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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation is partnering with local restaurants again this year for the third annual “Dine to Dream Big” event Oct. 28 through Nov. 4. The event kicks off with a Food Truck Festival at Quincy High School on Friday, Oct. 28 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the main parking lot. Vendors…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Bryan Renfro as the college’s next president at the October 26 special board meeting. Renfro will start his new position on Jan. 4, 2023. He succeeds President Michael Elbe, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Elbe’s official retirement date…
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Homeless man charged with financial institution fraud after allegedly passing bad checks at Homebank
QUINCY — A homeless man is in the Adams County Jail after he allegedly passed several bad checks at a Quincy bank. Officials with Homebank, 305 N. 48th, reported to the Quincy Police Department on July 19 they received several fraudulent checks from several different people. The total amount of the fraudulent checks was more…
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Mary A Miller (56) Payson Il for Improper Lane Usage at 48th & Woodlawn Trail on 10/25/22 PTC 145 Tia S Jackson (3006 N 12 for Retail Theft at 5211 Broadway on 10/20/22 NTA 122 Ryan D Johnson (38) 218 Chestnut Apt B for Open Burning at 218 Chestnut NTA 147 Tamra S. Roberts, 25,…
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2022-019805, 10/25/2022 @ 01:27:13, Munger St Colfax Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Male Involve Suspicious Activity 10/25/2022Assoc. 10/25/2022Adult Male Involve Suspicious Activity 10/25/2022Assoc. 10/25/2022 Public Narrative Citizen contact on Munger St. 2022-019806, 10/25/2022 @ 02:58:00, 9 Village Rd , Marion County Nature of Complaint Assist Agency Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C74 Harp, A…
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QUINCY — “Little House on the Prairie, The Musical,” the stage adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s popular “Little House” books, makes its debut at Quincy Community Theatre this December. The musical follows Ingalls as she and her family journey west in the 1880s to settle in De Smet, S.D. However, life on the prairie brings…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will present a class at 7 p.m. Thursday Oct. 27, at John Wood Community College in Room A021. The topic is about unusual and interesting things happening in the solar system. There will be a discussion about each of the planets and some of their moons. Guest lecturer Mike…
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On 10/18/2022 at 8:53 AM Kenneth R. Marvel of Mt. Sterling struck a deer in the roadway on CH 6/CR 400E. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00 On 10/18/2022 at 9:55 PM David M. Rowland of Quincy struck a deer in the roadway on CH 12/CR 605N. No injuries were reported…
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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. Barbara J. Cate and Charles S. Beckman of Camp Point, Cynthia K. Beckman of Quincy, and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation is asking for the public’s help in deciding this year’s Dream Big Staff Choice Award winner. This is the second year the award is being given out. It was developed last year to recognize the efforts of local educators. All faculty and staff of Quincy Public School District…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Dr. Michael Ottney recently joined the Memorial Hospital team. He specializes in family medicine and began seeing patients on Oct. 17 at Memorial Medical Clinic Hamilton, 1471 Keokuk in Hamilton. Ottney received his associate’s degree in preprofessional medical science from Parkland College in Champaign and his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Bowling…
Read Full Article 2022-019733, 10/24/2022 @ 01:51:58, 1012 Hill St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult Male Contact Suspicious Person 10/24/2022Adult Female Compl. Suspicious Person 10/24/2022 Public Narrative Suspicious person reported at 1012 Hill Street. 2022-019734, 10/24/2022 @ 03:41:17, Westover Rd WB , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Vehicle Officer Assigned ALL All Cars Entered By C85 Venker, M…
Read Full Article Bryan D. Holt, 45, Quincy for Adams County warrant – FTA – Driving Suspended, No Insurance, Suspended Registration, also Pike County warrant – FTA – Traffic – lodged jail – 250 –
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library, is the host of the art exhibition “Nature’s Palette Pastels,” featuring works by Rosemary Buffington from Springfield. This free exhibition is taking place through Dec. 2 and is open to the public. Buffington’s pastels usually depict nature. She has fondness for flowers, plants, and animals. Many…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is searching for information about a hit-and-run incident involving a child. Officers with the Quincy Police Department, as well as the Adams County Ambulance Service, were dispatched at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22 to Riverview Park, 1001 N. Second. Upon arrival, officers met with a 7-year-old boy…
Read Full Article Brandyn Baker (32) 1639 1/2 Locust Quincy, IL for peace disturbance at 1701 Maple. NTA. 109 Jared D Peach, 32, Stendal IN, was arrested for DUI, disobeying a traffic control device and operating an uninsured vehicle at 8th and Vermont on 10/03/22. N.T.A. 176 Jason F Roberts, 39, Quinicy, for shoplifting at 5211 Broadway. N.T.A.…
Read Full Article 2022-019688, 10/23/2022 @ 00:21:14, 100 N 11Th 504, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Civil Dispute Officer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult Female Compl. Civil Dispute 10/23/2022Adult Involve Civil Dispute 10/23/2022 Public Narrative Civil dispute reported at 100 N 11th St apt 504. 2022-019689, 10/23/2022 @ 00:29:39, , Hannibal Nature of Complaint VOID Officer Assigned 027 Myers, S N Entered By C85 Venker, M S …
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army is taking applications in Quincy for Christmas food baskets and the Angel Tree through Friday, Nov. 18. People living in Adams, Pike, and Brown counties in Illinois with children ages 18 and under or seniors ages 60 and over are invited to register for assistance online at www.SAAngelTree.org or in…
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QUINCY — First Bankers Trust Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., recently hired Jana Hattey as a treasury management banker Vice President. Hattey will be responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships, focusing on commercial treasury or cash management clients. She will identify customer needs and matching them with existing or new…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — “Oasis,” an informal midweek gathering with inspirational music and messages, will be held at 7 p.m. for eight Wednesdays beginning Nov. 2 at the historic Nauvoo Theatre on Mullholland Street. The theme for November is “Grace & Gratitude: The Stories Go On.” Each week will feature area residents sharing a message about…
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10/14/2022 DEAN-SEDORE,TOSHA K (34 of Niota, IL) SpeedingHALE,LORIA (42 of Augusta, IL) Hancock County Warrant 10/15/2022 LUCKEY,JED L (21 of Hannibal, MO) SpeedingLANTZ,JACOB R (16 of Warsaw, IL) SpeedinfJACKSON,SAVANNAH K (26 of Blandinsville, IL) Driving While License Suspended, McDonough County WarrantBIGHAM,BRYAN P (35 of Sutter, IL) Schuyler County Warrant 10/16/2022 SKAGGS,ELLA J (20 of Kansas…
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We urge the voters of the 8th Judicial Circuit to retain Judge Scott Larson on Nov. 8. Judge Dennis K. Cashman (Ret.)Judge Mark A. Drummond (Ret.)Judge Carson D. Klitz (Ret.)Judge Diane M. Lagoski (Ret.)Judge William O. Mays (Ret.)Judge Alesia A. McMillen (Ret.)Judge Thomas J. Ortbal (Ret.)Judge M. Carol Pope (Ret.)Judge Michael R. Roseberry (Ret.)Judge Mark A. Schuering…
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URSA, Ill. — Ursa will be the site of a Haunted Yard of Graves on Saturday, Oct. 29. The event will begin with ‘Trunk or Treat’ from 3-6 p.m. followed by the Yard of Graves Haunted Yard Walk-Through from 8-10 p.m. All are invited to join in this fun, family-friendly day to get in the…
Read Full Article Jasmine Forrest (30) Quincy, IL for criminal damage to property at 1100 Kentucky. NTA. 122 Nathaniel Fortney (46) 509 Locust St. Quincy, IL on a charge of Domestic Battery and a warrant out of Miller County Missouri. Lodged on both. 109 Tony McEwen (59) 1316 Summers Lane Quincy, IL for failure to reduce speed to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A maple tree at 207 N. Maple Street at a home owned by Michelle Johnson has earned the October Tree of the Month award from the Hannibal Tree Board. The board established the award to celebrate Hannibal’s urban forest and its stewards. The board’s mission is to encourage and inspire by example…
Read Full Article 2022-019639, 10/22/2022 @ 00:21:44, 732 Head Ln , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Repossessed Vehicle Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult Male Involve Repo Vehicle 10/22/2022Adult Compl. Repo Vehicle 10/22/2022 Public Narrative Repossessed vehicle. 2022-019640, 10/22/2022 @ 01:23:43, 623 Willow St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Noise Complaint Officer Assigned 027 Myers, S N Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult Compl. Unnecessary Noise 10/22/2022Adult Involve Unnecessary Noise 10/22/2022…
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QUINCY — The Miss Quincy Scholarship Program, an official preliminary to Miss Illinois and Miss America, is seeking candidates for its 2023 competition to be held Jan. 7 at Quincy Community Theatre. Candidates will have the opportunity to earn scholarships, hone their interview skills, become a part of an achievement program and follow their dream…
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QUINCY — Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials recently promoted Elaine Davis to the position of housing coordinator as part of the Community Development Department with the organization. The housing coordinator position was created in response to the housing issues and needs in the organization’s service area. Davis has been with Two Rivers Regional…
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