Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — Everybody in the Adams County Courthouse’s courtroom 2A could sense the happiness as Jennifer Fischer announced 122nd and 123rd graduates of the Court’s Drug Program, Darrell Conner and David Day. “We love it. We love seeing that success,” Fischer said. “We like seeing them change their lives and just be a more productive…
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QUINCY — Herbal educator Deborah Lee will offer a nine-week herbal medicine class beginning in March at her Four Winds Farm Agri-Education Center, 3739 N. 36th. The nine-week hands-on class meets one time a week for three hours, with separate times offered from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday nights and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday mornings…
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QUINCY — A Graduate Gemologist diploma from The Gemological Institute of America recently was awarded to Emerald City Jewelers’ Sarah Davis, daughter of Tom and Sheri Busse. Sheri Busse is the owner and founder of Emerald City Jewelers, and Davis has been a lifelong contributor to the success of Emerald City Jewelers. The GIA’s mission…
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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. Lloyd C. Hoffman, trustee of Loraine sold 11.40 acres of land and two lots in Loraine…
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QUINCY — Retired math teacher Sheila Eyster is teaming up with The Kroc Center to offer two six-week math workshops for less than $9 per meeting. A multiplication tables workshop will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 7-April 11. In this workshop, students and their guardians attending the class will learn tips and…
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QUINCY — The Knowledge Center at Chaddock is adding a pre-conference workshop to this year’s Trauma-Informed Relationship-Focused Schools conference. The workshop, titled “Relationships: Let’s Dive Deeper,” will take place on March 31 with in-person and virtual options available. Educators around the world can attend this training on trauma-informed support for their students, even if they…
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QUINCY — To help people gain access to education and employment opportunities, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Lawyers for Learners and John Wood Community College are joining forces to host a free legal clinic for expungement and/or sealing of criminal records. The legal clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March…
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QUINCY — For the last few weeks, Brennan Hills, who ran for mayor as a Democrat in 2021 and is now running as an independent for 7th Ward alderman this year, has been addressing the issue of rental housing in Quincy. The Quincy City Council allows public comment at the beginning of each meeting for…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training is offering social media and Excel classes this spring. Classes are open to the public. No application is necessary. Reservations are required. The classes will take place at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. Digital Marketing for Local Business will be held Tuesday, March…
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There was a time not long ago when you had to wait for the warm weather, slap a yard sale sign on the lawn and have strangers traipse through your property to declutter. Those days are over now thanks to various ways we can use the Internet to sell items. While the old-fashioned yard sale…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Community-Based Outreach offers a variety of classes this spring. All classes are offered at JWCC’s Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison unless otherwise noted). Learn through courses like: Community-Based Outreach offers noncredit personal enrichment and professional development classes. The classes promote lifelong learning through courses aimed at skill development…
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QUINCY — The Dorothy Quincy Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has announced the winners of the DAR Good Citizen Awards from six area high schools. Administrators at each school choose the senior in their school who best demonstrates the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism and submit a packet…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Justin and Jean Oenning of Ursa at 8:25 a.m. Feb. 14.A boy was born to Zachary and Rebecca Sharpe of LaBelle, Mo., at 10:23 a.m. Feb. 14.A girl was born to Wade and Leslie Carter of LaGrange, Mo., at 2:29 p.m. Feb. 14.A girl was born to Richard…
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. Daniel L. Smith and Amy L. Smith of Quincy sold a residence at 1005 S. Eighth…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will be the host of the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 26 at QU Stadium. The Polar Plunge supports more than 21,000 Special Olympics athletes across Illinois, helping to provide them with life-changing programming. Polar Plunge is sponsored by the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The Plunge…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health recently received a Blue Distinction® Center for Cardiac Care designation by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated providers that meet quality standards and have proven to deliver quality care with safe practices that lead to…
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QUINCY — Penny Power grants totaling $8,403 recentlywere awarded to 17 area groups courtesy of the Adams Electric Cooperative Penny Power program. The Penny Power program is funded by members of Adams Electric Cooperative who have their bills rounded up to the nearest dollar each month. The extra pennies are used to support community betterment…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Joe Bonansinga “Mr. Quincy” Community Service Award, named after its first recipient in 1998, is presented annually by United Way of Adams County and the Rotary Club of Quincy to an individual who exemplifies the highest standards of community service. The award will be presented at the Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board heard an update from the District Improvement Committee at a brief meeting Wednesday night. There were no reports from the Building, Finance or Policy Committees as none of them had met during February. According to the student discipline report, Quincy High School had a decrease in out-of-school suspensions, but…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will offer two sessions beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in Room D022/023 at John Wood Community College. High interest from the public has forced the club to meet in a larger lecture room on the lower north end of JWCC in Building D. Entrance is either through…
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Ron Kinscherf talks to Dave Moody of Hairball about bringing his band’s show back to Quincy. VIP opens at 5:30 p.m., general admission at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m.
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LIBERTY, Ill. — In conjunction with their 47th annual meeting and banquet held Jan. 28, the Adams County Beef Producers and Beef Auxiliary selected the group’s 2023 Beef Queen and Beef Ambassador. Andrea Schaffnit was crowned the 2023 Adams County Beef Queen. Schaffnit, 17, is a daughter of Kevin and Nicole Schaffnit. She is involved…
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QUINCY — The Altrusa Club of Quincy will hold a trivia night Saturday, March 4, at the Knights of Columbus, McGivney Hall, 700 S. 36th. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the trivia competition beginning at 7 p.m. Emcee for the event will be Miss Quincy Shelby Rose. Entry fee is $100 per table…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Lucas Likes and Kaitlin Hubbert of Ursa at 4:31 p.m. Feb. 8.A boy was born to Dillion Reavis of Springfield, Mo., and Ali Reavis of Mendon, at 5:26 p.m. Feb. 10.A boy was born to Tristan Kirk and Hanna Arnold of Keokuk, Iowa, at 1:09 a.m. Feb. 11.A…
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QUINCY — The city of Quincy has announced its schedule of services offered and office hours in observance of Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 20. Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday and reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Quincy City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.…
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