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CANTON, Mo. —Culver-Stockton College is inviting outstanding young leaders entering grades 9-12 to participate in the Fabiola Leadership Academy set for June 12-16 at the campus. The leadership program offers immersive training with a strong focus on ethical decision-making, teamwork and community-based learning. Inspired by the Moorman Pillars of Leadership and based on the Social…
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QUINCY — A Graduate Gemologist diploma from The Gemological Institute of America recently was awarded to Emerald City Jewelers’ Sarah Davis, daughter of Tom and Sheri Busse. Sheri Busse is the owner and founder of Emerald City Jewelers, and Davis has been a lifelong contributor to the success of Emerald City Jewelers. The GIA’s mission…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Art Department at Culver-Stockton College will present the multimedia installation work of Danielle Yakle in the Mabee Gallery on Thursday, March 2. An opening reception is at 6 p.m., with an artist talk at 6:30 p.m. The gallery will feature a multi-faceted artist’s unique and diverse art installation. Yakle, a professor…
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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. Lloyd C. Hoffman, trustee of Loraine sold 11.40 acres of land and two lots in Loraine…
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Richard Foster, 76, of Quincy for Criminal Damage at 3119 Broadway. NTA 104 Jaret T Shear, 22, 1507 Zellerman Ave, Speeding at N 4th St and Cherry St. PTC 251 Carlos G. Ramos, 24, for Domestic Battery, lodged, 106 Robert J. Cramsey, 46, for Possession of Methamphetamine and Resisting a Peace Officer, 122 Ruth Hamilton,…
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QUINCY — Allie Bennett of Monroe City, Mo., Brad Keller of Quincy and Clayton Lamkin of Quincy have joined the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri as board members. Bennett is manager of economic development and member services for Northeast Power in Palmyra, Mo. In a press release, Bennett said, “The mission…
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QUINCY — Retired math teacher Sheila Eyster is teaming up with The Kroc Center to offer two six-week math workshops for less than $9 per meeting. A multiplication tables workshop will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 7-April 11. In this workshop, students and their guardians attending the class will learn tips and…
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Trooper Mark W. Hicks will be promoted Wednesday, March 1 to the rank of corporal and designated the assistant zone supervisor of Zone 8, Marion and Ralls counties, for the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Hicks was appointed to the patrol on Feb. 1, 1998. After graduating from the patrol academy, Hicks was assigned to Troop…
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QUINCY — The Knowledge Center at Chaddock is adding a pre-conference workshop to this year’s Trauma-Informed Relationship-Focused Schools conference. The workshop, titled “Relationships: Let’s Dive Deeper,” will take place on March 31 with in-person and virtual options available. Educators around the world can attend this training on trauma-informed support for their students, even if they…
Read Full Article Irma Wright,72, Quincy, for Theft in the 500 Block of Chestnut on 2/25/23. NTA 130 Joshua J Hill (32), arrested for FTA Unlawful Restraint and FTA Driving While License Revoked X2 at 1401 N 24th. Lodged 112 Nathaniel J Bruns (39) of Quincy, citation for Speeding at 18th and Melview. PTC 155 Kyle W Stewart…
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2023-003510, 02/26/2023 @ 00:07:50, Stardust Dr US 61, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Male Suspect 02/26/2023 Public Narrative Traffic stop for speeding on Stardust/US 61. Driver issued a written warning. 2023-003511, 02/26/2023 @ 00:26:06, US 61 James Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C67 Chavez,…
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QUINCY — To help people gain access to education and employment opportunities, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Lawyers for Learners and John Wood Community College are joining forces to host a free legal clinic for expungement and/or sealing of criminal records. The legal clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — United Steelworkers (USW) who have been on strike against Continental Cement since Wednesday rallied with the union’s “bat signal” projector Monday at the plant entrance’s just off Mo. 79. About 100 members of USW Local 11-205 are striking over scheduling, overtime and cross training among other issues. The previous contract originally expired…
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QUINCY — Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, said he’s making no apologies for being “tight-lipped” about the investigation into last week’s fatal shooting of Rebecca Bliefnick. He wants Quincyans to know that “homicide investigations are complex, difficult and take time,” and his department has “only one chance to get it right.” Yates…
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QUINCY — The Kroc Center is offering two ukulele classes this spring. The Ukulele Class will take place from noon-1 p.m. on Thursdays, March 9-30. The Ukulele Jam will take place from noon-1 p.m. on Thursday, April 13. The facility’s own Jonathon Weller, arts and education specialist, will instruct both opportunities. In a press release,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The opening day for the Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park is March 4. The park will be open on weekends in March from 1-6 p.m., weather permitting. In a press release, Paula Epker, manager of the Ramp Park, said, “We’re providing space for athletes to hone their skills and stay active. The…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A man on a motorcycle was killed Sunday night when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a pickup truck. Quincy Police, Quincy Fire and Adams County Ambulance were dispatched to 12th and Park Place at 5:23 p.m. Sunday in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle. …
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training is offering social media and Excel classes this spring. Classes are open to the public. No application is necessary. Reservations are required. The classes will take place at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. Digital Marketing for Local Business will be held Tuesday, March…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is seeking applicants for seasonal employment. The following positions are available: Online applications are due March 3. They are available at https://www.hannibalparks.org/application-for-employment/.
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MACOMB, Ill. — The League of Women Voters of McDonough County will host a candidates forum at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 1 in the Macomb High School library. The event will have candidates for Macomb mayor, city clerk, city treasurer, alderman at large and city council wards 1, 3 and 4, Macomb school board, Macomb…
Read Full Article Taylor A Klocke (22) of Springfield, citation for Speeding at 36th and Melodie. PTC 145 Audra P Frericks (40) of Payson, citation for Expired Registration at 36th and Harrison. PTC Amya R Palmer (19) of Quincy, reports her 2015 Chevrolet was burglarized while parked outside 1310 Washington on 2/14 or 2/15. 112 Ayden L Dietrich,…
Read Full Article 2023-003438, 02/25/2023 @ 02:26:32, 401 N 3Rd 231, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Noise Complaint Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Female Compl. Unnecessary Noise 02/25/2023Adult Involve Unnecessary Noise 02/25/2023Adult Male Contact Unnecessary Noise 02/25/2023 Public Narrative Noise Complaint reported at 401 N 3rd St 2023-003439, 02/25/2023 @ 02:49:47, 12 Chloe Place , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic – Delayed Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C…
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QUINCY — The city’s curbside recycling program will end Friday, March 3. Current recycling customers can keep their orange recycling bins for personal use. If you want to return your bin to the city, set the empty bin at the curb during the week of March 5, and city crews will pick it up. Recycling…
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QUINCY — Maverick Messmer Management LLC invites the community to an evening of rock with an appearance of The Damned Torpedoes, a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, happening Saturday, March 4, at State Street Theater. The evening will open with southern rockers Nick Dittmeier and the Sawdusters from 5-7 p.m. followed by the…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — Plans are underway for a livestock judging clinic for youth on Saturday, March 4, at the John Wood Community College Agricultural Education Center, 37803 IL-104, in Baylis. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with the clinic to be held from 9:30 a.m.-noon. University of Illinois Extension in Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Community Foundation and FosterAdoptConnect will recognize area graduating seniors with a dinner at First Methodist Church, Tuesday, April 18. Graduating students from Hannibal, Mark Twain, Monroe City, Palmyra, Bowling Green, Highland and Louisiana high schools and their caregivers will attend the dinner. In addition to recognizing the graduating seniors, the program…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Community-Based Outreach offers a variety of classes this spring. All classes are offered at JWCC’s Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison unless otherwise noted). Learn through courses like: Community-Based Outreach offers noncredit personal enrichment and professional development classes. The classes promote lifelong learning through courses aimed at skill development…
Read Full Article Michael Towbridge, 27, of Quincy for a Department of Corrections Parole Violation warrant. Lodged 178 Ashten E Dietrich (29) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Trespassing at 513 Hampshire. Lodged 178 Nicolas M Dearwester (33) of Golden, IL, citation for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 24th and Chestnut. PTC 145 Thomas C…
Read Full Article 2023-003387, 02/24/2023 @ 00:20:03, Grand Ave Bird St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Compl. Peace Disturbance 02/24/2023 Public Narrative Disturbance reported on Grand Ave. 2023-003388, 02/24/2023 @ 01:51:38, 615 Bird St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Female Involve 02/24/2023Adult Female Suspect Poss…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A federal jury returned guilty verdicts on Thursday, Feb. 23 against Kelsey Hickman, 31, of Quincy, Ill. for distributing more than five grams of methamphetamine, possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. She was acquitted of possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.…
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