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QUINCY — The one-week filing period for petitions for candidates for the Quincy Park Board begins Monday, Dec. 12. People to be considered a candidate for the Quincy Park District’s Board of Commissioners must have 157 signatures on a petition. Candidates also must complete and file a Statement of Economic Interest form that is filed…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — After several lengthy investigations conducted by the Palmyra Police Department, including Burglary, Identity Theft and Forgery arrest warrants were issued on Nikolas M. Bennett, 33, of Palmyra. The initial investigation was a burglary of the Palmyra Middle School on July 25, 2022, in which Bennett was a suspect. The second investigation was…
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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. John C. Skirvin and Britni J. Skirvin of Barry sold a residence at 165 S. Harper…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional president and CEO Todd Ahrens recently was recognized with the 2022 American College of Healthcare Executives Regent Award at the Missouri Hospital Association annual convention at Lake of the Ozarks. The award and is given to senior-level healthcare leaders who meet high standards in several areas, including promoting the growth…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Melissa Scholes Young will return to her hometown for a reading and conversation about her second novel, “The Hive,” at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Hannibal Art Council, 105 S. Main. “The Hive” is set in rural Missouri. On a hot summer day on the Mississippi River during the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was arrested Nov. 23 for felony abuse or neglect of a child by causing serious physical injury. The investigation began Tuesday, Nov. 22 when Hannibal Police Department detectives were notified by the Marion County Children’s Division that a 1-year-old had been examined at Hannibal Regional Hospital on Monday, then…
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SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) says legislative changes approved Thursday by the Senate do make improvements to the controversial SAFE-T Act but do not fully address the front-line concerns of public safety personnel tasked with protecting Illinoisans. “The changes approved Dec. 1 contain some much-needed changes. However, many glaring shortcomings remain. I support our…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Society of Model Railroad Engineers will hold a model railroad show in the Quincy Town Center from noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and from noon-4 p.m. Sunday Dec. 4. The display will be located just east of Pappo’s Pizza. The show will include three running, portable model railroad layouts running in…
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. Jennifer J. Teter and Vincent Dipiero of Quincy sold a residence at 1029 Monroe in Quincy…
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QUINCY — The Beat Arts Academy will perform a hip-hop dance production of the Chocolate Nutcracker at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at John Wood Community College. The academy is all-inclusive with members ranging in age from 4-14, many from Quincy’s minority community. The group is led by dance instructor Shawn Jones. Tickets for the…
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QUINCY — Effective Monday, Dec. 5, all patients and visitors entering any Blessing Health System facility must wear a mask for the protection of patients, visitors and employees as respiratory illness levels rise. “Over the past week the level of community transmission of COVID-19 in most communities served by Blessing Health reached the level of “High” as reported…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The O.C. Wilson Scottish Rite of Hannibal will host its third annual Feztival of Trees Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11 at 110 N. Main. Proceeds from this event will assist in providing scholarships for pediatric speech therapy patients at Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. The event will feature fully decorated trees, complete with…
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Rex E Derksen (37) Homeless for Trespassing at 639 York NTA 187 Ceborah L Ruhl (51) Hannibal Mo for Improper Turn at 12th & Vermont PTC 177 Ruth and William Stuart reported the tires on a 01 Chrysler and 08 Pontiac were slashed on 11/11/22 Charles Sly reported a rock was thrown through the window…
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2022-021994, 11/29/2022 @ 06:38:48, Lakeside Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Stealing Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C47 Wallace, S B Adult Female Contact Theft Felony- All Other Theft 11/29/2022Adult Male Compl. Theft Felony- All Other Theft 11/29/2022Adult Victim Theft Felony- All Other Theft 11/29/2022Adult Contact Theft Felony- All Other Theft 11/29/2022Adult Contact Theft Felony- All Other Theft 11/29/2022Adult Suspect Theft Felony- All Other Theft Pending Investigation 11/29/2022 Public Narrative…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. – John E. Resor of Quincy was sentenced Wednesday in Pike County Circuit Court to 14 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for an aggravated domestic battery committed on March 19 in Barry. Judge Charles H.W. Burch also sentenced Resor to concurrent 10-year sentences on two counts of aggravated battery. Resor must…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The James O’Donnell Funeral Home, 302 S. Fifth, will have its annual candlelight memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. The holiday season is often a difficult time for those who have lost a family member or friend. To help make the holidays a little easier, Rev. Tim Goodman of Clover…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – Hannibal-LaGrange University responded Tuesday after the announcement from the Higher Learning Commission that the school had been placed on two years of probation after a review of financial matters. In an announcement earlier this week, the HLC determined HLGU is out of compliance with three of the accreditation criteria — sufficient board…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is bringing hope to the nation’s shelter pets this holiday season with its “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” adoption event Dec. 1–11. BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsors reduced adoption fees of $50 or less per cat or dog during…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — More than 600 children in northeast Missouri will receive gifts through the Toys for Tots program this holiday season. People who would like to donate to the program can drop off items at either Hannibal City Hall and the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, two of many sites that are collecting toys for…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Pittsfield Police arrested three men last week after a theft from the Pittsfield Farm and Home Supply store. Officers were called to the Pittsfield store on Nov. 25 following a report of suspicion of theft as one of the men was wearing a mask. According to Pittsfield Police, the men fled the…
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QUINCY — A Springfield man defending himself against criminal sexual assault charges in Quincy picked up another felony charge earlier this month. Bradley Yohn, 35, was charged Nov. 15 in Adams County Circuit Court with three counts of possessing contraband in a penal institution, a Class 1 felony. If he’s found guilty, he faces between…
Read Full Article Timmy L Fries (55) of Wentzville MO, citation for Operate Uninsured Vehicle at 12th and Broadway. NTA 112 Emma E Bowling, 27, 423 Yule Ct, reprots on 11/09/2022 her vehicle was entered while at 818 Vermont St. Her wallet and cell phone was taken. 177 Jamie A Havens, 51, 1408 Spring St, Speeding at S…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton College Office of Financial Aid will be the host of two FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) filing nights to assist students and families financially preparing to attend college during the 2023-24 academic year. The filing nights are Nov. 30 and Jan. 18 from 4-7 p.m., each taking place…
Read Full Article 2022-021935, 11/28/2022 @ 00:23:53, 1219 Center St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 048 Grimes, S M Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Female Compl. Information 11/28/2022Adult Involve Information 11/28/2022 Public Narrative Information reported at 1219 Center Street 2022-021936, 11/28/2022 @ 00:33:23, Market St Hatch Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Female Suspect 11/28/2022Adult Female Suspect No Proof…
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Hancock County Sheriff's Department asking residents to 'Stuff the Squad Car' Nov. 30 through Dec. 6
CARTHAGE, Ill. — “Stuff the Squad Car” is the theme for the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department toy and food drive beginning Wednesday and continuing through Dec. 6. Deputies will be accepting new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items at drop-off locations throughout the county. Dates and locations are: Nov. 30 6-9 p.m. Four-way stop in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University’s accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission was placed earlier this month on a two-year probation amid controversy about mismanagement and poor trustee governance. Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Mo., another school affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention, also is on probation. Word and Way, an independent publication that covers news of…
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QUINCY — South Sixth between Maine and Jersey Streets will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29 to allow for street repairs. This section of road will reopen to traffic by 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. Harrison Street between 23rd and 24th Streets will be closed to through traffic…
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