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QUINCY — Carson Kirk, trustee emeritus at the Quincy Public Schools Foundation, will be honored with the Dream Big Award during the Night to Dream Big Gala on Friday, Nov. 1, at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. The Dream Big Award is reserved for those who have made a remarkable impact on the QPS Foundation or the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Grants have meant new car seats and boosters for the Marion County Ambulance District’s child passenger restraint program, and they could mean new radios. The two grants were discussed during the recent Marion County Ambulance District Board of Directors meeting, at which the board also approved new insurance for employees and heard…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Quincy, Ill., woman and man were injured Tuesday, Oct. 23 in an afternoon crash on County Road 425 in Hannibal. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported in a press release that a 2012 Honda CRV driven by Alaysia C. Dade, 23, of Quincy was northbound at 3:04 p.m. when it left…
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QUINCY — Sam’s Club, the Quincy Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will be the hosts of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Sam’s Club, 700 N. 54th. The DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of…
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Shaandra L. Lewis, 37, Quincy for Fighting. 136Mathew S. Tourney, 35, Quincy for Fighting. 136Toni M. Knuffman, 46, Clayton for Retail Theft at 5432 Broadway St. on 10/11/2024. 182Baron D. Horton, 37, Quincy for Trespassing x3 at 1527 S. 5th on 8/6/24, 8/10/24 & 8/14/24 Trespassing. NTA 121Lucas S. Dively, 28, Golden for Stealing at…
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced Thursday that the 19 certified behavioral health clinics (CCBHC) participating in a federal Medicaid demonstration program now offer mental health care and substance use treatment services. The model significantly increases access to behavioral health care, including crisis care, for people who may otherwise experience challenges accessing…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — On June 2, 1902, at the invitation of Rev. Dr. Gill, Mark Twain gave a sermon entitled “The Gospel of Good Cheer” at Fifth Street Baptist Church. Fifth Street Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church will present a reenactment of this speech on Sunday, Oct, 27. The two congregations routinely host community events and worship together on fifth Sundays. This upcoming event, beginning at 4 p.m.,…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s (JWCC) Rotaract Club at the Southeast Education Center (SEC) in Pittsfield is conducting a bedding drive to provide essential bedding for children in need. In partnership with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization, which constructs beds for children in the area, the JWCC Rotaract Club is asking for donations…
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QUINCY — Peters Heating and Air Conditioning’s Pink Van Campaign has the goal of fighting cancer. Customers are encouraged to request the pink van for any service call. When they do, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the fight against breast cancer. Peters recently presented a check for $2,500 to the Blessing…
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HANNIBAL, M. — The Hannibal Arts Council is partnering with Two Fathoms Tattoo and Gallery to be the hosts of a one-night-only event to spotlight the art of the tattoo culture. Tattoos After Dark will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Hannibal Arts Council (HAC), 105 S. Main. The event…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00.10/12/2024:Thomas A. Warren, Chicago: Struck a deer on IL 99/CR 1300E.10/14/2024:Christina L. Brierton, Versailles: Struck a deer on Il 107@ McGee Creek.A juvenile from Verailles was traveling on IL 99/CR975E and left…
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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. Paradise Lane MHP & Storage, LLC of Kansas City, Mo., sold storage units at Spring Lake…
Read Full Article Caylene C. Sorenson, 24, of 1124 N. 9th for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 8th and Vermont. NTA 126Brody Bell, 39, Quincy for Burglary.Cody Felker, 34, Quincy for DWLR, No Valid Reg, and Uninsured Vehicle.Cody R. Harrison, 35, 320 Spring for Obstructing Identification. Lodged 186Jeffrey White, 40, homeless for Warrant FTA-Trespassing.…
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QUINCY — Down Home Pub and Eatery is moving to the Quincy Town Center with an anticipated opening of nearly November, according to a press release from Cullinan Properties. The restaurant will move into the location formerly occupied by Pappo’s Pizzeria and Pub. Down Home Pub and Eatery owner Stephanie Kaufman says the move from its current location…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri CASA Conference was held Oct. 5 at the Missouri S&T Innovation Lab in Rolla. More than 140 CASA staff, volunteers, board members and guests came together for a day of learning, collaboration and inspiration. In a press release, Brock Whisler, program services coordinator at the Missouri CASA Association, said, “We…
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NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ill. — The New Philadelphia Association has a new president. Gerald McWorter will replace Phil Bradshaw, who is retiring after serving as the founding president for 28 years. McWorter is the great-great-grandson of Frank and Lucy McWorter, the founders of New Philadelphia in 1836. McWorter is an emeritus professor at the University of Illinois and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Black Samsung Phone 9-10-24 22324 Misc Keys including 2 Contico Keys 9-10-24 22324…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) has announced a special homecoming art gallery opening titled “Ruth (Ihrig) Foreman – A Retrospective: A Countrywoman with the Heart of an Artist.” The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, in the Hagerman Gallery in the Roland Fine Arts Center. This exhibition…
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. Tina D. Brown and Kevin Brown of Baylis sold a residence at 1200 Davis in Barry…
Read Full Article Hernan I. Marquez, 22, 3100 State for Failure to Obey Stop Sign and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 30th and Wisman. NTA 178Keegan D. Peters, 28, 2002 W. Hilltop Dr. for Improper Lane Usage at 4th and Vermont. NTA 126Emma Lee Fey, 32, Monroe City, Mo., for disregarding a stop sign. PTC 106Charles Allison III,…
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Rocky Lee Altgilbers, 74, of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Iowa City VA Medical Center in Iowa City, IA. Rocky was born April 26, 1950, in Quincy, IL to Richard John and Elizabeth Jo Ann (Wear) Altgilbers. He shared a loving marriage with his wife, Tracey Altgilbers, since their wedding on…
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Teresa Ann Robinson, age 64, of Quincy, died Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 9:51 am in Blessing Hospital. Teresa was born January 28, 1960, in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Leroy and Mary F. Eiland Downs. She married Sheldon Robinson on July 5, 1992, in Canton, MO. Teresa grew up in Canton, MO,…
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Terrance M. ‘Terry’ McLernon, Sr., age 73, of Quincy, IL, died on Friday, October 18, 2024 in the Barry Community Care Center. He was born on January 14, 1951 in Chicago, the son of Don & Alice McLernon. Mr. McLernon worked in retail. He enjoyed fishing. He is survived by: CHILDREN: Lisa Saurerbier (Dan), Terry…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Auxiliary recently raised more than $20,000 at its 10th annual Glitz Gala jewelry auction at the Hannibal Arts Council. All proceeds benefiting the auxiliary’s pledge to the Building Better Tomorrows campaign, which is focused on helping Hannibal Regional increase surgical capacity, expand critical care areas and invest in the future…
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James (Jim) W. Drew Jim passed away July 5, 2024 at 8:50 p.m. at the age of 79 in his home in Quincy, IL. He was born August 8, 1944 in Akron, Ohio and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the son of James W. Sr. and Sally (Shurtleff) Drew. A Memorial service will be…
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Dawn M. Meyer, 58, of Quincy, passed away at 7:59 am Saturday, October 19, 2024, at her home in Quincy, IL. Dawn was born February 15, 1966, in Quincy, IL to John “Jay” and Barbara (Brinkman) Meyer. A proud 1984 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School, Dawn was known for her unwavering work ethic,…
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Rosalie Walker 12/24/1923 – 10/13/2024 Rosalie Jeanette Sherrill Walker, 100, was born December 24, 1923, to James Thomas and Lila Clare (Simpson) Sherrill in Hamilton, IL. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1941. She traveled to Mineral Wells, TX, in 1943, to marry James E. Walker. Rosalie was a war bride and returned to…
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