Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — Forty-five years ago, a group of Quincy Jayceettes, made up of wives of members of the Quincy Jaycees, were armed with mops, brooms and buckets as they stormed the castle sitting on the Mississippi River bluffs with the noble intention of cleaning and re-opening the building. What they found out was a good…
Read Full Article Kevin Billingsley, 32, homeless for possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia. Lodged 107, 179, 177Brodie Bell, 38, 2800 College, Quincy, for Forgery and Retail theft (prior conviction). Lodged 125Daniel Groseclose Jr., 24, 100 E HWY 156 Novelty, Mo., for operating vehicle with suspended registration, operating uninsured vehicle, driving while license suspended, and registration…
Read Full Article Amber R. Johnson, 38, last known address in the 400 block of East Center in Loraine, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for receiving, possessing and selling a stolen vehicle. Johnson is 5 foot, 1 inches tall and 110 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. If you know where this fugitive can…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center will host the annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to end Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 23, in Upper Moorman Park. As a preview to the Quincy Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the residents and staff at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center will host a mini walk at 3…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. 1st Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Debit Card for Katherine Clark 7-8-23 15739 Kent 2 Cool Bike 8-1-23 17692…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Friends of the Log Cabins Association will host the Potawatomi Indians Trail of Death Memorial Caravan at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, with a carry-in picnic at the shelter house on Quinsippi Island. The shelter house is next to a second commemorative rock near the Log Cabin Village. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University Provost Sarah Vordtriede-Patton recently appointed Katie Kraushaar as dean of library and information services. Kraushaar fills the void left by Pat Tomczak, who retired as the dean after serving the QU community and Brenner Library for 35 years. In a press release, Vodtriede-Patton said, “Katie is held in high regard by…
Read Full Article Robbie G. Miller Jr., 35, 823 S. 11th for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 17th & Broadway. NTA 142/147Dylan Test, 20, 1530 Monroe St., Quincy, for Attempted Murder, Aggravated Battery, and Mob Action at 1005 Broadway. Lodged 260, 173, 147, 144, 111, 180, 257Heaton Brothers, 19, 1842 Maple St., Quincy, for Aggravated Battery and Mob Action…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s School of Humanities is sponsoring a town hall forum in celebration of Constitution Day from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, Sept. 18, in MacHugh Theatre in Francis Hall on QU’s main campus. Constitution Day is a national celebration commemorating the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17,…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Derick and Julie Harlan of La Grange, Mo., at 4:16 p.m. Sept. 5, 2023.A boy was born to Justin Kirgan and Hailey McHatton of Griggsville at 10:02 p.m. Sept. 5, 2023.A boy was born to Tyler and Maggie Nelson of Warsaw at 8:28 a.m. Sept. 6, 2023.A girl…
Read Full Article Ariel Gregory, 18, of Quincy for DUI, Poss of Cannabis, Improper Lane Usage, Expired Reg, and Illegal Trans of Alcohol. Cash 101Autumn Owsley, 50, of Quincy for FTA Contempt. Lodged 101Brooke N. Osborne, 26, of 1321 South 20th for FTA-Shoplifting, FTA Domestic Battery, FTA Trespassing/Ped Use of Roadway. Lodged 169Jose Torres Jr., 50, of Quincy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — September is National Preparedness Month – a great time to check in and see if there’s anything you need to do to make sure you and your family know what to do in case of an emergency or natural disaster. Part of being prepared for a disaster is having a plan for repairs…
Read Full Article QUINCY — As a result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology, Blessing Health Center at 4800 Maine has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography. CT scanning creates images of structures within the body in slices rather than one complete image, as does a conventional x-ray, providing a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Students in the criminal justice program at John Wood Community College already benefit by learning from practicing attorneys and current law enforcement professionals in the classroom. The experiences outside of the classroom, through ride-alongs and simulated policing scenarios, are where the profession truly comes to life as a career pathway for students. The need…
Read Full Article JoDawn M. Seiz, 28, of Quincy for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway. NTA 182Trista A. Wade, 38, of Quincy for Peace Disturbance at 2501 Broadway. NTA 182Deana L. Miles, 25, of 1510 S. 5th Street for Domestic Battery at 801 Bonansinga Dr. Lodged 152Joyce Waterkotte, 47, of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 122Jasmine Thompson, 20, of Ursa…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center will offer an OSHA 10 general industry training class on Wednesday, Sept. 27, and Thursday, Sep. 28, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The class is open to the public. No application is necessary, but people are required to make a reservation to attend. It will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently endorsed recommendations for the use of the new RSV vaccines for individuals ages 60 years and older. The Adams County Health Department is offering RSV vaccines to Medicare Part D patients. People with this insurance can receive the vaccine for $0 co-pay. The CDC recommends…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board plans to move forward with the likely acquisition of the Paul Dennis Soccer Complex, 4201 State, after discussing it Wednesday night in closed session. Park Board President Jarid Jones said the seven commissioners directed attorney David Penn to look into acquiring the property. The Quinsippi Soccer League is no longer…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation announced a $250,000 goal for its annual Dream Big fundraising campaign during an event Thursday night at Quincy High School. Alums Tim (Class of 1986) and Wendy (Class of 1987) Koontz are the honorary chairs for this year’s campaign. Superintendent Dr. Todd Pettit, QPSF Executive Director Heidi Lanier…
Read Full Article Brianna Nixon, 21, of Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 107Cody Fox, 35, of Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 107Bill Mears, 57, FTA Shoplifting. Lodged 255Brenda L. Kindhart, 63, of Quincy reported a window broken out at a property she owns, 310 S. 11th St., on 09/05/23. 178Dakota Smith, 27, 2018 Chestnut St., Quincy, for failure to reduce…
Read Full Article BEVERLY, Ill. — Two people in a horse-drawn buggy were sent to Blessing Hospital Thursday morning after they were injured in a crash in southeast Adams County. A press release from the Adams County Sheriff’s Department said two vehicles were northbound on E. 2600th Street, south of N. 250th Avenue, at 8:39 a.m. Thursday. A juvenile…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The sixth annual Red, White & Back the Blue Festival will be held from 2-10 p.m. Saturday in Washington Park. This festival will be dedicated to honoring local law enforcement, fire departments, EMS units and 911 dispatch. The festival is open to the public. Events throughout the day are: Throughout the afternoon will…
Read Full Article Joshua D. Searles, 42, Quincy for FTA Battery lodged. 135Cody Fox, 35, Homeless and Brianna Nixon, 21, Homeless both for trespassing at 319 S. 7th. NTA x 2 107 / 101Melissa Martin, 51, of Wayland, Mo., for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway. NTA 101Jamie Schroder, 44, of Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection and FTA…
Read Full Article Marissa Pearl, 23, 624 Spruce St., Quincy for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway St. NTA 107David Zehnle, 44, 2401 Lake Drive North, Quincy for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 24th and Cedar. PTC 104
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. Harrison Monuments, Inc. of Warsaw sold an office at 1019 S. Fifth in Quincy to Judy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group (QMG) is offering flu shot clinics at QMG locations in Barry, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, Pleasant Hill and Quincy in Illinois and in Keokuk, Iowa, throughout September and October. Appointments are preferred at all locations by calling the number listed for each location The clinics are available for ages two and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control, is recommending an annual flu vaccination for everyone age six months and older. The Adams County Health Department will be offering six public flu clinics throughout the county. A new preregistration option will be…
Read Full Article QUINCY — One of the largest fundraising events of the year for the Quincy Humane Society is the Mutt Strut: Furry Fiesta, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 30, at South Park. Registration starts at 9 a.m., and the event starts at 10 a.m. After a traditional one-mile walk through South Park. the remainder of the morning…
Read Full Article Brandon D. Douglas, 47, of 810 Monroe for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 4th and Lind. NTA 120Elizabeth A. Jones, 61, of 906 North 10th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 8th and Jefferson. 161Peter G. Bernatchez, 28, of 704 North 4th for Domestic Battery at his residence. Lodged 125
Read Full Article Craig A. Gay Jr., 21, last known address in the 600 block of Oak in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for burglary, retail theft, domestic battery and leaving the scene of an accident. Gay is 5 foot, 9 inches tall and 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. If you…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Grace and June’s Lemon-Aid Stand for Good, with the help of 19 other stands, raised a record $12,023 on Saturday, Sept. 2. Grace Hendrian asked her mom, Kellea, in 2019 if she could have a lemonade stand with the intent to donate all the proceeds to a local charity. Kellea instructed her to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The community is invited to Quincy Art Center’s annual ArtFest from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at The Art Center, 1515 Jersey. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. This is a great opportunity for families to come together and get a glimpse of the educational services and programming The Art Center…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University recently released the Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS) fall semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Fall 2023 Class Schedule: All classes meet from 2-4 p.m. at North Campus, 18th and Seminary Road, with signs to indicate directions to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College will honor local and national first responders and the freedoms they protect as part of rights afforded to all citizens through the United States Constitution on Monday, Sept. 11. JWCC has received permission from the 9-11 Memorial and Museum to be a viewing site for the organization’s annual anniversary…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Student enrollment climbed by double digits at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences for the 2023-24 academic year. Admission is up just over 14 percent with 311 students enrolled this year versus 267 last year. This is the largest increase since 2020. The largest areas of enrollment growth are in the radiology…
Read Full Article QUINCY — If you have a college student who just started classes, now’s a good time to talk about preventing fraud while they’re on campus. Young adults are often less experienced with credit and finances. They are navigating financial life events like loans, scholarships or budgeting for the first time – making them a popular…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department made no DUI arrests during the recent Labor Day impaired driving campaign. A total of 46 seat belt citations were written – 30 of which occurred during nighttime hours. Other citations and arrests were 36 for speeding, eight for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, eight for registration expiration and…
Read Full Article The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 31-Aug. 31, 2023. Matthew Nuguid DeVenecia, 26, of Champaign and Grace Eun Crowcroft, 27, of St. Louis, Mo., filed July 31, 2023.Kristen Noel Clifford, 28, of Quincy and Timothy James Gehring, 28, of Quincy filed Aug. 2, 2023.Joseph Christopher Solaro, 24, of…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Andrew and Brandy Sparrow of Andrew and Brandy Sparrow of Quincy 4:06 a.m. Aug. 29, 2023.A boy was born to Joshua and Kaitlyn Phillips of Taylor, Mo., at 8:25 a.m. Aug. 29, 2023.A boy was born to Seth Holtschlag and Katie Cook of Quincy at 2:54 a.m. Aug.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — To gain insight into the needs and challenges of family caregivers in west-central Illinois, the Illinois Department on Aging, in partnership with the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging, is hosting a caregiver roundtable at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center at 639 York, Room…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Three Quincy Fire Department engine companies responded to a fire in the 1900 block of Chestnut just after midnight Friday morning. QFD received a report of smoke coming from an apartment building at 1931 Chestnut which was phoned in by a pizza delivery driver. The Spot, a convenience store and smoke shop, is…
Read Full Article The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 31 to Aug. 31, 2023. Jill R. Ruxlow from Kai E. Ruxlow on July 31, 2023.Blake Power from Linzy Power on July 31, 2023.Candice S. Hanlin from Christopher T. Hanlin on July 31, 2023.Stephan D. Deming from Antionette L. Deming…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The family of Grace Schell will sponsor a concert from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with food, drinks, games, a silent auction and raffles. Be Like Grace apparel will be available for purchase along with apparel for BlackTop South and Matt…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center is gearing up for the first Bubble Fun 5K Run in partnership with NutritionHQ. The fun run will be held beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16. Participants will walk or run through fluffy foam and bubbles in this family-friendly course. The race will start in The Kroc Center’s…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Service Club, formerly known as the Quincy Exchange Club, will be installing its 10th annual Field of Honor display in remembrance of 9/11 at 16th and Broadway from 1-3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8. The display will feature 1,000 American flags. A replica of the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier also will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Optimist Club of Quincy honored longtime member Louis Demers with a surprise 100th birthday celebration during their Sept. 5 meeting at the American Legion. A lifelong Quincy resident, Demers enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1941 and honorably served his country in World War II as well as the Korean War. Demers’…
Read Full Article QUINCY — More than 300 incoming freshman arrived at Quincy University last month, making it the largest freshman class in 50 years. The 327 first-year students marks a 7 percent increase from last year. Combining freshman with new transfers, there are 411 full-time new students at QU, upslightly from last year and the highest mark…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Dr. Michelle D. Combs, laboratory manager with Rivercross Diagnostics, recently received a Career Ambassador Award from the American Society of Clinical Pathology. Career ambassadors help young people understand and appreciate the medical laboratory’s role in patient care and inspire them to pursue a career in the medical laboratory and pathology field through hands-on…
Read Full Article QUINCY — South Side Boat Club will be the site for a benefit for 46-year-old Christina Kaltenbach from 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16. Kaltenbach contracted Legionnaires Disease in June and was septic. Fighting for her life, she was transferred to St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. The benefit will offer maid rites, a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — City Treasurer Linda Moore took advantage of the public forum at the beginning of Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting to chastise aldermen for tabling the vote on a resolution to adopt a pledge of civility at their Aug. 28 meeting. “We were elected by the people to lead them as elected officials,” Moore…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The case against a Daytona Beach, Fla., woman charged with theft was dismissed in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning. State’s Attorney Gary Farha made a motion to dismiss the case, and Judge Tad Brenner agreed. The case was dismissed because of the death of the complaining witness in the case. Bob…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The truck driver training program at John Wood Community College will have an open house beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, at the Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. During this open house, representatives will share how the program has revised its training in response to the new federal regulations regarding…
Read Full Article QUINCY — National Diaper Need Awareness Week is scheduled for Sept 18-24. The week draws attention to the issue of diaper need in the United States. Covered Bottoms Diaper Bank is getting ready to celebrate its three-year milestone since the inception of its 501(c)3 status in September 2020. Since then until now, 414,711 diapers have…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A ceremony to honor the memories of the people who perished in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa., on Sept. 11, 2001 will be presented by the Honor Guard of American Legion Post 37 at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at City Hall, 730 Maine. …
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Art Center is offering more than 20 classes and workshops this fall for children and adults, including the addition of a special Wednesday night pottery wheel-throwing experience. The Art Center fall class schedule kicks off during the first full week of September with Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing for students ages 15 and older.…
Read Full Article Jacob L. Shipe, 37, last known address in the 5400 block of Watchtower Road in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for burglary and theft. Shipe is 6 foot, 3 inches tall and 210 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. If you know where he can be found, call the Quincy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently named Deborah Currier as its director of student theatre/head of education. Currier has a master’s degree in theatre arts with an emphasis in multicultural theatre, theatre in education, and acting, and a doctorate in theatre arts with an emphasis in acting pedagogy, theatre for youth and directing. Both degrees…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Chaddock’s annual Rose Tea begins at 2 p.m. Sunday Sept. 10, on the Chaddock campus, 205 S. 24th. The Rose Tea is Chaddock’s biggest event of the year and is a “garden party” tradition dating back to the early 1900s. This year’s event will celebrate Chaddock’s 170th anniversary with refreshments, activities and more.…
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. Gary Hillebrenner, trustee of Quincy sold 130 acres at 1000 E. 1800th in Liberty to Hillwig Farms,…
Read Full Article GOLDEN, Ill. — The Golden Fall Festival will be held Sept. 8-10 at the historic windmill in Golden. A variety of activities, booths, food and entertainment will be offered. The schedule for the weekend is: Friday Saturday Sunday Food tent offering brats, burgers and hotdogs will be available all weekend. The windmill will be open…
Read Full Article QUINCY — World-renowned organist Nathan Laube will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, in Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ, Ninth and State. Laube’s program on the church’s Schantz organ will feature selections including Johann Sebastian Bach’s Concerto in D, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in G-minor (Alla marcia) and Felix Mendelssohn-Batholdy’s Variations…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Quincy man is in the Adams County Jail after he was arrested at a Quincy hotel on Friday. Officers with the Quincy Police Department and West Central Illinois Task Force executed a search warrant at the Quincy Inn and Suites, 224 N. 36th, at 11:15 a.m. Friday. Colton Parsons, 28, of 2407 Cedar…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Trenton Brendt of Westfield, Wis., and Kirstyn Bell of Clarksville, Tenn., at 8:43 p.m. Aug. 20, 2023.A boy was born to Jordan Miller and Katilyn Fisher of Perry, Mo., at 8:57 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2023.A boy was born to Adam and Courtney Snider of Quincy at 8:25…
Read Full Article QUINCY — As a new school year kicks into gear, be on the lookout for scam streaming links when you’re watching a high school sports event online. While many pandemic-era adjustments to high school athletic events have vanished, live streaming has stuck around. Live streams can be a great way for fans to join in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, and reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Central services will be closed on Sept. 4. The Quincy City Council Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, in City Hall Council…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Liberty Bank recently announced the addition of two longtime active community supporters to its board of directors. Carlos Fernandez, former general manager at WGEM AM/FM/TV, and Mike Elbe, former president of John Wood Community College have both been elected to the bank’s board of directors. “Most banks add board members who have done…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim recently announced six upcoming household hazardous waste one-day collection locations for the fall of 2023. These collection events are co-sponsored by units of local government and provide residents the free opportunity to safely dispose of unused or leftover hazardous products commonly found in homes. The local fall…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Clarity Healthcare, in partnership with Adams County Agencies Battling Against Substance Use and Overdose, is hosting an Overdose Awareness Day event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at Washington Park. The community is invited to join the effort to honor people lost to drug-related deaths and end the stigma associated with…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Civic Music Association’s season for 2023-24 will present four concerts this season with performances from a dynamic crossover string quartet, a chamber music wind quintet, a salsa band and an energetic a capella group. QCMA is partnering with Quincy Public Schools for String Fest and Wind Fest. Musicians from ATLYS will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is registered with OfferUp, a mobile marketplace for local buyers and sellers in the United States, as a Community MeetUp Spot which allows residents to have a safe, public location to conduct Internet marketplace in-person transactions. Millions of people buy and sell items locally every day in communities throughout…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Ashley Chbeir, clinical research coordinator for Blessing Health, has earned the status of certified clinical research professional. Requirements to earn the certification include having a minimum of two years in the field and passing the Society of Clinical Research Associates examination. SOCRA established the certification program for Clinical Research Professionals to create an…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery, located in Brenner Library, is hosting the visual works of current and former faculty of the QU Art Program. This free exhibition is open through Sept. 22. Art faculty featured include Bob Mejer, Karl Warma, Gary Meacher, Peggy Ballard, Becky Butler, Dave Maas, Ruth Ann Snowden and others. In…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Steven and Chaddea Calef of Paloma at 10:33 p.m. Aug. 16, 2023.A girl was born to Caleb Crawford and Natelie Hidalgo of Griggsville at 4:27 p.m. Aug. 17, 2023.A boy was born to Byron and Amanda Smith of Quincy at 8:42 a.m. Aug. 21, 2023. A boy was…
Read Full Article Zakkary R.J. Perry, 32, last known address in the 300 block of Sycamore in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and obstructing ID. Perry is 6 foot tall and 160 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. If you know where he can be found,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — People struggling with debt or seeking to fix their credit score often turn to credit relief companies. And some of these companies make big promises, but then don’t deliver, leaving people further in debt. Debt is not inherently bad, but many people find themselves underwater as monthly payments and interest stack up, leading…
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