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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. Vickie L. Summers of Barry sold a residence at 654 S. Cherry in Pittsfield to Dalton…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County Day of Caring 2022, formerly known as “The Day of Action,” will be held Friday, June 3, in and around the Quincy area. This event is an opportunity for volunteers to give back to their community through hands-on service projects with one of United Way’s partner agencies that…
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QUINCY — An unusually large gathering of law enforcement officers were in attendance for a Quincy man’s first appearance on multiple misdemeanor charges in Adams County Circuit Court on Thursday afternoon. Quincy Police arrested Jason Priest, 49, on June 1. He appeared before Judge Tad Brenner to learn of the charges against him. Ten bailiffs…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Clinic invites youngsters to pack their bikes and trikes and attend “Ride Cool” this weekend. The popular bike and helmet-centered safety event is back on Saturday, June 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hannibal Clinic’s parking lot. The first 200 children will receive a free bicycle safety helmet and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The 43rd Strawberry Strut, a five-mile run along Lake Carthage, is scheduled for Saturday, June 4. Other events this year consist of a Strut 5K run, a 5K walk and a one mile fun run/walk.Participants can register online in advance to be part of the event. To sign up, go to runsignup.com/Race/IL/Carthage/StrawberryStrut.…
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2022-009648, 05/31/2022 @ 08:02:24, 123 Pioneer Tr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C47 Wallace, S B Adult Compl. 911 Hang Up 05/31/2022Adult Involve 911 Hang Up 05/31/2022 Public Narrative 911 hang up was reported at 123 Pioneer Trl. 2022-009649, 05/31/2022 @ 08:09:43, Palmyra Rd US 61, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M …
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 20 Interim Commander Lt. Jeff Schisler recently announced the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols held in Adams County on May 26-27. These OREPs provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making sure all vehicle occupants were buckled up. Violations Enforcement Activity…
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MARION, Ill. — Miss Quincy Juliana Fray and Miss Quincy’s Outstanding Teen Alli Peterson are competing for the titles of Miss Illinois and Miss Illinois’ Outstanding Teen June 7-11. Fray and Peterson won their titles on Jan. 8, 2022 at Quincy Community Theatre. Fray, 23, is a daughter of Donnie and Jennifer Fray of Pittsfield. She is working towards her master’s degree…
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. M6 Enterprises, LLC of Quincy sold a residence at 1405 Oak in Quincy to Robert W.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Salvation Army will be the host of its second annual donut hole eating competition at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 2 in The Kroc Center. Members of the Salvation Army and Kroc Center staff will compete. Funds raised will benefit the Salvation Army’s Food Pantry. The Salvation Army will provide donuts to veterans at the Illinois Veterans Home chapel at 10 a.m.…
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Before earning his CDL through John Wood Community College’s Truck Driver Training (TDT) program, Luke Lish worked long hours in a warehouse. After working 13 days in a row, he and his wife were in the car driving behind a semi when Luke said, “I bet I could get in that truck, be home more,…
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Sean Robertson (26) homeless Quincy, IL for possession of a stolen vehicle, resisting a peace officer, driving while license revoked, failure to wear eye protection. Robertson also had warrants in Adams County for possession of meth, resisting a peace officer, theft, trespassing, and assault. He had Pike County warrants for possession of meth, battery, driving…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health System is asking for review of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board’s recent decision to approve the Quincy Medical Group small format hospital. In a Wednesday morning press release, Blessing officials say they filed the appeal of the certificate of need permit in Sangamon County Court on Tuesday, May…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This event has been cancelled for “reasons outside of our control,” Diane Pieper, executive assistant for Advocacy Network for Children, said in a note to Muddy River News on Wednesday morning. “We received word yesterday that the team at Truckers Against Trafficking pulled out due to mechanical issues with their Freedom Drivers truck.”…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man faces drug charges after he unsuccessfully fled from officers in a vehicle. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle at 5:39 a.m. Sunday, May 29, in relation to a drug investigation initiated by the Anti-Crime Enforcement Squad. The vehicle fled from the officers, and the…
Read Full Article 2022-009568, 05/29/2022 @ 06:40:35, 109 Virginia St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 017 Perkins, C L Entered By C49 Heimer, C D Adult Involve Warrant-In State 05/29/2022Adult Involve Dog At Large 05/29/2022Involve Stray Cats 05/29/2022Adult Male Suspect Interfere /Resist Arrest Cleared by Arrest-Adult 05/29/2022Suspect Dog At Large Cleared by Arrest-Adult 05/29/2022Suspect Warrant-In State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 05/29/2022Suspect Poss Drug Paraphernalia Cleared by Arrest-Adult 05/29/2022Adult Victim- Interfere /Resist Arrest…
Read Full Article Zion Byrd-White (22) Homeless for ticket on file for Shoplifting at 1400 Harrison Hy-Vee on 10/18/21. NTA – 135. Donterrias Raymond (22) Hannibal, MO for FTA-DWLS, Uninsured at 8th and Jefferson. Lodged – 126,185 Melissa Mitchell (42) 912 N. 6th for FTA-Seat Belt at 912 N. 6th St. Lodged – 135 Christin Dillion (49) 537…
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QUINCY — Breeden Wike is facing at least one felony charge, according to Adams County State’s Attorney Gary Farha, but the 20-year-old Quincy man has not yet been charged because he remains a patient in Blessing Hospital with injuries he sustained in the Monday morning crash at 12th and Locust. An arrest warrant for reckless…
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QUINCY — Several works of Robert Lee Mejer, distinguished professor of art at Quincy University, have been selected for international and national exhibitions and awards. Mejer’s watercolor “Take PC #34” was selected and recently shown in the Raleigh, N.C. 311 Gallery All Abstract-2022, a physical visual art exhibit. It also has been accepted into the…
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QUINCY — Quincy native Gary Weiland will be signing copies of his children’s books, “Fischer’s Accident” and “Fischer Finds a Friend,” at Codex Books, 3734 Broadway, from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31. Copies will be available for purchase. Weiland released his first book, “Fischer’s Accident,” earlier this year. He released his second book, “Fischer Finds…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Jenna McDonald, aquatics director at Hannibal Parks and Recreation, recently earned the Aquatic Examiner Service award from the American Red Cross. The award was given for excellent evaluations from the Aquatic Examiner Service program. McDonald trains up to 30 lifeguards each year for water safety proficiency at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. The…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its 147th annual Strawberry Festival from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at 3600 Payson Road. The festival will feature a variety of strawberry desserts: a cup of strawberries, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry sundaes and strawberry supreme — a combination of a shortcake and a sundae. Sandwiches, chips,…
Read Full Article Darian D. Ragland (46) Homeless for criminal trespass at 300 Gardner Expressway. Lodged 181 Kizzy K. Edwards (42) 408 College ave, Quincy for fighting. NTA 136 Cleveland A. Jackson (34) 535 N. 7th, Quincy for domestic battery. Lodged 185 Demetria Hilton, 56, Quincy for Shoplifting at 1400 Harrison on 5/27/22. NTA 121 Jeayna Crider, 24,…
Read Full Article 2022-009347, 05/26/2022 @ 07:03:52, US 61 James Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Found/Lost Item Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By 028 Traw, W JAdultOwner Found Articles 05/26/2022 Public Narrative Found item on US-61 near James Rd. 2022-009348, 05/26/2022 @ 07:11:51, 207 N 5Th St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Stealing Delayed Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By 2492 Winningham, A LAdultInvolve 05/26/2022 …
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center will host its annual Camp Kroc Summer Day Camp starting June 6 and ending the week of August 12. Camp Kroc offers care to students grades K-6 and counselor in training to grades 7-12 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration is open. Parents and guardians need to visit…
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QUINCY — The leadership of the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools has released more information as they proceed toward a new model for oversight and operations for the city’s parochial school system. QCES has provided community and enrollment data, links to other school systems and studies they reviewed, and a list of frequently asked questions along…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Aquatic Center, 1700 Pleasant, opens Saturday, May 28. The hours of the center are from noon to 6 p.m. every day. Admission prices are adults (ages 18-54) $6, seniors (ages 55 and over) $4, youth (ages 3-17) $5, and children (2 and under) free. A 10-punch pass is available for $30 at the pool or may be…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has established a Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois Fund with The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. The mission of RMHCCI is to provide a supportive place for families to stay while their child is receiving medical care. Ronald…
Read Full Article Rashad L Snoddy (30) Barry Il for IDOC warrant at 530 Broadway Lodged 257 Madelyn N Quincy (24) 2024 College for Stealing at 642 Lind NTA 131 Mikaeel A Hedgepeth (27) 3446 S Glendale for Unlawful Use of Weapon at 24th & Broadway USC 104
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