Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY – Bret Austin was elected as the new chairman of the Adams County Board Tuesday night. Austin, who has been on the board since 2016 and has served as vice-chairman and chairman of the board’s finance committee, was elected by a 15-0 vote, with four members voting present and two members absent. Board members…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis brought a gift to every first grader in QPS. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch made an appearance at all five elementary schools in the district. “It’s important for the success of our schools to have community partners such as the Kiwanis,” said Superintendent Todd Pettit. The Kiwanis…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department will be the host of a blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Central Fire Station, 906 Vermont. People are encouraged to come to this event and donate blood. Current blood supplies are low, and the Red Cross needs donations. For an appointment call 1-800-RED…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Secretary of State mobile DMV will be at the Quincy Regional Airport (1645 Highway 104) on Thursday, Dec. 12, to offer several services. The following services will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
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QUINCY — After 27½ years with the Quincy Fire Department, including the last 3½ as chief, Bernie Vahlkamp has decided to retire effective Feb. 28. Vahlkamp, who replaced Joe Henning as chief in July 2021, announced his decision during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting. He told Muddy River News on Monday morning he originally hoped…
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QUINCY — Only one person spoke up when a public hearing concerning the city’s proposed property tax levy increase for the 2025 tax year was held during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting. So Kelly Mays (R-3) took it upon herself to create discussion among the aldermen when they gave a first reading to an…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved Mayor Mike Troup’s appointment of Bill Lantz as the director of Quincy Regional Airport during its Monday meeting. Lantz informed the Aeronautics Committee at its Dec. 4 meeting that he had recently passed his ACE Airfield Operations Review Course and now is a registered member of the American Association…
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Vincent E. Jones, 52, Quincy for Aggravated Assault. Lodged 162Jennifer M. Maize, 55, Quincy was arrested on Madison County Warrants for Disorderly Conduct, Burglary and Agg Battery to a Peace Officer. Lodged 110Edward C. Stephenson, 18, Frederick, Colo., for Fail To Yield Private Drive. 102Jeffrey A. Case, 44, 715 Hamilton Ave. for FTA-Possession of Meth…
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QUINCY — Project Red Ribbon kicked off in Quincy on Monday, Nov. 25. Any member of the community who wants to participate in Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s Project Red Ribbon may pick up a free red ribbon at their local bank or credit union. In a press release, project chairman J.T. Dozier said, “The next…
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QUINCY — Attorneys representing Tim Bliefnick, a Quincy man convicted of murdering his estranged wife in Feb. 2023, have petitioned the Illinois Supreme Court for leave to appeal the Nov. 8 judgment of the Appellate Court, Fourth Judicial District. A three-judge panel from the Illinois Appellate Court Fourth District — Raylene Grischow from Sangamon County,…
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QUINCY — It’s the busiest delivery season of the year, and unfortunately, that means scammers will be busy, too. You may already be expecting packages you bought on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Home delivery is the most popular delivery method for people who plan to shop online for the holidays this year – and…
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QUINCY — During the second phase of the City Hall rehabilitation project, the west entrance will be closed to allow for construction on the first floor. Anyone who needs to enter City Hall must use the east entrance on S. Eighth. Visitors to City Hall who require ADA-compliant accessibility should call 217-228-4575. Arrangements will be…
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QUINCY — Dr. Daniel Boeder, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Blessing Health, recently received the Jay G. Hirsch Memorial Award sponsored by the Illinois Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The award honors the late Jay G. Hirsch, a nationally known psychiatrist who impacted the field of child and adolescent psychiatry for decades. The…
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COATSBURG, Ill. — A male was involved in a traffic crash between a pickup truck and a train on Saturday night. A press release from the Adams County Sheriff’s Department said the crash happened at the intersection of N. 1843rd Lane and East 1750th Street at 8:16 p.m. The male, 42, was driving a 2017 Nissan Titan,…
Read Full Article Brodie J. Bell, 39, 2800 College for Trespassing at 224 S. 8th on 11/14. NTA 130Dale E. Wiesemann, 70, Mendon for Improper Lane Usage and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 24th and Locust. NTA 122Rebecca R. Payne, 65, 1425 College for Failure to Yield Right of Way at 13th and Spring. NTA 151Brodie J. Bell,…
Read Full Article QUINCY – The Quincy Fire Department responded to an early morning structure fire Saturday on the city’s south side. Crews arrived at 1222 Monroe just after midnight as Engine Companies #5, #2, #4, #3 and the IncidentCommander were dispatched to a one-story, single-family residence that was on fire. It was reported that everyone was out…
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QUINCY — The trial scheduled to begin Monday morning for a Quincy man facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder and four other felony charges stemming from a July 6 shooting incident in the TJ Maxx parking lot at the Prairie Trails Crossing shopping center has been delayed for at least two months. The trial for Alan…
Read Full Article Joyce A. I. Roberts, 30, 316 Elm for FTA Possession of Meth. Lodged 111Randal E. White, 64, 925 N. 11th for Obstructing a Peace Officer and Resisting. Lodged 147Timothy L. Cunningham Jr., 21, 2032 Oak for Adams Co. warrant for Aggravated Battery and Domestic Battery. Lodged 132I. Made A. Septura, 29, 1842 Spring for No…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — A free Narcan training will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Community for Christ Assistance Center, 113 E. Jefferson. The training will be taught by Chattie Miranda, an opiod health education specialist from the Adams County Health Department. Groups interested in scheduling a training can…
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QUINCY — Students of Heinze Dance Academy will present a benefit Christmas recital at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Quincy Junior High School Auditorium. Proceeds will go to the QHS Theatre Department. Students ages 3 and up will present holiday dances to various Christmas music, such as “Winter Wonderland”, “Frosty the Snowman”…
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CANTON, Mo. — John Wood Community College’s Fine Arts Department will perform a holiday concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium. Talented area students will perform a mix of vocal and instrumental selections from JWCC’s Concert Choir, Band, Vocal Show Ensemble and new String Quartet. The concert is under…
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QUINCY — Chaddock will offer a live youth mental health first aid training session via Zoom from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, that will provide participants with skills to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges in youths ages 12-18. The training is open to…
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QUINCY — The Heritage Hotel, formerly the Eagle’s Nest, is gearing up for its grand reopening under new ownership this month. With a fresh new look and extensive renovations, the 52-room hotel is set to open its doors on Dec. 19. The first and second floors have already been completely transformed, with Aulck and Sandhu…
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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. Beyond the Sea, LLC of Quincy sold a residence with multiple lots at 1015 N. Ninth…
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