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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mended Hearts Hannibal Chapter will hold the inaugural meeting of its new cardiac support group at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, in the Hannibal Regional Hospital sun room. Mended Hearts is a nationally recognized peer-to-peer support organization dedicated to inspiring hope and improving the quality of life for heart patients…
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Heather L. Shear, 31, Mendon for Too Fast for Conditions at 24th and Broadway. NTA 104Kevin Minnick, 45, Quincy for Seatbelt Required.Melinda Smith, 21, Quincy for Seatbelt Required.Jose A. Oliveros, 20, Quincy for Speeding.Ryan S. Morrison, 41, Quincy for SpeedingTrishia D. Decker, 47, 641 Payson for Domestic Battery. Lodged 110Bryan J. Thomas, 23, 1126 N.…
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Judie Rae Jenkins, age 81, of Quincy, died on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 4:53 am in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Judie was born on December 3, 1942, in Moberly, Missouri, a daughter of Ray and Leota Courrier Lawrence. Judie started her career in service at the ice cream counter at Deters Dairy,…
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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. Rodney Griffin and Kimberly Griffin of Camp Point sold a residence at 1011 Rhapsody Road in…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Nov. 1-30, 2024. Madeline Claire Gilbert, 27, of New London, Mo., and Dylan Robert Yarbough, 28, of Hannibal, Mo., filed Nov. 15, 2024.Ryan Wade Morrison, 44, of Quincy and Katie Clara Temple, 42, of Quincy filed Nov. 21, 2024.Morgan Danielle Hattemar, 30, of…
Read Full Article Mahoganee Gay, 23, Quincy for fighting. NTA 144Dawn Earley, 49, Loraine for violation of stalking/no contact order. NTA 144Cass Tasco, 34, Quincy for FTA trespassing. Lodged 124
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering free nature program, “Explore a New Trail and Winter Tree ID” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 7, on Hannah’s Epic Trail in the Sodalis Nature Preserve. Susan and Bob Wathen installed the signs for Hannah’s Epic Trail, which is dedicated to their daughter Hannah,…
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Jeffrey Allan “Jeff” Van Kanegan, age 72, of Quincy, died on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 4:18 am in Blessing Hospital. Jeff was born on September 24, 1952 in Melrose Park, Illinois, a son of Jack Franklin and Harriet Louise Brenner Van Kanegan. He married Mary Ruxlow Powers on August 10, 2002 in St. Peters…
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QUINCY — Served with Love, a local nonprofit serving west central Illinois, will be providing holiday meal baskets to veterans, military families and recipients of Toys for Tots WCIL. A total of 1,300 meal baskets containing ham or turkey, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing, canned vegetables, cornbread, rolls, jello, Cool Whip and pie will be prepared for…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods donated $60,000 worth of food and other necessities to 16 area food pantries on Nov. 14-15 through the company’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor program. The recipient pantries in the Mount Sterling area were: Each food pantry selected products from a shopping list of Dot’s inventory to address its specific needs. Dot employees…
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Quincy Art Center to be host of Members First Friday event featuring exclusive exhibit, artwork sale
QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center will hold a Members First Friday event on Friday, Dec. 6, featuring an exclusive exhibit and sale of works by local artist Fritzi Morrison. The event is guest-curated by Hal Oakley. Preview of the artwork will begin at 4 p.m. with the Members First Friday event beginning at 4:30…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — The Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments (MTRCOG) recently announced the awarding of a $2,000 grant to the Monroe City Area Chamber of Commerce for its upcoming holiday initiative, the “Ole’ Fashioned Downtown Christmas,” which began on Saturday, Nov. 30. The initiative aims to celebrate the holiday season by showcasing Monroe…
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HULL, Ill. — A Hannibal, Mo., man has been arrested and charged with aggravated home repair fraud in Pike County. A victim reported to Pike County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Zach Orr on Nov. 12 a complaint of home repair fraud. The victim reported she paid a substantial amount of money to a person for…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — In response to Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on Vidalia, Ga., Dot Foods, Inc., mobilized its employees for hands-on relief efforts in the affected community. Vidalia, home to one of Dot’s 13 U.S. distribution centers, was significantly affected by the hurricane. More than 30 employees from various Dot locations, including Mount Sterling,…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County is launching its new book, “Tales of John Wood and His Adams County,” at an open house and book signing from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Gov. John Wood Mansion, 425 S. 12th. Tales of John Wood is a collection…
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QUINCY — Santa letters, lights and cans for Christmas returns for another year at 5729 S. 24th. From 5 to 9 p.m. every day through Dec. 25, visitors can follow the lighted walk through the Winter Wonderland Path and drop off letters for Santa. Admission is free, but organizers request visitors leave a canned good…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) Financial Aid Office is offering free workshops to assist current students, prospective students, and the general public in filing the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on Wednesday, Dec. 4, and Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the C-SC Financial Aid Office in…
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EWING, Mo. — A Curryville man is in the Lewis County Jail after threatening to kill someone with a firearm. A victim reported to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department on Nov. 14 that Dylan Burnett, 21, had come to a residence in Ewing and made threats to kill the victim with a firearm. After more…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department will host its Hawk Express Jazz Band Christmas Concert at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Quincy University cafeteria, 18th and Lind. The band will perform holiday music with a jazz twist including “This Christmas,” “Santa Rocks the House,” “My Favorite Things,” “Sleigh Full of Saxes”…
Read Full Article Ernest A. Douglas Jr., 27, 318 Locust on a Pike County warrant-FTA Burglary. Lodged 108Ernest A. Douglas Jr., 27, 318 Locust for Operating motor vehicle with suspended registration, Operating uninsured vehicle and Driving on suspended license. NTA 108Sebastian K. Dyer, 24, 1639 1/2 Harrison for Operating uninsured motor vehicle. NTA 151Sebastian K. Dyer, 24, 1639…
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CANTON, Mo. — A Hannibal man recently arrested on an assault charge also was charged with drug offenses as well. A witness reported to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department on Nov. 24 seeing a male assaulting a female inside a vehicle at the Ayerco Truck Stop in Canton. The vehicle left the scene. The Lewis…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A 2013 Toyota Tacoma traveling southbound on U.S. 61, three miles north of Palmyra, lost control on a bridge covered with snow and ice and struck the bridge at 11:50 a.m. Saturday. Information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol indicated the driver, a 33-year-old man from South Haven, Miss., sustained moderate injuries.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — At approximately 6:32 AM, the Hannibal Fire Department responded at 6:32 a.m. Sunday to a reported fire in the bathroom of the Best Western hotel, 401 N. Third in Hannibal. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered that the fire was initially controlled by the hotel’s sprinkler system. Eight Hannibal Fire Department personnel were…
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QUINCY — More than 150 students from Quincy Public Schools Music Department participated in the Illinois Music Education Association All-District Concert and Jazz Festivals in November. Students were selected either by audition or nomination for each event. The following students participated in the ILMEA Concert Festival held Nov. 2, at Western Illinois University: Elementary Choir:…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation is gearing up for Celebration of Lights in conjunction with the 30th annual Carthage Area Chamber Christmas Open House. The community is invited to enjoy the lighted parade around the Carthage Square at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. The square is decorated with Christmas trees, lighted displays, arches and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Salvation Army has announced the return of the Captain Kettle Mascot Challenge, inviting the community to showcase their school spirit while supporting a worthy cause. Join us in spreading holiday cheer, supporting local teams and making a difference. This friendly competition features local mascots — the Quincy High School Blue Devil, Quincy…
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