Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame High School recently learned 14 students from the Class of 2023 were recognized as Illinois State Scholars. This award is given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to students who rank in the top 10 percent of high school seniors in the state. Selection is based on a combination…
Read Full Article PAYSON, Ill. — The Village of Payson has announced the return of its annual Christmas tree lighting event known as the Payson Kickoff to Christmas from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, in Payson’s South Park. This year’s event offers free event entertainment and fun for the entire family. New activities and entertainment include a performance…
Read Full Article QUINCY — An independent national healthcare watchdog organization has given Blessing Hospital a grade of A for patient safety for the fifth consecutive survey period. The Leapfrog Group, founded by 2,000 large employers and other purchasers of healthcare, assigns a letter grade of A through F every six months to approximately 2,900 general hospitals across…
Read Full Article QUINCY — J. Matthew Ward, assistant professor of history at Quincy University, is the recipient of the 2022 Anne J. Bailey dissertation award from the Society of Civil War Historians for best Civil War dissertation. Ward received the award Saturday, Nov. 12, in Baltimore, Md., at the annual conference of the Southern Historical Association. The…
Read Full Article QUINCY — For the second year in a row, Blessing Hospital and its Life Team have been awarded Platinum recognition from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration and Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network for “saving and healing lives by encouraging their employees and communities to register as organ, eye and tissue…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Ursa Willing Workers 4-H Club, the sponsoring group for the 2022 Wreaths Across America ceremony, have announced the ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at Quincy National Cemetery, 3701 Maine. The wreath escort will begin at 9 a.m. from Washington Park. The theme for this year’s campaign is #FindAWayToServe.…
Read Full Article MENDON, Ill. — The Bear Creek American Legion Post 823, on Illinois 61 between Mendon and Ursa, will be the site of an all-you-can-eat pancake and whole hog sausage breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12, and children under the age of 5 eat…
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. Isaac D. Barnes of Quincy sold a residence at 1025 S. Eighth in Quincy to Higdon…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The deadline to sign up for the Salvation Army’s free community Thanksgiving Dinner is Friday, Nov. 18. When calling to make a reservation, attendees will need to make a reservation for either 11a.m. or 11:45 a.m. Shut-ins will need to provide name, number of meals and address for delivery. The meal, which will…
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. U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, for CSFB Mortgage-Backed Trust Series 2005-8 of West Palm Beach,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — SERVPRO of Quincy and Hannibal recently donated $500 to each of three area cancer treatment centers — Blessing Cancer Center, Quincy Medical Group Cancer Center and Hannibal Regional Cancer Center — with RISE Recreational Dispensary also donating $370 to Blessing Health patients. SERVPRO’s funds came from a portion of sales for the month…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Recently released photos from the new James Webb Space Telescope show stunning images of the universe. Interested in learning how to produce images with your own equipment? The Quincy Astronomy Club is presenting a class at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, in Room A021 at John Wood Community College. Guest lecturer Doug Foote…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born on Oct. 18 at 9:12 p.m. to Denesha Haymore of Quincy.A girl was born on Nov. 2 at 2:58 p.m. to Taylor M. and Reagan L. Reis of Quincy.A girl was born on Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. to Dustin Genebacher and Jenny Hendricker of Quincy.A girl was born…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The JWCC Foundation Board will be the host of an evening to honor retiring President Michael Elbe beginning at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, with a social hour and dinner and a program to follow. The event will be at the Quincy Country Club. Reservations are $50 per person. To buy tickets, contact…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to provide a free educational session to community members about the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’sand the importance of early detection. The event will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — People living with diabetes, or people who are at higher-than-average risk for developing the disease due to family history, race or other factors, are invited to a no-cost A1C screening offered by Blessing Health. The free, non-fasting blood test will be conducted from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Horizons, 224 S.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri was established in November 1997 with $1,050 in assets. Twenty-five years later, more than $14 million in grants have been distributed to grow communities in the 12 counties it serves. To commemorate its silver anniversary, the Community Foundation will host a “Friends of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, in cooperation with the Blessing Foundation, has awarded $1.6 million in scholarships and grants to Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences students for the 2022-23 academic year. Fifty-two students received money from 44 endowed scholarships, one additional scholarship and one general financial aid fund. Seven…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy will serve a free community Thanksgiving dinner onfrom 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. Delivery will be available to shut-ins. The meal will consist of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the trimmings. Attendees will need to make a reservation with The Salvation Army for either…
Read Full Article QUINCY — State Street Theater and Calftown Café have announced their holiday calendars and updated plans for the winter season. In a press release, Brian Stitt, manager of the State Street Theater and Calftown Cafe said, “We are excited to be in a position to offer a full-service destination for the holidays, with casual, delicious…
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. Aaron L. Smith of Quincy sold a residence at 1470 Hampshire in Quincy to Shanzelle A.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy charter chapter of American Business Women’s Association will be the host of a holiday craft and vendor show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at The Atrium on Third, 201 S. Third. Admission is $2 with food and concessions available.
Read Full Article QUINCY — In honoring tri-state veterans, the Kroc Center is offering free admission to all veterans on Friday, Nov. 11. Veterans can present their military/veteran identification to receive free entry and enjoy the Kroc Center’s many offerings, including the facility’s weightlifting and cardio areas, as well as the aquatic center. The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen Monday, Nov. 14, for regular business hours. Central Services also will be closed Friday, Nov. 11. Garbage, recycling and yard waste pickup will still occur on Friday, Nov. 11. Quincy Transit Lines will operate on…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy charter chapter of the American Business Women’s Association celebrated its 60th anniversary at its regular meeting at The Atrium on Nov. 3. The Quincy charter chapter was chartered on Nov. 4, 1962. Attendees enjoyed a slideshow of events during the past 60 years as well as picture albums and news clippings…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Red kettles and bells will soon return as The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command begins its first days of fundraising for the 2022 Christmas campaign in Quincy on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12. Kettles will resume full-time for the season on Nov. 18 in Quincy and Nov. 19 for Hannibal, continuing through Dec.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Created by Music Lingua Quincy with the help of area German students and Frau Daily, the community is invited to the first St. Martin lantern parade on Friday, Nov. 11. This family-friendly event will offer story time and a lantern parade with the opportunity to create your own lantern for a $10 fee.…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 20 Commander Capt. Jody Huffman recently released the results of a roadside safety check in Adams County from late night Wednesday, Oct. 26, to early morning Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. The check was conducted at intersection of 30th and State in Quincy by District 20 officers. Violations Enforcement…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Service League will hold its 54th annual Holiday Gift Show from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. This year’s Holiday Gift Show will have more than 75 booths and vendors offering a variety of gifts. Items available include ornaments,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church, 3600 Payson Road, will hold its annual fall craft show from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Admission is one canned food item for local food pantries. The craft show, which has been held for more than 35 years, will offer local vendors exhibiting their craft items, a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries will hold its Second Tuesday of the Month program for November from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The monthly programs include crafts, speakers and fellowship. November’s craft will be to make a snowman cocoa jar with Iris Schultz. No Second Tuesday events are scheduled for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy residents and/or business owners can sign up for the city’s annual fall tree planting program. Participants may buy one tree that will be planted on the public right of way (land between the sidewalk and the street) adjacent to their property. Planning Director Chuck Bevelheimer said city crews have removed more than…
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. The Jack E. Bunte Revocable Trust of Quincy sold a residence at 3625 Bonansinga Drive in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Dr. Surya Polavarapu has joined the Blessing Health Family Medicine department in Quincy. Known as Dr. Surya to her patients, she completed residency at SIU Center for Family Medicine in Quincy after earning her medical degree at GSL Medical College, one of the premier private medical institutions in India. Dr. Surya calls it…
Read Full Article QUINCY — WCU will hold a fall soup day from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the WCU Hall, 516 Maine. The cost is $7 for your choice of all-you-can-eat chili or chicken noodle soup, a ham or turkey sandwich, dessert and beverage. Carry-outs will be available but do not include a beverage.
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Damien Straube and Marranda Harrison of Quincy at 8:28 a.m. Oct. 24.A boy was born to David Edward and Megan Elizabeth Sapp of Mendon at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 25.A boy was born to Alex and Tiffany Monaghan of Quincy at 5 a.m. Oct. 27.A boy was born to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The United Way of Adams County, Blessing Health System and the Adams County Health Department completed a community needs assessment in late 2021. This assessment, along with a facilitated compression planning session, was used to develop a three-year community needs plan. “This assessment is intended to inform a plan to address the concerns,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Rotary Club of Quincy will be the host of the second “Bourbon and Popcorn” event Saturday, Nov. 5 at Quincy Boat Club. Doors open at 6 p.m., and tastings beginning at 6:30 p.m.. Tickets are $50 each and include six tastings, popcorn, a raffle ticket and a souvenir glass to #endpolionow. All…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Machinists Lodge 822’s annual fundraiser for Guide Dogs of America is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the lodge, 2929 N. Fifth. This event is open to all age groups. It will include a silent auction, raffles, prizes and food. Music will be provided by Smudge from 8 p.m.-midnight. Tickets are…
Read Full Article MENDON, Ill. — The Unit 4 Foundation is one of those behind-the-scenes groups that bolsters a community school system by strengthening the programs and educational resources available to its students. The foundation steps out in the open once every two years with its “Celebration of Success” that honors the accomplishments of those connected with the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department recently was awarded a Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant to conduct additional traffic safety efforts. The program focuses on high-visibility enforcement and strategies aimed at saving lives and preventing injuries by reducing traffic crashes. In a press release, Det. Gabe Vanderbol said, “We’re pleased to receive this grant to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Chaddock recently received a special delivery of 50 teddy bears along with a $2,000 contribution from Ameren Illinois. “We are so grateful for Ameren’s gift for our children in foster care,” Jeff VanCamp, executive director of Chaddock Children’s Foundation, said in a press release. “It’s easy sometimes to overlook them: their sense of…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Jonny and Missy Dahl of Quincy at 10:25 a.m. Oct. 20.Twin boys were born to Levi Von Burg and Amber Vaughn of Quincy at 12:30 p.m. and 12:32 p.m. Oct. 21.A girl was born to Eric and Megan Kirgan of Pleasant Hill at 3:07 p.m. Oct. 21.A boy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Appointments are being accepted for a no-cost cholesterol screening to be held at the Blessing Resource Center on Thursday, Nov. 3, with appointments available between 7 and 9 a.m.The screening requires at 12-hour fast and will measure HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. An appointment is required for this screening and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Kroc-R-Treat, an indoor trick-or-treating event, will be held at The Kroc Center from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. This indoor event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy a variety of booths offering candy and small trinkets. Select booths will also support the Teal…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation is partnering with local restaurants again this year for the third annual “Dine to Dream Big” event Oct. 28 through Nov. 4. The event kicks off with a Food Truck Festival at Quincy High School on Friday, Oct. 28 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the main parking lot. Vendors…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will present a class at 7 p.m. Thursday Oct. 27, at John Wood Community College in Room A021. The topic is about unusual and interesting things happening in the solar system. There will be a discussion about each of the planets and some of their moons. Guest lecturer Mike…
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. Barbara J. Cate and Charles S. Beckman of Camp Point, Cynthia K. Beckman of Quincy, and…
Read Full Article LIBERTY, Ill. — The Adams County Coroner’s Office reports that a Liberty woman was the victim of Monday morning’s one vehicle accident near Liberty. Stacey R. Flesner, 43, of Liberty was killed when she lost control of her vehicle near the area of East 2250th Street and North 1150th Avenue just before 9 a.m. Monday.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army is taking applications in Quincy for Christmas food baskets and the Angel Tree through Friday, Nov. 18. People living in Adams, Pike, and Brown counties in Illinois with children ages 18 and under or seniors ages 60 and over are invited to register for assistance online at www.SAAngelTree.org or in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — First Bankers Trust Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., recently hired Jana Hattey as a treasury management banker Vice President. Hattey will be responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships, focusing on commercial treasury or cash management clients. She will identify customer needs and matching them with existing or new…
Read Full Article URSA, Ill. — Ursa will be the site of a Haunted Yard of Graves on Saturday, Oct. 29. The event will begin with ‘Trunk or Treat’ from 3-6 p.m. followed by the Yard of Graves Haunted Yard Walk-Through from 8-10 p.m. All are invited to join in this fun, family-friendly day to get in the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials recently promoted Elaine Davis to the position of housing coordinator as part of the Community Development Department with the organization. The housing coordinator position was created in response to the housing issues and needs in the organization’s service area. Davis has been with Two Rivers Regional…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus School PTO will host a music trivia night Saturday, Oct. 22, to raise money to update the kindergarten classrooms in the school. The event will be held in the St. Francis Solanus Parish Center, 17th and Elm. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with play beginning at 7 p.m. Participants will hear…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A group of local residents formed Men Making a Difference, an initiative that aims to empower male youths in underrepresented communities through mentoring and leadership training, in June. MMAD will be the host of a Community Give Back BBQ with food, music and fun from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Chris Terrell really, really likes Halloween. He and his wife were married on Halloween, and he loves haunted houses. Terrell was a part of the original group that launched Fright Night for Honor Flights. He decided to do something different last year, and the Wismann Lane Cemetery was created. It will be open…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Tri-State Veterans support will have a veteran resource fair from 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. National, state and local veterans organizations, local community organizations and businesses, and individual veteran support groups will be onsite to discuss the services they offer. The event is open to the public…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Bishop Thomas John Paprocki will celebrate a memorial Mass for the 125th anniversary of the death of Father Augustus Tolton at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the St. Francis Solanus Chapel, 1800 College. Born in 1854, Tolton’s family escaped slavery by crossing the Mississippi River into Illinois in 1862. Tolton was allowed…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department has received a small quantity of JYNNEOS vaccine from the state of Illinois. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not recommend widespread vaccination against monkeypox at this time, but this vaccine is recommended by the CDC to prevent monkeypox disease in people determined to be at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Sunset Home will break ground at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, on a 106-bed skilled nursing facility. The ceremony will be held behind the villas at the Sunset Senior Living campus, 418 Washington. Eight duplex/patio homes for independent living also will be added. Upon completion, all levels of care — skilled nursing, intermediate…
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. The Michael K. Pausch trust of Quincy sold a residence at 1301 S. 14th in Quincy to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Birthright of Quincy’s 13th annual trivia night and silent auction on Saturday, Nov. 5, will be held in person after a two-year stretch of being held virtually because of the pandemic. Doors to the event will open at 5 p.m., with the silent auction also beginning at that time. The trivia competition, which…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University has added seven full-time faculty members for the 2022-23 school year. Joining the QU community this fall are: Siyuan Fan, PhD candidate, assistant professor of finance David Hawkins, PhD, associate professor of marketing Laura Hubbard, MS, visiting instructor of biology Katherine Kraushaar, MLIS, associate librarian Stephen Priebe, PhD candidate, assistant professor…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Dr. Arthur Ankeney, an emergency medicine physician, has joined Blessing Health and the staff of the Blessing Hospital Emergency Center. A Columbia, Mo., native, Ankeney earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas in Kansas City, Mo. He completed residency at Prisma Health, Richland Emergency Medicine, in Columbia, S.C. In a press…
Read Full Article FOWLER, Ill. — An Ohio woman was injured after she crashed her ultra light paraglider in rural Adams County. Adams County deputies responded to the call at 7:19 Friday morning near 7707 Ewbanks Road near Fowler. The sheriff’s office received a report that an ultra-light paraglider had crashed . The pilot, 31-year-old Ashley Imber of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Medical Group Foundation is marking its 15th anniversary this year. and it is kicking off a campaign this month to raise $15,000 by the end of 2022. Community members are encouraged to donate $15, with all proceeds benefiting the QMG Foundation Community Impact Fund, which provides financial support for projects, programs,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office issued two seat belt citations during its Child Passenger Safety Week campaign. Other enforcement was: 1 citation/arrest for driving under the influence of drugs or a combination of drugs, 1 citation for illegal use of an electronic device while driving, 2 citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army is once again looking for volunteers to ring bells at red kettle locations in Quincy, Hannibal, Mo., and the surrounding area. Kettles with silent bells (unmanned) historically bring in fewer donations than kettles with bells. Volunteers can sign up online at www.registertoring.com for shifts as short as two hours. They…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Area high school students now have access to college-level courses in nursing and other healthcare careers through a Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences initiative. Three area high schools are participating in the dual enrollment program — Quincy High School, Unity High School in Mendon and Griggsville-Perry High School in Pike County.…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Tim and Torre Craine of Quincy at 12:53 a.m. Oct. 4.A girl was born to Levi and Katelyn Hills of Quincy at 10:55 a.m. Oct. 5.A girl was born to John and Morgan Schone of Quincy at 12:25 p.m. Oct. 5.A boy was born to Ian and Emily…
Read Full Article MEYER Ill. — Red Dog Saloon in Meyer raised $40,000 for Fishing for Freedom at the saloon’s fundraising event Sept. 17, bringing the grand total raised by the saloon during the past eight years to $200,000. Red Dog has been the event’s largest sponsor for several years, and the staff’s efforts to raise awareness and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House and the Quincy Park District will be the hosts of a parade party to celebrate the Oktoberfest parade and field show competition. The party, free and open to the public, will be from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, on the Lorenzo Bull Park grounds, 1550 Maine. “The…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Danielle Buss, CASA manager at Advocacy Network for Children, will present “Change a Child’s Story – CASA” and provide information on becoming a CASA volunteer at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at Christ Lutheran Church, 333 S. 36th. Buss has been with the agency for almost eight years and supervises six CASA coordinators…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Bank of Springfield, 220 N. 48th and 1111 Maine, is organizing a winter clothing drive for QUANADA (Quincy Area Network Against Domestic Abuse). People are asked to drop off donations of new or lightly used coats, gloves, hats, scarves and winter clothing at either bank location. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 1.…
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. Kevin F. Glasscock and Barbara A. Glasscock of La Grange, Mo., sold a residence at 1023…
Read Full Article QUINCY — SewEssentials is a local group of volunteers who began making masks at the start of thepandemic and went on to create more than 25,000 and donate them throughout the community. Now the group is starting a new venture and looking for volunteers. SewEssentials has joined “I Found a Quilted Heart”, a nationwide effort…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Tree Commission presented the “Quincy’s Prestigious Landscape Award” to Blessing Health System during a ceremony Oct. 4 near the intersection of 12th and Broadway. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup and Maureen Kahn, president/CEO of Blessing Health System, joined representatives of the city and Blessing Health System, as well as members of the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library’s public use computers are once again available to use. Faxing, printing and scanning options also have returned. A public copier that has faxing capabilities is available in the library lobby as well as a printing machine available in the reference department. The document station near the “Ask Here” desk…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will host a LesMills andWater in Motion launch on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 10-11. These live group fitness classes will be free on both days to members and non-members. Participants will be entered to win Kroc promotional items during each class. BODYPUMP: This…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Community Job Skills Workshop and Hiring Event will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. Advanced registration is not needed. Registration takes place at 9 a.m. followed by two, free skill-building sessions: 9:15 a.m.: Building your resume 9:45 a.m.: Interview tips…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of Columbus Day and will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 11, with regular business hours. The City Hall council meeting, normally held on Monday evenings, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the City Hall Council Chambers. Central Services will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries, 522 S. Eighth, will hold its Second Tuesday of the Month program at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11. Participants will make a beaded pumpkin wreath with Brenda Lagan, lifestyle coordinator at Adams Pointe Assisted Living since 2017. Another Second Tuesday program will also be held from 5:30-7:30…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Eight CASA volunteers, along with staff member Kari Frink, were sworn in on Thursday, Sept. 22, by Judge John Wooleyhan at the Adams County Courthouse. Volunteers who were sworn in were Pat Bell, Melissa Hess, Maureen Kennedy, Theresa McGartland, Whitney Mintert, Les Sachs, Kearstin Sill and Kim Wright. CASA volunteers are trained community…
Read Full Article LIBERTY, Ill. — Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church is hosting the first Koins for Kids event at its 1103 E. 1700th location, one mile from Quincy Regional Airport, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. This event will serve as a fundraiser for child-based missions across the area. Koins for Kids will have many theme baskets…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Friends of the Log Cabins will be the host a ghost tour at their village on Quinsippi Island at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 and at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13. The tour will feature ghost medium Kae Blecha divining the presence of those who once inhabited the…
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. Robert D. Brewer and Tara L. Brewer of Quincy sold a residence at 1256 Hampshire in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Right to Life of Adams County invites community members to a “Respect Life” dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Holiday Inn, 4821 Oak. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. This year’s speaker is Anna DeMeuse. She joined Pro-Life Wisconsin in January 2019 after graduating from Marquette University with bachelor’s degrees…
Read Full Article QUINCY — More than 800 participants came together on May 14 to the riverfront in Quincy for the 22nd annual Quincy Medical Group Bridge the Gap to Health Race, which supported the supportive housing program at the YWCA Quincy. Representatives from QMG presented a check to the YWCA on Sept. 22 for $53,947.73. “Our race…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Blake and Madison Hetzler of Maywood, Mo., at 9:41 a.m. Sept. 25, 2022.A girl was born to Andrew and Mackenzie Haines of Quincy at 5:16 p.m. Sept. 26, 2022.A boy was born to Joshua and Rhylee Warning of LaGrange, Mo., at 8:01 a.m. Sept. 28, 2022.A boy was…
Read Full Article CAMP POINT, Ill. — The Adams County Highway Department will be closing the bridge carrying traffic on East 2253rd Lane (highway south of Camp Point) across McKee Creek on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The bridge is approximately 5.8 miles south of Camp Point and 1.8 miles north of the Kellerville Blacktop. No detours for the repair project will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Advocacy Network for Children will hold its annual fundraising event, “Tailgate to Celebrate,” at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at The Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Live and silent auctions, games, a raffle and more will be offered. Local businesses and volunteers donate their time and merchandise for the event. The dollars raised will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center is offering Toddler Time: Mommy and Me in the gymnasium from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesdays from Oct. 4-Dec. 20. This special drop-in playtime is just for guardians and toddlers (age 5 and under). Participants will enjoy social time while little ones play in the gymnasium. All toddlers must be accompanied…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Family Service Agency opened its doors on Oct. 1, 1947 in the Western Catholic Union building to provide counseling to individuals and families in Quincy and Adams County. The Family Service Agency, now known as Cornerstone: Foundations for Families, is still providing the skills, support and hope to individuals and families in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University will celebrate Franciscan Heritage Week Oct. 2–7. The public is encouraged to join faculty, staff and students at the events hosted by QU Campus Ministry. The celebration will begin at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, with an Ignite Praise and Worship service at the Campus Ministry House, 823 N. 20th. Other…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Catholic Church in the United States celebrates October as Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is designated as Respect Life Sunday. Community members are invited to join with other area pro-life supporters at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, in peaceful public witness. A life chain for 60 minutes will allow supports…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Registration is now open for the 16th annual “Pink Pass It On in the District” 5K walk for breast cancer awareness on Saturday, Oct. 22 in Washington Park. Walkers are asked for a minimum $25 donation. Each participant will receive a t-shirt. Children under 12 can walk for free. Registration is accepted up…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jacob Pickard and Autumn Davis of Lewistown, Mo., at 7:07 a.m. Sept. 15.A girl was born to Robert and Valerie Pryor of Canton, Mo., at 1:37 p.m. Sept. 16.A girl was born to Kurt and Jennifer Welker of Quincy at 7:27 p.m. Sept. 16.A boy was born to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Children ages 3-6 and their favorite doll or stuffed toy are invited to Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 Marx Drive, from noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, for the 34th annual Teddy Bear Clinic. There is no cost to attend the event. The theme for this year’s event is, “Bringing Magical…
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