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HUNTSVILLE, Mo. — A Junction City, Kan., man entered an Alford plea of guilty to three felonies on Nov. 13. Jeffrey Shannon Stulgate, 31, pled guilty to first-degree robbery, a Class A felony; first-degree tampering, a Class D felony; and resisting a lawful stop by fleeing, a Class E felony. Judge Scott Hayes sentenced him…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) recently was awarded a $7,000 grant from the U.S. Poultry and Egg Foundation for recruitment for the HLGU agribusiness program. The U.S. Poultry and Egg Foundation was created to provide funds to train and educate students for the advancement of the poultry industry. The HLGU Agribusiness program is a…
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QUINCY — Employees of Adams Telephone Co-Operative recently presented a check for $20,112.50 to the United Way of Adams County, Inc. The United Way of Adams County champions essential causes such as education, financial stability and health, which form the foundation of a fulfilling life. Jim Broemmer, chief executive officer, highlighted the significance of Adams’…
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QUINCY — This year marks a special milestone for the Quincy Medical Group (QMG) Foundation Bridge the Gap to Health Race as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. This annual event has brought the community together to support causes that enhance the quality of life for local residents. To honor this milestone, the race is raising…
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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. Poepping, Stone, Bach & Associates, Inc. of Quincy sold an office with 5.17 acres at 100…
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Chad A. Gainey, 40, Quincy for criminal trespass. NTA 176Kimberly A. Brown, 19, Quincy for criminal trespass and consumption of alcohol by minor. NTA 144Gerad L. Epperson, 48, Quincy for driving on suspended, no insurance and expired registration. NTA 135Chad A. Gainey, 40, Quincy for agg battery and criminal damage. Lodged 144Jacob S. Bigley, 44,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The MFA Oil Foundation recently awarded a grant to Hannibal-LaGrange University to assist with buying a four-row planter and row cleaner attachment for the HLGU demonstration farm. The MFA Oil Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. Since…
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CANTON, Mo. — Dell Ann Janney, professor of accounting at Culver-Stockton College, was appointed to the board of directors for the Society for Experiential Education (SEE), formerly the National Society for Experiential Education, at the September 2024 board meeting. Founded in 1971, SEE is a nonprofit membership organization composed of a community of researchers, practitioners…
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Packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child can be dropped off Nov. 18-25 at two Quincy locations
QUINCY — Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations nearest them. Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes since 1993 to children…
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QUINCY —John Wood Community College (JWCC) reently opened spring registration for the College for Life (CFL) program. CFL provides students with intellectual or developmental disabilities an opportunity to continue their education, participate in campus life and gain skills for greater independence and community contribution. The program offers a range of non-credit courses, including practical subjects…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Nicholas Dix and Amber Hoener of Quincy at 10:38 a.m. Nov. 10, 2024.A girl was born to Brandon and Caitlyn Murphree of New Salem at 1:12 a.m. Nov. 11, 2024.A girl was born to Princeton Brown of Hannibal, Mo., and Lauren Crawley of Quincy at 8:27 a.m. Nov.…
Read Full Article George Robbins, 72, 300 Cedar, Apt. 7 for retail theft at 1400 Harrison. 178Jeanne Biswell, 71, Colchester for operating vehicle with suspended registration.Whitney Fuhler, 34, Nebo for speeding. 113Fred Cory, 39, 3201 Acadia Way for speeding. 113Ricky Hall, 61, 1608 Harrison St. for speeding. 113Abbygail Palmer, 26, Loraine for speeding. 113Arlo P. Farrell, 33, 1268…
Read Full Article Matthew M.J. Porter, 26, 623 Spring for FTA Stealing. Lodged 162Justin J.T. Escue, 34, Homeless for Battery. 110Ashley Schroder, 37, Ursa for Retail Theft.Matthew Schroder, 39, Ursa for Retail Theft.Jackson Pyatt, 18, Quincy for stop-sign.
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QUINCY — The Lincoln Academy of Illinois named Quincy University senior Parker John Lymenstull of Oswego as a recipient of the prestigious Lincoln Academy Student Laureate award. The Lincoln Academy Student Laureate program recognizes excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities by seniors from each of Illinois’ four-year, degree-granting colleges and universities, and one student from…
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QUINCY — Kiwanis Club of Quincy-Gem City, also known as Breakfast Kiwanis, held its annual installation of officers and award ceremony on Oct. 1 at the Quincy Boat Club. Following a social time, the following were installed as officers and directors. Conboy will serve as interim secretary. Directors serving in their second year are Jim…
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Thomas L. Tracy, age 72, of Kirkwood, Missouri, and formerly of Mt. Sterling, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:35 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024, surrounded and held by his loving family. He was born on August 27, 1952, to the late Robert (RT) and Dorothy Tracy. He was married nearly 35 years to Catherine…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services recently was awarded $5,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation to support its mission in northeast Missouri. The funds will supplement emergency food supplies at the food pantry. In a press release, CEO Stephanie Cooper said, “This funding will have an immediate impact on the work we do.…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The 12th annual Veterans Invitational Rifle Competition was held Saturday, Sept. 21, at the David Berti shooting range at the south spillway of the Cannon Dam. This is a marksmanship competition held by the Palmyra VFW and American Legion posts. Six teams competed for the coveted traveling trophy. The winning team this year…
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Patricia M. Rokusek, age 86, of Quincy, IL, died on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Mari de Villa Senior Living in Town and Country, MO. Patricia (Pat) was born August 28, 1938, in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of John Lawrence Eades and Viola Pearl Childress Eades. She married Raymond (Ray) L. Rokusek on June 2,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum will host its first book club at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the museum gallery at 120 N. Main. The book of discussion will be New York Times best seller “James” by Percival Everett. A description of the book by Amazon calls it “a brilliant,…
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QUINCY — Better Business Bureau Quincy recently honored three businesses with Torch Awards for Ethics, which recognize businesses and organizations that meet the highest standard of trust. Don O’Brien, BBB Quincy Regional Director, said in a press release, “These businesses are outstanding examples of what it means to truly commit yourself to customer service and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation is working with a first-time grant applicant to supply vision screening for Hannibal children. Saving KidSight is a non-profit organization that focuses on early detection of vision issues, which is key to preventing the problem from becoming a long-term obstacle. An $1,800 grant from the Riedel Foundation…
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QUINCY — It’s common for people during the holiday season to wish others “good health.” The Blessing Foundation offers a way to deliver on that wish with the Blessing Health System Honor Card. The purchaser of an Honor Card donates an amount of their choosing to any Blessing healthcare service of their choosing in the…
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QUINCY — Members First Community Credit Union recently announced donations of more than $1,900 to local schools through its Community Debit Card Program. Quincy Notre Dame joined the program for the first time in 2024 and received more than $140, while Quincy High School, a longstanding participant, received more than $1,800. The Community Debit Card…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 6 to celebrate the opening of All About Pieces, 124 S. Lafayette in downtown Macomb. Owner Kathryn Shrode said she is realizing her dream of providing a space where everyone can gather to shop quilting and…
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11/03/2024 @ 01:22:46, Highway V Flinthill Rd, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Non-InjuryPublic Narrative Deputy responded to a non-injury traffic crash on Hwy V.11/03/2024 @ 10:21:15, Owens Ave., Hannibal Nature of Complaint TrespassPublic Narrative Deputy responded to a report of trespassing on Owens Ave.11/03/2024 @ 11:41:55, Highway 19, New London Nature of…
Read Full Article Erik P. Hickerson, 44, Durham, Mo., for Disobey Stop Light at 18th and Maine. NTA 104John L. Baker, 21, 901 N. 12th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Operating Vehicle with Registration Suspended at 6th and State. NTA 130Gene R. Fitzpatrick, 76, 2507 State for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 6th and Jersey. NTA 151Patricia…
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