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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra looks to the past while embracing the future in its “Cherished Melodies” concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, in Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. The orchestra, under the direction of Bruce Briney, performs Antonin Dvořák’s “Symphony No. 8.” Full of darkness, sunshine, sadness and joy, Dvořák’s symphony…
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QUINCY —Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries February Second Tuesday of the Month program on Tuesday, Feb. 14, will feature assistant director Carol Ruffin and director Lynette Schenk leading the group in creating a “Love” sign for that special someone. Meeting time is 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the center, 522 S. Eighth. Reservations are encouraged. The…
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QUINCY — Maverick Messmer Management, LLC, and the JM Legacy Foundation have organized a meet and greet for 6th Ward aldermanic candidate Natalie Thompson at The Venue, 124 N. Fifth, on Saturday, Feb. 18. Thompson will be visiting with attendees at the event which runs from 6-9 p.m. Cross State Line will provide patriotic and…
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Christopher Gallaher,41, Quincy, for Aggravated Theft of Motor Vehicle on 2/11/23 at 8th Maine. Lodged 145 Devon Gibson,30, LaPrairie, for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway Wal-Mart on 2/10/23. NTA 145 Christopher Gallaher,41, Quincy, for Trespassing at 923 North 12th on 2/10/23. NTA 152 Matthew Miller,39, Quincy, for FTA Malicious Mischief. Lodged 162 Frank L Wainwright (29)…
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QUINCY — Blessed Beginnings: The Birth Center of Blessing Hospital has been recognized for its work with the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s Birth Equity Initiative, which focuses on strategies to address disparities in birth outcomes for women of color in Illinois. ILPQC statistics show non-Hispanic Black women are approximately three times more likely than non-Hispanic…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently hired Racheal Raleigh as its alumni and events manager. Raleigh began this position in mid-January and will oversee the alumni program and event planning, including A Night to Dream Big and the Dream Big in Color Run. Raleigh was born in Quincy, grew up in the area…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation recently made the first two awards from the $1.8 million estate of Dot Foods co-founder Dorothy Tracy. The foundation granted $331,570 to Holy Family Catholic Church to support a $1.15M project to restore the building’s exterior, and $100,000 to St. Mary School for new windows, totaling $431,570. …
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QUINCY — Faye Dant will give a presentation at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the History Museum on the Square, 332 Maine, that will focus on African American history connections of Hannibal, Mo., and Quincy. The program will offer the shared history of the two communities and will feature names, places and events exhibiting…
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QUINCY — Quincy University has released its Pursuit of Learning in Society spring semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming with cookies and coffee at break. Spring 2023 Class Schedule: All classes meet from 2-4 p.m. at QU’s North Campus with signs to indicate…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested Saturday shortly after he stole a bus owned by the City of Quincy. Officers with the Quincy Police Department were dispatched at approximately 9:21 a.m. after receiving a report of a stolen 2019 Ford City of Quincy bus from the area of Eighth and Maine. The bus had…
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QUINCY — Anyone who attends Quincy Community Theatre’s production of “Disney’s Moana Jr.” this month will see artwork created by Quincy Art Center volunteers. High school students in the Art Center’s Arts Leadership Academy program constructed and painted large masks to be used in the play. The project took a week to complete. The Art…
Read Full Article Laurence W McNett (68) Ursa Il for Operating Uninsured Vehicle & Suspended Registration at 8th & State NTA 153 Olivia M Smith (34) 2502 S 31st for Expired Registration at 12th & Jersy PTC 162 Thomas C Darnell, 65, Quincy, for driving while license revoked and operating an uninsured vehicle at 10th and Hampshire. N.T.A.…
Read Full Article QUINCY, — Quincy University will have its fifth annual QU Alumni Day on Thursday, Feb. 16, in honor of the university’s first day of classes in February 1860. QU alums are encouraged to wear a QU Alumni button and QU gear to work and attend the day’s events. Participating alumni will receive tickets to the…
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2023-002578, 02/10/2023 @ 00:38:57, Highway 79 Bird St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Male Suspect Unnecessary Noise (Mech) Verbal Warning 02/10/2023 Public Narrative Traffic stop at Highway 79 and Bird St for unnecessary noise. The driver was issued a verbal warning and was released. 2023-002579, 02/10/2023 @ 01:14:49, 2619…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the YMCA of McDonough County at 400 E. Calhoun to celebrate the recent addition of 24-hour fitness center access for all Y members ages 18 years and over. The weight rooms, cardio and common areas can…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal woodcarver Steve Holt recently led two woodcarving workshops at the Hannibal Arts Council. Both workshops were well received and sold out. Now Holt is looking to assist in the creation of a local woodcarving club. The club would consist of members of all carving skill levels with all age groups welcome. People interested…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club recently donated $500 to the Hannibal Free Clinic to help the clinic with its mission of serving low and moderate income members of the Hannibal area who need of medical assistance and lack the funds or insurance to do it on their own. The Free Clinic…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The five defendants in the cases surrounding the death of Taurean Snoddy of Hannibal made an appearance in court Friday morning by video conference from the Marion County Jail. Braden Chestnutt, 19, Chad Elliott, 20, Dakota Laster, 23 and Damien McCulley, 25, all of Hannibal, were charged Jan. 28 with charges of…
Read Full Article 2023-002526, 02/09/2023 @ 03:35:21, 809 Pleasant St B, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Female Compl. Check Well Being 02/09/2023Adult Male Contact Check Well Being 02/09/2023 Public Narrative Check well being reported at 809 Pleasant St Apt B. 2023-002527, 02/09/2023 @ 05:26:43, 3902 Evans St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer…
Read Full Article Chelsie Homan, 23, of Quincy for FTA No Insurance, DWLS, and Failure to Reduce Speed. Lodged 268 Jessica A Robison (30) Mt Sterling Il for Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Suspended Registration at 5th & Hampshire NTA 144 Bobby L Dickerson (41) 810 N 7th for Violation of Order of Protection at 810 N 7th Lodged…
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QUINCY — The following JWCC students earned Manufacturing Skill Standards Council nationally recognized certificates during the summer and fall 2022 semesters. MSSC is an industry-led training, assessment and certification system focused on the core skills and knowledge needed by the nation’s front-line production and material handling technicians. MSSC Safety Credential: MSSC Quality Credential: MSSC Manufacturing…
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QUINCY — The Illinois State Police’s Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has begun its investigation into Thursday evening’s fatal shooting involving deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s office. Preliminary information indicates at approximately 3:50 p.m., Adams County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of 5th Street and West Radio Road south of Quincy on a report…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Medical Group Foundation is accepting applications for its third annual Dr. Michael Ouwenga Scholarship. Two awards of $5,000 will be granted to qualifying students. The scholarship was created to honor Ouwenga, a urologist and board member at QMG before he died in January 2019 at age 43. In a press release,…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Brown County residents and interested parties are invited to attend a public presentation of the 2022 Brown County Community Survey and Assessment on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hagel 1891 banquet room in Mount Sterling. Maggie Strong of Strong Consulting will share key findings from…
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Provided by the Adams County Farm Bureau.
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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. Sharon E. Leslie, trustee of Quincy sold an auto machine shop and warehouse and two additional…
Read Full Article Justin Queen, 42, of Quincy for Uninsured Vehicle. NTA 122 Jennifer Coonrod, 45, Plainville for Speeding. PTC 122 Jason Alston, 25, of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 122 Derek Eger, 30, of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 122 Michele Stritzel, 40, Mt. Sterling for Speeding. PTC 122 Timothy M Baker Jr (18) 1524 Maple for No Valid…
Read Full Article 2023-002455, 02/08/2023 @ 00:11:38, 216 Huck Finn Shopping , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Repossessed Vehicle Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By 035 Tripp, A M Adult Female Involve Repo Vehicle 02/08/2023Adult Compl. Repo Vehicle 02/08/2023 Public Narrative Repossessed vehicle at 216 Huck Finn Shopping Center. 2023-002456, 02/08/2023 @ 00:37:50, 1806 South St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Trespass Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By C67 Chavez,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service League’s appropriations committee is accepting applications for grants funded with proceeds from the annual Holiday Gift Show. The league strives to channel funds back into the community. Applications are accepted from not-for-profit organizations located in Adams County to help fund organization projects or specific items. The maximum grant request for…
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PAYSON, Ill. — Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and precision irrigation technology, recently recognized Albsmeyer Electric in Payson with a Reinke’s Diamond Pride award for its performance in the last year. In a press release, Reinke president Chris Roth said, “Reinke is honored to work with Albsmeyer Electric to help them serve…
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