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Meet Cleo and Clem, a sweet bonded pair of sisters looking for their forever home—together! These lovely ladies are almost 6 years old and as beautiful as they are loving. Cleo is a stunning Siamese with mesmerizing blue eyes. She’s independent and graceful, happiest when perched on a sunny cat tree or bird-watching from the window. Clem, her…
Read Full Article The value of pro sports franchises are exploding across the United States. Look no further than the recent sales of the NBA’s Boston Celtics ($6.1 billion) and Los Angeles Lakers ($10 billion), or the attempted partial-stake sale of the New York Giants, who are hoping for their own $10 billion valuation. With teams across a…
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QUINCY — I overheard a conversation while tending bar the other day that shook me to the core. Here’s the gist of it: When you smell something, it’s because particles of that thing have gotten into the air, and got into your nose, dissolved into the mucus membrane, and are sensed by the receptors there…
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Located in central Adams County, stately Phillips Manor towers over the rolling farmland of the estate of Randy and Marcy Phillips. Actually, it’s just our buddy Randy giving Brittany a tour of his house where great parties, great fake music and great real fireworks tend to happen from time to time. SEE Quincy, the Quincy…
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Annie Wilson reports her 2022 Buick was hit and run while parked near 6236 Broadway on 7/12. 130James E. Mann, 41, of Quincy for FTA-No Valid DL at his residence. Lodged 139Rachel M. Hartley, 38, of Quincy for FTA-Leaving the Scene at 12th and Spring. Lodged 125Jacob J. Carder, 24, of Quincy for Violation of…
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QUINCY — “Pathway to Healthy Feet” is the topic of the Thursday, July 24, Blessing Diabetes Support group meeting. The meeting will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Blessing Diabetes Center on the lower level of the Blessing Health Center, 927 Broadway. Those attending should enter through the building’s west entrance adjacent…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Dillon and Ali Reavis of Mendon at 8:28 a.m. July 14, 2025.A girl was born to Luke Little and Jewel McEvers of Baylis at 9:34 p.m. July 14, 2025.A boy was born to Chris Terrell and Lacey Hubbert of Hannibal, Mo., at 6:10 a.m. July 15, 2025.A boy…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., the nation’s largest food industry redistributor, hosted its Charitable Development Day on Wednesday, July 9, at its Mount Sterling headquarters and the Brown County Library. The company welcomed 29 nonprofit organizations from across West Central Illinois for a full day of learning, connection, and recognition. As part of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Through the support of Employee Wellness funding, Memorial Hospital’s Courtyard Café has implemented a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week vending machine to better serve the nutritional needs of staff, patients and visitors at any time, day or night. Conveniently located inside the Courtyard Café near the hospital’s main lobby, this new vending option provides quick,…
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QUINCY — Vancil Performing Arts Center recently had 10 dancers from their Bay City Troupe, ranging in age from 6 to 18, travel to Pigeon Forge, Tenn., for a once in a lifetime opportunity. The dancers made their stage debut as the pre-show act at the Country Tonite Theatre. Members of the Vancil Performing Arts…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The annual Western Illinois University Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Summer Camp wrapped up with an exciting competition on July 11. The high school campers participated in a five-day program designed to introduce them to scientific activities from various STEM-related disciplines. The camp culminated in a Jeopardy-style competition moderated by Anjum…
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QUINCY — The July membership meeting of the Adams County Retired Teacher Association ACRTA) was held July 17, at the John Wood Mansion Visitor Center. Jessica Hoselton, executive director of the Illinois Retired Teacher Association (IRTA) presented Quincy student Sophia Neally with a $2,000 scholarship. Neally will enroll at Illinois State University as a junior…
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QUINCY — The blank pages to the story of what’s happening to the Quincy Public Library’s executive director are creating a cliffhanger that may or may not be answered at the next library board meeting. What Muddy River News can report as the only media outlet at a special meeting Saturday is that Executive Director…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area CEO board has welcomed Kendel Locke as the new facilitator. A native of Hannibal and a Haslam College of Business graduate from the University of Tennessee, Locke brings invaluable business acumen to the classroom. Locke is the proud owner of two “feel‑good fast food” restaurants under the Hula Bowls…
Read Full Article Chad A. Gainey, 40, of Quincy for FTA-Felon Failure to Return from Furlough and new charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Obstructing Justice at 13th and Broadway. Lodged 112/255Lyndee Perrine reports the theft of a light blue Schwinn bicycle with a white seat and handlebars stolen from the 900 block of S. 19th between 7/14-7/16.Carol…
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QUINCY —A short-term rental is a great solution for a summer weekend getaway or any trip where you’re looking for an experience that’s different from a standard hotel room. However, keep in mind that short-term rentals often have different fees, policies and cancellation terms than hotels. They may have different expectations for guests or different…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Warm summer nights are a good time to explore Hannibal parks. Hannibal Parks and Recreation will offer a night hike nature program, Evening Meander, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 25. The hike will take participants through Sodalis Nature Preserve. The program will be led by Hannibal Parks and Recreation’s nature interpreter Gale…
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MONTICELLO, Mo. — A LaGrange man who calmly walked into a local bank, demanded nearly $10,000 in cash, and then strolled across the street to turn himself in to police has officially been sentenced to five years in prison. Jason Edward Day, 50, was sentenced Wednesday in Lewis County Circuit Court by Judge Matthew Wilson…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Jean Buckley as the chair of the board and Hal Oakley as vice-chair. Buckley assumes the board chair position that has been held by Ralph Oakley since 2023. Ralph Oakley will remain on the board. Hal Oakley assumes the board vice-chair position that was held by…
Read Full Article Nakyra Roberts, 20, of Quincy for Vandalism at 808 Country Club Heights Apt. 100. 178Elanda Neece, 49, of Quincy for FTA – Arson and Tampering With Electronic Monitoring Device and new charges for Possession of Meth, Possession of Another’s Credit Card and Escape at 24th and Chestnut. Lodged 124/181/175/260John Rocco, 46, of O’Fallon, Mo., for…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The 2025 Adams County Board of Review has begun accepting 2025 written assessment complaints as of July 10. Property owners who feel their 2025 real estate assessments are not correct have until Monday, Aug. 11, to file with the Board of Review. The 2025 “Notice of Property Assessment” change notices were…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NEMO Shrine Club, the club will hold a Shriner parade tomorrow. The parade will start at Broadway and Grand and travel down Broadway beginning at 11 a.m. Members invite the Hannibal community, and surrounding communities, to come out and watch the parade as they do…
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