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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two people were taken to a local hospital early Thursday morning after a traffic crash on Red Devil Road. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department were dispatched to 1 Red Devil Road at approximately 1:48 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. Upon arrival, officers found a pickup truck had driven through concrete barricades and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Palmyra man was charged Wednesday with receiving stolen property in Marion County. Charges from the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County stem from an investigation that began on Sunday, Feb. 2. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department responded to a business in the 2900 block of Palmyra Road for a report…
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Erma Lee ‘Candy’ Benge, age 79, passed away peacefully in her home on February 1, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1945 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Richard & Irene (Beckman) Beaston. Erma married William J E Benge on October 29, 1962. He survives. Candy worked at Motorola and later was a proud…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) instructor of communication and English H.K. Giltner contributed to the most recent edition of “The Norton Field Guide to Public Speaking,” a textbook widely used in college speech courses — including those offered at JWCC. Giltner’s expertise in understanding and relieving speech anxiety, analyzing rhetorical situations and engaging…
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La BELLE, Mo. — A Shelbyville woman was arrested on a Lewis County warrant for one count of resisting/interfering with an arrest for a felony. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department reported the charge, a Class E felony, against Heather L. Mollet, 37, stemmed from an incident that occurred in La Belle on Jan. 13. At…
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John M. Blickhan, age 91, of Mendon, Illinois died on Monday, February 3, 2025, in his home. He was born on January 30, 1934, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Anselm and Clara (Bockhold) Blickhan. John married Barbara Hagerbaumer August 8, 1953, making their union one of seventy-one years. She survives. John spent his life…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the honorees for its annual ag banquet, scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, at Town & Country Inn and Suites. This event celebrates the contributions of the agricultural community and honors leaders who make a difference in the field. Bastert Farm Equipment has been named the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation recently announced the conclusion of its Faith in Our Future annual campaign, raising more than $55,000. The campaign supports the foundation’s mission to enhance Catholic education. The foundation’s main focus is tuition assistance. Since the 2012-13 school year, the QCES Foundation has awarded nearly $1.3 million…
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Ken Unmisig, 85, of Quincy, passed away at 10:37 am Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Ken was born July 16, 1939, in Quincy, IL to William “Bill” and Laura (Reckers) Unmisig. Survivors include his three sons, Kent Unmisig of Quincy, IL, Kirk (Jennifer) Unmisig of Quincy, IL, and Kyle Unmisig…
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Hannibal Regional Hospital A daughter, Delaney Mae Taylor was born January 10, 2025, at 7:55am. She weighed 7lbs 13oz and was 19.5 inches long. Her parents are Kayla and Justin Taylor of Palmyra, Mo.A daughter, Victoria Rose Key was born January 20, 2025, at 5:07pm. She weighed 8lbs 2oz and was 20 inches long. Her…
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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. WP Outdoors, LLC of New Oxford, Penn., sold 94.83 acres at 1190 915 E. in Mount…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — A Grand Island, Neb., woman suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 36, one mile east of Monroe City, on Monday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2023 Jeep Compass was eastbound at approximately 6:10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, when it failed to negotiate a curve. The…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold its monthly fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the hall, 316 S. Main. The menu will consist of catfish fillet, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. Cost for the meal is $12 for adults and $5 for children.
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, directed by Bruce Briney, will present Adventures and Explorations, a concert that intertwines innovative, contemporary melodies and story-telling classics, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Quincy Junior High School. Acclaimed cimbalom master Alex Udvary joins the orchestra for Kodaly’s “Háry János Suite.” An enthralling swashbuckling tale of…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Brad and Emily Robertson of Lewistown, Mo., at 2:33 p.m. Jan. 24, 2025.A boy was born to Jonathan and Nicole Minnis of Macomb at 8:32 a.m. Jan. 26, 2025.A boy was born to Zachary Lord and Kathleen Reveal of Griggsville at 4:03 a.m. Jan. 27, 2025.A girl was…
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Cass D. Tasco, 34, Quincy for FTA OV Trespassing X 10 at 639 York St. 131/186Todd A. Rost, 59, 3320 State for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 144Toni M. Hastings, 46, 706 Locust for Expired DL and Expired Registration. 148Anthony C. Eaton, 45, Quincy for violation of order of protection in the 1700 block of N. 17th.…
Read Full Article Devon K. Hawkins, 30, Quincy for criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of N. 5th. NTA 146Angela D. Smith, 53, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle at 33rd and Broadway. NTA 151Linda M. Baker, 66, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle at 12th and Spruce. NTA 146
Read Full Article MONROE CITY, Mo. — One person was transported to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 36, three miles east of Monroe City, on Tuesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash occurred at approximately 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, when a 2017 GMC Acadia, driven by an 82-year-old woman from…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Mart Heinen Athletic Booster Club will be the host of its 35th annual John Funke Memorial Chili Cook-Off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at the QU Health and Fitness Center, 18th and Oak. The event is open to the public and features all-you-can-eat chili and soup tasting.…
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. Julie M. Bean, successor trustee, of Golden sold a residence at 1003 Wendell in Golden to…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College has named 225 students to the President’s List for the 2024 fall term. The list recognizes the highest achieving students for each major term. To be named to the President’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours and must earn a perfect grade…
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Shelly Sue Rasche, 69, of Camp Point, Illinois, passed away on February 3, 2025. Shelly was born on October 30, 1955 in Decatur, Illinois, daughter of Ralph & Dorothy Sherden. She married Jeffrey A. Rasche on August 8, 1981 in Decatur, Illinois. He survives. Shelly was a prolific freelance commercial artist whose designs have been…
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Patrick J. Haugh age 82, of Quincy, IL passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Bickford in Quincy. Patrick was born in Davenport, Iowa, a son of Francis and Alma (Wickersham) Haugh. He was a 1960 graduate of Quincy’s Christian Brothers High School. He then attended Northeast Missouri Teacher’s College for 2 years and was…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Applications for seasonal employment jobs with Hannibal Parks and Recreation are due March 14. Approximately 30 lifeguards will be hired at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center. Eight lifeguards are on staff during regular hours of operation. Applicants should be strong swimmers. They will be trained and certified by Hannibal Aquatics director…
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QUINCY — Quincy area organizations that direct projects toward literacy will benefit from the Altrusa Club trivia night to be held Saturday, March 1, at Knights of Columbus in Father McGivney Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with trivia beginning at 7 p.m. The cost to enter is $100 per team of up to…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health will hold a free screening to detect heart valve disease from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the community room of Bella Ease, 721 Broadway. No registration is required. The screening involves a healthcare provider listening to the heart with a stethoscope of people ages 15 and up…
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QUINCY — Hollister-Whitney (HWI), a leading provider of elevator components and solutions, recently launched its annual scholarship program, offering two scholarships of $1,500 each to support local residents pursuing further education in vocational or technical fields. The Hollister-Whitney Scholarship aims to empower students who demonstrate outstanding community service, educational merit and financial need. It is…
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