Muddy River News
BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — A $10,000 donation from Community State Bank of Missouri will help NECAC renovate more Pike County homes through the Self-Help Housing program. A check presentation was held Aug. 22 at the bank on the Bowling Green square. The Self-Help program allows homeowners to upgrade their houses by doing the work themselves.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tree of the Month for August is a magnolia tree at 18 Surrey Hills at the home of Monica Williams. The Hannibal 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 inspire by example…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library is hosting a Visual Art Faculty and Guest Exhibition from Monday, Aug. 26 through Sept. 27. The exhibit will feature the visual works created by full and part-time, current and former faculty teaching in the Quincy University Art Program. The guest artist featured will be Joseph…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Rob Stanley and Adaline Boden of Quincy at 12:05 a.m. Aug. 14, 2024.A boy was born to Adam and Molly Ridder of Quincy at 10:13 p.m. Aug. 15, 2024.A girl was born to Art Brown and Jessica Woods of Quincy at 5:01 p.m. Aug. 15, 2024.A boy was…
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Mary H. Hamilton, 66, of 328 S. 8th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 12th and Chestnut. NTA 134Joshua D. Clowers, 32, of 300 1/2 Locust for Trespassing at 527 Broadway. NTA 121Ashley N. Pursley, 35, of 1117 Chestnut for Improper Left Turn at 24th and Kochs Ln. NTA 124Matthew Anderson of 2424 Sterling Ave.…
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Robert E. Ward, 38, 601 Oak for FTA Expired Driver’s License & FTA Failure to Yield at 601 Oak. Lodged 161Sarah A. McGriff, 55, 5315 Glencrie for Suspended Registration, Driving While License Suspended & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 9th & Sycamore. 173Brock J. Griffin, 33, 708 Edgewood for FTA Burglary and FTA Theft from Coin…
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LOYD JACK JARVIS Loyd Jack Jarvis, age 85, of La Grange, MO died Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL after a short illness. He was born on June 14, 1939 in Macomb, IL, a son of Everett Earl Jarvis and Mary (Frakes) Jarvis. He married the love of his life Margaret…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen will be the site of “The Best of Fall Foods” with Chef Amber Clark and registered dietitian Ashlyn Housewright on Friday, Sept. 27. This class will begin at 10 a.m. and wrap up after lunch. Kknown for her expertise in crafting seasonal dishes,…
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Ronald Wayne “Yonk” Kurfman, 80, of Payson, passed away at 8:32 am Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Ronald was born October 16, 1943, in Annada, MO to Emil and Mary (Coulter) Kurfman. Yonk graduated from Liberty High School in 1961. Before retiring, Yonk built a commendable career, working diligently at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A bird walk is set for 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Sodalis Nature Preserve sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation. Gale Rublee, a nationally certified interpreter guide with more than 25 years of experience in outdoor education, will lead the walk, along with members of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists.…
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QUINCY — After a successful inaugural event in 2023, Blessing Health invites all area women to attend the second “Ladies’ Night.” This evening of skin and beauty presentations, product discounts, giveaways and appetizers will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. There is no cost…
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QUINCY — Following months of research and dedicated work, the provisional advisory board for Quincy Catholic Schools will present a working facility plan. The sharing sessions will be held at 11 a.m. and at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Quincy University’s Connie Niemann Center for Music at 1909 N. 18th St. The sharing…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation, Hannibal Street Department and Parents as Teachers will sponsor The Big Dirt Dig from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Street Department maintenance facility, 701 Warren Barrett Drive. The Big Dirt Dig gives children a chance to enjoy an immersive, hands-on play experience that excites both their…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group (QMG), in partnership with Cathedral of Worship, is hosting the fourth annual Man Up event from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at South Park. Man Up is a dedicated event that empowers men to prioritize their health. The event will offer expert advice and free screenings…
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Dale W. O’Hara, 89, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 8:30 pm Monday, August 19, 2024, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living in Quincy, IL. A Graveside Service will be at 10:00 am Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy. Rev. Tim White will officiate. Dale was born February 21, 1935, in…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — A Mount Sterling man charged with three felonies for smuggling drugs and a cellphone into the Mount Sterling prison was sentenced Wednesday to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and three years of probation. Brown County State’s Attorney Michael Hill said the sentence for Joshua D. Havens, 49, imposed…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University campus welcomed first-year students arriving for move-in day and orientation on Aug. 21. Orientation is designed for new students to become better acclimated to campus life. Through a series of sessions, students are introduced to the QU house system and learn about service learning, staying healthy, resources for success in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Trustees of the George H. Riedel Foundation recently awarded a $9,000 grant for the Junior Achievement program to be presented in Hannibal schools for the upcoming school year. About 1,200 students will benefit with JA being offered at the grade school level at Oakwood Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary and St. John’s Lutheran…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will welcome new students to campus on Thursday, Aug. 22, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their academic journeys. The new student move-in will kick off a weekend of cherished traditions and community engagement. Once students are settled into their rooms and parents are gathered in the Quad,…
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QUINCY — Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials (TRRC) recently announced the retirement of Community Services Director Becky Pruden after 36 years of service in Adams, Brown, Pike and Schuyler counties. Pruden began her employment with Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials in 1988 as an intake specialist in Brown and Schuyler counties.…
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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. JDC Rental Properties, LLC of Perry sold apartments at 109 E. Quincy in Griggsville to Monument…
Read Full Article Michael F. Carder II, 45, 1844 Spruce for Adams Co. warrant for Theft Over $500 at 1844 Spruce. Lodged 132Joda J. Harris, 48, 416 Chestnut for Stealing at 930 N. 4th. 132Kaytrise L. Fitch, 30, 825 Jersey for Criminal Damage to Property at 825 1/2 Jersey. Lodged 144Ethan E. Moulton, 25, 1417 N. 3rd for…
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QUINCY — The Quincy YMCA’s “It Takes a Village” community thank you event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7. This day is dedicated to expressing gratitude to the community that supports the organization through the annual campaign. This year’s campaign raised $175,000. Community members are invited to visit the Y for a day of fun,…
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QUINCY — Lincoln Park, 1231 Bonansinga Drive, will be the location for the seventh annual Red, White and Back the Blue festival from 2 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. The community is invited to join in honoring local law enforcement, fire departments EMS units and 911 Dispatch at the seventh annual festival. Members…
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QUINCY — Chaddock’s annual Rose Tea will be held beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the main campus, 205 S. 24th. This year’s event will honor the legacy of late president and CEO Debbie Reed. The Rose Tea is a garden party tradition dating back to the early 1900s. It brings together supporters, staff…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — American Legion Post 55 recently installed new officers for the 2024-25 term. Officers installed were: Upcoming events and activities include the cemetery on Sept. 11, upgrading the kitchen, the Veterans Ball on Nov. 9 and the community Thanksgiving dinner. American Legion also offers Boys State and Girls State and an oratorical contest…
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January 20, 2025
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