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Darion G. Hogan, 30, of 401 Quincy for Domestic Battery and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at his residence. Lodged 162Terrance D. Horton, 23, of Vandalia, Mo., for Phelps Co.-FTA Burglary, Adams Co. Felon Possession of Firearm and a new charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm in the 1600 block of Jersey. Lodged260/153/104Christina Johnson-Riley,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The annual Young Masters exhibit, celebrating the artistic talents of local students, is on display at the Hannibal Arts Council through April 29. The exhibit will culminate in two special award nights to honor standout student artists. The first event, recognizing 5th and 8th grade participants, will be held on Monday, April…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) and the Quincy Public Library (QPL) are partnering to provide free specialized bus training for library staff in preparation for its new mobile library. The training, funded through a Noncredit Workforce Training Initiative grant from the Illinois Community College Board, is part of a broader initiative to upskill…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Carthage Public Library was held April 15 at the corner of First and Center. The library received bids from five general contractors and has signed an agreement with the lowest bidder, Laverdiere Construction, Inc. from Macomb for $3,646,186. “We are thrilled to be moving forward with…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — St. Louis photographer Bruce Toulmin is Alliance Gallery’s guest artist for April. After years of taking only black and white film photos, his family gifted him a Nikon digital camera when he was in his 60s. It led to him exploring the options available to him to manipulate his images. Six months…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The opening day of Central Park Farmers Market will be Saturday, April 26. The market will be open 7:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 25. Starting in mid-June, the market will also be open Tuesday evenings from 3 to 7 p.m. The market will continue in Central Park through June…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 04/19/2025:Peggy M. Crumley, Rushville; Struck a deer on Cr 750E ST. CITATIONS: 04/20/2025:Angela L. Adams, Abingdon; Driving on a suspended driver’s license.
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QUINCY — Two Quincy students recently were recipients of two awards given by the Quincy Service Club. The Bud Willer Scholarship Award winner was Kaitlyn Brown of Quincy Notre Dame. The purpose of the Bud Willer Scholarship Award is to recognize high school students who have overcome great physical, emotional or social obstacles and are…
Read Full Article Jamie L. Obert, 40, of Liberty for Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. 111Erin M. Pickett, 48, of Quincy for Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. 111Tyler L. Burch, 29, of Hannibal, Mo., for FTA Marion County Resisting at N. 12th St. and Broadway St. Lodged 181Michael R. Bontrager, 65, of Bethel, Mo., for Retail Theft at…
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Harold L. Pickinpaugh, age 92, of Springfield, Illinois, and formerly of Quincy, passed on Thursday evening April 18, 2025. He was born on April 3, 1933, in Quincy, a son of Lloyd and Nina Ingles Pickinpaugh. On December 21, 1956, he married Rita Ward in Pekin. She passed away in July 2020. Mr. Pickinpaugh was…
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Richard Louis Rakers, age 88, of Quincy, IL went to his heavenly home on April 18 in Blessing Hospital. He was born February 27, 1937, in Quincy. IL. He was the son of Louis and Catherine (Howe) Rakers. He married Alice Marie Beckman April 8, 1961, in St Francis Church. Rich was a 1955 graduate…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., has launched a new grant program to strengthen STEM education in West Central Illinois. Through its STEM Education Initiative, the company will award up to $150,000 in total funding, with individual grants up to $15,000 available for selected public and private schools. During the past two years, Dot…
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QUINCY — The Miss Quincy Scholarship Program will host its first Mom & Me Tea Party on Sunday, April 27, at the Lorenzo Bull House, 1550 Maine. The event is designed for moms and daughters to create memories, with a special focus on young girls ages 3 to 12. Grandmothers and aunts are also invited…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital and Memorial Medical Clinics want to reassure patients and community members that they remain in-network with UnitedHealthcare despite a recent mailing error. UnitedHealthcare (UHC) recently issued letters to some members incorrectly stating that Memorial Hospital and Memorial Medical Clinics would no longer be part of UHC’s provider network as of…
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CANTON, Mo. — William “Bill” Bass, Class of 1995, and Kurt C. Schuett, Class of 1997, will be inducted into the Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) Education Hall of Excellence during a ceremony Tuesday, April 15, at C-SC. Bass attended Culver-Stockton from 1991 to 1995, graduating with a degree in English education. He spent the early part…
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QUINCY — The Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Blessed Sacrament Church invites residents to join them for a free neighborhood cookout from noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. The event will take place at 540 Harrison in front of the Quincy Housing Association administration building. Volunteers will be grilling hot dogs and…
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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. Matthew N. Mellon and Alexandra M. Mellon of Titusville, Fla., sold a residence at 101 W.…
Read Full Article Archer Harris of Quincy for retail theft and minor in possession of alcohol. NTA 176David Bence of Quincy for aggravated assault. Lodged 148Brady Rupert, 22, of Quincy for aggravated battery. Lodged 148David Dukes of Quincy for aggravated domestic battery. Lodged 104Deamonte Hill of Quincy for FTA driving on revoked. Lodged 139
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LEWISTOWN, Mo. — An Eldon, Mo., man was arrested April 11 on multiple charges after a vehicle pursuit through Lewis County and into Marion County. A Lewis County Sheriff’s Department deputy was on routine patrol and noticed a vehicle that seemed to be broken down on Missouri Route 6 near Granite Avenue in Lewistown. The…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently received the permission of its institutional accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission, to offer doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy and in physical therapy. These clinical doctoral programs will prepare students for careers in high-demand healthcare fields and mark the first time the university will offer doctoral degrees in its 165-year…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — A two-vehicle crash on U.S. 36, one mile east of Monroe City in Ralls County, injured one man on the morning of April 18. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 5:25 a.m. on April 18 when a 2015 Ford F-150 struck the rear of a 2024 Dodge…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will present The Suits at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, in QCT’s Barbara Rowell Auditorium. This event brings together four men delivering powerhouse vocals, smooth choreography and undeniable charm. The Suits will perform timeless hits from the 1950s through the 1980s, blending genres like Motown, Doo Wop, Pop and…
Read Full Article GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Griggsville-Perry High School (GPHS) has been approved for Career Pathway Endorsements in business, nursing and agriculture through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), making it one of the few schools in the region to achieve this distinction. These endorsements provide students with structured opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills, college credit and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will hold a lecture by Quincy High School science teacher Jared Holman at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023. The topic is “Are We Alone in the Universe?” In the presentation, Holman will explore the Fermi Paradox: the puzzling question of…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The third annual Marion County Walk for Life and pancake and sausage breakfast will be held Saturday, April 26, at the Sesqui Building in Flower City Park. The breakfast, provided by the Palmyra Knights of Columbus, will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. Free-will donations will be accepted for breakfast, which…
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