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CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker today condemned the reported Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade, allowing states to enact even more restrictive anti-choice laws that would deny woman’s access to reproductive health care. Early in his term, Governor Pritzker signed the Reproductive Health Act to protect Illinois women in anticipation of a conservative Supreme Court overturning Roe. “The terrifying implications…
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Lance Woolam from Central Adams Firecrackers 4-H Club was an award winner at the Illinois 4-H state awards program on April 9 at the I Hotel and Conference Center. Woolam also is a member of the Adams County 4-H Federation and Adams County STEM SPIN Club. Woolam was awarded the Emerald Leadership…
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CHICAGO — Titan International, Inc. has reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. “We were able to pick up right where we left off in 2021 with another stellar quarter to begin the year,” stated Paul Reitz, President and Chief Executive Officer. “All of our business units across all geographies came together to…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command recently named Slumberland Furniture the 2021 volunteer partner agency of the year. Since partnering with The Salvation Army in 2018, Slumberland Furniture has provided 60 children with beds through the company’s 40 Winks Foundation in the Quincy and Hannibal area. In a press release, Salvation Army volunteer…
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Mark A Clay (53) Homeless for Trespassing at 507 Grant. NTA Robert J. Fetzer, 32, Quincy for original warrant for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Lodged Rex Derksen (36) Homeless for Trespassing at 200 N. 8th Street. NTA Taylour Toolate (29) Quincy for Theft with a prior conviction. Lodged Quentin Watson (31) Quincy for Domestic…
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2022-007693, 05/02/2022 @ 05:48:47, 1222 Broadway , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Possible DWI Officer Assigned 024 Mulheron, R M Entered By C74 Harp, A LAdult FemaleCompl. Unnecessary Noise 05/02/2022AdultVictim- DWI: Alcohol/Drugs 05/02/2022AdultVictim- Open Liquor 05/02/2022Adult MaleSuspect DWI: Alcohol/Drugs Cleared by Arrest-Adult 05/02/2022Suspect Open Liquor Cleared by Arrest-Adult 05/02/2022Suspect Unnecessary Noise Administratively Closed 05/02/2022 Public Narrative Possible DWI reported at 1222 Broadway. 2022-007694, 05/02/2022 @ 06:32:49, 200…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Travis Wooldridge and Ashley Bergheger of Carthage at 10:36 p.m. on April 24.A boy was born to James Gunn of Houston, Texas, and Lily R. Gibson of Quincy at 8:18 a.m. April 26.A boy was born to Matt and Candy Hoener of Quincy at 8:24 a.m. on April…
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QUINCY — Partners on the Adams County Works Career Guidance Team are hosting Career Launch Signing Day at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 in the Quincy Community Theater inside the Oakley-Lindsay Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza. The event, which celebrates students entering the workforce, is in partnership with Great River Economic Development Foundation, John Wood…
Read Full Article 2022-007625, 05/01/2022 @ 00:03:20, 11th Church, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Involve Curfew 05/01/2022Adult Male Parent Curfew 05/01/2022 Public Narrative Traffic stop at 11th and Church for defelctive lights. Driver issued citation for operatiing with drivers license, written warning for deflective lights and a verbal warning for curfew violation. 2022-007626, 05/01/2022…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Farmers’ Market, presented by Quincy Medical Group, will return to Washington Park for another season. The first market will take place Saturday, May 7, and will continue every Saturday through October 29. The market hours are from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each date. The market strives to support local farmers…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The art of foraging for food is as old as mankind. What is a hobby for many today, was a necessity for people throughout human history. A nature program on wild edibles is scheduled from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Sodalis Nature Preserve. Gale Rublee, Hannibal Parks and Recreation nature…
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Today, Muddy River News kicks off a daily video segment called “The Daily Muddy”. Host Ashley Conrad will take us around the Muddy River Region. She’ll talk to the people who make Muddy River News happen and will encourage debate on popular topics that affect our readers. We hope you enjoy “The Daily Muddy”.
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MILTON, Ill. — A Louisiana, Mo., man is lodged in the Pike County Jail on multiple drug charges. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched at 6:38 p.m. Monday to Milton in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Deputies found the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Davis Street near Pittsfield Street in Milton. Subsequent…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Auxiliary recognized Bob Schreiner as the volunteer of the year for 2020 and Brenda Newell as the volunteer of the year for 2021 at its annual service awards luncheon on April 25 at the Hannibal Country Club. Since joining Hannibal Regional Auxiliary, Schreiner has given more than 5,300 hours in…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy will use a $5,000 grant from Ameren Illinois to help local families faced with homelessness. The grant will help the Salvation Army of Quincy enhance programs already in place while also providing an additional 8 to 12 families the support needed to find safe and stable housing. It…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc. recognized two employees for their dedication at its volunteer of the year ceremony. Parcel Lead Josh Stuckman of Golden was honored for contributions in 2020, and Senior System Support Manager Greg Spohr of Quincy was honored for 2021. The ceremony is part of Dot Foods’ Teaming with Local Charities,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Girl Scouts from several Hannibal troops will celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree at Cardiff Hill Overlook at 4 p.m. Monday, May 2 with the help of the Hannibal Tree Board, the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department. Kristin Fasnacht, community engagement manager of Girl Scouts…
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Two bills on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk could expand Illinois highway camera monitoring program to cover 6,600 more miles of road across 22 counties as the General Assembly looks to crack down on expressway crime before November elections. House Bill 260 and House Bill 448 – passed alongside 80 other proposals in the final dayof the legislative session – would see…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Fights Cancer has organized two fundraising events. Texas Roadhouse, 5120 Broadway in Quincy, will donate 10 percent from meals served between 4 and 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 to Hancock County Fights Cancer. Diners must state as they order that they want their meal to be part of the fundraising…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House and the Women’s City Club invite the public to the first fundraiser for the restoration of the 1855 Lorenzo Bull House and its gardens at 1550 Maine. A $50 ticket provides a sit-down meal and support for the current project of restoring the massive wrap-around porch. A…
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QUINCY — Blessing’s Heart and Vascular Center and its caregiving team recently were recognized in a special insert to the 2022 U.S. News and World Report “Best Hospitals” issue. The magazine features an insert from the American College of Cardiology recognizing all hospitals and health systems that participate in the ACC’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry and/or who…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Kara Andrew, a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and certified lifestyle medicine professional, has been added to the team at Memorial Hospital. Andrew specializes in eating disorders, cardiac rehab nutrition, weight management, sports nutrition, personal training and diabetes education. She is seeing patients at Memorial Medical Clinic’s hospital campus, 1450 N. County Road…
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QUINCY — Kristie Strieker is the Salvation Army’s 2021 volunteer of the year award recipient. This award was presented during the Salvation Army’s volunteer recognition event April 21. Strieker volunteers with the Salvation Army in the women’s ministry, the Thanksgiving and Christmas community dinners and the Christmas food and toy distribution. The nomination for Strieker,…
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QUINCY — Local nonprofits seeking to build their programming, expand their mission and better their communities are invited and encouraged to apply for funding through the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri’s annual competitive grant program. The deadline to submit grant applications is at 11:45 p.m. June 1. Grants are made for…
Read Full Article Angela L Deming (47) 2209 Sycamore for Expired Registration & No Valid Drivers License at 4th & Cherry NTA 147 Deoandre M Abbey (32) 1241 Harrison for Operating Uninsured Vehicle and No Valid Drivers License at 7th & Lind NTA 131 Deondre M Abbey (32) 1241 Harrison for Adams Co warrant for Battery at 7th…
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QUINCY — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the thefts of vehicles in Pike County. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was contacted at approximately 7:49 a.m. Thursday regarding a white 2018 Ford F-150 Pickup Truck that was stolen from the 1000 block of Decatur in Barry. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that suspects also got…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — A Nebo woman is lodged in the Pike County Jail on drug charges. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop at 4:18 p.m. Tuesday on a maroon 2003 Buick near the intersection of North Monroe at East Perry in Pittsfield. Subsequent to an investigation, the driver, Tabitha L. Mulford, 45,…
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QUINCY — The return of QCT on the Road is buzzing with its 2022 traveling show, “Miss Electricity,” which tells the hilarious and heartwarming adventure of a young girl whose newfound superpowers cause her to lose sight of what’s important in life – friendship, family, and being happy with who you are. This show has two…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — On Thursday, just after 9 a.m., Hannibal Police resonded to the 900 block of Fulton to assist the Hannibal Fire Department with a structure fire. Detectives responded to the scene and began working with the Missouri State Fire Marshal and Hannibal Fire Investigator. As a result of the joint investigation, the fire…
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