Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — Who walks the halls and corridors at night of the old Our Lady of Angels Seminary in northern Quincy? Are their secrets and mysteries ready to be discovered? Visit Quincy University’s North Campus the nights of Oct. 27-28 to find out. The university’s CEO Club is hosting its annual haunted house. Designed for…
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Lakena M. Neil, 43, of Quincy for FTA – Poss Impression of Cr/Debit Card at 2225 N. 12th St. Lodged. 112Mariah R. Hess, 32, of Quincy for FTA – Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 421 N. 36th St. Lodged. 155Marty A. Shriver, 41, homeless for Poss of Meth at 2603 N. 24th St. Lodged. 122Colleen…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report on the college’s Guided Pathways and Caring Campus initiatives during its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Informed by data from the Community College Research Center, Guided Pathways is a national student success improvement model endorsed by the American Association of Community Colleges. …
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QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame Foundation announced Friday night this year’s QND Fund Drive raised $560,832 in gifts and pledges, exceeding its goal by more than $90,000. “The support from the community and alumni across the nation enables QND to continue our mission and make a positive impact in our community and beyond,” Kurt Stuckman, executive…
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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. The John William Kane Trust of Detroit, Mich., sold a residence at 104 Waterford Drive W.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Children’s Museum, in collaboration with John Wood Community College, will officially open the “Discovery Trail” story walk as a feature within JWCC’s Spring Valley Trails from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. The feature is a leisurely, one-mile interactive nature walk including multiple stops for children and families to read…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Justin and Catherine Trammel of Quincy at 9:29 a.m. Oct. 10, 2023.A girl was born to Austin and Katerina Dannehold of Quincy at 2:59 a.m. Oct. 11, 2023.A girl was born to Tyler and Kelsey Gray of Keokuk, Iowa at 10:57 a.m. Oct. 11, 2023.A girl was born…
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QUINCY – The Quincy University Hawk Express Jazz Band will present its fall concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 at Quincy University’s Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. The jazz band will perform a wide array of jazz tunes — “By George,” “Hep Cat Blues,” “When I Fall in Love” and “Crankcase.” Daxtun Heier, junior music…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club is presenting a live video talk on how the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is helping to unlock the mysteries of the universe at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023. JWST’s observations of the galaxy cluster G165.7+67.0 and a discovery of a…
Read Full Article Douglas Fields, 59, of Quincy for Theft of Mislaid Property. NTA 178Isaac Hillenbrand, 37, of Quincy for FTA DWLR, Poss of Meth, and Failure to Reg as a Sex Offender. Lodged 250Brian R. Barnes, 31, 443 S. 5th, Apt. 5, Original Adams County Warrant for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault x 3 and Aggravated Sexual Abuse…
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QUINCY — No one was injured in a residential structure fire at 636 Jefferson on Thursday morning. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 7:40 a.m. Thursday to a possible structure fire at 636 Jefferson when a neighbor reported smoke coming from the structure. Engine Company No. 5 arrived on scene and reported smoke was coming…
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QUINCY — Steve Hassell and Kurt Hofmeister recently were appointed as members of the board of directors of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., and First Bankers Trust Company. Their appointment was effective Oct. 1. Hassell is known for his contributions to the technology and business world. His extensive experience in operational transformation and fostering innovation will…
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QUINCY — Clean Restoration, 3120 N. 12th, will be the host of its second annual Trunk or Treat from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. The event will have activities and games for kids. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department and Tri-City Fire Department will be on hand. 8TE Open and Calftown Cafe will be serving Halloween-themed…
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QUINCY — Two Rivers Regional Council Foundation is the host of a holiday wreath auction to support Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials and their mission. TRRC staff, community partner organizations, local businesses and other TRRC supporters have crafted wreaths and other decorations for all holiday seasons. These decorations are being auctioned through Saturday,…
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PERRY, Ill. — Trent Loos, the United Kingdom’s Andrew Henderson and Jim Ferguson will share the microphone and engage in a discussion about the future of food production around the world as they record “Loos Tales” from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at the John Wood Ag Center. The actual recording of “Rural Route Radio”…
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QUINCY — The Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department and the Adams County Jury Commission, wants to inform the community about a telephone scam taking place in reference to jury duty. In these calls, people claim to be a representative of either Adams County or the Adams County…
Read Full Article Manuel Cabrera, 32, of 417 Hampshire for No Valid DL and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 13th and Broadway. NTA 153Alonzo B. Jackson, 37, 1508 Van Buren for Operating Uninsured Vehicle & Driving While License Suspended at 12th & Washington. 161William A. Smith, 46, 721 Washington for Trespassing. 169Terri M. Gibbons, 40, 700 S. 14th…
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PAYSON, Ill. — Members of Bluff Hall Church will hold a turkey supper from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. Cost for the supper will be $13. Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dressing, cranberry salad, rolls and apple cake will be served by drive-thru service. There will be no indoor dining. The…
Read Full Article Caleb Gottman, 38, of Quincy for FTA Shoplifting. Lodged 112Ashley Courtois, 31, of Quincy for Poss of Meth and DWLR. Lodged 112Faith M. Tapp, 25, Quincy, for unauthorized use of a debit /credit card at 923 North 12th. NTA 153James M. Meridth, 30, Quincy, for FTA illegal pedestrian use of the roadway at State and…
Read Full Article Evelyn E. Ellis, 43, Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 144 124Braden Harn, 21, Quincy, for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an accident at HWY 24 and 3rd Street on 10/14/23. NTA 184
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QUINCY — A Quincy teenager charged with attempted murder pled not guilty during his arraignment Tuesday morning. Heaton S. Brothers, 19, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with attorney Don Heck before Judge Tad Brenner. Brothers and Dylan M. Test, 20, were charged Sept. 25 with attempted murder, armed violence and aggravated battery after a…
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QUINCY — Quincy University is implementing a student success management system designed to help proactively manage student success. It links faculty, advisors, professors, staff and students in a coordinated network designed to help students navigate their way from admission to graduation. In a press release, QU President Brian McGee said, “QU Navigate is part of…
Read Full Article Raykwon T. Green, 24, 708 N. 8th for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 26th & Chestnut. 180Roger A. Spidle, 36, Homeless for FTA Animal at Large at 6th & Jersey. Lodged 124Sharon Lord, 60, 615 Maple St., Quincy, for improper left turn at 48th and Oak. NTA 155Kristen Crabtree, 37, 217 Elm St.,…
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QUINCY — Ben Drebes, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Adams County, recently received the firm’s Service Award for five years of work with Edward Jones. The Service Award is first earned after five years of service at the firm and at every five-year increment thereafter. Drebes was one of 3,515 financial advisors firmwide to…
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QUINCY — Quincy University honored its Heritage Award Recipients at the alumni dinner during homecoming weekend on Sept. 30. The Heritage Awards are the highest honor bestowed by Quincy University upon outstanding alumni. For more than 50 years, Quincy University has presented the Bill O’Donnell Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award to alumni who have…
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