Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — Efforts to form the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging began in 1972 with a door-to-door surveying endeavor by 20 Quincy College students to determine what the aging population needed. The organization was founded two years later in 1974, according to a 1974 article published in The Herald-Whig, with Harold Voshall of…
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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. Scott Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., sold a residence at 1101 Timber View Terrace in Quincy…
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Claude J. Dean, 35, 4314 Harvey St., #32 for Possession of Methamphetamine less than 5 Grams at N. 5th St. and College Ave. Lodged 147Devin A. Hickman, 37, 1415 S. 7th St. for FTA Violation of Court Order (Pike County) at 1415 S. 7th St. Lodged 130Donna C. Nixon, 66, La Grange, Mo., for Improper…
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QUINCY — The cause of a Tuesday afternoon fire at 2201 Ohio is under investigation by the Quincy Fire Department. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 1:22 p.m. A press release said Engines No. 2, No. 3, No. 5 and No. 6 and the incident commander responded, as well…
Read Full Article Matthew C. Smith, 19, Quincy for Stealing. NTA 101DaJanae O. Jones, 27, Quincy for Domestic Battery & Resisting. Lodged 101Jakailynn W. Smith, 18, Quincy for Speeding. NTA 128Michael R. Manley, 28, Quincy for DOC Warrant. Lodged 128Zachary Colvin, 32, Quincy for DUI – Intoxicating Compounds and Improper Traffic Lane Usage. NTA. 161Kristine Perrine, 54, Quincy…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Breast Center’s breast cancer awareness apparel store will be open to the public from Wednesday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Blessing Conference Center, 2808 Chestnut. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Breast cancer awareness-branded apparel…
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QUINCY — Despite a passionate plea from a retired city engineer to reconsider building a roundabout, the Finance Committee agreed Monday night to send to the full Quincy City Council a recommendation for the transfer of jurisdiction for the intersection of 48th and State. Aldermen voted on April 1 not to contribute $2.6 million to build…
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QUINCY — Two aldermen changed their minds on Monday night and were the swing votes in an 8-6 decision by the Quincy City Council to approve the low bid from Blick’s Construction for $143,413 to demolish a sludge pump station south of Clat Adams Bicentennial Park on the riverfront — using money from the city’s…
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QUINCY — The adoption of an ordinance calling for the end of the electrical aggregation program for the city of Quincy was tabled until May 5, and aldermen directed the city administration not to enter any more aggregation contracts when the current contract with Constellation expires on Jan. 1. The Quincy City Council voted Sept.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently announced Chandler Cain as this year’s Bishop’s Scholarship recipient. Cain graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School this spring and is a freshman at QU this fall. The university awards the $10,000 Bishop’s Scholarship to one student on the recommendation of Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield.…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theater recently announced the cast of “The Phantom Tollbooth,” which will be under Director of Education Brendan Shea. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 17-20. Tickets go on sale Sept. 28. Seating is reserved. Cast members are: Rounding out the cast are Julian Holt, Bethany Carrell, Emma VanDeVelde, Ava Kaelke, Quinton Miller, Helen Smith,…
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QUINCY — The Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Adams, Brown, Pike and Schuyler counties, has announced that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program will begin taking applications…
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OLD FORT, N.C. — Eight adults and four small children have been stranded in a cabin in western North Carolina since late last week because of extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the Category 4 storm that rocked the Florida panhandle Thursday night before making its way to several states in the southeastern region. The…
Read Full Article Lamonica Griggley, 26, Quincy for Fighting. NTA 113Travon J. Hegler-Wright, 20, Quincy for Lewis County Mo. Warrant Unlawful Use of a Weapon. LodgeKristan Greving, 23, Quincy for Illegal Dumping at 848 Lind. NTA 186Evan Orr, 37, Quincy for Improper Passing on the Left. NTA 173
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QHS counseling department offering Thursday viewing of 'My Ascension' during Suicide Prevention Week
QUINCY — The Quincy High School Counseling Department will recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness during the week of Sept. 30 through Oct. 4. As part of the promotion, the department will be the host of a viewing of the movie “My Ascension” for QHS juniors and seniors on Thursday, Oct. 3. This is a documentary of…
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QUINCY — The Ansar Shrine of Shriners International and the Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry will host a membership town hall meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30 at the Masonic Temple, 428 Jersey. This will be an informational meeting for anyone (Masons and non-Masons) who wants more…
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QUINCY — Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences has earned re-accreditation for a 10-year period from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). HLC is an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit degree-granting colleges and universities. Accreditation examines the quality of the institution beyond…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to the men in charge of the City of Quincy’s Planning Department to get an update on where the Riverfront project stands from their perspective.
Read Full Article Amber Dunne, 42, Quincy for warrant for Poss of Meth. Judy L. Kleinman, 75, Quincy for VOP. Lodged 134Paige Amburn, 30, Quincy for DUI Alcohol and Improper Traffic Lane Usage in the 2100 block of State. NTA 161Hunter M. Coonrood, 24, 719 S. 12th for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 180Cory M. Turner, 32, 1003 Monroe for…
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QUINCY — If you’re a music lover, you may find yourself looking for last-minute deals on fall festivals or tickets to a sold-out show. However, extra fees, resale pricing for high-demand shows and tactics by unscrupulous sellers can all make ticket prices skyrocket. You should also keep an eye out for counterfeit tickets. You’re more…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will offer two sessions of a beginner salsa and merengue dance class led by instructor Ignacio Anguiano-Reyes. No previous dance experience is needed. Participants will learn the fundamental principles of partnering, dance floor etiquette, timing and basic footwork. The first session will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct.…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — The Dixon Lodge dining room at Jensen Woods Camp, 1498 275E Street in Timewell, will be the site for “Soup in the Woods” Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20. Serving hours on Saturday will be 3 to 6 p.m. with a menu of taco, chicken noodle and potato soups; pulled pork, grilled cheese,…
Read Full Article Brodie Bell, 39, 2800 College Ave. for Trespassing at 2731 Broadway. 122Michael Rogers, 33, of Quincy for Agg Domestic Battery. LodgedPatrica Rose Freeman, 61, of Mendon for Stealing. NTAStacey Powell, 54, of Quincy for Battery. NTANicholas Lumpkins, 36, 1429 Chestnut St. for Domestic Battery and Resisting a Peace Officer. Lodged 123/130/107Jason Bryant, 46, of Pittsfield…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department has identified a 14-year-old suspect as the person responsible for the creation of a social media post on Tuesday threatening students at Quincy High School. A Friday afternoon press release from Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, said his officers have been working with the Federal Bureau…
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QUINCY — CLEAN Restoration, 3120 N. 12th, will hold its third annual Trunk or Treat from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. Vendors are invited free setup to support this community event. Bring materials to promote your business and also bring an activity or hand out treats to the little ghosts and goblins.…
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