Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — Western Catholic Union is hosting its first ever Member Appreciation and Service Day on Friday, May 2. Members will be attending from 10 different branches located in Illinois and Missouri. The activities will begin with a social/dinner Thursday, May 1, at Town & Country Inn & Suites Embassy Room beginning at 5:30 p.m.…
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QUINCY — An old proverb says, “Give a man a fish, and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and feed him for a lifetime.” There isn’t a phrase that says what happens when families are given a Crock-Pot, fed dinner once a week, sent home with three nights’ worth of dinners…
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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. Justin N. Hankins and Tiffany Olivia N. Hankins of Eolia, Mo., sold a residence at 102…
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This article was written in partnership with Heming Sexual Wellness Clinic as part of the Areas of Sexpertise project. QUINCY — In the absence of comprehensive and effective sex education across most of the United States, more and more young people are turning to porn as a form of education. Considering the absence of such…
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QUINCY — Quincy University is the host of its eighth annual Academic Symposium Wednesday through Friday, April 30-May 2 at the Connie Niemann Center for Music, South Auditorium, QU North Campus, 17th and Seminary Road. Students will present their original research from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy is inviting the public to the swearing in of Linda K. Moore as mayor. The inauguration ceremony will also recognize the newly elected Quincy City Council members and other city officials. The event will take place from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. in Washington Park and is free and open…
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QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus School will present “The Enchanted Bookshop” musical at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 2, and at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, in the St. Francis Solanus school gym, 1720 College. Characters from treasured children’s books will come to life in this song-filled and joyful production directed by Jane Ann…
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ADMAS COUNTY, Ill. — Adams County 4-H and Illinois 4-H are joining forces to host a pilot program, Ride Right Rally, geared towards educating sixth-grade students about off-road vehicle safety, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, at Adams County Fairgrounds, 2010 E. 1250th in Mendon. Students will travel…
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Troup casts tie-breaking vote in support of giving $350,000 subsidy to library in final act as mayor
QUINCY — Many people in attendance for Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting applauded after Mayor Mike Troup cast the tie-breaking vote to give a $350,000 subsidy from the city to fund the Quincy Public Library. However, at least one alderman wasn’t happy with Troup’s final vote as mayor in his final meeting. “(Troup) chose…
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Aldermen vote to transfer money to pay for Broadway project, extend food and beverage tax until 2030
QUINCY — Before debating funding of the Quincy Public Library and passing the 2025-26 budget, the Quincy City Council had to first take care of two other budgetary issues. First, aldermen voted to transfer $4 million from the city’s $6 million general fund balance to the water and sewage fund to pay for a water…
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QUINCY — Aldermen took time at the end of a 2½-hour Quincy City Council meeting on Monday night to thank three city officials who attended their last regular meeting. Mayor Mike Troup, 3rd Ward aldermen Ken Hultz and 5th Ward alderman Mike Rein will make their last appearances sitting on the horseshoe in City Council chambers at…
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Teri L. Mosby, 62, of Quincy for Driving 11-14 Above Limit and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 15th and State. NTA 128Stephanie Gaither, 36, of Quincy for Adams County warrant Criminal Trespass to Land at 520 Monroe. NTA from ACJ. Lodged 122Alan L. Matticks, 58, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 173Andrew D. Barnard, 30,…
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QUINCY — A Mount Sterling man was sentenced Monday to 17 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after entering into a negotiated plea. Michael A. Taylor, 49, of Mount Sterling pled guilty to two counts of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, a Class X felony, during a sentencing hearing before Circuit Judge Holly…
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Sherry A. White, 66, last known address in the 500 block of Monroe in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated cruelty to animals. White is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474…
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QUINCY — Baby goats, yoga and vendors will be the attractions at an event to be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 N. Marx Dr. Vendors participating include Luxe Health and Wellness offering on-site Botox and filler and skincare specials; Foreverwear…
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QUINCY — Bella Ease recently announced it has been awarded the 21st Century Grant through the Illinois State Board of Education for the next three years. It will provide additional academic support for 6th-12th grade students in Quincy public and parochial schools. This new program will be called mPower. Bella Ease will have an open learning site…
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QUINCY — As Jerod Welker laid on the ground in South Park while being mauled by three pit bulls on March 17, 2024, he had one thought. “This is going to be how I die,” he said. “Unless someone somehow sees me and gets to me out here, I’m going to get killed by the…
Read Full Article Samantha P. Mason, 35, of Quincy for DWLS at 6th and State. NTA 140Bradley A. Hollis, 23, of Niota for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 4th and Cedar. NTA 122Kaleb B. Willing, 21, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 24th and State. NTA 104Johnathan W. Deters, 26, of…
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QUINCY — Warmer weather means everyone is getting out more, including salespeople. Now through September is prime time for door-to-door sales, so it’s a good time to form a plan for how you will respond if someone knocks on your door. Plenty of reputable companies use door-to-door sales, including industries like telecommunications, energy, security and…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Matt Hocking and Kyleigh Irvin of Plainville at 1:37 p.m. April 15, 2025.A girl was born to Cody Ferrell and Faith Erke of New Canton at 1:27 a.m. April 16, 2025.A boy was born to Sierra Plank of Palmyra, Mo., at 10:37 p.m. April 17, 2025.A boy was…
Read Full Article Verna J. Jones, 68, of Plainville for Disobey Stop Sign at 18th and State. NTA 128Tessa C. Neese, 37, of Versailles for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 140Katie J. Bakke, 44, of Quincy for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 36th and Broadway. NTA 130Javier J. Rodriguez, 18, of Quincy for Reckless Driving at 837…
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MAYWOOD, Mo. — The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department formally arrested a Quincy, Ill., man on April 23 in relation to an incident that began in Maywood on Nov. 30, 2024. At approximately 3:49 a.m. on Nov. 30, 2024, a resident of Maywood caught several people attempting to steal things from a vehicle parked in the…
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QUINCY — Chaddock has been featured by Open Minds, a Pennsylvania-based leading national resource for executives in the health and human services field. The article, “The Family Coach,” highlights Chaddock’s Developmental Trauma and Attachment Program (DTAPÒ) and the impact it has on children and families. The feature showcases Chaddock’s approach to trauma-informed, attachment-focused coaching, emphasizing…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was given pretrial release on Friday afternoon after he was arrested Thursday and charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, a Class 2 felony punishable for between three and seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Jason A. Priest, 54, made his first appearance in Adams…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to a charge of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Donte M. Clausell, 36, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court Friday afternoon with Chief Public Defender Jonathan Hoover before Circuit Judge Holly Henze. Clausell…
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