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QUINCY — Laura Oakman, clerk for the city of Quincy, recently earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC), awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), Inc. IIMC grants the CMC designation only to municipal clerks who complete education requirements and have a record of significant contributions to their local government, community and…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Oct. 1-31, 2024. Steve C. Wittler from Sharon K. Wittler on Oct. 3, 2024.Emma P. Criner from Raymond A. Criner Jr. on Oct. 9, 2024.Nicole D. Richardson from Justin Escue on Oct. 10, 2024.Susanna Y. Williams from Michael A. Williams on…
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10/27/2024 @ 02:43:50, Hayscreek Ln., Ralls County Nature of Complaint Suicidal SubjectPublic Narrative Deputy responded to a suicidal subject on Hayscreek Lane.10/27/2024 @ 03:53:15, Highway 61 NB Warren Barrett, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Non-InjuryPublic Narrative Deputy responded to a non-injury traffic crash on Hwy 61.10/27/2024 @ 10:21:22, Gentry Rd., Ralls County Nature…
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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. Douglas L. Williams and Denise M. Williams of Quincy sold a residence at 1121 Payson Avenue…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV will be at Quincy Regional Airport from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Services available will include: The airport is at 1645 Highway 104.
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Haley J. Koehler, 27, 701 Broadway for FTA Fighting and FTA Trespassing. Lodged 186Terril Phillips, 45, 222 Lind for FTA Aggravated Battery & FTA Conditions of Pretrial Release. Lodged 186Devin M. Doran, 39, Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Contempt of Court for FTA. Lodged 130Marissa M. Locket, 18, 2110 Rainbow Ln. for Failure to…
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol has implemented a change to the preliminary online traffic crash and boat/drowning incident reports in which the names of involved parties will no longer be posted online. The patrol said in a press release that it recently was notified of scam incidents across the state targeting motor vehicle crash victims…
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Jim “Ole Man” Krutmeier, 77, of rural Camp Point, IL, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home. Born September 10, 1947, in Quincy, IL, Jim was the son of Bud and Dorothy A. Dedert Krutmeier. He first married Ellen Aldridge. She preceded him in death on January 13, 1992. He…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Cancer Center has again earned accreditation from The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, as the result of a recent survey. Blessing Hospital has held CoC accreditation since 1966. To earn voluntary CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 CoC quality care standards,…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Richie and Natalie Evans of Quincy at 9:57 p.m. Oct. 26, 2024.A boy was born to Derek and Hilary Wells of Quincy at 4:57 p.m. Oct. 27, 2024.A girl was born to Ryan and Jacey Runge at 2:57 p.m. Oct. 28, 2024.A baby was born to Matthew and…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Theatre Department’s upcoming production of “Crimes of the Heart,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy about family ties and the resilience of the human spirit by Beth Henley, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8-9 and at 3 p.m. on Nov. 10 in the Mabee Little Theatre. Tickets are…
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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. Central State Bank of Pleasant Hill sold a residence at 102 E. Quincy in Pleasant Hill…
Read Full Article Jaylin L. Raymond, 21, 918 Washington for Malicious Mischief at 600 1/2 Elm. NTA 178Richard D. Whitaker, 53, 2437 Sharon Dr. for Stealing at 2511 Dennis Dr. NTA 101Tarae Gates, 20, Quincy for Fighting. 169Haley Prewitt, 27, Quincy for Fighting. 169Christian Tapia, 31, Quncy for Suspended Reg., Uninsured Vehicle, Obstructing Justice and Resisting Arrest. 126Rebecca…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Bushnell teen will be sentenced for the death of his father on Jan. 14 after entering a plea agreement with the McDonough County State’s Attorney’s Office. Davin Purden, 19, appeared with attorney Kurt Dittmer on Monday afternoon in McDonough County District Court before Circuit Judge Heidi Benson to plead guilty to…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Donte Clausell, 36, of Quincy was sentenced on Oct. 31 by U.S. District Judge Colleen R. Lawless, to six years in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Lawless also sentenced Clausell to one year in prison, to be served consecutively to his other sentence, for violating his supervised release.…
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Terrill D. Phillips, 45, last known address of 200 block of Lind in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated battery to a peace officer. Phillips is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 187 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at…
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Karen Louise Shires Davidson, age 84, formerly of Quincy, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, in the home of her daughter in Bloomington, Illinois. Karen was born on April 15, 1940, on the family farm in Ewing, Missouri, a daughter of Roscoe and Genevieve Herzog Shires. She had been married to Lester E. Gaus,…
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Mildred “Millie” L. Barry, 75, of Quincy, passed away at 1:44 am Sunday, November 3, 2024, at her home in Quincy, IL. Millie was born March 25, 1949, in Quincy, IL to Al and Marie (Ott) Meissen. Millie was married to Jerry Barry for 11 years before they parted ways. Jerry preceded her in death…
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LIBERTY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fireworks explosion that injured two people on Sunday. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded Sunday to the area of 2700 Ill. 104, east of Liberty, for an explosion. A preliminary investigation revealed a 34-year-old male and an 18-year-old female were injured due…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Missouri Humane Society recently received a $10,000 grant from Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to save the lives of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. The grant was awarded after the Northeast Missouri Humane Society completed Best Friends Animal Society’s ‘Return to Home’ Challenge,…
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Michael “Mike” G. Vilsick age 75, of Quincy, IL died on Friday, November 1, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. Mike was born in Quincy on March 29, 1949, a son of George R. and Patricia M. “Patsy” (Kipping) Vilsick. He married Rita Burton on September 25, 1975 at Quincy College Chapel. and she survives. Mike graduated…
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QUINCY — Registrations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening sponsored by Blessing Health. It will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. An appointment and a 12-hour fast before the test are required to participate. Visit blessinghealth.org/cholesterol, call 217-277-5000 or stop…
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QUINCY — Adams County CASA, a program of Advocacy Network for Children, swore in its newest CASA volunteer on Oct. 8. Emily Gittings was sworn in by Judge John Wooleyhan at the Adams County Courthouse. CASA volunteers are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to speak up for abused or neglected children in the…
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QUINCY — Twenty students from the Quincy Notre Dame and the Parochial Music Organization choirs and bands were recently named Illinois All-District musicians after individual auditions. The selected students performed Nov. 2 in Western Hall at Western Illinois University. Two students also were selected to participate in the All-District Jazz Festival on Saturday, Nov. 16, in…
Read Full Article Clancy Peters, 50, 2320 York St. for disobey traffic control light at 33rd and Broadway. 151Robert Carl, 59, 605 S. 12th St. for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 36th and Broadway. 151Wynter Jackson, 26, 704 N. 6th for operating uninsured vehicle at 4th and Spring. 148Brian Lister, 30, 25198 295th Ave.,…
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Esther Darlene Clow Stark, age 84, of Ewing, MO left this world on November 3, 2024, to join her Lord and Savior. Darlene was born October 26, 1940, to parents Woodrow Lee Clow and Opal Fern Alderton Clow. She attended Ewing School and graduated in the spring of 1958. While in high school, she accompanied…
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