Adams County, Illinois
ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County will be the host of a blood drive from 10 a.m-3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, in the conference room at United Way of Adams County, at 936 Broadway, Suite F. In a press release, Jenna Hull, director of development and communication for United Way, said,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service League recently donated a total of $23,085 to The Salvation Army, Iles Elementary and Young Life. The Salvation Army received $13,935 for its “Youth Outreach and Opportunity through SA Gaming” project. This program would exist to create a safe and positive environment for gamers to come together and build community…
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QUINCY — A series of five tenant workshops will beginning with the first session on Wednesday, June 28, at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Seventh and Adams. The remaining four workshops will be held on four consecutive Wednesday evenings through July 26. The workshops will begin with a lunchbox dinner at 5 p.m., and programs begin at…
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QUINCY — Pvt. William Prater, the last Civil War soldier to be buried in Adams County, will be recognized in a memorial dedication ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 24, presented by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Gen. George A. McClernand Camp No. 4 of Springfield. The ceremony will be in…
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QUINCY — Cornerstone: Foundations for Families, a mental health services provider, has announced the appointment of Dr. Melissa McKelvie as its new executive and clinical director effective July 10. McKelvie, a clinical psychologist, brings with her more than 24 years of experience in serving people and communities. She has worked with hundreds of clients in…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Board of Trustees approved a tentative $18 million balanced budget for the next fiscal year during its regular meeting Wednesday night. The tentative 2023–2024-year budget includes a zero-dollar increase in tuition and universal fees and projects a 10 percent bump in the number of credit hours delivered to JWCC…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Daniel John Miller of Quincy and Wynter Rose Knight Wild of Quincy at 10:11 p.m. June 5, 2023.A girl was born to Ben and Lyric Wingerter of Quincy at 5:30 a.m. June 6, 2023.A boy was born to Angelique McGriff of Quincy at 1:33 p.m. June 7, 2023.A…
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QUINCY — Adams County’s Transportation, Building and Technology Committee has voted to hire Klingner and Associates to interpret the results of the mold inspection done in April and will hold another special meeting next week for those with concerns about the process. The county will spend up to $4,000 with the Quincy firm on this…
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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. James D. Reid and Alexa Reid of Quincy sold a residence at 1026 Adams in Quincy…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy’s seeking applicants for the position of police officer with the Quincy Police Department. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The Quincy Police Department has lateral entry for active full-time law enforcement officers. Starting salary for lateral entry officers will be based on the officer’s level of experience up…
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QUINCY — A request for a contract with a St. Louis firm for consulting services related to the proposed German Village Tax Increment Finance District was tabled for two weeks during Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting. The city administration has proposed the establishment of the TIF district for the German Village area, which encompasses 14…
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Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, Zelle or CashApp are a convenient way to split checks, pay rent or purchase from small businesses. However, scammers are finding creative ways to get money from users. Unlike more traditional banking services, P2P payment apps are less likely to provide reimbursement for fraud – making the risk…
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QUINCY — Veterans may survive their military service but are never out of danger. National statistics show that veterans die by suicide at a rate 1.5 times higher than that of non-veteran adults. The 2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report showed 6,145 veteran suicide deaths, an average of 16.8 per day. To create better…
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QUINCY — Adam Tallcott is one of only 1,377 Edward Jones financial advisors to receive an Edward Jones Award for exceptional achievement in building client relationships. The award is named after Ed Armstrong, who built a successful branch office beginning in 1977 and contributed to the well-being of his clients, colleagues and community in Grand…
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QUINCY — To help residents stay cool and safe this summer, Ameren Illinois is donating 500 Energy Star-rated window air conditioners to community action agencies across the state. The agencies will distribute the units to their local client families and people who meet Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program guidelines, including veterans and those with…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department recently started plans for stepped-up July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign started June 16 and runs through the early-morning hours of July 5 to encompass three summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day. In a press release, Sgt.…
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QUINCY — Eighteen area students pursuing higher education and a local teacher have been awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships and recognition awards from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. Recipients of the scholarships, most of which come from permanently endowed funds at the Community Foundation, will receive financial support towards…
Read Full Article 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. Kimberly J. Griffin of Camp Point sold a residence at 1013 Wendell in Golden to Keri…
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QUINCY — The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Quincy Park District for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the…
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QUINCY — SIU Center for Family Medicine has named Journey Richie the June 2023 Employee of the Month. Journey works in reception at SIU. Her nomination proves her support of SIU’s mission and vision by being a team player, putting patients first and having the initiative to learn new things. In a press release, a…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will hold its annual meeting beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 25, in the History Museum on the Square, 332 Maine. The agenda will consist of the election of officers and directors; approval of the annual financial report; approval of the budget for the upcoming…
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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 began June 1 from its Family Services facilities in both Quincy and Hannibal. Anyone living within the Quincy Area Command’s service area of Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois and Marion,…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy, in partnership with the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and the Underground Railroad Museum at Dr. Richard Eells House, will present a program by Connie Martin, one of Illinois Humanities Council’s Roads scholars, at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, during the Juneteenth commemoration festivities. Juneteenth has been celebrated for 157…
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QUINCY — Melinda Thompson with Blessing Hospice has earned Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse status by meeting the requirements of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, including passing an examination. While licensure as a registered nurse assures minimal competency to practice in a field, certification indicates mastery of a defined body of knowledge and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Whether you’ve attended an epic party at the PlayPlace or swapped the fancy dinner for what you were really craving (hello, McNuggets), we know birthdays with McDonald’s hold a special place. Now, McDonald’s is celebrating Grimace’s birthday. Starting June 12, fans can get in on the festivities with the Grimace Birthday Meal…
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