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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…
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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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QUINCY — For the sixth consecutive year, Blessing Hospital has been named a “High Performing Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report as part of its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals report. High Performing Hospital is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedure and Condition ratings. The ratings are designed to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Because of multiple issues with current dash cameras, the Marion County Ambulance District is going to look at other options. Chief John Nemes reported on the dash camera issues during the July 18 Marion County Ambulance District board meeting, at which the board also discussed plans for new ambulance purchases, the former…
Read Full Article 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. Jane L. Dietrich and James F. Hardy of Quincy sold a residence at 1614 Melrose Drive…
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MACOMB, Ill. — An investigation by Jon Barnard with the Illinois State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor’s Office into an officer-involved shooting in March with the Macomb Police Department did not come up with a basis for criminal action or prosecution. Officers with the Macomb Police Department and Western Illinois University Police Department were dispatched to 915…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — Adams County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization…
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Matthew A. Miller, 41, last known address in the 1000 block of Turle Lake Road in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for felon in possession of a weapon and criminal trespass. Miller is 6 foot, 4 inches tall and weighs 205 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes. Call the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hot summer days are the perfect setting for nature programs at Sodalis Nature Preserve. A night hike at Sodalis Nature Preserve, Bats Eat Bugs, will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26. Sodalis Nature Preserve was acquired by the city of Hannibal almost 10 years ago to conserve the abandoned mines…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department has determined a garage at 620 S. 14th damaged by fire early Tuesday morning is a “total loss.” The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched to a garage fire at 12:46 a.m. Tuesday in the alley between 13th and 14th streets, running from Payson Avenue to Ohio. The first crew…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Area artists living within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal are encouraged to submit original works of art to the Hannibal Art Club’s 60th annual area artist exhibit and competition, ORiGINALE. The exhibit and competition will be on display from Sept. 20 through Oct. 26. More than $3,000 in prize money will be…
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QUINCY — The Safe and Livable Housing Committee has added two new sessions of the tenant workshop to its agenda. The topic of the next meeting is Strength: Physical, Mental and Financial. It is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Vermont Street United Methodist Church, 818 Vermont. Anyone renting a…
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