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QUINCY — WCIL Gives, a four-day online giving event sponsored by the Tracy Family Foundation (TFF), will be held from Monday through Thursday, June 9-12. This initiative will provide a platform for community members to explore and donate to causes that inspire them, supporting the vital work of more than 80 nonprofits, churches, and schools…
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The Quincy Juneteenth community celebration returns for the fourth year at various locations throughout the city from June 13-15 and is organized by the Quincy Juneteenth Organization. MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks with Rev. Orville Jones about the commemoration and the reasons behind Juneteenth.
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QUINCY — The Quincy Juneteenth community celebration returns for the fourth year at various locations throughout the city from June 13-15 and is organized by the Quincy Juneteenth Organization. The event kicks off on Friday, June 13, with the Juneteenth community celebration, themed “Celebrating Freedom.” This semi-formal event at the Oakley-Lindsay Center features a condensed…
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Creedyn P. Bruening, 18, of Quincy for Criminal Sexual Abuse at 521 Vermont St. 172Carter W. Stephenson, 18, of Quincy for Criminal Sexual Abuse at 521 Vermont St. 172Milina C. Talton, 21, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at 1707 N. 12th St. Lodged 124Shawn P. Lalond, 34, of Quincy for FTA Stealing at N. 6th…
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QUINCY – During a special board meeting on Friday, the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees named Josh Welker, JWCC Dean of Business Services and Institutional Effectiveness, as interim president. Welker will serve in the temporary position following current JWCC President, Dr. Bryan Renfro. Renfro will assume the Chancellor role for Eastern Iowa Community…
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QUINCY — Off the Record, the newest self-guided driving tour offered by SeeQuincy, is now available to the public. The Off the Record Guide launches with the release of a second edition of this piece that reveals former Quincy area residents and places of intrigue. True crime stories, fascinating characters and legendary tales of Silver…
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QUINCY — Chuck Scholz, former Quincy mayor now service as chairman of the Adams County Bicentennial Commission, will welcome the Buffalo Soldiers to Quincy at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, in front of First Baptist Church, 739 N. Eighth. The visit will take place relatively close to the future site of a monument commemorating…
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Quincy, IL – The Quincy Children’s Museum, in collaboration with John Wood Community College, is thrilled to unveil a brand-new story on the Discovery Trail—a one-mile interactive story walk nestled within JWCC’s Spring Valley Trails—on Friday, June 6th from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. This special feature, titled “Tails & Trails,” is the result of a…
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QUINCY — 50501 Quincy Illinois recently announced a mass mobilization in remembrance of D-Day for veterans and their allies in Quincy. The Bonus Army patriotic rally in support of veterans’ rights and benefits will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, at 3236 Broadway. All Quincy and surrounding area residents and organizations are invited…
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Bitcoin held on exchanges has dropped to under 11% of the total supply, the lowest level since early 2018. At its peak in March 2020, that figure was over 17%, but more than 1.26 million BTC have since been pulled from wallets and moved into cold storage or institutional custody. CryptoQuant’s latest data puts the…
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QUINCY — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), the largest older adult volunteer program in the nation, has lost federal funding in both Quincy (through John Wood Community College) and Hannibal (through Douglass Community Services). The Quincy branch plans to continue to operate, hoping for future funding to come through. Beginning July 1, the RSVP…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Douglas and Taylor Burford of Quincy at 10:41 p.m. May 22, 2025.A girl was born to Jose Antonio Ochooo Sanchez and Maria Feranda Hernandez Ramoo of Pittsfield at 12:59 p.m. May 23, 2025.A girl was born to Chris and Jordyn Childress of Williamstown, Mo., at 5:41 p.m. May…
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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. Gerald Utterback of Barry sold a residence with .35 acres at 1058 Mortimer in Barry to…
Read Full Article Marcus Washington, 25, of Quincy, TOF for Stealing at 1118 State St. on 5-16-25. NTA 261Jonathon Johnson, 37, of Payson for Failure to Yield – Passing at Gardner Expressway and York. 181/186Michael Kirby, 63, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage at 36th and Broadway. 111Irma Wright, 74, of Quincy on a City Warrant for FTA…
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QUINCY —Latwaon J. McCray, previously of Chicago, was sentenced Thursday in Adams County Circuit Court to 18 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Circuit Judge Tad G. Brenner. McCray, 45, pled guilty on April 10 to one count of unlawful delivery of more than one gram but less than 15 grams of a…
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QUINCY, Ill. — In celebration of National Donut Day on Friday, June 6, The Salvation Army will have a Donut Day presentation for Illinois Veterans Home residents at Fifer Hall (Eighth and Sycamore) at 10 a.m. The presentation will include a look at the history behind Donut Day and music from The Salvation Army brass…
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QUINCY — Qtown Tournaments recently gave a $1,250 check to the St. Jude Quincy to Peoria Run. Proceeds were from T-shirt sales during last weekend’s annual St. Jude Tournament in the Wavering Park complex. “Players’ families really stepped up and purchased shirts because St Jude is such a great cause,” Darin Dodd from Qtown Tournaments said…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York, is hosting a scam prevention workshop and its annual job fair this month. Both events are free for community members of all ages to attend. The “Stop the Scam” workshop will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, and will…
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Nadaesha Lewis, 21, of Quincy for Domestic Battery.Takasia D. Knaff, 27, for Vehicular Invasion. Lodged 178Randall Davis, 67, of Maywood, Mo., for Disregard Traffic-Control Device.Rajesh Parupalli, 28, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed.Betty Mays, 81, of Jacksonville for Yield-Left Turn.Anthony R. McPherson, 34, of Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 180Lindsey R.…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command is collecting and distributing electric fans to those in need this summer. Distribution of fans from its Family Services facilities, in both Quincy and Hannibal, will begin as needed. Anyone living within the Quincy Area Command’s service area of Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois and…
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QUINCY — Wow Bao opened its doors in Quincy—and it’s hiding in plain sight. Tucked inside Z!Eats like a delicious little secret, Wow Bao is serving up bold Asian fusion flavors with a spotlight on bao buns. These soft, steamy pockets are stuffed with everything from Korean BBQ to spicy chicken and veggie options, making…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission recently released an official commemorative coin in honor of the county’s 200th anniversary. These brass-plated coins have an antique finish and are now available for purchase. Each coin features a distinguished image of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States and the county’s…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, invites the public to attend a free talk, “Pope Leo’s Quincy Connection,” from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10. Veteran journalist and Muddy River News Editor David Adam will share the story of Pope Leo XIV’s grandfather, who lived and worked in Quincy under the name…
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