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QUINCY — Congressman Rodney Davis received the endorsement of many Quincy and Adams County Republican leaders over the weekend. Those who threw their support behind Davis include Adams County Board Member Raquel Sparrow, Quincy Mayor Mike Troup, State Senator Jil Tracy, Quincy Director of Administrative ServicesJeff Mays, State Representative Randy Frese, Adams County Republican Central…
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FAIRMONT TOWNSHIP, Ill. — A 79-year-old male from Scott County reportedly drowned in a pond in Fairmont Township in Pike County on Saturday. Gerald S. Stocker from Winchester was pronounced dead following a scuba diving accident while performing maintenance on a drain in a pond in rural Pike County. The investigation is still ongoing. Deputies…
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PIKE COUNTY, Ill. — The drivers of two vehicles were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries after the collision of a motorcycle and a truck on Saturday afternoon. The Illinois State Police District 20 reports a 2014 blue Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Bruce M. Huffman, 63, of Pleasant Hill, was traveling southbound on…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Scarlet and Blue Auction, held Friday, May 20, raised $26,384.15 for Hannibal-LaGrange University. This number exceeded the matching George H. Riedel Foundation grant of $25,000 for a grand total of $51,384.15 toward HLGU’s current financial challenge to help the university pay off or avoid any additional debt. More than 200 items…
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QUINCY — The truck driver training program at John Wood Community College will host an open house at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 13 in the Workforce Development Center, 4220 Koch’s Lane. The event is free and open to the public. Representatives will share how the program has revised its training in response to the new federal regulations…
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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, recently awarded 42 new and renewal scholarships to local college students totaling more than $82,000. Statewide, more than 449 scholarships were awarded totaling more than $701,950. The new scholarship…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — Windsong Acres will host a celebration of the remarkable career of internationally published commercial artist Shelly Rasche July 29 through Aug. 14. The three-week event will feature a comprehensive display of her paintings, drawings and pottery, along with “stories from behind the scenes;” a candlelit dinner with a special program 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. Wendy L. Skarin and Scott L. Skarin of Hamilton sold a residence at 418 Cedar in…
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Richard T Taylor II, 52, was arrested on a US Marshals warrant for probation violation dangerous drugs and new charges of possession of meth less than 5 grams and possession of a controlled substance at 6th and Monroe. Lodged. 111 Kristy L Shaw, 35, Quincy, for F.T.A. forgery at 7th and Cherry. Lodged. 111 Laaken…
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QUINCY — “Legally Blonde the Musical” is ready to bend and snap its way to the Quincy Community Theatre stage July 14-17 and 21-24. This multi-talented cast of 28 performers (and two dogs) will sing, dance, march, jump rope and bark their way through this musical. The cast consists of: Jennafer White as Elle Woods…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club will have its Allocation Day at noon Monday, June 6 in the Holiday Inn Banquet Room, 4821 Oak. Grants totaling more than $35,000 will be presented to youth-centered organizations for their next project or ongoing program needs. The following recipients will be accepting their grant on Allocation Day:…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The John Wood Community College truck driver training program will offer a HAZMAT endorsement training course beginning Monday, June 6. New federal minimum training requirements for CDL drivers took effect earlier this year. The new regulations require individuals obtaining a hazmat endorsement for the first time complete specific theory instruction prior to taking…
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CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — Linda Blakey is happy to talk about chili all day, but don’t call it a soup or a stew. “It’s a sauce. It’s chili sauce,” Blakely said in a press release. Blakey and her husband, Bill, are overseeing the 28th annual Show Me Missouri State Chili Cook-Off, for which Raintree Arts Council is…
Read Full Article Linda M Forbes, 47, Quincy, was arrested for trespassing at 527 Broadway. N.T.A. 136 Darren L Stephens Jr, 26, Quincy, was arrested for violation of order of protection in the 600 block of South 10th. Lodged. 176 Nikalos M Bennett, 32, Fowler IL, was arrested on an original arrest warrant for residential burglary and a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Summer hours for the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will begin Monday, June 6. The center will be open for use from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Friday. A senior dance will also be held on Tuesdays from noon-3 p.m. There is no admission fee. The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center has a walking…
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2022-009886, 06/03/2022 @ 00:01:15, 3400 Arapaho St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C83 Cowell, C A Adult Male Involve Domestic (No Crime) 06/03/2022Assoc. 06/03/2022Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 06/03/2022Assoc. 06/03/2022 Public Narrative Domestic disturbance reported on Arapaho St. 2022-009887, 06/03/2022 @ 00:23:10, 2002 Hope St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Illegal Burn Officer Assigned HFD Hannibal Fire Department Entered By C62…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy is the host a community event from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 at the Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex. A meal will be provided by Blessing Health System. The event is free to the public. Guests should bring a chair and/or blanket. Families can kick off the summer by attending Soul Celebration, featuring live music, art…
Read Full Article A Frankford, Mo., man was transported to Blessing Hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Illinois 336 Friday afternoon. The Illinois State Police District 20 reports a 2013 black Chevrolet Malibu driven by Grant Scherder, 29, of Frankford, Mo., was southbound on Illinois Route 336, south of 1500 East, when it collided with the rear of…
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QUINCY — Three hundred fifty-eight students at John Wood Community College recently named to the dean’s list for the 2022 spring term. To be named to the dean’s list, a full-time student must be enrolled for nine or more credit hours and must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. A part-time student…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will add a new major to its list of undergraduate offerings this fall, which will prepare students for a career in technology. The Higher Learning Commission recently approved C-SC’s request for the bachelor of science degree in computer and data science, and the program is accepting applications now. “We are…
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QUINCY — People concerned about developing diabetes and those already diagnosed with diabetes are invited to a no-cost screening Thursday, June 30 between 1 and 4 p.m. The Blessing Diabetes Center and the Blessing Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center, 927 Broadway, are the hosts of the event. Registration is required. To register, visit events.blessinghealth.org or call 877-411-2468. Screenings…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 20 Interim Commander Lt. Jeff Schisler recently announced the results of a roadside safety check held in Adams County from late night Wednesday, May 18 to early morning Thursday, May 19. The RSC was conducted by District 20 officers at the Interstate 172 northbound exit to Ill. 57. Violations…
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QUINCY – The Blues in the District concerts will return to Washington Park on selected Fridays this summer from 5:30-9:30 p.m. beginning June 10. The host is the Historic Quincy Business District. This marks the 25th year for the concerts. Each concert is free to attend, weather-permitting. Food trucks are scheduled to be on site…
Read Full Article Antwyon L. Bias (41) was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, less than 5 grams. Lodged -131 Joseph M. Klompien (29) was arrested for Fleeing to Elude a Peace Officer and Disobeying a Traffic Control Device. NTA -131 Antwyon L. Bias (41) was arrested for Driving w/ License Suspended. Lodged -131 Thomas Ionson (37) was arrested…
Read Full Article 2022-009813, 06/02/2022 @ 00:03:01, Riverfront , Hannibal Nature of Complaint VOID Officer Assigned CAD CAD Report Entered By C83 Cowell, C A Adult Compl. 06/02/2022 Public Narrative VOID 2022-009814, 06/02/2022 @ 00:21:40, Warren Barrett Dr Johnson St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Male Suspect 06/02/2022Suspect Defective Lights Except Cleared-Prosecutio 06/02/2022 Public Narrative Traffic stop at Warren Barret and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library will launch its summer reading program, “Read Beyond the Beaten Path,” at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4. The event is free to the public and will feature vendors, crafts and activities for all ages. Special events throughout the day are QCT’s “Ms. Electricity” show at 10 a.m., square dancing with TexasRoadhouse’s Andy the Armadillo at…
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05/26/2022 EVANS,ALFRED K (34 of LaHarpe, IL) McDonough County Warrant 05/27/2022 DOOLEY,JAMES F (47 of Carthage, IL) Speeding 05/28/2022 LOSCH, MEGAN K (23 of Palatine, IL) Speeding WILLIAMS, TIMOTHY C (43 of Quincy, IL) Speeding DEWALD, DUANE A (58 of Sutter, IL) Speeding 05/30/2022 THOMAS, ERIC K (30 of Hamilton, IL) Driving While License Suspended…
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Jane Davenport to offer free frontier line dancing classes next two weekends at HomeBank in Hannibal
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Jane Davenport will be offering frontier line dancing classes in the lower level of HomeBank, 3817 McMasters Ave., from 1-3 p.m. June 4-5 and June 11-12. People age 18 and older are invited. There is no fee to attend. Dances to be taught are based on Victorian Era Western European dance styles…
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