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QUINCY — SIU Center for Family Medicine recently recognized Kayla Leach as its December employee of the month. Leach, a certified medical assistant, has been with SIU since January 2023. Her dedication to patient care and her team earned her this honor. She performs clinical tasks, supports outreach clinics and assists with phlebotomy in the…
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The business landscape of Quincy changed dramatically in 2024, though the city won’t realize some of those changes until the next year or two. Tom Marx’s impact can be seen by development, past and current, throughout the city, and the impact of his death remains to be seen. One of the biggest sports developments Quincy…
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Ian P. Havermale, 38, 508 Madison for Trespassing at 520 N. 24th. NTA 101/104Heather M. Osborne, 26, 925 N. 4th for FTA-Home Invasion at 1100 block of Ohio. Lodged 126Ian P. Havermale, 38, 508 Madison for Adams Co. warrant Aggravated Battery at Broadway and 172 ramp. Lodged 178/104Justin White, 37, LaGrange, Mo., for Seatbelt Violation.…
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Claire Dittmer Myers, age 94, died on December 27, 2024 at Good Samaritan Home. She was born July 8, 1930, in Quincy, the daughter of Oscar L. and Helen Moore Dittmer. Claire was a 1948 graduate of Quincy High School. She attended Quincy College, the University of Illinois, Indiana University, and, in 1982, after her…
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Andrew “Skip” Carroll Lewis Jr., 71, of Quincy, passed away at 1:15 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Skip was born September 27, 1953, in Peoria, IL to Andrew and Joan (Dawson) Lewis. Skip found his lifelong partner in Carolyn Martin, and their marriage on May 10, 1975, was a…
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Janice Evelyn (McGlasson) Kirgan, 71, of Liberty, passed away at 7:45 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Old Monroe, MO. Janice was born May 13, 1953, in Quincy, IL to Lee McGlasson and Evelyn Sutton Morley. On February 12, 1972, she married the love of her life, Robert H. “Joe” Kirgan,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — An unnamed benefactor has donated $20,000 to Carthage Public Library District’s Launching Our Dream fundraising campaign. The goal of the initiative is to raise $50,000 before the end of February. If the library raises the remaining $30,000 to reach the goal, the unnamed benefactor will match it with another $30,000 donation. Community…
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Pike County, Mo. – The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking information on the whereabouts of Nathan Mueller, 23, of Hannibal. At around noon on Dec. 21, the Sheriff’s Office received a call of a vehicle parked in a resident’s drive near the intersection of Mo. routes C and E just west of Frankford.…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources recently awarded a $226,000 loan to the City of Palmyra for planning and design work related to its ongoing drinking water improvement project. These funds will provide interim financing to cover early engineering and administrative costs while the city works with the department to secure a…
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QUINCY — Together With Tri-State Veterans Support (TWTSVS) recently recognize the efforts, generosity and caring spirit of Home Depot as part of its Veterans Choice Award appreciation program. A presentation took place on Dec. 8 at The Corinthian Event Center, 415 Hampshire. Together With Tri-State Veterans Support officials said Home Depot in Quincy exemplifies what…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa recently announced the hiring of Chelsea Youmans, who brings a blend of medical expertise and artistry to the field of aesthetics, specializing in Botox and fillers. Memorial MedSpa is offering a special savings opportunity — purchase a Botox membership in the app and receive Botox® for only $10 per unit…
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When it came to readers and their concerns about how their tax dollars are handled by local governing bodies, the Hannibal School District grabbed the most popular headlines in 2024. Whether it was Roy Webb changing his mind to become the district’s superintendent, Susan Johnson’s battles with the Hannibal School Board or the financial troubles…
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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. Doreen L. Moore of Quincy sold a lot at 129 W. Bacon in La Prairie to…
Read Full Article Jared L. Plunk, 24, 1711 Sandusky, Jacksonville for Criminal damage to property. Lodged 174Cass D. Tasco, 34, Homeless for Trespassing at 235 S. 8th. NTA 128Robert Hermsmeyer reports his 2024 Chrysler Pacifica windshield was cracked and multiple dents on the hood overnight on 12/21. 134
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J.T. M. Middleton, 31, 537 Broadway for Warrant – FTA Malicious Mischief. Lodged 148Hunter D. Hibbert, 18, 1554 N. 1900th, Paloma for Failure to Obey Stop Sign. NTA 136Connie S. Perkins, 76, 1526 Spruce St. for Failure to Yield-Private Drive. NTA 122Hannah M. Young, 31, 1506 S. 6th for Warrant-Domestic Battery. Lodged 140Tanya M. Wyatt,…
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Kerry A. Lane, age 50, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 9:33 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Kerry was born on June 8, 1974 in Quincy, a daughter of Leroy J. and Joyce Evon Clemens Sparrow. She married Chris Lane on March 20, 1999 in Quincy. He survives. Kerry was a 1992 graduate…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) honored Memorial Hospital CEO Ada Bair with its first “Pat Schou Legacy of Leadership Award” at its annual conference on Nov. 14 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. The award recognizes an person who demonstrates extraordinary contributions to an ICAHN member hospital and…
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QUINCY — Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, in cooperation with the Blessing Foundation, has awarded $1.4 million in scholarships and grants to Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences students for the 2024-25 academic year. Sixty-four students received money from 46 endowed scholarships, four additional scholarships and one general financial aid fund. Blessing-Rieman…
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QUINCY — What began with an idea to make sketchbooks for watercolor painters has led Quincy artist Peggy Burchard-Ballard to the intersection of art and chemistry … making watercolor paints by hand. Burchard-Ballard, who has a studio overlooking Washington Park, is marketing the paint under the name “Studio 433.” They are being sold at the…
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LA GRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino recently announced its recent fundraising campaign benefiting Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri raised $1,430. The fundraising initiative invited guests to participate in a match donation program where the casino matched every dollar donated in cash up to $100 in free play. Employees of Mark Twain Casino also…
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QUINCY — Musician and educator Pam Potter was honored during Sunday’s Quincy Park Band concert with the George M. Irwin Lifetime Achievement Award for her impact on the arts community. Potter’s dedication to music, as an educator and performer, has spanned decades and touched countless lives in Quincy and the surrounding area. Potter spent 10…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s summer nursing internship application process is open. It is designed to provide hands-on experience to aspiring nurses and allows students to gain valuable clinical exposure while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals. The internship will take place in June and July, offering an immersive experience to help students enhance their skills…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center recently launched a meal kit delivery initiative for families at Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center. The initiative, made possible through a generous grant from the Tracy Family Foundation, provided families with the ingredients and inspiration to enjoy quality time around the dinner table while also…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) recently announced Chris and Emma Wright as the recipients of the Young Alumni Award, given to graduates under age of 35 who have made significant achievements in their professions, serve as exemplary Christian leaders and maintain a strong commitment to the university’s values. Emma Hayden Wright, a 2013 HLGU…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — In commemoration of 20 years of continuous operation, the Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County (HWFPC) recently announced it has awarded a $20,000 grant to four Pike County school districts — Pikeland CUSD No. 10, Griggsville-Perry CUSD No. 4, Western CUSD No. 12 and Pleasant Hill CUSD No. 3. The combined…
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MARY LOUISE BROWN Mary Louise Brown, 87, of rural Lewistown, MO, died at 11:41 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2024, in Blessing Hospital, Quincy, IL. Born August 22, 1937, in Tolona, MO, the daughter of Leslie Elmer and Dora Evalena (Brumbaugh) Puls. She married Kenneth Ray Brown in Ewing, MO on February 20, 1965. He preceded…
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