Muddy River News
QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will welcome guest director Katrina Ploof for the production of “Waitress.” Ploof is a native of Maine and the daughter of a music teacher and a vocalist. Based in central Florida since 1983, Ploof has directed, choreographed and coached more than 230 productions at theatres throughout the U.S. and Canada,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Workforce Center recently announced a partnership with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office designed to help people access valuable workforce services and career opportunities, supporting personal growth and reducing barriers to success. As part of this partnership: The Quincy Workforce Center is committed to keeping its materials accurate and up-to-date through collaboration…
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QUINCY — Quincy University has released the Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS) spring semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Spring 2025 class schedule for January Spring 2025 class schedule for February Spring 2025 class schedule for March Spring 2025 class schedule for…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 01/02/2025:Blake P. Lewis, Beardstown: Struck a deer on US 24. 01/03/2025:A Juvenile from Rushville: Struck a deer on CR 11.Dennis L. Wenger, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on IL 99.…
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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. The Joyce I. Jacobs Trust of Warsaw sold a residence at 510 N. 19th in Hamilton to…
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Controlling crime, expanding education options and cutting taxes will be the top priorities for Missouri, new Gov. Mike Kehoe said in his inauguration speech. The brief speech, delivered before a crowd gathered on a cold, sunny day outside the Missouri Capitol, also traced the Republican’s journey from a north St. Louis home led by a…
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Ian Havermale, 38, homeless on a Kankakee County warrant for FTA – possession of a stolen vehicle and an additional City OV charge of cheating at 3809 Broadway. Lodged and NTA 122Justine M. Lain, 24, Hannibal, Mo., for fighting in the 2700 block of Chestnut. NTA 151Kaylee D.R. Cain, 28, Quincy for fighting in the…
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Joyce A. Peters, age 90, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 10, 1934, in Quincy, to Vern and Rosalia (Rakers) Zimmerman. Joyce married Theodore “Ted” Peters on April 11, 1964, in St. John Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death on April…
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Edward George Schuering, age 90, passed away in Saint Louis, Missouri on January 9, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1934 to George and Florence (Hoffman) Schuering in Quincy, Illinois. He married Carolyn Ann (Belker) Schuering on May 4, 1957 in Quincy’s St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. She preceded him in death in March…
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Donna Mae Curley, age 74, of Quincy, died on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. in her home. Donna was born on August 27, 1950 in Quincy, a daughter of Donald and Mary Frame Powell. On April 30, 1976 she married Edward Curley Jr. in Palmyra, MO. He survives. Donna was a devoted homemaker…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy and John Wood Community College’s capital credit refunds were part of the cooperative’s recent distribution of approximately $500,000 in capital credits for the remainder of 2002 and 85 percent of 2003. In a press release, Adams Electric’s general manager Jim Thompson said, “Capital credits are an integral part of…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy is holding a contest for the community to submit photos for possible inclusion on its new website. Submitted photos can be in color or black and white and feature landscapes, architecture, sports, still life, events, objects or activities in Quincy. The chosen photos must be in JPEG format and…
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MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — A total of 524 students earned academic degrees following the Fall 2024 semester at Western Illinois University. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 312 graduates, including 44 recipients of the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) and 268 traditional undergraduate degree recipients. Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently was designated as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield, which highlights the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality, patient-focused bariatric care. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally recognized for demonstrating expertise in delivering better patient outcomes. To achieve this designation, facilities must meet rigorous quality…
Read Full Article 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. Harley D. Miller of Pleasant Hill sold a residence and lot at 102 Fourth Street in…
Read Full Article Robert Ellison, 36, Quincy for suspended registration, driving on revoked and no insurance. Lodged NTA Ellison was lodged on an FTA warrant out of Pike Co. for petition to revoke for DUI. 147Arthur Nunn, 921 S. 10th reports the theft of a dark blue Roadmaster bicycle from the rear of 320 Spring St. between 12-24…
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PARIS, Mo. — A Madison woman was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Monroe County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at the intersection of U.S. 24 and Missouri Route 15 in Jackson Township around 5:32 p.m. A Chevrolet sedan driven by a 16-year-old female from Monroe City pulled…
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ST. LOUIS — Greg Kendall, senior vice president and business banking division manager at Commerce Bank, was elected chair of the Better Business Bureau St. Louis Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1. Kendall, a Quincy, Ill., native, succeeds Todd Smith, managing partner of Waterway Carwash. Smith will remain on the board as the immediate past…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Richard and Kimberly Lewis of Philadelphia, Mo., at 3:10 p.m. Jan. 2, 2025.A girl was born to Seth Reed and Kelsie Slater of Quincy at 8:22 a.m. Jan. 3, 2025.A boy was born to Colton and Sophia Brown of Camp Point at 11:22 a.m. Jan. 3, 2025.A boy…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Illini Rural Health Clinic and the Illini Community Hospital Consulting Physician Clinic in Pittsfield have been named Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winners by Press Ganey, a global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — First Bankers Trust Company, N.A., presented a generous contribution of $10,000 to the Adams County Bicentennial Commission’s fundraising efforts at a press conference held Jan. 10. “First Bankers Trust Company is proud to support the Adams County Bicentennial celebration, honoring 200 years of shared history, resilience and growth,” Nathan Frese, Market…
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QUINCY — A 25 for 2025 Challenge has been created to kick off Quincy Humane Society’s 145th anniversary year. The organization is looking for 25 supporters to pledge $25 a month for the next 12 months to help save lives and create brighter futures for animals in need. By contributing a $25 monthly gift, participants…
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QUINCY — Twenty-three local nonprofit organizations recently were awarded grants in memory of Samantha Otte, supporting initiatives that will impact hundreds of area youths through programs focused on creativity, leadership and humanitarian initiatives. More than $50,000 in grants were distributed this year from the Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund, managed by the Community Foundation Serving…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Dec. 1-31, 2024. Angela Marie Snider, 34, of Taylor, Mo., and Aaron Michael Cunningham, 36, of Taylor, Mo., filed Dec. 3, 2024.Kyle David Allen, 28, of Hannibal, Mo., and Marie Lynn Bachman, 25, of Hannibal, Mo., filed Dec. 5, 2024.Tiffany Noelle Churchill, 31,…
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Ice Bowl disc golf tournament to be held Jan. 25 in Huckleberry Park will benefit Buddy Pack program
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 19th annual Ice Bowl disc golf tournament, sponsored by the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department, is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Don Crane Disc Golf Course in Huckleberry Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with tee-off scheduled for 10 a.m. Two rounds of 18 holes will be played. The…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission recently announced a significant new sponsorship from JM Huber, which presented the commission a check for $30,000 as part of its ongoing fundraising efforts to celebrate Adams County’s 200th anniversary during at a press conference held Thursday, Jan. 9 at JM Huber’s Quincy headquarters. The contribution from JM…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The McDonough County Community Foundation (MCCF) recently announced a $20,000 donation from the Macomb Agriscience Association (MAA) to support the Macomb agriculture program with the Macomb Agriscience Association Fund at Macomb Middle School. The MAA was created to support the agriculture program in Macomb schools. The Ag Program has grown to include…
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