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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage is expanding its behavioral health services to include a new advanced therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which aims to enhance the quality of care offered to patients by processing traumatic experiences. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an innovative mental health treatment technique…
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QUINCY — Cheerful Home Childcare and Early Learning recently received the Gold Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s quality recognition and improvement system for early childhood education and care programs. “ExceleRate Illinois helps families make more informed choices about their children’s early childhood education and care,” Bethany Patten, director of the IDHS…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College President Lauren Schellenberger recently accepted a $10,000 donation from United State bank as part of its ongoing investment in the Johnson-Turner IDEA (Innovation, Design and Experiential Activities) Center in the heart of campus. As a major sponsor of the IDEA Center, United State Bank’s support enhances hands-on learning experiences for…
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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — R.P. Lumber, a family-owned, full-service retail home center and building materials supplier, will open its 89th retail location at 3200 Broadway in Quincy on April 7. “We’ve always wanted to have a store in Quincy, and we’re thrilled to finally have the opportunity,” Robert L. Plummer, CEO of R.P. Lumber, said in a…
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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. Lori Jolliff, et al of Irving sold a lot in Pleasant Hill to Jerry L. Buchanan…
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Erica D. Miller, 32, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured at N. 11th St. and Chestnut St. 140Kaiser D. Rost, 19, of Quincy for Speeding and Operating Uninsured at N. 17th St. and Broadway St. 181Camilla G. Capek, 53, of Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection at S. 7th St. and Madison St. Lodged 107James…
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QUINCY — The All-Wars Museum at the Illinois Veterans Home received funds raised from the 13th annual Pins for Patriots bowling fundraiser on March 9 at The Tangerine Bowl. To help the museum recover from the recent loss of its biggest fundraiser, Pins for Patriots selected the museum as the beneficiary of this year’s event…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s approach to rural economic development will be spotlighted at the University-Industry Innovation Network (UIIN) Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from June 10–12. Leslie Sieck, vice president for economic and workforce development and executive director of Tri-State Development, will present her work, “How Small Colleges Power Rural Revitalization.” This selection follows a…
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BARRY, Ill. — The city of Barry was recognized as a Smart Rural Community by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, powered by Adams Fiber, during a recent Barry City Council meeting, marking an important milestone in the city’s ongoing dedication to innovation, growth and connectivity. This achievement highlights Barry’s leadership in leveraging cutting-edge broadband technology to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, in partnership with Robinson Outdoor, is accepting entries for the 10th annual Art in the Open billboard art competition through Tuesday, April 15. This free competition is open to adults (18 and older) and youths (ages 8-17) residing within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal. Participants may submit up…
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Byron Alan Moore, age 81, of Quincy, died on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 8:11 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Byron was born on March 27, 1943 in Hobart, OK, a son of Everett and Dorothy Henderson Moore. On December 31, 1983 he married his soul mate, Barbara Bridges, in Hannibal, MO. She survives. Byron was…
Read Full Article Kaitlyn E. Quincy, 28, of Quincy for Arrest for Burglary to Motor Vehicle at 1401 N. 24th St. on Mar. 6, 2025. 104Tyler S. Gibson, 23, of Quincy for Disobeying Traffic Sign at N. 3rd St. and Cherry St. 145Benjamin Bousmaha of Quincy for uninsured motor vehicle. NTA 144Tarae Gates of Quincy for failure to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department’s Cause and Origin investigators were on scene with Quincy Police Department (QPD) investigators on Saturday morning, working to determine the cause of an overnight structure fire at 304-306 Cherry. The Quincy Fire Department (QFD) was dispatched to a general alarm structure fire in a house at Third and Cherry…
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Timothy W. Walker, age 73, of Liberty, died on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 9:34 p.m. in Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Timothy was born on December 24, 1951 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Quincy, a son of Wayne B. and Dorothy Helen Little Walker. On January 14, 1972, he married Sandra K.…
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Brenda Sue (Schwartz) Hess, age 62, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away on March 19, 2025. She was born on September 13, 1962, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Quincy, IL to Robert Allen Schwartz & Delores Catherine (Peters) Schwartz. Brenda was only 10 years old when her mother passed away in 1972. When Hazel Neff married…
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QUINCY — People needing a partial knee replacement have a new option to feel better faster with new technology at Blessing Hospital. Orthopedic surgeons Dr. Darr Leutz and Dr. Sean Moroze and their surgical teams are now using the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution in Unicompartmental Knee Replacement, more commonly known as partial knee replacement. The knee…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Arts Council Executive Director Michael Gaines and Program Coordinator Beth Hinton met in January with representatives from the Hannibal Central Park Farmers’ Market, including market manager Steve Huse, to discuss a potential collaboration. The group then explored how to bring the Farmers’ Market to the 49th Hannibal Folklife Festival weekend on…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — March is National Nutrition Month, and Memorial Hospital is celebrating with an initiative to promote healthy eating and highlight how food brings people together. This year’s theme, “Food Connects Us,” emphasizes the power of nutrition in fostering community, health and well-being. To support this theme, Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is…
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QUINCY — Young Life Quincy recently announced Jacob Hollensteiner as its new director. A lifelong member of Quincy, Hollensteiner brings a passion for faith and mentorship and an eagerness to build upon Young Life’s 25-year legacy in the region. “It is truly an honor and a privilege to join the Quincy Young Life team,” Hollensteiner…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Registration is open for the eighth annual River Bluffs Paint Out. The communities of Hannibal and Canton are the hosts of the two-day plein air painting event May 3-4. Plein air events invite artists to communities where they create paintings outdoors and on-site. Painters will converge upon Canton on May 3 and Hannibal…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — As we creep toward spring, many gardeners begin to get the urge to get out in the garden. Seed starting and garden planning activities are well underway. One gardening technique that many gardeners incorporate into their gardens is companion planting. What is companion planting? There isn’t an agreed-upon definition of what companion…
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Dr. Richard Lee “Dick” Vance, age 83, of Quincy, died on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:40 am in Blessing Hospital. Dick was born on July 27, 1941, a son of Dr. Thomas W. and Helen Irene Kaufman Vance. He married Carol Huls, who preceded him in death in 1994. On June 23, 2001, he…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation of Hannibal recently awarded a $10,000 grant to Faith Bridge, a non-profit organization that helps foster children in Hannibal and the surrounding area. This grant will specifically fund the Carry On Program, an initiative that provides vital resources to former foster youth, helping them transition successfully into independent living.…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) was the host of the Missouri Small Schools Band Directors Association (MSSBDA) Festival on March 6, offering a day of music education and professional development for small school music educators and their students. The event brought together several talented student ensembles. MSSBDA’s mission is to support and empower small…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Brenner Library is bringing historical materials to the region with the recent acquisition of the Mark Twain Collection from Fontbonne University in Clayton, Mo. Consisting of more than 420 books and works of art, this collection originated from Cyril Clemens, a third cousin twice removed from Samuel L. Clemens. Cyril Clemens…
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QUINCY — The Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Illinois of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons will be awarding 41 new and renewal to local new or returning college students totaling over $86,000. More than 449 scholarships will be awarded statewide totaling more than $705,000.…
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A daughter, Hazel Keiko Gingerich, was born March 10, 2025, at 5:02 pm. She weighed 6lbs 2oz and was 19.5 inches long. Her parents are Brianna and Taylor Gingerich of Shelbina, M\o. A son, Stetson Jaymes Speagle, was born March 13, 2025 at 8:18 pm. He weighed 6lbs 13oz and was 20 inches long. His…
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