Muddy River News
QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will present a program on Camp Ellis, a former World War II Army Service Forces Unit Training Center in western Illinois, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, in the Senior and Family Resource Center, at 639 York. The program is free and open to the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Indiana bats are starting to settle into their hibernacula, the caves at Sodalis Nature Preserve where they spend the winter. The “Bats are Back” night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation. Interpreter guide Gale Rublee, a nationally certified interpreter…
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QUINCY — Cedarhurst of Quincy, 319 S. 48th, has been rebranded as High Point Residence Quincy to reflect the commitment of the facility to providing exceptional senior living experiences. High Point Residence Quincy will continue to deliver the same care and services that residents and their families have come to expect. This rebranding aligns the…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will honor local and national first responders on Wednesday, Sept. 11 after receiving permission from the 9-11 Memorial and Museum to be a viewing site for the organization’s anniversary film. This year’s film will be premiered locally in JWCC’s Heath Center auditorium at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. The event is…
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Gary L. Balke, age 76, Quincy, died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 8:50 am in Good Samaritan Home. Gary was born September 13, 1947 in Collinsville, IL, the son of Leroy and Alma Mateer Balke. He married Jane Halbe on August 30, 1969. She preceded him in death on February 10, 1994. He later married…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Aug. 1-31, 2024. Jonah Aaron Clark, 27, of Omaha, Nebr., and Karli Bryanna Keller, 27, of Omaha, Nebr., filed Aug. 1, 2024.Jennifer Marie Cardamone, 23, of Liberty and Logan Alan Hamilton, 25, of Liberty filed Aug. 5, 2024.Samantha Marie Metz, 23, of Joplin,…
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CANTON, Mo. — A Canton man was killed in a car crash Monday morning on U.S. 61. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by Roy J. Schutte, 95, of Canton was driving north in the southbound lane on U.S. 61 at the intersection of Route P when he struck head…
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(UPDATE: The Quincy Police Department reported Tuesday afternoon that Clary faces another charge of sexual exploitation of a child that allegedly occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 21 in the 2200 block of Spruce.) QUINCY — The use of the Flock automatic license plate reader cameras helped the Quincy Police Department arrest an Ashland…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail after an alleged burglary attempt. The 10th Judicial District Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Monday, Sept. 9 for Brendon W. Lake, 29, charging him with burglary, stealing, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges stem…
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QUINCY — As part of its observance of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health will be the host of free prostate cancer screenings in five locations across the region. Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed and treated at the Blessing Cancer Center. Registration is required. The screenings will be held…
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Jermaine Q. Harper, 44, last known address in the 1400 block of North 24th Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for possession of meth and resisting a peace officer. Harper is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 275 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional…
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Thomas Eldon Luttrull, 93, of Lewistown, MO, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Velpen, IN, on August 18, 1931, to Pleasant Isaac Luttrull and Opal (Nelson) Luttrull. Thomas is survived by his wife of 73 years, Joyce; his children Jennifer (David) Wright of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Tree Board’s Tree of the Month for September is a tulip poplar tree at 14 Riverpoint Road at the home of Debbie Trevathan. The Tree Board established a Tree of the Month Award to celebrate Hannibal’s beautiful urban forest and its stewards. The Tree Board’s mission is to encourage and…
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QUINCY — Farlow Real Estate Experts recently announced Chrissy Lock has been awarded the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Lock completed REBAC’s comprehensive course in buyer representation. The ABR designation is awarded to realtors who meet the specified educational and…
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QUINCY — State aging officials are holding a series of roundtable discussions — open to service providers, older adults, family caregivers and the public — to help shape the future of policymaking, service delivery and investment priorities to meet the needs of a growing older adult population. “As a requirement of the federal Older Americans…
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Bryan Underwood, 42, 935 N. 4th for Violation of OP. Lodged 140Bailey Barlow, 29, Springfield for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and operating uninsured vehicle at 10th and Broadway. 169Linda M. Morgan, 63, Bowen for stealing. 140Kelly A. Thomas, 48, 1330 Spring Street for retail theft under $300. 106Sarah M. Powell, 35,…
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EWING, Mo. — An 11-year-old boy from Ewing, Mo., was airlifted to Quincy after his ATV crashed into another ATV on Saturday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the accident occurred at approximately 6:38 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 21229 260th Street, three miles west of Ewing. The juvenile was driving a 2001…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is investigating multiple reports of a male exposing himself at various locations in Quincy during the past two weeks, committing lewd acts in the view of juveniles and showing them inappropriate photos on his phone. Victims report that the suspect’s vehicle has stopped at locations ahead of their path,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Having spent a lifetime of making art, Terry Newell of Carthage, Ill., is bringing his work to Alliance Art Gallery for September. Newell recently has been concentrating on western-themed acrylic paintings inspired by a childhood that included playing cowboys and Indians with his brother. He has spent time with Native Americans and…
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TAYLOR, Mo. — Prinsco recently announced a new location in Taylor to serve agricultural drainage contractors and farmers in eastern Missouri, western Illinois and southern Iowa. The distribution yard in Taylor will have on-site staff and delivery drivers during regular business hours with extended hours during the busy season. Customers in this region will have…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department currently has COMIRNATY, the 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine, available for people older than age 18. Pediatric doses will be made available as soon as they are in stock. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone ages 6 months and older receive an updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 4 for Grand Prairie of Macomb as it celebrated the completion of a multi-year refresh to its supportive living community. The facility received new paint, carpet and flooring throughout, as well as lounge furniture and enhancements…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Band, in conjunction with the Quincy Service Club’s Flags of Honor, will present a concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 in Madison Park. The concert will honor first responders, including military, police, fire and emergency medical services. The park band will perform Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common…
Read Full Article Cory Leckbee, 28, of Quincy for Stealing. 122Dreston Brunk, 28, of Quincy for Retail Theft and FTA Consumption Minor. 122Michael E. Davis, 46), 301 Alcorn for Suspended Registration. 135Joseph E. Mefford, 29, 626 Harrison for FTA Obtain License after Revoked. Lodged 132Dawn L. Hoener, 41, 622 Spring for Leaving the Scene, Operating Uninsured Vehicle &…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Ethen and Kaytin Baker of New Canton, Mo., at 8:24 a.m. Aug. 26, 2024.A boy was born to Kody Dale and Jessa Lee Kropp of Camp Point at 8:40 p.m. Aug. 26, 2024A girl was born to Chad and Allison Weaver of Mount Pleasant, S.C., at 10:27 Aug.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services will be the host of an end-of-summer carnival that will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center, 641 Buchanan. This event is free and open to the public in collaboration with Memorial Hospital. It offers…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 44th annual indoor horseshoe league sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation League starts Sunday, Sept. 15. Games are played at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center starting at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Registration for the league continues through Tuesday, Sept. 10. Cost is $40 for each two-person team and participants must register…
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