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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal based author and speaker Bob Morrison recently released his latest book, “Compelled.” Morrison is an Indiana-born native who has put down roots in Hannibal after serving in disaster responses for more than 20 years in multiple major disasters including the Joplin tornado, Hurricane Katrina, the Haiti earthquake and Ground Zero 9/11…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) and the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC) are co-sponsoring a program on the underground railroad by Patrick Hotle and Terrell Dempsey at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, John Wood Community College, 1301 S. 48th. This is the fourth…
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QUINCY — Culver-Stockton College professor of history Scott Giltner will present “Toney: One Man’s Long Journey Through American Slavery” on Thursday, May 15, as part of the History Happy Hour program series at the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum (LDDM), 128 N. Fifth. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a mini reception including light refreshments. The presentation…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional’s Chaplaincy Corps recognized Allen Clark as its Volunteer Chaplain of the Year for 2024 during the annual chaplains service awards banquet on March 27. The Hannibal Regional Chaplaincy Corps was formed in 1993 to help patients, families and visitors in a time of need. With more than 30 members, volunteer…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to the director of the Quincy Public Library about funding, staffing and what the future governance of the facility could look like.
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Ryan W. Morrison, 45, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 101James L. Gunn, 26, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured. NTA 135Adrienne L. Rapp, 33, of Payson for Operate Motor Vehicle Suspended Registration. NTA 128Justin W. Hyer, 43 of Liberty for DWLR and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 101Colita J. Hawkins, 43, of Quincy for Suspended…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Community Theatre Playwriting Festival will be held June 28 in the Barbara Rowell Auditorium in partnership with the Midsummer Arts Faire. The winning five plays were chosen by QCT’s festival reading committee, who read and evaluated more than 140 short plays submitted from around the world. In a press release, education…
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QUINCY — Brian Nolan, Quincy University professor of psychology, recently authored his first book that is available on Amazon.com in eBook and paperback versions. Nolan’s book, “The Misinformation Maze: Learn to Decode the Lies and Navigate the Digital Age Effectively,” is designed to equip people with the understanding and practical tools necessary to thrive in…
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QUINCY — National Louis University (NLU) recently announced a new partnership with John Wood Community College (JWCC) to support students in advancing their educational and career goals. Through this collaboration, JWCC graduates are now eligible for a transfer scholarship, covering 25 percent of total tuition at NLU. To qualify, students must complete their associate degree…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The OC Wilson Scottish Rite hosted its annual Casino Royale event on April 11 at The Rialto in downtown Hannibal. The evening featured casino games, prize drawings and food. Proceeds from the night benefit pediatric speech therapy patients at Hannibal Regional. The Scottish Rite also is the host of the Feztival of…
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SOUTH SHELBY, Mo. — South Shelby FFA members recently attended the 97th Missouri State FFA Convention, which was held April 23-25. After spending a day competing in nursery landscape, agronomy, livestock and dairy foods, members attended the first general session. At the general session, the South Shelby FFA chapter learned that not only had it…
Read Full Article Ronald L. Powell, 56, of Quincy for FTA Fighting. Lodged 148Zoe E. Crawford, 20, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 126Donald E. Bloyd, 46, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 176Quinton L. Steffen, 29, Loraine for Domestic Battery. Lodged 113Jimari Brown, 18, of Quincy for FTA Curfew. Lodged 147Tyleik A. Cropp, 19, of Quincy for…
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PARIS, Mo. — Lyle Miller proclaimed his innocence for more than three years for his involvement in the death of Betty Hayes, the 88-year-old woman whose body was wrapped in 9-gauge wire, attached to a cement block and found in a pond on Miller’s property in Madison, Mo., in December 2021. John Moyer, who had…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — As the guest artist at the Alliance Art Gallery in May, Julia Deckard will be bringing a variety of flowers and taking orders for commissions while exhibiting in Hannibal. In 2023, Deckard, a software engineer living in Warsaw, Ill., fell in love with her bridal bouquet … so much that she decided…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council presents “Celebrate the Artist in You,” an exhibit highlighting the creative talents of people with developmental disabilities on display through May 17 at the HAC gallery. This annual exhibit is a collaborative effort with the Hannibal Regional Office of the Missouri Department of Mental Health–Division of Developmental Disabilities,…
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WARSAW, Ill. — The Warsaw Fire Department will hold a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, at the fire department, 220 S. Fifth. Proceeds from the breakfast will go towards the purchase of rescue equipment. The fire department will be serving pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage links or patties…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The American Cancer Society says breast cancer is sometimes found after symptoms appear. However, many women with breast cancer have no symptoms. This is why regular breast cancer screenings are so important. In honor of National Women’s Health Month, Hannibal Regional is offering $99 3D mammograms developed by Hologic, Inc., a worldwide…
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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. Jerry S. Voepel of Quincy sold an event venue and lot at 1002 N. 24th in Quincy…
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QUINCY — Friedel Schuette, a German hobby historian, sent a letter to Quincy in 1985. Mecki Kosin, a native of Germany, was asked to translate the letter, which was written half in German. “The letter basically asked, ‘What happened to the 200 families that came from our county in Herford Germany to Quincy and Adams…
Read Full Article Jonathan Sultzaman, 40, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing.Jordon Pagett, 34, of Quincy for Peace Disturbance.Shari Benjamin, 52, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured Vehicle, Suspended Registration, Leaving the Scene and Expired DL.Ashton T. Cain, 20, of Quincy for Driving While License Suspended. 126Torie A. Di Salvo, 37, of Quincy for Failure to Yield-Right of Way. 126Jennifer…
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