Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department reported Tuesday that the number of respiratory illnesses in the area is increasing. Locally, significant increases have been seen in COVID-19, Influenza A and RSV in the past few weeks. There has also been an increase in the number of hospitalizations due to Influenza and COVID-19. As these…
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PRELUDE QUINCY — On the morning of a blisteringly windy day in November, Tom Burnett slowly lowered himself into the passenger seat of my car. Tinkering with the temperature and radio dials, I asked if he had any requests. “Yeah,” Burnett said without hesitation. “‘What I Like About You.’ The Romantics.” He bobbed his head…
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Marty Shriver, 42, Homeless for public indecency at 530 Broadway. NTA 251/261Jesus Johnson, 20, 2533 Larch Road for Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 107Andrew J. Sherwood, 34, of LaGrange, Mo., for no insurance. NTA 120
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QUINCY — Three doctors have joined Blessing Health — Daniel Boeder, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, has joined the Behavioral Center; Brian Anderson has joined the department of neurosurgery; and Benny Seto, hand and upper extremity surgeon, has joined the orthopedics and sports medicine team. A graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where…
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QUINCY — Cornerstone’s 15th annual Dancing with Local Stars will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Ambiance. This year’s theme, “Hooray for Hollywood as Dancing with Local Stars Goes to the Movies,” will celebrate the glamour of Hollywood but also recognize outstanding people in the community. Local stars who will grace the dance…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC), in partnership with the Adams County Bicentennial Commission and the Quincy and Adams County Historical Society, invites the public to a special presentation titled “John Quincy Adams: The ‘Corrupt Bargain’ and the 1824 Presidential Election” on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on JWCC’s main campus…
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PAYSON, Ill. — Western Illinois University’s School of Agriculture has announced the recipients of this year’s GAST (Growing Agri-Science Teachers) scholarships. Madilynn Barry of Payson was one of eight students selected. Thanks to funding from the Illinois State Board of Education, the program will award $5,000 worth of scholarships to incoming agricultural education majors for…
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QUINCY — Adams County Board Chairman Bret Austin has made committee assignments and named chairmen of each of the board’s four main committees. Taking Austin’s place as Finance Committee chair will be Travis Cooley (R-District 4). Cooley, who is a senior Vice President of Liberty Bank, previously served as the committee’s second chair behind Austin.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council is expected to vote at its Jan. 13 meeting to approve an ordinance to amend the 2024-25 Fiscal Year budget that includes a proposal to decrease personal property replacement tax (PPRT) revenues by $2 million and decrease General Fund expenditures by $2 million. Comptroller Sheri Ray sent an email…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is asking the Quincy City Council to approve a proposed ordinance that allows officers to impound and tow motor vehicles for multiple violations at the owner’s expense, with a $200 administrative fee to be required before the vehicle is released. Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, explained…
Read Full Article Cynthia M. Rosebud, 31, Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 132Dusty J. Peters, 36, Quincy for Pike County FTA Warrant at 11th & Lind. Lodged 161Aaron J. Taylor, 24, Indianapolis, Ind., for Driving on Suspended License and Fail to Reduce Speed at 24th and Broadway. NTA 182
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Matthew C. Schroder, 39, last known address of 4700 block of Lynnwood Court in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for burglary, stealing and driving on a revoked license. Schroder is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Civic Music Association will welcome Candice Hill to Quincy as part of its 2024-25 season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the State Theater, 434 S. Eighth. Hill, a percussionist and steel pan (steel drum) performer and instructor, will perform with her band. Hill is a clinician and adjudicator for…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is accepting applications for its competitive Presidential Scholarship program, with a deadline of Friday, Jan. 31. This scholarship, funded by the JWCC Foundation, provides full in-district tuition for up to two years to three deserving high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to…
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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. Quincy Physician Administrative Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, of Quincy sold an office at 1032 Maine…
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QUINCY — An infrared heater too close to combustible materials led to an apartment fire on the city’s north side Sunday night. Just before 11:30 p.m., Quincy Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1120 Lind Street withEngine No. 2, Engine No. 4, Engine No. 6 and the Incident Commander, followed by Engine No.…
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QUINCY — The Circuit Judges of the Eighth Judicial Circuit recently elected Mason County Resident Circuit Judge Roger B. Thomson to serve as chief judge. His term began Jan. 1 and will run through Nov. 30, 2027. Thomson succeeds Circuit Judge J. Frank McCartney, who served as chief judge from Dec. 1, 2018, through Dec. 31, 2024.…
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QUINCY — Throughout the year, BBB tracks the riskiest scams that cost people time, money and energy. As 2024 draws to a close, we’re sharing our New Year’s resolutions for a fraud-free 2025. This year’s BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report found that investment and cryptocurrency scams were the riskiest, followed by employment scams and online…
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QUINCY, Ill. — A public presentation unveiling the plans for the Heritage Farm Pavilion, a legacy project commemorating the county’s bicentennial in 2025, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the Adams County Farm Bureau office, 330 S. 36th, Suite 2. This pavilion will be at the Adams County Fairgrounds, 2010 E.…
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ADAMS COUNTY Ill. — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission will announce a significant new sponsorship with JM Huber as part of its ongoing efforts to celebrate Adams County’s 200th anniversary in 2025. A press conference will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, at JM Huber’s Quincy headquarters, 4150 Gardner Expressway. Steve McQueen,…
Read Full Article Elmer J. Pullins, 85, West Point for Improper Driving at 48th and Broadway. NTA 122Brett D. Roan, 50, 618 Maine for Expired Registration and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 12th and State. NTA 130Jeremy T. Trenter, 41, 1337 N. 3rd for Domestic Battery at his address. Lodged 122Joshua T. Knuffman, 39, homeless, for Criminal Trespass…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department is warning people of a scam involving someone claiming to work for the department. Deputies have been receiving calls from residents of Adams County saying they are getting phone calls from an unknown person claiming he is a sergeant with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department and that he…
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QUINCY – The Quincy Fire Department answered the call to a structure fire in a multi-family residence at 219 Chestnut Sunday. At around 1:10 a.m., Engines #4, #2, #6 and the Incident Commander responded as initial reports were that there were people still in the house. But all occupants were out of the building as…
Read Full Article Charles W. Snyder, 68, 209 Chestnut for Improper Lane Usage at 9th and Broadway. NTA 169Lori Sharp, Quincy reports her 2015 Kia was entered through a smashed driver’s side window on 12/30. 113Addison Fish, Quincy reports her 2016 Chevrolet Equinox was entered and her purse stolen on 01/03. 303Karen Schroeder, Ewing, Mo., reports her white…
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QUINCY — Vancil Performing Arts Center will hold a music trivia fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 11, at Casino Starlite. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with trivia beginning at 6:30 p.m. Registration fee is $120 for teams of eight. Cash or Venmo is preferred for payment of the entry fee. Mulligans will be available. The evening…
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