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QUINCY — Auditions for the student theatre lab play “Ghostlight,” written by Stephen Gregg, will take place March 2-4 at Quincy Community Theatre. Auditions are open to students in grades 7-12, and no prior experience is necessary. Set in a prestigious and mysterious school, “Ghostlight” follows a group of high school students as they navigate…
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KAHOKA, Mo. — The Clark County R-1 School District Board of Education has named Lyndel Whittle as the district’s next superintendent. Whittle currently serves as superintendent of the Iberia R-V School District, a role he has held for 10 years. He brings 31 years of experience in education, including 18 years in administration and 13…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) is claiming a report from the Auditor General has revealed significant mismanagement in Gov. JB Pritzker’s taxpayer-funded healthcare program for illegal immigrants, including thousands of potentially ineligible enrollees and costs exceeding the governor’s projections. Tracy claims auditors found more than 6,000 enrollees listed as “undocumented” who actually had…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) are partnering to be the hosts of an automation seminar from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, March 4, at the Oakley Lindsay Center – Lindsay Room. Breakfast and a networking opportunity will begin at 8:30 a.m. This seminar will provide…
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QUINCY — Luther Memorial Church will hold its Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on on Tuesday, March 4, in the fellowship hall in the basement of Luther Memorial Church, 1210 Jersey. Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Tuesday, marks the beginning of the Lenten season, a time of reflection and preparation…
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Kylea Hankins, 18, Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed.Sharon Wieneke, 62, 1109 N. 6th for improper lane usage. 107 Stefan K Crider (68) 733 Lind for Expired Registration 113Alan C Pacheco (22) 1601 S 24th Apt 107 for Operatining Uninsured Vehicle 144Terra L Forrester (48) 910 Jersey for Driving Under the Infleuence 148Xavier T H…
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FRANKFORD, Mo. — The body of a Hannibal man was found on Friday after he had been reported missing since mid-December. Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte said Nathaniel Mueller, 23, was discovered in a pond in the area of the initial focus of the search, near the intersection of Missouri Routes C and E just…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jordan Kirsten Kemner of Quincy at 4:27 p.m. Feb. 13, 2025.A boy was born to Tomas Stech of Mt. Sterling and Skylin Lashbrook of Timewell at 2:13 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2025.A girl was born to Aliyah Wagner of Philadelphia, Mo., at 4:28 p.m. Feb. 15, 2025.A girl…
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QUINCY — In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public at locations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri and by mail. The kits are available beginning Monday, March 3 and while supplies last. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Five people were arrested during a Federal Bureau of Investigations investigation in cooperation with the Illinois State Police West Central Illinois Task Force on Friday, Feb. 21, and one was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 27. Each person is charged with conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine in the Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation officials are seeking lifeguards for the summer season and have made a change to make sure the employees are “rescue ready.” The department switched from Red Cross to StarGuard ELITE training. Applications for jobs at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center are open, and those employees will undergo…
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BARRY, Ill. — The New Philadelphia Association (NPA) recently announced the election of its new officers and the adoption of a new board structure, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s ongoing mission to support and promote the legacy of the town of New Philadelphia near Barry as the first town in the United States…
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QUINCY —The Quincy University Symphonic Band will present a concert featuring music from Latin America and Spain at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Connie Niemann Center for Music on QU’s North Campus, 17th and Seminary Road. This upbeat, festive concert will feature QU music faculty members Christine Damm and Cat Martinez, adjunct music faculty,…
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John H. Gebhardt, 78, of Quincy, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8:02 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Born on March 18, 1946, in Monroe, WI, John was the beloved son of Ernest and Mary Bowers Gebhardt. A 1964 graduate of Argyle High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Technical Agriculture with…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Marion County Ambulance District (MCAD) is seeking a new administrative chief, following approval by the district’s board of directors to post the position. With the retirement last year of Chief John Nemes, the district has relied on interim chief Marshall Miller and interim deputy chief Eric Murfin. However, the board approved…
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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. Douglas C. Weese of Camp Point sold a residence at 111 W. Prairie in Camp Point…
Read Full Article Devon K. Hawkins, 30, Quincy for Battery at N. 5th St. and Chestnut St. 181Kasey Tucker, 37, Quincy for Warrant Poss of Meth.Ronald L. Breault, 58, Lewistown, Mo., for Adams Co. warrant Fleeing to Elude Officer and Mo. DOC Parole Violation. Lodged 113Roman E. Davis, 22, 524 Van Buren for Criminal Damage to Property. 120Joseph…
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BARRY, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Jiffi Stop Convenience Store on Illinois Route 106 in Barry. A male subject entered the store at approximately 11:50 p.m., displayed a firearm and demanded money from the cashier. The subject left the store with…
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Bradford Arthur Miracle of Quincy, Illinois, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 2:12 am in the Illinois Veterans Home. Brad was born August 15, 1946 in Berea, Ohio, the son of Brady A. and Ruth M. Passauer Miracle. He married Peggy Lee Brinegar on July 11, 1970, in Fithian, Il. She survives. Brad was a…
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QUINCY — The 40 Days for Life campaign begins March 5 and runs through April 12. It will feature a 40-day prayer vigil in the public right-of-way outside of Walgreens on Broadway between 17th and 18th. All prayer vigil participants are asked to sign a statement of peace, pledging to conduct themselves in a Christ-like…
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QUINCY — The 11th annual Amanda Stambaugh-Snyder Lupus Bar Golf event, organized by The Adams County Lupus Warriors, will be held Saturday, March 1 at 1 p.m. Registration will be held from noon to 12:45 p.m. at The Club. Cost is $25 per four-person team. Bar golf stops will be: The day will offer a…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Scholarship money is available through the Memorial Hospital/HIA Scholarship Fund and the Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship for Hancock County. These scholarships are available to Hancock County residents pursuing or currently enrolled in a healthcare-related program. Thanks to the Hancock County Health Improvement Association, these funds have been designated to support local…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri recently announced the success of its 2024 campaign. “The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is more than just a holiday toy drive. It provides a lifetime of hope and security to children and families in need,” Stephanie Cooper, Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri…
Read Full Article Mellisa R. Flavell, 37, Homeless for FTA Pedestrian Walking on Highway. Lodged 161James M. Merdith, 31, Homeless for Criminal Trespass to Building. 161Abigail L. Sibbing, 19, 1220 Springdale S. for FTA Stealing. Lodged 161Patrick W. Taylor, 34, 609 S. 10th for Driving While License Suspended & Suspended Registration. 147Angela D. Brown, 51, 533 Chestnut for…
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QUINCY – The United Way of Adams County celebrated 87 years of serving the Adams County community and the completion of the 2024 annual campaign at its annual meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Town & Country Inn and Suites. The Live United Award was presented to Joanne Hibbeler, who serves as the Good News…
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Mass of Christian Burial for Roy Daniel Grawe, 74, of Laddonia, will be held at noon Friday, February 28, 2025, at St. John Catholic Church in Laddonia, with Father Derek Hooper officiating. Burial will follow in the Laddonia Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church.…
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Omer J. Shannon Jr, age 66, of Quincy, died Monday, February 24, 2025, at 4:56 pm in Blessing Hospital. Omer was born May 19, 1958, in Hannibal, Missouri, the son of Omer and Phyllis House Shannon. He married Jackie Jean Smith Shaul on June 14, 2008, in Quincy. She survives. Omer was a graduate of…
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