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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners during its annual conference on Nov. 4 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. One of the winners was Kristy Wisslead, family nurse practitioner at Memorial Medical Clinic Colchester. Wisslead is joined in this honor…
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Robert Eugene Duesterhaus, age 86, passed away at Parc Provence in St. Louis, Missouri on December 22, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1938 to Cyril and Edith Duesterhaus in Quincy, Illinois. He attended Gentry school, a local one-room school for four years, St. John’s Catholic Grade School, and Quincy Notre Dame in Quincy,…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber joined in a ribbon cutting on Dec. 4 to help the City of Macomb celebrate the recent completion of the Johnson Street Project. With additional turn lanes, sidewalks and signage, the area now allows for better traffic flow and student safety while enhancing the…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Heart Gala has brought together thousands of community members to raise awareness of heart disease and donations for the Heart and Vascular Fund of the Blessing Foundation since 2018. Donations fund the important work of improving heart health in the region through continuing education, equipment purchases and addressing patient unmet needs.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Jaycees have donated to local organizations for years by adopting families or by buying items from the Angel Tree. As those programs have changed or no longer exist, the Hannibal Jaycees began their own Adopt-A-Family program in 2021 to provide gifts for families in need. Hannibal Jaycees Haunted House proceeds…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 12/18/2024:Matthew M. Mayer, Macomb, struck a deer on IL 99/CR 1100N. 12/20/2024:A Juvenile from Mt. Sterling, struck a deer on 12000N. 12/22/2024:Ashlee R. Smith, Mt. Sterling, struck a deer on IL…
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Katherine E. Thomure, 34, New London, Mo., for Improper Lane Usage at 4th and Spring. NTA 134Allison M. Sparks, 31, 1250 Vermont for Fighting. NTA 162Raymond M. Valencia, 42, 1250 Vermont for Fighting. NTA 162Allen T. Vaughn, 30, 226 N. 14th for Driving on Revoked DL, No insurance and Suspended Registration NTA 110
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Patricia Lynn “Patti” Washburn, age 58, of Quincy, died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 6:35 pm in her home. Patti was born March 18, 1966, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Gary L. and Patsy A. Payne Stephenson. She attended Keokuk High School. She worked primarily in customer service throughout her life. Patti was well…
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Marcia Ellen Clevenger, 90, of Quincy, IL, formerly of Camp Point, IL, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at her home. Born April 27, 1934, in Quincy, Marcia was the daughter of Omer and Edna Zeiger Kestner. She married Ben D. Clevenger on March 6, 1953, in Clayton, IL. He preceded her in death on…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently approved 12 grant applications, totaling $62,376 in awards, for the spring grant cycle. That figure is in addition to the $58,411.39 in guaranteed grant funding that was released from the foundation’s endowment for spending in the 2024-25 school year and the $89,219 in grant funding awarded for…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College invites preschool through eighth grade students to a dance and cheer camp from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, in the JWCC Student Activity Center. The cost is $25 per participant and includes lunch and a commemorative T-shirt. Themed as a vibrant carnival celebration, the camp…
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QUINCY — During its Sammy Celebration on Dec. 6 at the American Legion, Gem City Kiwanis (Breakfast Kiwanis) announced this year’s Sammy and Kids golf outing raised $28,147 on Oct. 13 at Westview Golf Course. The event was the 25th in memory of 10-year old Samantha Otte, who died from complications of cystic fibrosis. This…
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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. Phillip Angelo McColez of Quincy, Kenneth Wayne McColez of Schertz, Texas, and Frederick Michael McColez of…
Read Full Article Alicia Claypool, Quincy reports her 2010 Dodge Journey was hit and run at the intersection of 28th and College. 101Syrus L. Bradshaw, 31, 915 Washington for FTA Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Lodged 113Taylor A. Stewart, 21, 1601 S. 24th, Apt. 518 for speeding. NTA 113Syrus L. Bradshaw, 31, 340 Grand St., Kinderhook for speeding. NTA…
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Constance “Connie” Lee Bryson, age 87, of Quincy, Il, went to her forever Heavenly Home and was received into the arms of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, on December 21, 2024 at 2:20am at Timber Point Health Care Center in Camp Point, Illinois. While Connie was there for only 4 months, the caring staff…
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Country music star to perform July 10 at Knox County Fair in Knoxville, Ill.; tickets on sale Feb. 1
KNOXVILLE, Ill. — The Knox County Fair Board recently announced the lineup for its fair concert this summer, and country music icon Clint Black will take the stage on Thursday, July 10. Black is known as one of the most authentic traditionalists in music over the past three decades as a singer, guitarist and songwriter.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Auxiliary presented a check for $116,000 to Hannibal Regional Healthcare System at its December meeting. The funds fulfill the auxiliary’s pledge of $600,000 to the Building Better Tomorrows campaign, which raises funds to assist with major renovations and expansion projects. The funds allow Hannibal Regional to increase surgical capacity, expand…
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Quincy University announces winter break hours for adminstrative offices, library and fitness center
QUINCY, Ill. – Quincy University will be operating under the following hours during winter break. QU Administrative Offices Sunday Masses Weekday Masses Health and Fitness Center (HFC) Saturday, Dec. 21 and Dec. 28 Sunday, Dec. 22 and 29 Dec. 23, 26, 27, 30 • Dec. 24, 31 Dec. 25 – Closed Jan. 1 HFC January…
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QUINCY — Happel Inc., Realtors recently announced Alisa Sanders has earned the pricing strategy advisor (PSA) designation from the National Association of Realtors. The PSA designation equips real estate professionals with the skills to offer accurate property valuations, help buyers and sellers make informed decisions and navigate pricing challenges in a fluctuating market. Happel Inc.,…
Read Full Article Johnaton M. Good, 36, 1727 Adams for Disregard Traffic Control Device and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 18th and Maine. NTA 128Christian N.M.I. Lawary, 22, Quincy for Driving 11-14 Above Limit. NTAJacob A. White, 36, Quincy for Speeding. NTANicole R. Froehlich, 41, Quincy for Speeding. NTABridget K. Eddy, 40, Quincy for Speeding. NTAKisha J. M.…
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Roger Paul Hummel, 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (December 17, 2024) in his home on the family farm. Roger was born June 29th, 1964 in Quincy, Illinois as the youngest child of Robert C. and Rita M. (Dietrich) Hummel. Roger attended school at Cheerful Home in Quincy and was a graduate of Quincy Public…
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QUINCY — Down Country’s annual fundraising event, Rhinestones & Rodeo, will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, at The Ambiance. Doors will open at 5 p.m., kicking off a night with live and silent auctions led by professional auctioneer Jeff Oberling, dancing and a variety of food stations. Guests will enjoy a plated dinner and an…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army will serve a free community Christmas dinner from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. No reservations are required. For people who are homebound, The Salvation Army will offer meal deliveries to shut-ins in Quincy, with a limited number of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will be the host of a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, at 1454 N. County Road 2050, inside the Health and Wellness conference rooms. An appointment to donate can be made by contacting…
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LaBELLE, Mo. — A Quincy, Ill., man, released from the Illinois Department of Corrections in July after serving nine-and-a-half years of a 23-year sentence for home invasion with a firearm, is dead following a confrontation with law enforcement officers on Friday in Lewis County. At approximately 2:54 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, the Lewis County…
Read Full Article Brodie J. Bell, 39, Quincy for Trespassing at 2739 Chesnut St. on 12/16/2024. 101Robin J. Burwinkle, 52, Quincy for Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. on 12/17/2024. 101Katelyn N. Koch, 25, Clayton for Failure to Yield at N. 6th St and Maple St. 151 Alyssa A. Osborne, 23, Quincy for DWLS at N. 6th St. and…
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