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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation will be the host of the 12th annual Night to Dream Big gala at the Oakley Lindsay Center from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. A Night to Dream Big is the largest fundraising event in the foundation’s annual campaign, which was launched on Aug. 1 and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The city of Hannibal and its police department took a crucial step toward installing automatic license plate readers at Tuesday’s Hannibal City Council meeting. The council approved the police department to sign a contract with Flock Safety for $93,100 for three years for 10 license plate readers to be installed in 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. Scott Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., sold a residence at 1101 Timber View Terrace in Quincy…
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Claude J. Dean, 35, 4314 Harvey St., #32 for Possession of Methamphetamine less than 5 Grams at N. 5th St. and College Ave. Lodged 147Devin A. Hickman, 37, 1415 S. 7th St. for FTA Violation of Court Order (Pike County) at 1415 S. 7th St. Lodged 130Donna C. Nixon, 66, La Grange, Mo., for Improper…
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QUINCY — The cause of a Tuesday afternoon fire at 2201 Ohio is under investigation by the Quincy Fire Department. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 1:22 p.m. A press release said Engines No. 2, No. 3, No. 5 and No. 6 and the incident commander responded, as well…
Read Full Article Matthew C. Smith, 19, Quincy for Stealing. NTA 101DaJanae O. Jones, 27, Quincy for Domestic Battery & Resisting. Lodged 101Jakailynn W. Smith, 18, Quincy for Speeding. NTA 128Michael R. Manley, 28, Quincy for DOC Warrant. Lodged 128Zachary Colvin, 32, Quincy for DUI – Intoxicating Compounds and Improper Traffic Lane Usage. NTA. 161Kristine Perrine, 54, Quincy…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation is bringing back the October Moon Barn Dance at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, at Smokin’ Gun Hunting Lodge and Event Center, 995 E. County Road 1550 in Hamilton. Bocephus Wayne will provide the pre-show beginning at 7 p.m., followed by an A-List Nashville. The event will have…
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Vivian Laura (Olson) Sparks, 96, of Maywood, MO, passed away at 1:17 am Monday, September 30, 2024, at Country Aire Retirement Estates in Lewistown, MO. Vivian was born August 12, 1928, in Springfield, IL to Edmund and Elsie (Biddle) Olson. She was married to Cyrus “Dale” Sparks on May 8, 1946, in New London, MO.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Marion County Collector’s office is receiving applications for the senior citizens’ property tax freeze as authorized by the Missouri Legislature in Senate Bill 190 in the 2023 session and Senate Bill 756 in the 2024 session. However, because of a printing error, the form shows a deadline date of Oct. 1. …
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Leroy M. Obert, age 93, of Quincy, IL, passed away on September 30, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on December 15, 1930 in Quincy, a son of Edward and Edith (Kamphaus) Obert. He married Dolores Hugenberg on October 8, 1960 in Quincy. She survives. Leroy graduated from St. Francis Catholic Grade School and…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., North America’s largest food industry redistributor, recently was certified by Great Place To Work for the fourth year in a row. The award is based on what current employees say about their experience working at Dot Foods. Great Place To Work is an authority on workplace culture, employee…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Breast Center’s breast cancer awareness apparel store will be open to the public from Wednesday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Blessing Conference Center, 2808 Chestnut. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Breast cancer awareness-branded apparel…
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Donald Schutte, age 71, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 in his home after a courageous three year battle with cancer. He was born on December 30, 1952 in Quincy, a son of Herman and Dorothy (Frericks) Schutte. Don was a 1971 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame. Donald married his high…
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WILLIAM “BILL” BUCKWALTER William “Bill” Buckwalter of rural Lewistown, MO passed away peacefully in his home on September 28, 2024 at 10:06 pm. He was born June 18, 1954 a son of John and Ruth (Pollard) Buckwalter. He grew up near Monroe City, MO and graduated from high school in 1972. He married Sharon Lund…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Marion County Ambulance District will have access to a new mobile command unit after the Hannibal Police Department (HPD) was awarded one from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The MCAD Board of Directors learned the police department had received the vehicle during last week’s meeting, at which they also heard an…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently announced Chandler Cain as this year’s Bishop’s Scholarship recipient. Cain graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School this spring and is a freshman at QU this fall. The university awards the $10,000 Bishop’s Scholarship to one student on the recommendation of Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield.…
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EWING, Mo. — The Highland High School cheer team finished in fourth place at the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association (MCCA) regional performance competition on Sept. 21 at Lindbergh High School in St. Louis. Highland finished behind Fair Grove, Kelly and Blair Oaks. All four teams earned a bid to the MCCA state competition at the…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theater recently announced the cast of “The Phantom Tollbooth,” which will be under Director of Education Brendan Shea. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 17-20. Tickets go on sale Sept. 28. Seating is reserved. Cast members are: Rounding out the cast are Julian Holt, Bethany Carrell, Emma VanDeVelde, Ava Kaelke, Quinton Miller, Helen Smith,…
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QUINCY — The Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Adams, Brown, Pike and Schuyler counties, has announced that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program will begin taking applications…
Read Full Article Lamonica Griggley, 26, Quincy for Fighting. NTA 113Travon J. Hegler-Wright, 20, Quincy for Lewis County Mo. Warrant Unlawful Use of a Weapon. LodgeKristan Greving, 23, Quincy for Illegal Dumping at 848 Lind. NTA 186Evan Orr, 37, Quincy for Improper Passing on the Left. NTA 173
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — When Kenedy Stewart, mom and nurse, picked up her son at the end of the day, she drove away knowing her children were safe on the road. Stewart’s son Parker attends daycare at Bright Beginnings through the Hannibal YMCA, one of two daycare sites that recently offered car seat checks conducted by…
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QHS counseling department offering Thursday viewing of 'My Ascension' during Suicide Prevention Week
QUINCY — The Quincy High School Counseling Department will recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness during the week of Sept. 30 through Oct. 4. As part of the promotion, the department will be the host of a viewing of the movie “My Ascension” for QHS juniors and seniors on Thursday, Oct. 3. This is a documentary of…
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QUINCY — The Ansar Shrine of Shriners International and the Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry will host a membership town hall meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30 at the Masonic Temple, 428 Jersey. This will be an informational meeting for anyone (Masons and non-Masons) who wants more…
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QUINCY — Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences has earned re-accreditation for a 10-year period from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). HLC is an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit degree-granting colleges and universities. Accreditation examines the quality of the institution beyond…
Read Full Article Amber Dunne, 42, Quincy for warrant for Poss of Meth. Judy L. Kleinman, 75, Quincy for VOP. Lodged 134Paige Amburn, 30, Quincy for DUI Alcohol and Improper Traffic Lane Usage in the 2100 block of State. NTA 161Hunter M. Coonrood, 24, 719 S. 12th for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 180Cory M. Turner, 32, 1003 Monroe for…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will offer two sessions of a beginner salsa and merengue dance class led by instructor Ignacio Anguiano-Reyes. No previous dance experience is needed. Participants will learn the fundamental principles of partnering, dance floor etiquette, timing and basic footwork. The first session will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct.…
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