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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The office of Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Joi Cuartero Austin, senior program officer for economic vitality at Main Street America, gave out 14 awards — 10 recognitions for program efforts, two for outstanding volunteers and one each for board member and volunteer of the year — on Oct. 19. Awards…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department recently was awarded a Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant to conduct additional traffic safety efforts. The program focuses on high-visibility enforcement and strategies aimed at saving lives and preventing injuries by reducing traffic crashes. In a press release, Det. Gabe Vanderbol said, “We’re pleased to receive this grant to…
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HANNBIAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council recently selected special award winners during its annual Hannibal Folklife Festival. Awards are decided based upon the quality and uniqueness of the exhibitor’s work, adherence to the folklife theme and overall presentation. Winning Best of Show in the Artist category was Kirby and Lesa Carroll of the Missouri…
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QUINCY — Chaddock recently received a special delivery of 50 teddy bears along with a $2,000 contribution from Ameren Illinois. “We are so grateful for Ameren’s gift for our children in foster care,” Jeff VanCamp, executive director of Chaddock Children’s Foundation, said in a press release. “It’s easy sometimes to overlook them: their sense of…
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FALL CREEK, Ill. — Adams County Coroner Scott Graham has released the name of the driver of one of the vehicles involved in a two-car crash Thursday afternoon on Illinois 57 and North 400th Avenue in Fall Creek Township. Pronounced dead at the scene was John N. Frazine of Quincy. A press release sent Friday…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will hold a pumpkin-decorating contest and exhibit from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday in conjunction with the last day of Central Park Farmers Market. The competition will take place in Central Park. Winners will be announced at 11:30 a.m. There will be adult and children divisions in the following categories…
Read Full Article Mattie Tjaden (25) Clayton, IL for expired registration at 6th and Broadway. PTC. 122 Larry D. Mason (62) 1016 N. 14th, Quincy for operating uninsured and improper lane usage. 153 Cleo M. Lamb (66) 1303 State Apt. E, Quincy for suspended registratoin. NTA 125 Kara E. Wade (33) 642 Harrison dr, Quincy for no valid…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Tickets are on sale for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s first booster gala, formerly known as the booster banquet, on Saturday, Nov. 12. This year’s event will feature HLGU president Robert Matz as the keynote speaker. It is sponsored by HNB Bank. Attendees will enjoy fellowship, heavy appetizers and a meet and greet with Matz…
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2022-019909, 10/27/2022 @ 01:18:11, 116 North St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Male Compl. Peace Disturbance 10/27/2022Adult Victim- Peace Disturbance 10/27/2022Adult Female Contact Peace Disturbance 10/27/2022Adult Involve Peace Disturbance 10/27/2022Adult Suspect Peace Disturbance Administratively Closed 10/27/2022 Public Narrative Disturbance in Progress at 116 North St. 2022-019910, 10/27/2022 @ 02:47:58, 210 Huck Finn Shopping ,…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Jonny and Missy Dahl of Quincy at 10:25 a.m. Oct. 20.Twin boys were born to Levi Von Burg and Amber Vaughn of Quincy at 12:30 p.m. and 12:32 p.m. Oct. 21.A girl was born to Eric and Megan Kirgan of Pleasant Hill at 3:07 p.m. Oct. 21.A boy…
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QUINCY — Appointments are being accepted for a no-cost cholesterol screening to be held at the Blessing Resource Center on Thursday, Nov. 3, with appointments available between 7 and 9 a.m.The screening requires at 12-hour fast and will measure HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. An appointment is required for this screening and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man received a 15-year sentence to the Missouri Department of Corrections on Wednesday. John A. Denslow, 26, pled guilty in Marion County Circuit Court to charges of child molestation in the second degree and sexual misconduct involving a child under the age of 15. He appeared before Judge Rachel Bringer Shepherd…
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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. Virgil David Lemons and Jason David Lemons of Griggsville sold a residence at 309 Front in…
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QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame High School and the Parochial Music Organization choirs and bands had 30 students recently named 2022 Illinois All-District musicians as a result of individual auditions. The selected students will perform Saturday, Nov. 5 in Western Hall at Western Illinois University. Three additional students were selected to participate in the All-District…
Read Full Article Christopher N Bopp (46) 1100 Kentucky for Vandalism at 11th & Kentucky NTA 121 Cheyenne M Williams (34) Pearl Il for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway NTA 102 Katie N Rennecker (34) 1231 Hampshire for Improper Lane Usage at 8th & Jefferson PTC 122 Corin John, 137 N. 14th, reports his silver 2013 Nissan had both…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Kroc-R-Treat, an indoor trick-or-treating event, will be held at The Kroc Center from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. This indoor event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy a variety of booths offering candy and small trinkets. Select booths will also support the Teal…
Read Full Article 2022-019857, 10/26/2022 @ 01:04:33, 3010 Bird St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Extra Patrol Officer Assigned ALL All Cars Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Female Compl. Extra Patrol-Residence 10/26/2022Adult Male Involve Extra Patrol-Residence 10/26/2022 Public Narrative Extra patrol in the 3000 block of Bird. 2022-019858, 10/26/2022 @ 01:09:04, Riverfront , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 023 Wilt, L N Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation is partnering with local restaurants again this year for the third annual “Dine to Dream Big” event Oct. 28 through Nov. 4. The event kicks off with a Food Truck Festival at Quincy High School on Friday, Oct. 28 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the main parking lot. Vendors…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Bryan Renfro as the college’s next president at the October 26 special board meeting. Renfro will start his new position on Jan. 4, 2023. He succeeds President Michael Elbe, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Elbe’s official retirement date…
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Homeless man charged with financial institution fraud after allegedly passing bad checks at Homebank
QUINCY — A homeless man is in the Adams County Jail after he allegedly passed several bad checks at a Quincy bank. Officials with Homebank, 305 N. 48th, reported to the Quincy Police Department on July 19 they received several fraudulent checks from several different people. The total amount of the fraudulent checks was more…
Read Full Article Mary A Miller (56) Payson Il for Improper Lane Usage at 48th & Woodlawn Trail on 10/25/22 PTC 145 Tia S Jackson (3006 N 12 for Retail Theft at 5211 Broadway on 10/20/22 NTA 122 Ryan D Johnson (38) 218 Chestnut Apt B for Open Burning at 218 Chestnut NTA 147 Tamra S. Roberts, 25,…
Read Full Article 2022-019805, 10/25/2022 @ 01:27:13, Munger St Colfax Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Male Involve Suspicious Activity 10/25/2022Assoc. 10/25/2022Adult Male Involve Suspicious Activity 10/25/2022Assoc. 10/25/2022 Public Narrative Citizen contact on Munger St. 2022-019806, 10/25/2022 @ 02:58:00, 9 Village Rd , Marion County Nature of Complaint Assist Agency Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C74 Harp, A…
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QUINCY — “Little House on the Prairie, The Musical,” the stage adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s popular “Little House” books, makes its debut at Quincy Community Theatre this December. The musical follows Ingalls as she and her family journey west in the 1880s to settle in De Smet, S.D. However, life on the prairie brings…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will present a class at 7 p.m. Thursday Oct. 27, at John Wood Community College in Room A021. The topic is about unusual and interesting things happening in the solar system. There will be a discussion about each of the planets and some of their moons. Guest lecturer Mike…
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On 10/18/2022 at 8:53 AM Kenneth R. Marvel of Mt. Sterling struck a deer in the roadway on CH 6/CR 400E. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00 On 10/18/2022 at 9:55 PM David M. Rowland of Quincy struck a deer in the roadway on CH 12/CR 605N. No injuries were reported…
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. Barbara J. Cate and Charles S. Beckman of Camp Point, Cynthia K. Beckman of Quincy, and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation is asking for the public’s help in deciding this year’s Dream Big Staff Choice Award winner. This is the second year the award is being given out. It was developed last year to recognize the efforts of local educators. All faculty and staff of Quincy Public School District…
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