spirit of the holiday season will come alive at the Hancock County Outreach Center, 511 Main, from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20. The event is open to all, offering free entry and a complimentary meal for attendees. The celebration will feature an array of activities embracing a special Hispanic…
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QUINCY — Looking to get a letter to Santa? Stop by 5729 S. 24th between 5 and 9 p.m. through Wednesday, Dec. 20. Elf on the Shelf has dropped off a mailbox from which he collects all the letters each night to deliver to Santa. All letters must be received by Dec. 20 and should…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — A Boone County judge on Friday sentenced Thomas Payne of Monroe City to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections after an October 2023 jury found him guilty of third-degree assault in connection to the October 2022 death of a man outside a Hannibal bar. Payne was found guilty on Oct.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Two arrests were made Tuesday after a joint investigation between three Hancock County law enforcement agencies. A traffic stop in Carthage conducted Tuesday, Dec. 12, by deputies with the Carthage Police Department led to the apprehension of Joshua L. Cramer, 35, of Clinton, Iowa, and Christin J. Vanpelt, 32, of Davenport, Iowa. …
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La HARPE, Ill. — A 911 call about a domestic disturbance led to methamphetamine-related arrests on Sunday. Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched Sunday to 2171 N. County Road 2550 after a 911 call was received and only screaming could be heard. Joangela L. Kiley, 47, of LaHarpe and Ronald H. Kienast,…
Read Full Article Joseph M. Lindsay, 25, of Quincy for Adams Co Warrant – Aggravated Arson at 1005 Broadway St. 124Zakkary R. J. Perry, 32, 320 Sycamore for Adams Co. warrant for Manufacture/Delivery of Cannabis at 4th & Jefferson. Lodged 161Briana Foster, 33, 501 Broadway for Possession of Methamphetamine at 5th & Oak. 161Stormy R. Livengood, 25, 133…
Read Full Article 2023-021859, 12/12/2023 @ 08:02:03, Sodalis Park , HannibalNature of Complaint Park Patrol- SodalisOfficer Assigned 072 Ledbetter, T W Entered By 3047 Graham, J NAdultCompl. Extra Patrol-Business 12/12/2023Public Narrative Sodalis Park patrolled.2023-021860, 12/12/2023 @ 08:34:10, Huckleberry Park , HannibalNature of Complaint Park Patrol- HuckOfficer Assigned 072 Ledbetter, T W Entered By 3047 Graham, J NAdultCompl. Extra…
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QUINCY — Shelley Barkley is the new vice president for academic and student affairs at John Wood Community College. Her position combines the areas of instruction and student services as part of a new, streamlined approach for JWCC. In a press release, JWCC president Dr. Bryan Renfro said, “Combining instruction and student services into one service…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, offers a jazz performance at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 featuring holiday favorites with a jazz twist by Hannibal pianist Bill Morrison. Guest musicians will be Morrison’s son, Marty Morrison, on drums, Bennett Wood on saxophone, Tom Byrne on guitar and Jim Batson on bass.…
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QUINCY — The deadline to sign up for the Salvation Army’s free community Christmas dinner is quickly approaching. The reservation deadline is Monday, Dec. 18. When calling to make a reservation, attendees will need to make a reservation for 11 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are highly recommended. Shut-ins will need…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police have arrested a man they believe set fire to the apartment complex where he was living. Just after 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 5, Quincy Police Officers, along with the Quincy Fire Department and Adams County Ambulance Service, responded to the report of a structure fire at 718 Kentucky. When officers arrived…
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BOWEN, Ill. — Living Faith United Methodist Church, 106 E. First, will hold Blue Christmas worship services from 1 to 9 p.m. each day Dec. 19-21. Blue Christmas services can help people who struggle through the holiday season. An individual might be grieving the loss of a loved one, struggling with illness, unable to be…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 12/04/2023:Jessica K. Flynn, Mt. Sterling: Was traveling on 800N @ 210E and struck a deer. 12/06/2023:Oliver B. Leleika, Jacksonville: Was traveling on IL 99 @ CR 1050E St. and struck…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Saints Avenue Buffet and Grill recently made a $1,000 donation to the Salvation Army of Hannibal. The establishment pledged to donate $1 from every meal bought on Thanksgiving Day. In a press release, Chad Douglas, donor relations coordinator at The Salvation Army of Hannibal, said, “We are thankful for this generous donation.…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jared Sicfken and Brittany Giles of Niota at 8:45 a.m. Nov. 29, 2023.A girl was born to A. Chenan and A. Shupe of Quincy at 3:23 a.m. Nov. 30, 2023.A girl was born to Zach Hill and Tia Moore of West Point at 4:38 p.m. Dec. 1, 2023.A…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023 on the lower north end of the JWCC Building D in the rear. Parking is in Lot 4 on the lower level. Entrance is through either door C2 or the door marked “Paul…
Read Full Article Breanna H. Quiroz, 34, Hannibal, Mo., for FTA – Vandalism at 527 Vermont St. Lodged.Tosha L. Davis, 47, Quincy, for Improper Driving in the 1500 block of Gary Grove. 136James M. Daniel, 39, of Quincy for Operate Vehicle with Suspended Registration, DWLS and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 12th & Broadway. 124Malcolm K. Thomas, 35,…
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