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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. Western Grain Marketing, LLC of Rushville sold an industrial building with 3.57 acres at 100 W.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — RNCareers.org, a leading nursing education resource, has recognized Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing as one of the best RN to BSN programs in Illinois. This accolade further distinguishes the university as a Nationally Recognized Nursing School of Distinction. More than 1,700 nursing schools were thoroughly evaluated by RNCareers.org to compile these merit-based rankings. Critical…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Alliance Art Gallery welcomes returning guest artist and Hannibal native Haley Cassiday Wayman for December. The community is invited to meet Wayman and many other artists at a Second Saturday event from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, which coincides with the Historic Downtown Hannibal’s popular Living Windows event. Wayman…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Chorale will present Christmas’ Greatest Hits beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at Fifth Street Baptist Church, 111 N. Fifth St. Admission is free, but a free will offering will be collected. The group of 40 members is under the direction of Allen Means and has been performing…
Read Full Article QUINCY — People interested in joining the fight against heart disease are invited to buy a ticket to attend the Heart of our Community Gala on Feb. 10 at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. The fundraising event helps address the unmet needs of Blessing heart patients and enhances medical technology available to patients and supports staff continuing…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Muddy River Opera will offer gift wrapping Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-10 at its office near the movie theater in the Quincy Town Center. The service will be available from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, and noon to 4 p.m. on…
Read Full Article Pratt sees opportunity for 'new challenge' as he files to run for state's attorney in Hancock County
QUINCY — Christopher Pratt, an attorney in the Adams County Public Defender’s Office since 2016, filed last week to run for state’s attorney in Hancock County. Pratt, who was promoted to deputy chief public defender in 2020, filed as a Republican. He will face incumbent Bobi James in a primary on March 19. No Democratic…
Read Full Article Jacob Swalley, 23, 628 Harrison St., Quincy, for peace disturbance at 656 Harrison Dr. NTA. 251Garrah L. Nichols, 39, Quincy, Expired Registration. NTA 111Clinton S. Hornke, 32, Quincy, Expired Registration. NTA 127Stephanie N. Nunn, 46, Quincy, for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 127
Read Full Article 2023-021449, 12/04/2023 @ 06:26:41, 3825 Apache Trl , HannibalNature of Complaint 911 Open LineOfficer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C88 Wiskirchen, B JAdultCompl. 911 Open Line 12/04/2023Adult FemaleSuspect 911 Open Line Administratively Closed 12/04/2023Public Narrative 911 Open Line reported at 3825 Apache Trl.2023-021450, 12/04/2023 @ 07:34:42, 4119 Commanche Ave , HannibalNature of Complaint…
Read Full Article 2023-021417, 12/03/2023 @ 06:37:02, 3650 Stardust Dr , HannibalNature of Complaint Stealing DelayedOfficer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C46 Reynolds, S MAdult MaleSuspect Theft Misd- Shoplifting Pending Investigation 12/03/2023Adult FemaleSuspect Theft Misd- Shoplifting Pending Investigation 12/03/2023AdultCompl. Theft Misd- Shoplifting 12/03/2023AdultVictim Theft Misd- Shoplifting 12/03/2023Public Narrative Delayed stealing was reported at 3650 Stardust Dr.2023-021418,…
Read Full Article Bruce K. Dyer, 51, last known address in the 700 block of S. 23rd Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for being a violent offender against the youth registration act. Dyer is 5-foot-5 tall and 175 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. If you know where he can be…
Read Full Article Hopefully everyone enjoyed a great Thanksgivings Day with family and friends. This is a time of year when we need to be thankful for everything we have in this world. If you are like me, you overate and need to lose weight. The snow we had the other day has really helped the soil get…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Christmas candlelight tours of the Governor John Wood mansion will be held in December. Candlelight tours will be scheduled between 5 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 15, 16, 22, 23 and 26. Tour times are 5 p.m.; 5:20 p.m.; 5: 40 p.m. 6 p.m.; 6:20 p.m.; and 6:40 p.m. Tours will begin…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods in Mount Sterling recently donated 3D printers to 13 area school districts as part of the company’s Focus on STEM, a new program designed to give west-central Illinois school districts the tools and education needed to create science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. Dot Foods employees and representatives…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — Western Illinois University recently was recognized as a “Best Regional University in the Midwest” for 2024 by U.S. News and World Report. WIU was ranked 38 out of 167 public and private colleges and universities on the “Best Regional Universities (Midwest)” list in the U.S. News and World Report 2023 rankings. Additionally,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Golden Bridges has become a local area office of Safe Moves for Seniors, a national nonprofit that relocates qualifying seniors in need at no cost. When Golden Bridges formed in 2013, the owners knew they wanted to help seniors in the community with their transition needs. Even then, they wanted to find a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Aldermen agreed with the recommendation of the denial by the Plan Commission of a special permit to operate a nightclub at 601-603 Hampshire, the site of the Little D Sports Club, during Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting. Owner Michael Erwin told aldermen he would like to take the name “nightclub” off the ordinance.…
Read Full Article Nicole M. Carpenter, 44, of Quincy for Domestic Battery in the 500 block of Locust St. Lodged. 112Nicole M. Carpenter, 44, of Quincy for FTA – Poss of Meth at 500 block of Locust St. Lodged. 112Cayce L. Cooper Sr., 32, of Quincy for Adams Co. Warrant – Domestic Battery and FTA – Aggravated Battery…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A bench trial for a Quincy man facing three counts of criminal sexual abuse and two counts of criminal sexual assault was canceled Monday morning when the defendant entered a guilty plea. Jeremy A. McSparren, 39, appeared with Public Defender Mark Taylor in Adams County Circuit Court before Judge Kevin Tippey. Possible sexual…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The O.C. Wilson Scottish Rite of Hannibal is offering its annual Feztival of Trees Dec. 8-10 at 110 N. Main. Proceeds from this event will assist in providing scholarships for pediatric speech therapy patients at Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. Admission to the event is $2 per person for ages 13 and above. …
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Student Life organization will host the family event, “Winter Wonderland,” from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Spring Valley Trails near the rear parking lot on the southeast corner of the Quincy campus. The event is an outdoor opportunity featuring pictures with Santa, a campfire, hot…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. John’s Cathedral, 3728 Payson Road, will host a St. Nicholas party for children ages 2 to 92 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. Prizes and refreshments will be available. Those attending will learn about the origins of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas of Myra was the foundation of the figure who…
Read Full Article Adams County, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic safety campaign Nov. 17-27 reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization was conducted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A man was taken to Blessing Hospital Sunday night after he was hit by a car while trying to walk across Broadway. Just before 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Quincy Police officers were sent to the area of 18th and Broadway along with crews from Quincy Fire Department and Adams County EMS in reference to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, MO. — Rocky Sickmann recently recalled a holiday season in Iran when he was blindfolded, tied to a chair and dreaming of his mother’s homemade caramel rolls with icing back home in Krakow, Mo. U.S. Marine Sgt. Rodney “Rocky” Sickmann was 23 years old on Nov. 4, 1979, when he was one of 52…
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. Leroy H. Schwartz and Carolena J. Schwartz of Baylis sold a residence at 1090 Mortimer in…
Read Full Article Christina L. Wise, 54, 5310 HWY 96 S. for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 12th & Jefferson. 173Eian S. Mull, 28, of Quincy reported his black 2013 Buick Verano stolen from 18th & Oak St. on 11/18/23. 112Richard L. Hoebing, 63, of Quincy for Leaving Scene of an Accident in the 1000 block of N. 18th…
Read Full Article 2023-021362, 12/02/2023 @ 00:14:55, Pleasant St Central, HannibalNature of Complaint Traffic StopOfficer Assigned 044 Flachs, J P Entered By C61 Jaworski, J MPublic Narrative Traffic stop for registration on Pleasant at Central. The driver was stopped and released with a warning for expired registration and citation for no insurance.2023-021363, 12/02/2023 @ 00:17:37, Grand Ave Highway…
Read Full Article QUINCY — As temperatures drop, BBB recommends making sure your furnace is in working order so you don’t have any chilly surprises. It’s wise to have a contractor check up on your furnace if you haven’t already this year – this can help you get out ahead of potential issues. If a broken furnace does…
Read Full Article LA HARPE, Ill. — COUNTRY Financial representative Jake Allen recently made a $1,500 donation to the La Harpe Ambulance Service to help buy ambulance equipment. In a press release, Allen said, “The La Harpe Ambulance Service provides EMT support to the La Harpe community and surrounding areas in Hancock County. It’s operated by a dozen…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Ryan Large and Cherokee Southern of Macomb at 3:39 a.m. Nov. 21, 2023.A boy was born to Ethan and Carley Sharpe of Lewistown, Mo., at 12:23 a.m. Nov. 23, 2023.A girl was born to Eric and Kayla Thomas of Quincy at 3:36 a.m. Nov. 23, 2023.A boy was…
Read Full Article ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Treasurer’s Office is accepting real estate property tax prepayments during the month of December for taxes that will be payable in 2024. Prepayments will bear a receipt date in 2023. Prepayments can be made in person or by mail. If paying in person, enter the courthouse through the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign Nov. 17-27 reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization was conducted by Quincy Police Department and other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to reduce highway fatalities. During…
Read Full Article Kevin Billingsley, 33, of Quincy for FTA Possession of Meth.Brian L. Logsdon, 27, Homeless for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 5th & Payson. 173Brittany A. Lundberg, 33, Clayton for Driving Under the Influence, Driving While License Suspended, Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Improper Turn at 36th & Lindell. 140Michael D. Larsen, 23, 115 N. 8th for Suspended…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University’s music department choirs will present their December concert, “A Service of Lessons and Carols,” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, in St. Francis Church, 1721 College. The concert will feature an evening of scriptures, songs and hymns that share the Christmas story from the fall of Adam, the birth of Christ…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — A large model train set, courtesy of Galen Wollbrink, will be on display at the Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum, 306 Walnut in Carthage, on from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10; Sunday, Dec. 17; Saturday, Dec. 30; and Sunday, Jan. 7. For the past several years, model train displays of…
Read Full Article NAUVOO, Ill. — Living Water, a local worship band, will present three Christmas concerts at the historic Nauvoo Theatre in downtown Nauvoo at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, and a special concert for children at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19. The program will feature a mixture of traditional and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently announced the addition of nephrologist Dr. Karol Rosner to their team of physicians. Rosner completed his medical education at the University of Illinois and an internal medicine residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield. His completed a fellowship in nephrology at Northwestern University in Chicago. Nephrologists play a crucial…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — A Fort Madison, Iowa, woman is facing sexual assault charges in her role as a local school paraprofessional. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office took a report on Nov. 17 that led to allegations of sexual assault of a juvenile having occurred at the Chaddock Special Education School on the Carthage campus. The…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — A Houston man was arrested Tuesday in Pittsfield for failing to register as a sex offender. Chief Deputy Zack Orr with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department arrested Robert Wayne Niffen, 63, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender and a State of Texas Department…
Read Full Article George Scott, 43, of Quincy for Aggavated Fleeing to Elude Police and DWLR. 122Harvie Reyes, 31, of Quincy for Retail Theft. 122Tyler Stroot, 38, of Quincy for No Valid Driver’s License. 148Judy Bush, 77, of Usra for Fail to Yield. 109Machaela J. Cantrell, 25, Fowler, for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident at 36th…
Read Full Article 2023-021246, 11/30/2023 @ 01:19:06, 17 Orchard Point Rd , HannibalNature of Complaint Alarm – BurglarOfficer Assigned 015 Mackey, TM Entered By C84 Davenport, K JAdultCompl. False Alarm 11/30/2023Adult FemaleInvolve False Alarm 11/30/2023Public Narrative Alarm reported at 17 Orchard Point Road.2023-021247, 11/30/2023 @ 01:25:48, 212 S 6Th A, HannibalNature of Complaint ThreatsOfficer Assigned 018 Combs, J…
Read Full Article QUINCY — First Bankers Trustshares, Inc. recently announced Erin Wharton will join its board of directors. She will join the Board as of Dec. 1. Wharton, a certified public accountant, has served as a partner at Gray Hunter Stenn LLP since 2018. She provides audit, tax and consulting services to businesses and nonprofits. She has…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Dr. Deseray Aguirre is joining the SIU Center for Family Medicine in Quincy, 612 N. 11th, in December. Board certified in family medicine and osteopathic manipulation treatment, Aguirre cares for patients of all ages including infants, children, teens, adults and seniors. Aguirre provides preventative care, women’s health services — including obstetric and gynecological…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently announced it received a grant to help grow the local healthcare workforce. A new program through the Missouri Chamber Foundation will help meet the growing demand for health care workers by training up to 1,500 apprentices across the state. In a press release, Dan Mehan, Missouri Chamber president and…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently learned about improved rankings in two areas by Intelligent.com, an online, independent research website that ranks colleges and programs. C-SC was ranked number 17 out of 34 four-year colleges of Best Colleges in Missouri for 2024. The ranking was 12 places higher than the previous year. Using publicly available…
Read Full Article QUINCY — There was not baton or torch involved, but State Representative Randy Frese (R-Quincy) certainly made it clear he wants former Quincy mayor Kyle Moore to take his place in the Illinois Statehouse. “Over the course of the past eight years in, in my duties as a state representative, I’ve had the opportunity to…
Read Full Article Maurice E King, 28, 2701 Chestnut St., reports on 11/24/2023 his 2017 Dodge was damaged while parked at his residence. 122Joshua J Koehler, 28, 805 N. 5th for Adams Co. warrant for Domestic Battery Lodged 122Arthur W. Bollman, 71, Homeless, for Failure to Register as Sex Offender. Lodged 111 144
Read Full Article 2023-021198, 11/29/2023 @ 06:29:26, US 61 NB Westover Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Injury Officer Assigned 026 Bramlett, M C Entered By C53 Keith, G M Adult Male Driver Accident Involving Injury 11/29/2023 Adult Male Driver Accident Involving Injury 11/29/2023 Adult Male Occupan Accident Involving Injury 11/29/2023 Public Narrative Traffic crash was…
Read Full Article Justin L. Anders, 38, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged. 121/178Marty A. Shriver, 41, of Quincy for FTA – Possession of Meth at 5th & Broadway. Lodged. 112Jacob S. Bigley, 43, of Quincy for FTA – Criminal Trespass to Land at 1106 Ohio St. Lodged. 112Addie B. Force, 19, of New Braunfels, Tex., for Fail…
Read Full Article CHICAGO – An Illinois Lottery player is wrapping up November $350,000 richer after buying a jackpot-winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket. The ticket was purchased for the Wednesday, Nov. 29 midday drawing at TS K Mart at a Conoco gas station at 320 North Congress in Rushville. The lucky player bought the winning ticket matching all five…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold its last fish fry of 2023 on Friday at the hall, 316 S. Main. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children. Serving hours are 4 to 7 p.m. The menu consists of catfish fillet, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. The…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Muddy River Opera will be showcasing Handel’s Messiah at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, at Luther Memorial Church. The church is at 1210 Jersey. The event, and the following soup supper, are free to attend with donations appreciated.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation of Hannibal recently awarded a $13,900 grant to Harvest Outreach Ministries to help expand their facilities for alcohol and drug addiction. Harvest Outreach provides sober living facilities for people recovering from addiction. Both the men’s and the women’s units are full with a waiting list for admission. The group…
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: 11/25/2023: Justin Hinch-Keller, Quincy: Mr. Keller was traveling Southeast on US 24 when his vehicle left the roadway, striking a berm, causing the vehicle to overturn. He received citations for Driving Under the Influence and given a notice to appear. No injuries were reported…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Some local nonprofit organizations received a collective donation of $10,000 thanks to the United Way of the Mark Twain Area and the Riedel Foundation. On Tuesday evening the United Way of Mark Twain Area hosted Giving Tuesday a nonprofit celebration and evening of charcuterie at the Rialto in Hannibal. Donation jars collected…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize Wayne E. Messick and Marvin Hufford at the Business Hall of Fame Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the Oakley-Lindsay Center. The Business Hall of Fame, established in 2006, honors people and organizations for their impactful contributions to the Quincy area business community.…
Read Full Article 2023-021157, 11/28/2023 @ 06:00:09, 4801 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C47 Wallace, S B Adult Compl. Burglar Alarm 11/28/2023 Adult Involve Burglar Alarm 11/28/2023 Public Narrative Alarm was reported at 4801 McMasters Ave. 2023-021158, 11/28/2023 @ 06:10:57, S Arch St Broadway, Hannibal…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation recently mounted a North Pole Express Mailbox at City Hall for letters to Santa. Children are encouraged to drop off letters in the mailbox on the west side of City Hall next to the deposit box for utility payments. Santa Claus will personally reply to each letter and…
Read Full Article Ashley talks to Steve Viorel about this weekend’s bourbon tasking benefit in Hannibal to support the Mark Twain Home Foundation. Then Brittany and Ashley have coffee talk about who is paying for all of the lawyers these days.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Professions has promoted the following faculty members: Alexander joined the college faculty in January 2010. She is the master of science in nursing (MSN) program coordinator and teaches research and nursing informatics in the undergraduate BSN program, and education-focused courses in the MSN nurse educator track. …
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will be the host of its annual Music, Marshmallows, Mistletoe and Snowball Toss on Saturday, Dec. 2, as part of Hannibal’s Victorian Festival of Christmas. All the festivities will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Y Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill. There will be music, a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Chorus will share a nostalgic holiday setting at its “Christmas Keepsakes” Concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in Salem Church. The choristers are directed by Phyllis Robertson and accompanied by Becky White. This celebration offers Christmas music like “Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten and “Merry Christmas, Darling,” made…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Quincy man originally charged with a Class X felony for child pornography nearly 3½ years ago is expected to get probation when he is sentenced on Jan. 19. Sidney Shackleton, 34, appeared with attorney Dennis Woodworth in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon before Judge Scott Larson. Shackleton was facing a…
Read Full Article Jayden Currern, 18, of Quincy for FTA Aggravated Battery and Mob Action. Lodged 124Damian Carrero, 20, of Quincy for FTA Aggravated Battery and Mob Action. Lodged 124Kouri R. Woods, 33, of 1105 North 10th for Domestic Battery. Lodged 153Ray E. Davis, 60, of 2020 Cherry St. for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 8th and Broadway.…
Read Full Article 2023-021097, 11/27/2023 @ 02:15:18, 4839 McMasters Ave , HannibalNature of Complaint Alarm – BurglarOfficer Assigned 015 Mackey, TM Entered By C74 Harp, A LAdultSuspect False Alarm 11/27/2023AdultVictim False Alarm 11/27/2023AdultCompl. False Alarm 11/27/2023Public Narrative Alarm reported at 4839 McMasters Avenue.2023-021098, 11/27/2023 @ 02:26:18, US 61 James Rd, HannibalNature of Complaint Traffic StopOfficer Assigned 015 Mackey,…
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. Gavyn M. Favre and Janelle N. Favre of Quincy sold a residence at 1113 N. 20th in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Maverick’s Landing, 500 S. Eighth, will be the site of a stand-up comedy show Saturday, Dec. 2. Comedians performing will be host and Quincy native Richard Bailey, Ryne Thorson, Kody Freeman, Quincy native Seth Reed and Larry Smith from NPR’s “Convince Me.” In a press release, Bailey said, “It’s always great to come…
Read Full Article NEBO, Ill. — A Pittsfield man died as the result of a car crash on Friday on County Highway 7, north of Nebo. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded at 5:47 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, to a single unit vehicle crash. The driver of the vehicle, Michael Knight of Pittsfield, was pronounced dead at…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Saints Avenue Buffet and Grill, 3913 McMasters Ave., is donating $1 of every meal bought on Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, and Christmas, Dec. 25, to The Salvation Army of Hannibal. The menu will include traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas meals served from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on both holidays. In a press release, Stephanie Crabill…
Read Full Article QUINCY — World AIDS Day, observed annually on Dec. 1, serves as a global movement to unite people in the ongoing battle against HIV and AIDS. On this day, the Quincy ARISE Coalition is the host of a community event titled “Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV” from 3 to 7…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The public is invited to tour the Blessing Cancer Center Hannibal on Wednesday, Nov. 29. A ribbon cutting will be held at 4 p.m., with tours of the new facility offered until 6 p.m. The Blessing Cancer Center Hannibal is located inside the south entrance to the Blessing Health Hannibal campus. The…
Read Full Article Dr. Meghan Karr, secretary of Board of Education for the Hannibal School District #60, announced Monday morning that the district will accept declarations of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position on the School Board in the April 2, 2024 election. Persons interested may file at the Superintendent’s Office located at 4650…
Read Full Article Alex Torres, 37, last known address in the 900 block of N. 12th Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated domestic battery and petition to revoke probation. Torres is 5-foot-7 tall and 165 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. If you know where he can be found, call…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — No civilians or firefighters were injured in a fire at the Macomb National Guard Armory on Saturday morning. The Macomb Fire Department was requested by the Macomb Police Department to respond to the Macomb National Guard Armory, 135 W. Grant, for a burning odor and haze within the building at 11:26 a.m. Saturday,…
Read Full Article Andrew Adams, 32, 7011 Timber Ridge N., Quincy, for Vehicular Invasion, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Reckless Driving, Leaving the Scene, Operating Uninsured Vehicle and a City warrant for FTA – cannabis at 100 Broadway. Lodged. 135/142Steven Crane, 48, 918 Cherry St., Quincy, for registration suspended for non-insurance at 18th and Chestnut. NTA. 122Emily Hendricker, 28, 2036…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two people from Hannibal are lodged in the Marion County Jail and face drug charges. The 10th Judicial Court of Marion County charged Katie M. Bell, 33, on Monday, Nov. 27, with delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. Her bond was set at $50,000. Jason R. Link, 35,…
Read Full Article DALLAS CITY, Ill. — A death investigation is under way after a Dallas City man was found dead after a residential fire on Saturday. The victim was identified as Lonnie E. Lewis, 74. The Dallas City Rural Fire Protection District was paged to a structure fire at 180 W. Second in Dallas City at approximately…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 20 for The Corner Cottage, a local rental property and Chamber member since June 2023. In a press release, owner Kayleigh Gray, said, “This charming, cozy cottage in the heart of Macomb is perfect for those seeking simpler…
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