Illinois
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…
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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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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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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CARTHAGE Ill. — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Memorial Hospital invites community members to a special Lunch & Learn event focused on mental wellness from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, in the Health and Wellness Conference Room at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. The topic, “What is the…
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QUINCY — The Adams County CEO Class of 2025 donated a portion of the proceeds from its class business, Frosty Flics, to Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, 224 S. Eighth, during an April 17 ceremony. Frosty Flics, a drive-in movie event at Flinn Stadium, was created and operated entirely by the Adams County CEO…
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QUINCY — As the owner of the Range at the KC, Trevor Beck is well aware of the value of a renewed focus on sports tourism in Quincy. However, he’s confident the top sports tourism activity during the fall and winter months in Adams County remains the same as it has for many years. “I’m telling…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court April 1-30, 2025. Abigail Bruno from Angel Rivera Agosto on April 3, 2025.Alexandra May Ansell from Dylan Andrew Adams on April 3, 2025.Megan B. Talbert from Scott K. Talbert on April 3, 2025.Jeremy Pearce from Amber Lambert on April 3, 2025.Amanda…
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QUINCY — Dick Brothers Brewery, in partnership with the Quincy Children’s Museum and Dick Brothers Events, is sponsoring the return of MayFest from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Dick Brothers Brewery Complex on York between Ninth and 10th. This year’s MayFest coincides with the Adams County Bicentennial, celebrating 200 years…
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QUINCY — Mike Troup’s campaign spent more than $70,000 in an unsuccessful bid to retain the office of Quincy mayor. According to the Illinois State Board of Elections website, Troup spent $70,594.08 combined for his victory in the Feb. 25 Republican primary over Dan Brink and his April 1 loss to Linda Moore, who ran as…
Read Full Article Rebecca Fakardo, 69, of Quincy for Fail to Yield Sign.Quentin E. Cooper, 25, of Quincy for FTA Traffic and FTA Transportation of Cannabis. Lodged 145Melinda R. Cox, 45, of Quincy for Retail Theft and Possession of Meth. Lodged 132Jessica M. Kamphaus, 36, of Palmyra, Mo., for Marion Co. FTA Possession of Controlled Substance. Lodged 227Masen…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb and Waste Management are asking for help during spring citywide clean-up May 12-15 and followed by a second pickup on the Monday route on May 19. Residents should place their refuse and trash curbside no earlier than 48 hours before their regular garbage pickup day. Clean up begins…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and Quincy University are sponsoring “A War Like No Other: The Second World War After 80 Years,” an academic symposium which celebrates V-E Day — the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allied forces on May 8, 1945. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m.…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 05/04/2025:Jolene N. Hall, Versailles; struck a deer on CR 315N Ave. CITATIONS: 05/02/2025:Neil A. Gratton, Griggsville: Operating a vehicle with suspended registration. 05/03/2025:Zavonte Q. Young, Jacksonville: Operating a vehicle with…
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Kelly will once again challenge Pritzker-backed candidate: Kelly won a crowded 16-person primary in a 2013 special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, who resigned while under investigation for misuse of campaign funds and eventually went to prison. Kelly received more than half the primary vote before easily…
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QUINCY — Have your eyes or nose been runny lately? Have you started coughing and sneezing? Pollen season has started, which means many people may be experiencing allergies. Dr. Ellen Pratt, who specializes in allergy and immunology with Quincy Medical Group, offered some of her thoughts and suggestions. Why? “We start with tree pollen,” Pratt…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court April 1-30, 2025. Megan Dora-Ann McDowell, 22, of Quincy and Andrew Ryan Ellerman, 31, of Quincy filed April 2, 2025.Chad Lawrence Ballinger, 45, of Payson and Jessica Renee McDermott, 32, of Quincy filed April 3, 2025.David Edward Walker, 26, of Ursa and Morgan…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Adams County Fair will welcome Grammy-nominated singer Sara Evans to this year’s fair on Saturday, July 26. Evans has five No. 1 country singles — “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket,” “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “Born to Fly” and “A Little Bit Stronger.” Several of those No. 1s…
Read Full Article Tia Jackson, 33, of Quincy for FTA Stealing.Tyshala Smith, 23, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing.Christopher Smith, 42, of Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection, Criminal Trespass to Residence and Aggravated Stalking. LodgedGary Vale of Quincy for Failure to Abate a Nuisance.Patricia Vale of Quincy for Failure to Abate a Nuisance.Erica Stockdale, 29, of Quincy…
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