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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Ten girls and eight boys have been selected as semifinalists for this year’s Tom and Becky program. Coordinator Melissa Cummins announced the names on Thursday. Becky semifinalists are: Tom semifinalists are: Interested Hannibal seventh grade students presented speeches before a panel of nine judges at the Hannibal Middle School on March 14. The…
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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. Morgan Winston of Dixon sold a residence at 1031 S. 12th in Quincy to Grammatiki Marina Krueger…
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Cathy J. Welch, 64, of Pittsfield for Failure to Obey Stop Sign at 10th and Spruce. NTA 136Melody Schullian, 47, of Payson for Stealing.Robert Allen, 20, of Quincy for Expired Reg.Trenton A. Matson, 36, of Quincy for a warrant FTA-Trespass. Lodged 108Trenton A. Matson, 36, of Quincy for Possession of Meth. Lodged\ 108Logan D. Steinkoenig,…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The driver in a single-vehicle traffic accident suffered serious injuries Thursday night. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded at 7:52 p.m. on Thursday, March 20 to a single-vehicle traffic accident in the area of 2025 N. 1200th, east of Five Points. Deputies located a 2019 Toyota Tacoma with significant…
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QUINCY — The 29th annual Bids for Kids charity online auction, hosted by Quincy Noon Kiwanis, kicked off Thursday and runs through 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 23. Participants can register for free at bidsforkids.auction and start bidding within minutes after a quick email verification. The auction features more than 350 unique items generously donated…
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QUINCY — Quincy Catholic Charities will hold its annual fundraiser from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Town and Country Inn and Suites, 110 N. 54th. Proceeds from this event supports day-to-day operations. This year’s theme is “Murder at the Pizzeria,” a murder mystery featuring about a dozen local actors. The audience will…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has announced the spring edition of Balanced Bites: Cooking for Diabetes, which promotes diabetes wellness through healthy cooking. The class will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 24, in the Health and Wellness teaching kitchen at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. This event is open to people age…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek recently visited Hannibal-LaGrange University to discuss the importance of financial planning for higher education through the MOST 529 program. Malek, Missouri’s 48th treasurer and the first person of color to be elected to statewide office in Missouri history, emphasized his commitment to protecting taxpayer dollars, providing opportunities…
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QUINCY — Registration is open for the 15th annual “Strike Out Breast Cancer” at Tangerine Bowl in Quincy to benefit patients of the Blessing Breast Center. The event will take place on Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m., and on Saturday, April 26, with three sessions to choose from — noon, 3 p.m. and 6:30…
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2025-000665, 03/02/2025 @ 09:10:27, 14160 Turkey Run Ct, New London Nature of Complaint Domestic – Delayed Officer Assigned DMS24 Griggs, D T Entered By C49 Heimer, C D Adult Female Compl. 03/02/2025 Adult Male Involve 03/02/2025Public Narrative Deputy responded to a domestic disturbance delayed on Turkey Run Ct. 2025-000666, 03/02/2025 @ 11:05:44, 209 E 4th…
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Dorothy “Jean” Arp, 97, of Quincy, died peacefully January 22, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Born August 27, 1927, Jean was a daughter of Matthew J. and Agatha (Kohl) Ehrhart. She married Harry J. Arp June 14, 1947, in St. Francis Catholic Church, in Quincy. He preceded her in death. Jean was a 1945…
Read Full Article Catrina Sander, 28, of Hannibal, Mo., for Operate Motor Vehicle Reg Suspended.Beau L. McGinley, 44, of Quincy was arrested on tickets on file for trespassing and theft at 9th and Broadway. NTA 120Larry D. Curby, 48, of Quincy for Driving While License Revoked. 113Justin M. Reid, 36, of Quincy on warrants for FTA possession of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded a $4,000 grant to Special Olympics Missouri supporting its annual track and field meet. This year’s event will welcome an estimated 156 competitors. Eighty percent of the students are from the Hannibal School District. Mississippi Valley State School, Palmyra, Ralls County, Marion County R-II and North Shelby…
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QUINCY — “March into Fitness” is the topic of the Blessing Health diabetes support group meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. There is no cost to attend the meeting. Register to reserve a seat by calling 217-277-5000. Deb Derhake, Blessing Diabetes Center program coordinator, and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold its anniversary gala Friday, April 4, at Lake Hill Winery. A social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by a short program at 6:45 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The announcement of the silent cake auction winners and the live auction will follow dinner. Matt and…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Stephanie Little of Barry at 5:33 p.m. Mar. 10, 2025.A girl was born to Michael Fischer and Jewel Hester of Quincy at 12:55 p.m. Mar. 11, 2025.A girl was born to Bradley Jobe and Alize’ Hernandez of Clayton at 2:05 p.m. Mar. 11, 2025.A boy was born to…
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RALLS COUNTY, Mo. — Katie Carlin, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Marion County, Missouri, has announced her candidacy for Ralls County Prosecuting Attorney. With a love for the Ralls County community and a passion for fighting for justice, Carlin has taken the oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Missouri.…
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Douglas W. Fields, 60, last known address of 1500 block of Park Avenue in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for delivery of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine. Fields is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 225 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers…
Read Full Article David Pollard, 21, of Quincy for Fail to Obey Stop Sign.Nicole Hoosier, 34, of Quincy for Fail to Yield-Right of Way.Nia A. Crowder, 27, of Davenport, Iowa for FTA Driving While License Suspended. Lodged 126Alesia D. Whitaker, 61, of Louisiana, Mo., for Drivers License Expired More Than a Year. 176Alesia D. Whitaker, 61, of Louisiana,…
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Anna Chapman, 97, of Quincy, passed away at 8:50 am Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Sunset Home in Quincy, IL. Anna was born March 9, 1928, in Monmouth, IL to Jesse and Lucille (Parsons) Allen. Her youth was filled with the simple pleasures of small-town life, and it was at Scotties Roller Skating Rink where…
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Donna J. Kerkhoff, age 74, of Quincy, IL died peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025, in her long-time home surrounded by her husband and beloved gardens. She was born on January 13, 1951, in Quincy, the daughter of Roy and Dorothy (Waggoner) Genenbacher. On June 3, 1978, she married William “Bill” Kerkhoff who survives. Donna…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame Music Department will present its annual spring show, “Heart and Soul,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium at John Wood Community College. The QND Concert Chorale, Mixed Chorus, Men’s and Women’s Glee,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional, in collaboration with the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, the health departments from Marion, Lewis, Monroe, Ralls and Shelby counties and the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council, recently launched the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The purpose of the CHNA and subsequent Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)…
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QUINCY — The friends and family of Troop 99 & Pack 99 of Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church of Quincy will hold its third annual pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, in the church fellowship hall at 3600 Payson Road. The all you can eat breakfast will feature…
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QUINCY — Illinois Master Naturalist volunteers are making an impact in their communities, connecting people with nature through conservation, education and hands-on restoration projects. West-Central Illinois Master Naturalists contributed more than 1,600 hours of volunteer service in 2024 — an increase of 447 hours from 2023. Their work included removing invasive species at Camp Eastman…
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TAYLOR, Mo. — One person was seriously injured in a Sunday morning crash on U.S. 61. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the accident happened at approximately 3:55 a.m. Sunday March 16, on a snow-covered bridge two miles south of Taylor. A 2012 Buick Enclave, driven by a 50-year-old man from Hannibal, was traveling southbound…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has added a new Art@City Hall exhibit in the customer service area of the Collector’s Office. The exhibit, which will be on display through the end of May, features photographic reproductions of Young Masters Select winners from fifth-grade entries from the 2024 Young Masters exhibit. Art@City Hall is…
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