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Blessing Hospital A boy born to Quinton and Emily Ewing of Quincy at 8:21 a.m. June 30.A boy born to Zachary Patterson and Arianna Smith of Liberty at 5:38 p.m. June 30.A girl born to Bryson William Dean and Tracey Lynn Martin of LaGrange, Mo., at 9:36 p.m. June 30.A girl born to Dana and…
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QUINCY — The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has confirmed Blessing Hospital delivers stroke care that meets or exceeds national standards by awarding it with Get With The Guidelines® — Stroke GOLD PLUS recognition for 2022. This is the second consecutive year Blessing has earned GOLD PLUS recognition based on its delivery of stroke care…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — The Fourth of July holiday often includes parades, barbeques, and fireworks. Fireworks often fill the night sky with their colorful, albeit fleeting displays. The fireworks don’t have to be restricted to the Fourth, though. Whether it be their color, flower shape, or name, a number of plants can add some “fireworks” to…
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Chester D Nieders, 80, 831 Maple St, Failure to Yield at N 4th St and Spring St. PTC 177 Kyle D Stephenson, 19, 2001 Sycamore St, reports on 05/06/2022 his 2007 Chevrolet was struck over night while parked in front of his residence. 122 Kevin M Cole, 50, 514 N 12th St, reports his Echo…
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Ron Kinscherf talks about marketing and advertising with Tracy Genenbacher of T-Force, who offers how her clients are ahead of the curve with digital advertising. Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance sponsors the MRN Business Spotlight.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Parking restrictions for the the Hannibal Cannibal and the 4th of July parade have been established by the Hannibal Police Department. No parking will be allowed along the Hannibal Cannibal race course or the parade route starting at 2 a.m. the morning of July 4 to the conclusion of each event. Officers…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center is seeking vendors for the facility’s first back-to-school market from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 6. This event will allow the public to get a head start on back-to-school shopping by gathering vendors inside the Kroc Center gymnasium to sell unwanted, gently-used children’s items. A 10 foot by 10…
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Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll with the Muddy River News staff make the trip to Hannibal for Tom Sawyer Days to check out the mud volleyball tournament, interviewing the tournament coordinator, one of the event’s younger competitors and one of its oldest competitors (yes, that means you, Kevin Murphy). Ashley and Brittany also visit with…
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Altorfer Rents, the Cat rental store, recently opened two full-service locations. The Quincy, Ill., branch at 6601 Broadway offers 12,000 square feet of shop and retail space spanning more than three acres of land. The shop has seven bays to service the full Altorfer Rents fleet. The expansion will support customers…
Read Full Article Nathan P Schutte, 20, Hannibal, Failure to Reduce Speed at N 5th St and Broadway St. PTC 177 Peggy Shafer, 84, 1707 N 12th St, Disobeying Stop Sign at N 10th St and Chestnut St. PTC 109 Andrew D Barnard, 27, 2534 Oak St, reports on 06/03/2022, assorted tools were taken from his vehicle while…
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2022-012141, 07/01/2022 @ 01:14:45, 4215 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Found/Lost Item Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Male Owner Found Articles 07/01/2022 Public Narrative Found item on McMasters Ave. 2022-012142, 07/01/2022 @ 01:39:33, Highway 79 Fulton, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 048 Grimes, S M Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Male Suspect 07/01/2022 Public Narrative Traffic…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Trail is the host of the Terry Anastas Ultimate Ride on Saturday, July 9. All events begin at the Dock on Quincy’s riverfront. Routes available this year are: The Metric Century — a 62-mile ride that begins at 7 a.m. The Poker Run Route — a 12-mile ride that begins…
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BARRY, Ill. — Terrell W. Bell, 49, of Barry was arrested June 26 by the Pike County Sheriff’s Department on a Pike County warrant for the offense of failure to register as a sex offender. Bell was arrested and later released after posting bond. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department currently monitors 57 registered…
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QUINCY — State Street Theater will have two live shows this weekend. The theater has partnered with Square Music Company to provide a free all-ages live music experience Friday, July 1. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and music will begin at 7 p.m. with performances by Pete Magliocco and Ted Holt, along with additional guest…
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QUINCY — The Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office recently received a $10,550 grant from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office for upgrades to the victim/witnesses waiting room in the AdamsCounty Courthouse. State’s Attorney Gary Farha says the funds will be used to refurnish the room, to create and provide pamphlets for victims to educate them on…
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QUINCY — Altrusa International is a community service organization dedicated to literacy in the Adams County area. In 2019, the club began sponsoring a literacy carnival for the K-5 students attending summer school in the Quincy Public Schools. Students are treated to games centered around reading and writing. Prizes such as journals, notepads, pens and…
Read Full Article Nancy A Dean (51) 301 Locust for Expired Registration at Coulumbus and Pawn PTC 178 Gabriel M Richardson (48) Homeless for McDonough Co FTA Criminal Damage at 2nd & Broadway Lodged 128 Galen M Richardson (48) Homeless for FTA Fighting at 2nd & Broadway Lodged 128 Andrew J Williams (34) Homeless for FTA Driving While…
Read Full Article 2022-012066, 06/30/2022 @ 00:01:38, 1800 Ruby Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 023 Wilt, L N Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Female Involve Domestic (No Crime) 06/30/2022Assoc. 06/30/2022Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 06/30/2022Involve Domestic (No Crime) 06/30/2022Assoc. 06/30/2022 Public Narrative Domestic disturbance at 1800 Ruby Avenue. 2022-012067, 06/30/2022 @ 00:48:06, 205 Dowling St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic – Delayed Officer Assigned 048 Grimes,…
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LOUISIANA, Mo. — As part of its weekend of “Mo Mo the Missouri Monster” observance, the Louisiana Area Historical Museum, 304 Georgia, will offer extended hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 2. Museum co-president Brent Engel will give short programs about Mo Mo at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The public…
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HANNIBAL, Mo — The Hannibal Police Department has started to experience an increase in reports of fireworks being discharged. With the upcoming July 4 holiday approaching, more reports are anticipated. Officers are obligated to take enforcement action on those individuals found discharging fireworks. City ordinance prohibits the sale, use or discharge of any firecrackers or…
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Ashley Conrad talks to Mecki Kosin about this weekend’s big Freedom Fest celebration on Quincy’s Riverfront and gives us a taste of Club…not soda, not sandwich, but Club Muddy and her…vivid… description of giving birth. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 67th annual National Tom Sawyer Days began on June 18 when the Beautiful Baby and Little Mister/Miss Hannibal pageants, sponsored by the Hannibal Jaycees, were held at Tanyard Gardens. Mission Able fence painting, an event with invited competitors, sponsored by the Hannibal Jaycees, followed on June 25. Youth mud volleyball was…
Read Full Article Adam I Raymond (40) 632 N 6th for Mason Co FTA Driving While License Suspended at 16th & Locust Lodged 128 Dylan R Rogers (24) Liberty Il for Speeding and Violation of Instruction Permit at 16th & Broadway NTA 147 Mario T Moore (46) 209 Maple for FTA Petition to Revoke at 209 Maple Lodged…
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QUINCY, Ill. – Quincy University has surpassed all annual fundraising totals in the history of the university, breaking four fundraising records over the past year. The 2021-22 fundraising total for QU is $10,433,960, more than double the amount given in the previous year and 21 percent higher than the previous record set in 2019-2020. The university announced…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — From unicorns to angry birds, the vessels in the sixth annual Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department cardboard boat races on the Saturday, June 25 at the Hannibal Aquatic Center were decorated by youngsters eager to battle. Some of the crafts didn’t even last for a few seconds, and some went off course…
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HANNIBAL Mo. — Many churches are rallying to sustain Hannibal-LaGrange University through generous gifts. These churches recognize the impact HLGU has in the region and want to help its mission of Christian higher education continue for future generations. Mark Albee, pastor at Edgewood Baptist Church outside Bowling Green, Mo., stated in a press release, “Our…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri’s 2022 Pest Management Field Day is Thursday, July 7, at the MU Bradford Research Farm, at 4968 Rangeline Road, about eight miles east of Columbia. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with opening remarks soon after 8 a.m. Tour wagons will depart by 8:30 a.m. MU Extension state weed…
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