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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The quarterly meeting of the Hancock County Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at the former Carthage Senior Citizens Center, 301 Main. Why would a person collect Whiz-Mow mowers? Guest speaker Alex Rickard of Hamilton has the answer. He has always been interested in vintage mowers. Whiz-Mow…
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06/29/2023: Sandra D. Eifert from Clayton struck a deer on US 24 at Timewell. Damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00 and no injuries were reported. 07/03/2023: Taylor A. Kunkel, from Rushville struck a deer on Scotts Mill Rd. Damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00 and no injuries were reported. 07/03/2023: Clinton L. Cowen,…
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QUINCY – On July 10, the Adams County Sheriff’s Officer received a report of a stolen blue 1994 Buick Roadmaster that was parked in the Titan Wheel parking lot on North 27th Street. On Tuesday, deputies recovered the stolen Buick in the area of 12th and Jefferson Street in a nearby alley. A joint investigation…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was arrested July 3 and charged the next day with attempted stealing, property damage and resisting arrest. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Wednesday, June 28th at approximately 2:48 p.m. in the 2100 block of Broadway. Officers were called to the alleyway of the 2100 block of…
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QUINCY — Bradley Yohn is charged with home invasion, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated vehicular hijacking and aggravated criminal sexual assault with a weapon — all Class X felonies. He allegedly committed the crimes on Nov. 9, 2021, at the home of Christine “Tina” Lohman Schmitt. Yohn could be sentenced to serve between six and 30 years in…
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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. Dieu Vu and Thu Nguyen of Mendon sold a residence at 1019 Burton Meadows Road in…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — As millions of travelers hit the road for summer vacations, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office is joining with the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police to urge motorists to stop seeding and help ensure everyone reaches their destinations safely. In a press release, Sgt. Jake McMahon said, “Over the…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Quilts of Valor Foundation presented 12 Dot Foods and Dot Transportation, Inc., employees with Quilts of Valor at a ceremony at Dot Foods in Mount Sterling on July 5. This ceremony, organized by Dot’s Veterans Employee Resource Group, recognized the following veteran employees: The Quilts of Valor Foundation is a…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 5 for Lexington Concord Apartments (Concord Apartments – 900 Linden Lane; Lexington Apartments – 902 N. Charles), a new Chamber member which recently completed a $4 million renovation of both rental properties. Lexington Concord Apartments…
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Kimra A McGraw, 31, Homeless, Trespassing at 636 Washington St. NTA 112 Kimra A McGraw, 31, Homeless, Trespassing and Fighting at 235 S 8th St. NTA 154 Lacey C Hills, 31, 1405 Maple St, FTA Possession of Methamphetamine at 2818 Harrison St. Lodged 160 Ciara J Cole, 22, 1104 Diana Dr, Domestic Battery at N…
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2023-012158, 07/09/2023 @ 01:52:57, 400 Euclid Ave , HannibalNature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 044 Flachs, J P Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Male Involve Domestic (No Crime) 07/09/2023 Assoc. 07/09/2023 Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 07/09/2023 Involve Domestic (No Crime) 07/09/2023 Assoc. 07/09/2023 Public Narrative Domestic disturbance at 400 Euclid. 2023-012159, 07/09/2023 @ 06:16:36, 297 Munger Ln…
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QUINCY — A staged reading of “The Angels of the Imperial Hotel,” an original musical by Logan Mulch, will take place Saturday, July 15, at Quincy University’s MacHugh Theatre. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. “The Angels of the Imperial Hotel” tells the story of the unfortunate lives and deaths of Ivy Johnson,…
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QUINCY — QuinCon 36, a tabletop gaming convention, is coming to the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York, on July 14-16. Hours for the gaming convention are 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, July 16. Categories of competition will include: Steve Guziec, owner and…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The annual luncheon of the League of Women Voters of McDonough County will be held at noon Wednesday, July 12, in the Old Dairy private dining room. Macomb Transit Director Miranda Lambert will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to buy food and hear Lambert describe plans for Macomb’s transportation…
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QUINCY — The first group of Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences students have completed a first-of-its-kind nursing education opportunity. The LPN Ladder Option allows students in the college’s bachelor of science in nursing degree program to be eligible to take the practical nursing licensure exam after completion of their junior year and an…
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PEARL, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single unit motorcycle crash on State Highway 100, approximately 2 miles south of Pearl, at 3:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 9. The motorcycle was traveling northbound and struck a deer that ran into its path. The operator of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at…
Read Full Article Lyncie M Bussart, 33, Homeless, Trespassing at 1005 Broadway St. NTA 261 Nicholas P Tappe, 39, 2714 Brook Dr, Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at N 24th St and Wismann Ln. PTC 101 Belinda A Osborne, 60, 614 Spring St, Suspended Registration at S 8th St and Ohio St. NTA 112 Olivia…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court June 1-30, 2023. Zachary Michael Fuhrman I, 36, of Quincy and Krystal Lynette Johnson, 37, of Quincy filed June 1, 2023.Rabecca Marie Zeiger, 30, of Golden and Brandon Thomas Schmidt, 24, of Golden filed June 2, 2023.Bethany Ann Taylor, 33, of White Hall…
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QUINCY — The Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Illinois of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, has awarded 42 new and renewal scholarships to local college students totaling over $86,300. Statewide, 449 scholarships were awarded totaling over $705,000. The students were selected based on their…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy invites the community to a free family arts event at Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex on from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11. The headline entertainment is Okra Dance Company from Chicago. A free barbeque dinner will be provided by Big Bros BBQ through a sponsorship by Blessing Health System. Families can visit…
Read Full Article Robert A Spidle, 35, Homeless, Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. NTA 112 Thomas L Brown Bowen Il for Trespassing at 1300 N 5th NTA 147
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Summer 2023 is shaping up to be a big one for boaters headed to popular destinations like Table Rock Lake or Lake of the Ozarks. If you’re thinking of buying a boat this summer, make sure you’re prepared before you shop. Recreational boating has always been a favorite pastime of people who live near Missouri…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Austin O’Brien and Hattie Abbott of Palmyra, Mo., at 8:21 a.m. June 28, 2023.A girl was born to Dustin Peters of and Mckenzie Decker of Quincy at 2:37 a.m. June 29, 2023.A girl was born to Zack and Ashley Burling of Carthage at 8:26 a.m. June 29, 2023.A…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Carolyn Martinez has found a handy way to cut down on food costs. The Pike County woman enrolled in a dehydrating class sponsored by NECAC. It’s just one of many life-skills classes offered by the agency. In a press release, Martinez said, “I’ve got a garden going, and I’m ready to have…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — A minimally invasive lung procedure performed at Blessing Hospital has given a 70-year-old grandmother her life back. The procedure, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, is a minimally invasive option to the incisions and cutting required with traditional lung volume reduction surgery in the treatment of the symptoms of COPD. People with COPD struggle…
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