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QUINCY — Quincy’s Bayview Bridge joins more than 350 buildings around the world to shine a light on Fragile X syndrome for World Fragile X Day on Friday, July 22. The event is part of the FRAXA Research Foundation initiative World Fragile X Day. “This year we are joined by 13 sponsors and 19 partners who…
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QUINCY — Heidi Lanier recently was named the executive director of the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. Interim executive director Lindsay Knudson is stepping into the newly created role of special events and fundraising coordinator. Lanier has spent her career in educational non-profits, holding positions at Culver-Stockton College, Quincy University and Southern Oregon PBS. Most recently,…
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BrodiebD Toolate (20) 812 S 17 for Fighting at 812 S 17th NTA 101 Georgian A Heidbrder (78) 2700 Monroe for Improper Turn at 12th & State PTC 108 Joshua M Pearcy (30) 2225 N 12th for Adams Co warrant for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child, Sexual Expoitation of a Child and Domestic…
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2022-013478, 07/21/2022 @ 01:01:52, US 61 Fair Oaks, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Public Narrative Traffic stop on US61 at Fair Oaks for speeding. Driver was issued a citation. 2022-013479, 07/21/2022 @ 01:19:03, US 61 Clinic Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C46…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Adams County Beef Producers, along with the Adams County Market Animal Sale Committee, will have its 22nd annual market animal sale on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. The evening will begin with a complimentary dinner for buyers, served from 5 p.m. until sale time at 6 p.m. All…
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Laura Tittsworth reported her 17 Ford was entered and her purse was stolen. The subject tried to use her debit card on the same day. 104 Conrad Peters reported that someone tried to cash checks on his mothers account at Mercantile on 7/7/22. 104 Kevin Cole (50) 514 N. 14th Quincy, IL for improper turn…
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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. The Hulls Family Trust sold a 41.07-acre farm in Sonora to Rodney Hulls for $636,585 on…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation recently awarded more scholarships than ever before to Brown County High School graduates. Twenty-three 2022 graduates will begin their first semester of college this fall with a competitive scholarship worth up to $18,000 over four years. Since 2011, The Tracy Family Foundation has awarded more than $1.2…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — The federal government has recognized a program developed by the North East Community Action Corporation. Wade Johnson, apprenticeship and training representative for the U.S. Department of Labor, presented certificates to Clintan Caldwell and Thomas Branham, the first two graduates of a job training apprenticeship NECAC set up for its newly-hired weatherization…
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QUINCY — The Quincy man charged in a fatal Memorial Day crash in Quincy has entered a not guilty plea. Breeden Wike, 20, faces charges of reckless homicide, aggravated reckless driving, disobeying a traffic light, leaving the scene of an accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, disregarding a stop sign, and failure to reduce speed…
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JWCC Trustees also approve balanced budget for new fiscal year QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees accepted a $6.65 million bid from Maas Construction for the Workforce Development Expansion (WDC) project and approved a $16.4 million balanced budget for the next fiscal year during its meeting Wednesday night. The building project is…
Read Full Article Chance A McCormick (35) 812 Jackson for Domestic Battery at 12th & Jefferson Lodged 121 Brad D LeClair (55) 1018 Jersey for Suspended Registration at 5th & Chestnut NTA 131 Xavier R Wells (22) 508 N 7th for Driving While License Suspended and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 7th & College NTA 131 Kathryn Whelan (69)…
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QUINCY — Karen Blackledge, who pled guilty April 1 to two Class X felonies in connection with the assault of an elderly woman who died shortly after the attack, is reconsidering her plea. Before Judge Debra Wellborn in Adams County Circuit Court Wednesday afternoon, Assistant Public Defender Babs Brennan said she was filing a motion…
Read Full Article 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. Jeffrey R. Moffit and Priscilla Ann Moffit of Pittsfield sold a residence at 25187 492nd in Florence…
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CANTON, Mo. — Belle Cowden recently was appointed as dean of graduate and professional studies at Culver-Stockton College. Cowden began her role on June 27. She previously served as the executive director for online learning at the University of Southern Indiana. Cowden has extensive experience in distance education, online learning, instructional design and promoting new…
Read Full Article 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. Michelle L. Tourner of Quincy sold a residence at 774 N. 550th Avenue in Quincy to Brandon…
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CHICAGO — After being notified of several close contacts testing positive for COVID-19, Gov. Pritzker received a positive test result during his routine COVID testing regimen. The Governor is experiencing mild symptoms and has been prescribed the anti-viral medication, Paxlovid. He will follow CDC guidelines by working from home. The Governor is fully vaccinated and…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — The director of the Quincy Park Band was killed in a single vehicle car crash just outside of Monroe City Monday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Keith Wiemelt, 42, of Quincy, was driving a Toyota Highlander on Route Z in Marion County around 9:20 p.m. when he failed…
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UPDATE: The Illinois State Police issued a press release on Tuesday, July 19, identifying the man who was shot in killed in this incident as Timothy Ostrander, 31, of Muscatine, Iowa. CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 was contacted Wednesday, July 13 by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office…
Read Full Article Daniel W Roberts (38) 934 Hampshire for FTA Possession of Cannabis at 521 Vermont Lodged 257 Emily O’Brien reported that a white Pontiac sideswiped her vehicle while at 24th & Broadway. The diver of the other vehicle did not stop. 178 Rebecca Williams,51, Quincy, for Operation of Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 5th and Maple on…
Read Full Article 2022-013272, 07/18/2022 @ 02:51:35, 16 Chloe Place , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Male Involve Information 07/18/2022Adult Female Compl. Information 07/18/2022 Public Narrative Information reported at 16 Chloe Place. 2022-013273, 07/18/2022 @ 07:05:47, 4908 Prospect Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C69 Helton, C B Adult Male Suspect Poss: Cont.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, along with State Sen. Jil Tracy and State Rep. Randy Frese, will be the host of a senior adult health fair from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. This event is free and open to the public. Local businesses are invited to participate in…
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Fischer Health Care Consulting recently announced Ryan Fischer, a native of Quincy, Ill., is joining the board of directors for The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital for a term beginning July 1, 20. The Foundation supports research that leads to treatment breakthroughs, financial assistance for patient care, nursing scholarships and community outreach…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is the sponsor of a movie in Huckleberry Park at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 22. The movie, “The Lorax,” tells the story of a 12-year-old boy searching for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it,…
Read Full Article Vernell L Mack, 30, 1101 N 10th St, DWLS and Improper Lane Usage at N 10th St and Cedar St from accident on 06/27/2022. NTA 109 John Reed, 38, for disorderly conduct at 428 South 36th on 7/17/22. Lodged 174 Cory Burke, 46, for aggravated discharge of a firearm in the 1900 block of Huntington…
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WARRENTON, Mo. — Jerry Asbell, Jr., of Monroe City received a 30-year prison sentence on Monday in Warren County Circuit Court after entering a plea of guilty to second-degree murder in the Aug. 5, 2020 shooting death of Amanda Johnston, also of Monroe City. Judge Jason Lamb said Asbell, 31, must serve 85 percent of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Monarch Arty Party will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Participants will paint the majestic monarch butterfly resting on a flower using acrylic paint on a 12-inch by 12-inch gallery-wrapped canvas. Step-by-step instructions and all supplies included. Project leader is local artist…
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