Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — The Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, will hold its annual Folk Life Festival from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. Admission to the grounds is free. The Quincy Museum will present Stories ‘n Stones, a special program combining storytelling and Native American technology. This entertaining and informative presentation combines the storytelling talents…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation’s 11th annual Night to Dream Big gala will be held from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the Ambiance. A Night to Dream Big is the largest fundraising event in the foundation’s annual campaign, which was launched Aug. 1, and runs through Jan. 30, 2024, with…
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Jacob H. Swalley, 22, 628 Harrison St., Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway St. NTA 101Stanley T. Johnson, 43, 401 Elm St., Apt 17, Criminal Trespass, No Valid DL and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at N. 5th St. and Vermont St. NTA 101Laren T. Barr, 56, 501 Broadway St., FTA Animal at Large at 501 Broadway St.…
Read Full Article Madison Walker, 23, of Quincy for FTA Fighting. Lodged 147Nicole Vonburg, 46, of Quincy for Speeding. NTA 147Rodney Fields, 37, of Chicago for No Valid Drivers License. NTA 147Katelyn Taylor, 34, of Mendon for Speeding. NTA 147Endia Collins, 20, of Hannibal, Mo., for Speeding. NTA 147Russell Miller, 59, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage. NTA 120Noah A. Clark, 19, 1012 N. 12th for Consumption…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently unveiled eight shows as a part of next year’s season, as well as a season tagline which is a line from the summer musical, “Newsies.” The 2024 season ticket is: Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” (Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 22-25) Student Theatre Production — Matilda the Musical revels in the anarchy…
Read Full Article Russell C Miller, 59, 512 Willow for Improper Lane Usage at 18th & Hampshire. NTA 120Jon M. Kelley, 37, 718 S. 8th for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 18th & Broadway. NTA 125Michael A. Fitzpatrick, 69, Quincy, for operating an uninsured vehicle and suspended registration. NTA 176Alexander B. Bravo, 34, Quincy, for operating an uninsured vehicle…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Masonic High Twelve Club is sponsoring an exhibit called CAF Rise Above, which tells the stories of the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first black military pilots, at Quincy Regional Airport on Oct. 4-7 and open to the public on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7, from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.…
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QUINCY — Great River Gaming Guild recently made a donation of $1,429 to the Quincy Public Library Children’s Department. Funds for the donation were raised through charity auctions and events at Quincon 36 and Fall-Con 2023.
Read Full Article Equanya Byrd, 48, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 124 Kendra Spegal, 22, of Hannibal, Mo., for Improper Turn. NTA 178 Chris Smith, 38, Rockport, for suspended registration and operating uninsured vehicle at 24th and State. NTA 179/177 Christian D. Virden, 28, of Quincy for FTA – No Insurance, DWLS, Disregard Stop Sign & FTA…
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QUINCY — A Plainville man facing seven counts of child pornography from a January arrest has agreed to plead guilty to a negotiated plea and will be sentenced next month. Joshua D. Cress, 43, of 371 Main in Plainville appeared in Adams County Circuit Court on Friday morning with Public Defender Christopher Pratt before Judge…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Gage and Victoria Mast of Quincy at 10:20 a.m. Sept. 21, 2023.A boy was born to Ed and Brandi Spoonmore of Quincy at 7:49 a.m. Sept. 22, 2023.A boy was born to Lance Uhlmeyer and Andrea Leone of Canton, Mo., at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 22, 2023.A girl was…
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QUINCY — The Home Builders Association of Quincy recently announced the Parade of Homes tour, which highlights the craftsmanship and innovation of local builders, designers and homeowners, will take place in both Quincy and Hannibal, Mo., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. The Parade of Homes Tour is an opportunity for…
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QUINCY — The historic 1993 flood of the Upper Mississippi River caused billions of dollars in damages, displacing more than 74,000 people from their homes and disrupting the region’s transportation and economy. The Upper Mississippi River watershed has experienced more frequent flooding with higher river stages with major floods happening in 2008, 2013, 2014 and…
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QUINCY — A free tenant workshop for anyone who rents a house or apartment anywhere in Quincy will held on five consecutive Thursday nights beginning Oct. 5 at Bella Ease, 721 Broadway. The first session will start with a lunchbox dinner at 5:30 p.m. Programs will begin at 6 p.m. Each workshop will last approximately…
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QUINCY — A Friday night cookout could be the catalyst for more community involvement in revitalizing a basketball court in the northwest section of the city. Hamburgers, hot dogs and other refreshments will be available from 5-7 p.m. at the Penny Lewis Community Court, 818 N. Eighth. Mark Philpot, one of the organizers, hopes the…
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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. Theodore W. Gallagher and Sarah Gallagher of Coralville, Iowa sold a residence at 1007 Peach Tree…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County Behavioral Health Team has created a helpful resource list and decision guide for the community. The purpose of the list and guide are to provide community members assistance in determining resources and actions in behavioral situations. In a press release, Stacey Juilfs, Community Building Council Behavioral…
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QUINCY — Right to Life supporters will join with pro-lifers in hundreds of other U.S. cities in a nationwide observance of the sanctity of life during the Life Chain from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1. The Life Chain will assemble in Quincy on Broadway from 14th to 18th Streets. Life Chain is…
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QUINCY — Registration is now open for the 17th annual “Pink Pass It On in the District” 5K walk for breast cancer awareness. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, with speakers starting at 9:30 a.m. The walk begins in Washington Park and goes up and down Maine Street, concluding back in the…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will host Blazer Bash, a free community event for families and people of all ages on Saturday, Sept. 30. The event is outside from noon to 2 p.m. on the Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison. The event will feature a free lunch and a variety of family and…
Read Full Article Sydney Slater reports her red 2017 Kia was hit and run causing damage to her rear passenger side bumper while it was parked at 3738 Broadway. 109Aaron M. Nokes, 38, Mendon, for Violation of Conditions of Pretrial Release at 325 N. 14th. Lodged 111/144DaTona S. Ball, 32, 519 Grant for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 13th…
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QUINCY — Quincy High School will celebrate its homecoming weekend with a slate of events starting on Thursday, Sept. 28, with the homecoming parade immediately followed by a pep rally. The parade route will travel along Maine from 14th to 33rd. Step off will be at 6:30 p.m. with the pep rally immediately following the…
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QUINCY — The Miss Quincy Scholarship Program is accepting contestant applications for its annual Miss Quincy and Miss Quincy’s Teen competition, scheduled for Jan. 6, 2024, at Quincy Community Theatre. Held since 1948, the pageant empowers young women ages 13-28 by providing educational scholarships and opportunities for personal and professional growth. The areas of competition…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd, is offering two specialized electrical troubleshooting and safety courses. Electrical Troubleshooting and Maintenance will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on two Fridays — Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. An NFPA 70E class is offered from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.…
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QUINCY — Quincy’s four Catholic elementary schools — St. Peter, St. Francis, St. Dominic and Blessed Sacrament — recently joined to form a unified school system. What the finished product is going to look like, and how long it will take, is still to be determined. Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield asks for…
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