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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Michael and Abby Dodd of Hannibal, Mo., at 5:33 p.m. July 16, 2024.A girl was born to Charlie and Danelle Larner of Quincy at 8:48 a.m. July 17, 2024.A girl was born to Connor and Hannah Cramsey of Quincy at 6:04 a.m. July 18, 2024.A boy was born…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — The 57th annual Western Illinois Threshers Bee and Antique Show will begin on Friday, Aug. 2, near Hamilton and offers three days of demonstrations and activities. Throughout each day, demonstrations and exhibits are planned. Steam engines are used to power threshing machines and the large and small sawmills. A large collection of…
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QUINCY — Grace and June Hendrian, daughters of Adam and Kellea Hendrian of Quincy, will have their annual Lemon-Aid Stand for Good to benefit The Salvation Army on Saturday, Aug. 31. The girls invite children across the community to join them in making a difference. “We’re excited to invite other families, church groups, sports teams…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced the appointment of Michelle Kirkham as its director of development. A 2010 graduate of Culver-Stockton College with a degree in business administration, Kirkham earned a certificate in fundraising and development foundations from the University of California-Davis in 2023. She joins Culver-Stockton College after a successful tenure at Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Wild & Wacky Art Adventure, a free art festival for kids ages 3 to 10 and their families, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 3, in Central Park, Fourth and Broadway. This year’s theme is “Beyond the Canvas!” The Hannibal Arts Council is partnering with many…
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Aaron J. Davis, age 72, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:29 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Aaron was born on December 12, 1951 in Quincy, a son of Albert and Virginia Brooks Davis. On November 13, 1971 he married Geneva Dade in Quincy. She survives. Aaron was a 1969 graduate of Quincy…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Marion County fairgoers can learn how to improve safety on the family farm during the annual fair at Flower City Park in Palmyra, says University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy Nick Wesslak. Safety Day runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, with demonstrations on grain bin safety from…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Illini West High School’s International Club recently embarked on a culinary journey at Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen under the guidance of certified exercise physiologist and registered dietitian Kara Andrew and head chef Amber Clark. The club’s culinary journey spanned three global cuisines from: In a press release, Andrew…
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PAYSON, Ill. — The 130th annual Payson Old Settlers Picnic will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-4 in Payson South Park. Bob and Rose Bunte and Jerry and Audrie Bunte, this year’s parade marshals, are members of the Bunte Trucking family. The event kicks off on Friday night at 5 p.m. with an…
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Blake L. Hagerbaumer, 23, Quincy for Suspended Registration. NTA 113Dawsyn L. Pratt, 18, Quincy for Vandalism. NTA 101Briana L. Stanislaw, 22, Quincy for FTA DWLS. Lodged 134Gregory A. Russell, 62, 1429 Ohio for Warrant-Domestic Battery. Lodged 255Matthew A. Miller, 41, 1034 Turtle Lake Rd. for Warrant-Felon Possession/Use of Weapon/Firearm. Lodged 112Sears T. Williams, 61, 5513…
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QUINCY — Round Room, a Verizon-authorized retailer, is having its 12th annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. Hundreds of families can receive a free backpack. With 42 percent of U.S. parents saying they will go into debt to pay for their child(ren)’s back-to-school items, there has never been…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Board of Trustees recently elected three members: Pam Hemmen, Father Mark G. Reamer, OFM, and Edward J. Schneidman. “Our newly elected trustees join a strong board that is helping guide QU,” Ralph Oakley, chair of the QU Board of Trustees, said in a press release. “This group is committed to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation will fund suicide prevention services in Hannibal schools with a $4,000 grant to CHADS Coalition for Mental Health, a St. Louis-based nonprofit with the mission of saving young lives by advancing awareness and prevention of depression and suicide. CHADS Coalition started the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program…
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NOVELTY, Mo. — The University of Missouri’s Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center (NM-REEC) invites the public to its annual Field Day on Thursday, Aug. 1, where attendees have the opportunity for an in-person look at research conducted at the REEC. The event will take place at the Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Farm…
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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. Cody R. Freeman of Galesburg sold a residence and lot at 102 E. Highway in Perry…
Read Full Article Roger D. Sprinkle, 51, of 2215 Tristian Ct. for Trespassing at 527 Broadway. NTA 121Allen L. Douglas, 36, of 1712 VanBuren for Peace Disturbance, Interfering and Illegal Dumping at 1705 Harrison. NTA 113Leonna M. Cheney, 45, of 1128 N. 8th for Battery at 5th and Vermont. 169Marty C. Simmons, 37, of 324 College for Vehicular…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — A Monroe City woman recently was arrested by the Ralls County Sheriff’s Department after funds from the New London Ball Association were determined to be misappropriated. Ralls County Sheriff Brad Stinson said in a press release that the New London Ball Association reported earlier this year about missing funds to the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University’s annual Alumni and Friends Golf Classic fundraiser will take place on Friday, Sept. 27, at Norwoods Golf Club. Registration and a BBQ lunch will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start scheduled for noon. Golf enthusiasts and HLGU supporters are invited to participate in a four-person scramble format. The…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on July 16 to welcome Destination Six Pro Wrestling as a chamber member. Housed in a former church located at 136 W. Carroll, Cece Impact and family have renovated the space to include a full wrestling ring and…
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PIKE COUNTY, Ill. — The Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County (HWFPC) is accepting applications for its two competitive grants: the Healthy Community Grant and Health Catalyst Grant. Commemorating 20 years of serving Pike County as a 501(c)(3) public charity whose sole mission is to advance programs and services that impactfully address Pike County’s…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department made one impaired driving arrest and issued zero seat belt citations during the recent Independence Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” safety campaigns. The department also issued citations for the following offenses: The Adams County…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is offering Meals with Memorial: PREP and GO to help busy people and families prepare nutritious and delicious meals with ease. Enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals without the hassle of daily cooking. Register now by visiting MHTLC.org or use the direct registration link at https://form.jotform.com/241585782474165. The event…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting the public to join the discussion on priority unfunded transportation needs in their areas. Missouri’s transportation system has 33,811 miles of roads and 10,392 bridges and culverts, making it one of the largest of any state in the nation. MoDOT, working with its regional planning…
Read Full Article Kayla Marshall, 36, 701 VanBuren St. for domestic battery at 626 Monroe St. Lodged 151/107Donald Megan, 70, Eureka for improper turn at 24th and Broadway. 179Julie McCleery, 49, Rockport for disobeying traffic light at 4th and Broadway. 169Robert M. Bellovich, 42, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for FTA DUI in the 2000 block of…
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Thomas Muse, 42, 929 S. 10th for trespassing at 724 S. 13th St. on 7-11-24. NTA 151Shelia C. Thomas, 33, Quincy for home invasion in the 600 block of Harrison Drive. Lodged 111Amanda L. Jones, 42, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for FTA parked more than 12 inches from curb at ACJ. Lodged 111Kimra…
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