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QUINCY — The Quincy Civic Music Association is welcoming säje to Quincy as part of its 2024-25 season at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at John Wood Community College. A Grammy-nominated vocal supergroup, säje (rhymes with “beige”), is the brainchild of vocalist/composers Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick and Erin Bentlage. As individuals, each…
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QUINCY — The SIU Center for Family Medicine recenty announced Teresa Young, medical office specialist, as the Employee of the Month for February. In a press release, her nominator said, “Not only is Teresa willing to answer questions any time, but she also explains the answers, making it easier to understand the big picture. She…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Chief Deputy Zack Orr with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department recently conducted a criminal investigation into a violation of the Illinois Sex Offender Registration Act. After an investigation, David L. Allen, 51, of Pittsfield was arrested on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender. Allen was cited and released per…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Mark Twain Behavioral Health (MTBH) and Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) have partnered to train licensed professional counselors to serve northeast Missouri. The new partnership will provide tuition and fees for eligible counseling students and job placement within Mark Twain Behavioral Health. HLGU offers a master of arts in counseling program to prepare licensed…
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QUINCY — Quincy’s first Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at 516 Maine. This event will benefit the Quincy Children’s Museum. Soup, snacks and beverages will be provided. Instead of an admission fee, there will be a free-will offering basket for the museum. No advance registration is required.…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: None to report CITATIONS:02/18/2025:Hudson F. Garbett, Good Hope: Speeding 70/55 MPH Zone. 02/19/2025:Dorceus Walner, Davenport Fl: Speeding 45/25 MPH ZoneJoshua N. Johnson, Westminster MD: Speeding 40/25 MPH Zone 02/23/2025:Temich E. Cagal, Quincy: Speeding 75/55 MPH Zone.
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Briana Stanislaw, 23, Quincy for Domestic Battery.Ted McGaughlin, 33, Quincy for FTA Fighting.Cody Richardson, 25, Quincy for Yield-Left Turn.Hunter Coonrod, 24, Quincy for Seat Belt Driver and DWLS.Evan Rockhold, 32, Quincy for Failure to Yield Pedestrian.Jevin L. Nicholas, 19, 833 N. 11th for Possession of cannabis, Interfering, NTA 108Saygarya Y. Edwards, 22, 137 Perrywood Dr.,…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — A Pleasant Hill man may be extradited to Louisiana after his arrest on felony charges involving allegations of indecent behavior with a juvenile. An investigation conducted by the Calcasieu Parish (La.) Sheriff’s Department and the Pike County Sheriff’s Department led to the arrest of Patrick T.D. Cantwell, 29, of Pleasant Hill…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — Two women were arrested Monday after allegedly stealing a truck and possessing drugs. Deputies with the Ralls County Sheriff’s Department were called to 13298 Potter Drive for a suspicious vehicle report at approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24. Upon arrival, deputies observed an older green Chevrolet truck with a trailer attached. …
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QUINCY — The YWCA of Quincy recently hired Quincy-resident Erica Perry-Broekemeier to be the agency’s executive director. “The board of directors is convinced that Erica will provide both the stability and community outreach that will enable the YWCA to continue to impact supportive housing needs in the Quincy community,” Selena Stegeman, president of the YWCA…
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Byron V. Holliday, 51, last known address of 1600 block of Harrison in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated driving under the influence. Holliday is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 195 pounds. He has gray/balding hair and hazel eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Officer Korri Cameron recently was selected as the 2024 Officer of the Year for the Macomb Police Department. Police Chief Jeff Hamer said in a press release that Cameron exhibited dedication, outstanding performance, resolve and service since the beginning of her commission at the Macomb Police Department about two years ago. “She…
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Nora Nadine Preston, 78, of Pittsfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield, IL. Ms. Preston was born to Claude and Nellie (Stewart) Preston on December 7, 1946, in Quincy, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, D. Dwain (Doc) Preston, Ronald S. Preston, and Lewis…
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Betty Lou (Conrad) Ertel, 92, of Quincy, died 11:05am, February 14, 2025, at Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living in Quincy, IL. She was born December 30, 1932 to Olive Ferne (Elliott) Conrad and Harold (Konny) Conrad in Kirksville, MO. Betty attended Quincy High School where she showed her natural enthusiasm and energy as a cheerleader…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Area veterans are invited to a free hot dog lunch on Saturday, March 1, at Palmyra VFW Post 11041. Serving will be from noon to 2 p.m. at 209 Bird. A certified VFW veteran service officer will be available to talk with veterans about VA benefits and also discuss medical, compensation and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Elks Lodge, 311 N. Second, will hold a Mardi Gras celebration from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. The evening will offer a 50/50 drawing and prize for best mask. Music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s will be provided by Steve Boll. There is no cover charge…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — To advance safety education and practices, lineworkers, supervisors and warehouse personnel from electric cooperatives across Illinois gathered in Springfield for the annual Safety and Energy Conference held Jan. 29-30. The Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives was the host. The conference emphasized the importance of safety and leadership in the energy industry,…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced a scholarship opportunity for transfer students called the Transfer for Excellence Scholarship Competition. The college will be accepting applications through Thursday, April 17. This prestigious initiative is designed to support exceptionally talented students who demonstrate outstanding academic ability, leadership potential and a commitment to thriving in both the…
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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. Sandra M. Baumbach and Kryschella Sue Michael Stephenson, also known as Kryschella S. Stephenson-Christmann, of Quincy…
Read Full Article Shawn Steele, 53, 826 Joshua Dr. on a warrant for FTA – DWLR. Lodged 186/181Alfonzo Jackson, 46, on a City OV warrant for FTA – Trespassing. Lodged 186/181Latrice Hill, 41, 930 1/2 N. 4th on a warrant for FTA – Aggravated Battery. Lodged 181/186Tylen J. Tanner, 30, Quincy was arrested on a ticket on file…
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Brenda Kay Schawitsch, 75, of Maywood, MO died at 3:08 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2025 at home. Brenda was born August 25, 1949 in Taylorville, IL in Christian County the daughter of Harold and Opal (Dowdy) Lowis. She married L. Dale Schawitsch February 15, 1974, in Indian Rocks Beach, FL. Professionally, Brenda was a licensed…
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Eugene L. “Gene” Esselman age 93, of Quincy died on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 12, 1931, in Perryville, Missouri, the son of Edward and Stella (Moore) Esselman. Gene is survived by his wife Rita (Moranville) Esselman, whom he married on November 3, 1951 in Perryville. After graduating…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, inside the Health and Wellness Conference Rooms at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age…
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QUINCY — Boy Scout Troop 1 will hold its annual Ash Wednesday fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, at Blessed Sacrament School, 1115 S. Seventh. Diners can choose curbside pickup, carryout or dine in. The meal will offer the choice of catfish or walleye with sides of macaroni and cheese, potato…
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QUINCY — Denman Direct, the medical equipment and supply store inside the Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine, has changed its hours to better reflect customer demand and physician referral trends. The store now is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. Denman Direct is a…
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LA GRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino recently announced the success of its recent fundraising campaign benefiting Lions Club in LaGrange that resulted in raising $1,945. The fundraising initiative invited guests to participate in a match donation program where every dollar donated in cash up to $100 was matched by the casino in free play.…
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Melba G. Wiesemann, age 98, formerly of Mendon, IL, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in the Sunset Home. She was born on September 2, 1926 along with her twin brother Melbourne to Homer and Stella (Plummer) Kitson in Batchtown, IL. On May 10, 1951 she married Ellis Wiesemann in Luther Memorial Church in Quincy…
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