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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal woodcarver Steve Holt recently gathered local interest in a woodcarving group, and the first group meeting has now been scheduled. An informal gathering surrounding the art of wood carving will he held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The hope for the…
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As a former member of the Quincy Fire and Police Commission, I am writing to address Mayor Troup’s recent comments at the City Council meeting regarding our police department and the commission. First, I would like to address his claims that the police department is short on police officers and that a new perspective may…
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Robert Mereschal, 29, of Coatsburg for Speeding. PTC 147 Dalaton Treaster, 23, of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 147 Dustin Courtois, 36,of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 147 Grace Hilbing, 21, of Quincy for Speeding, PTC 147 Christian Wooley, of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 147
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2023-003012, 02/17/2023 @ 02:09:24, US 61 James Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C85 Venker, M S Public Narrative Traffic stop for speed on US-61 near James Rd. Driver released with a citation. 2023-003013, 02/17/2023 @ 03:27:00, US-61 James Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C85 Venker,…
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QUINCY — Salem Evangelical Church will host the all-women Seraph Brass Quintet at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, with doors for the concert opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available at the door and at Hy-Vee and County Market stores. All students can attend free. The Seraph Brass Quintet was founded by trumpet soloist…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre has announced its lineup of theatre education classes for the spring 2023 semester and the addition of an additional performance of Disney’s Moana, Jr. on Sunday, Feb. 26. Six classes will be held for students ranging from 3 years old through adulthood. Each class aims to develop a specific set…
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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. Ryan Stevenson and Heather Stevenson of Niota sold a residence at 2805 N. State Highway 96…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Lucas Likes and Kaitlin Hubbert of Ursa at 4:31 p.m. Feb. 8.A boy was born to Dillion Reavis of Springfield, Mo., and Ali Reavis of Mendon, at 5:26 p.m. Feb. 10.A boy was born to Tristan Kirk and Hanna Arnold of Keokuk, Iowa, at 1:09 a.m. Feb. 11.A…
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Ron Kinscherf talks to Larry Yingling from Neylon Farms about agriculture and its future. TI-Trust sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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. Ashley Jennifer Skirvin, et al of Kampsville sold a residence and a lot at 102 Fourth…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will hold its Night of Worship, headlined by speaker Shane Pruitt, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the Parker Theatre of the Roland Fine Arts Center. The Night of Worship is a free event for anyone who would like to come worship at HLGU. It is a part…
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QUINCY — The city of Quincy has announced its schedule of services offered and office hours in observance of Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 20. Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday and reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Quincy City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.…
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Read Full Article PIKE COUNTY, Ill. — Applications are being taken for scholarships offered by the Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County for the 2023-24 school year. Six scholarships in support of health professions are offered in an amount totaling $9,300 to Pike County students or residents. The following scholarships serve people who are just graduating from…
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QUINCY — Adams County Correctional Officer Taylor Leszkai recently was named the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Correctional Officer of the Year for 2022 in recognition for his “above-and beyond” work ethic and his selfless actions in the face of extreme crisis. A press release from the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association said Leszkai recognized a gap in services for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Officers with the Quincy Police Department safely helped a man off the Bayview Bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Officers were dispatched at 3:35 p.m. to the Bayview Bridge for a report of a suspicious person. When officers arrived, they discovered a man had climbed over the railing and indicated he intended to jump. Officers…
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QUINCY — The Des Moines Veterans Affairs Regional Office is partnering with VA Central Iowa Health Care System and Iowa City VA Health Care System for claims clinic tours. Outreach specialists will be in Quincy at the Quincy VA Clinic, 6020 Broadway, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, to assist veterans and family members…
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QUINCY — Brian Canfield will become president/chief executive officer of Blessing Health upon the Oct. 6 retirement of Maureen Kahn. Blessing Health consists of Blessing and Illini Community Hospitals, Hannibal Clinic, a provider group and network of rural health clinics, college of nursing and health sciences, charitable foundation and durable medical equipment/biomedical/linen services business. Blessing…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is taking applications for the 10-week Citizen Police Academy class that begins on Wednesday, March 1. The class time is 6-9 p.m., and most classes are held at Quincy City Hall. There is no charge to attend. Participants will not only learn about all aspects of the Quincy Police…
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QUINCY — St. Joseph Church will hold its seventh annual shrimp boil and fish fry beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the church located at 1435 E. 1500th St. A Mass will be held before the meal at 4 p.m. for those who would like to attend. The church will be serving shrimp,…
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On 02/07/2023 at 11:52 AM Kimberly A. Brooks of Ripley received a citation for Disorderly Conduct @ Breach of the Peace – Dog Running At Large at 103 W. Main St Ripley and given a court date of 03/13/2023. On 02/08/2023 at 8:22 AM Amy M. Garcia of Glen Carbon received a citation for speeding…
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Meteorologist Brent Clair tells us that this forecast is a little tough to pin down, but he gives us a look. Hilbing Auto Body brings you Muddy River Weather. Canton R-5: Closed Clark Co. R-1 Kahoka: Closed Dallas City Elementary: Closed; Remote Learning Day Hannibal Early Head Start : Closed Hannibal Head Start: Closed Hannibal Public Schools: Closed Holy Family, Hannibal: Closed…
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. Charles Edward Hull of Quincy sold a residence at 1112 Payson Avenue in Quincy to Daniel…
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State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) and other Republican lawmakers commented Wednesday about Gov. JB Pritzker’s Budget Address. “In his State of the State/Budget Address, Gov. Pritzker is claiming fiscal success, but it is important to remember that any improvement in the state’s fiscal outlook is the direct result of a massive influx of federal dollars and higher-than-expected tax…
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John Wood Community College Board of Trustees received notification of approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of the reaffirmation of accreditation at its regular meeting Wednesday. The college has earned a full 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the HLC. Accreditation is the formal recognition of the quality of an…
Read Full Article Rodney C Harvey (33) 3604 Tonja Dr for FTA Operating Uninsured Vehicle & Improper Lane Usage at 3604 Tonja Lodged 144 Zachariah W East (29) LaGrange Mo for Driving Under the Infleuence at 201 S 3rd on 1/28/23 NTA 162 Cody J Bichsel (28) Mendon Il for Driving While License Suspended at 24th & Locust…
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NEW CANTON, Ill. — A New Canton man was jailed on Friday, Feb. 10 after an investigation at a New Canton home. Deputies with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched at 7:33 a.m. Friday to the 200 block of Walnut Street in New Canton in reference to a domestic disturbance. It was initially reported…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Justin and Emilee Winchester of Quincy at 2:55 p.m. Feb. 2.A boy was born to Iesha Thorpe of Macomb at 8:32 a.m. Feb. 3.A boy was born to Thomas Kurfman and Caitlin Wyss of Quincy at 6 a.m. Feb. 4.A boy was born to Dermane Lloyd and Alyssa…
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With new telephone numbers in west-central Illinois in high demand, the Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved the implementation of an 861 area code to overlay the existing 309 area code region. The 309 area code serves all or part of Hancock, Bureau, Dewitt, Fulton, Henderson, Henry, Knox, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Mercer, Peoria, Rock Island,…
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