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QUINCY — As Independence Day approaches, The Quincy Police Department is gearing up for increased traffic enforcement to ensure the safety of all residents and motorists. Starting June 21 through the early-morning hours of July 8, officers will be working to keep impaired drivers off the road and ticketing unbuckled motorists. In a press release,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department invites the community to a beat meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday at St. Rose Hall, 1009 N. Eighth. Residents and businesses in Beat 1 and 6 (north of Broadway and west of 18th Street), along with all interested community members, are invited to attend. Several of the officers working…
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Carsavion A. Brown Belton, 21, of 301 Maple for No Valid DL and Failure to Reduce Speed at 15th and Spring. NTA 148Sherry A. White, 65, of 520 Monroe for Aggravated Cruelty to Companion Animal. Lodged 145/110Timothy L. Thomas, 45, of 520 Monroe for IDOC Parole Violation, FTA Possession of Meth and a new charge…
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Palmyra Middle School students qualify for National Junior High Finals Rodeo this week in Des Moines
PALMYRA, Mo. — Six students from Palmyra Middle School recently competed in the Missouri Junior High Rodeo finals held May 17-18, and five of them earned a position on the Missouri National Junior High rodeo team that is competing this week through June 29 at ithe 19th annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) in…
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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. Brian Joseph Delp and Sara L. Delp of Granite City sold a residence and lot at…
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QUINCY — Union United Methodist Church, Vermont Street United Methodist Church and Melrose Chapel have teamed up to bring a night of worship to Quincy. People of all ages can enjoy the music stylings of Christian recording artists Jason Gray and Nedy on Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m. in the Kroc Center. General admission…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will hold its annual meeting beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, in the History Museum on the Square, 332 Maine. The agenda will include the election of officers and directors; approval of the annual financial report; approval of the budget for the upcoming…
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Hannibal Cannibal early registration deadline is Monday; runners to follow different route this year
HANNIBAL, Mo. — This year’s Hannibal Cannibal will be run on Saturday, July 6 with the early registration discount period ending at midnight on Monday, June 24. People are encouraged to sign up now to save on the registration fee. Register online at hannibalcannibal.com or in person at Hannibal Regional Foundation, 175 Shinn Lane. The…
Read Full Article Austin Jeffery, 27, of Quincy for Retail Theft x 3. 107Troy Sitton, 29, of Quincy for Fail to Yield Right of Way. 140Nathanial Pullam, 23, of Quincy for Following to Closely. 140Gregory Russell, 62, of Quincy on a warrant for Domestic Battery and Violation of OP and a City OV warrant for FTA – fighting.…
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PERRY, Ill. — A Jacksonville man is lodged in the Pike County Jail and faces burglary and drug charges. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded at 5:38 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, to a stolen vehicle report in Perry. The victim reported his red 2011 Ford truck had been stolen. The vehicle was recovered a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Thursday night fire on Third Street in Hannibal has been listed as incendiary. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched by 911 at approximately 8:44 p.m. Thursday, June 21, for a report of a structure fire at 201 S. Third. Upon arrival, HFD crews made an offensive attack and had the fire under…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Pickleball Club, in conjunction with Hannibal Parks and Recreation, is putting on a youth pickleball camp designed to teach the basics of pickleball, which will include fundamental techniques, rules of the game and strategy, all taught by experienced players. The camp will be held from 8:30-11 a.m. July 8-10 at…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital recently was recognized by the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) as one of the top 10 critical access hospitals in the state for patient satisfaction. The award was based upon the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance Index, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural…
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QUINCY — Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club and The Salvation Army are partnering to offer the Ken Bigelow Kid’s Day at Camp Saukenauk for a free afternoon of summer fun on Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 5-12. A refundable $5 deposit is due at the time of registration. “Every child…
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QUINCY — The city of Quincy has allocated $1 million in general funds to establish the Small Rental Rehabilitation Program (SRRP). From that amount, a maximum of $250,000 will be set aside annually as a financial incentive for the development of residential rental housing. The SRRP aims to rehabilitate existing distressed rental dwelling units or…
Read Full Article Kaziah J. Cole, 42, Homeless for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 7th & Madison. 132Bryant W. Melton, 27, 518 Monroe for Adams Co. warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance at 518 Monroe. Lodged 120Leonard D. Sims, 46, Homeless for Aggravated Fleeing & Driving While License Suspended at 4th & Sycamore. Lodged 112/135Sharon K. Lord, 61, 615…
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VERSAILLES, Ill. — The body of a Michigan man was found in the Illinois River on Thursday. Riley McLincha, 73, a male kayaker from Clio, Mich., went overboard on his kayak at approximately 11:46 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, near a barge at the La Grange Lock and Dam near Versailles. The Brown County Sheriff’s…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved a tentative $19,058,123 budget for the next fiscal year during its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 18. The tentative 2024–25 budget includes a zero-dollar increase in tuition and universal fees and projects a 2.7 percent bump in the number of credit hours delivered to JWCC…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy will welcome the Illinois Arts Council for an in-person informational session on its new grant opportunities at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, at Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine. The informational session and Q&A will last about 60-90 minutes. An RSVP is not required but will ensure you receive updates before or…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — The Timewell Lions Toy and Antique Tractor Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23, at the old Timewell school and gym. Seven dealers will be in attendance from Illinois, Iowa and Missouri, displaying toy tractors, combines, trucks, construction toys, custom toys, hot wheels and more. Antique tractors will…
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QUINCY — American Legion Riders Post 37 will hold its first Gold Star Family scholarship ride on Saturday, June 22, beginning at Smith Brothers Power Sports, 5101 Oak. All vehicles are welcome, not just motorcycles. The goal is to raise $6,000 to establish a local scholarship fund for Gold Star Families with these scholarships available…
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Brandon Austin, 36, of Quincy for FTA Parking 12′ from the Curb. 142Carter Sinnock, 23, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage. 102Joshua L.R. Boss, 29, 1015 Gerard for No Valid Driver’s License at 12th & Harrison. 135Steven C. Williams, 55, 400 Kochs Ln. for FTA Small Claims at 400 Kochs USC 180Desmen R. Holliday, 44,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded five $1,000 scholarships to seniors who graduated from Hannibal High School. Three $1,000 scholarships were awarded in George H. Riedel’s name for banking or business. Two $1,000 scholarships went to candidates with an interest in social advocacy. Riedel and his father served as directors for F&M Bank…
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QUINCY — The Corn Belt Ports (CBP) and the Mid-America Port Commission (MAPC) formalized a significant partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding on May 21. This agreement marks a pivotal step towards enhancing collaboration for mutual goals, including increased investment, economic activity and job creation within one of the nation’s largest rural regional inland…
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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital and Griggsville Christian Church will have a quarterly food distribution for Pike County residents only from 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, until the food runs out. There will be enough food for approximately 200 families. The food distribution will take place at the Western Illinois Fairgrounds in Griggsville.…
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