Adams County, Illinois
Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Michael and Abby Dodd of Hannibal, Mo., at 5:33 p.m. July 16, 2024.A girl was born to Charlie and Danelle Larner of Quincy at 8:48 a.m. July 17, 2024.A girl was born to Connor and Hannah Cramsey of Quincy at 6:04 a.m. July 18, 2024.A boy was born…
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QUINCY — Nearly three years after city officials displaced more than 250 people by closing the Welcome Inn at 200 Maine, officials with the City of Quincy have agreed to a settlement and dismissal of a civil lawsuit, clearing the way for Quincy Property LLC, owners of the Welcome Inn, to explore a possible sale…
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QUINCY — Grace and June Hendrian, daughters of Adam and Kellea Hendrian of Quincy, will have their annual Lemon-Aid Stand for Good to benefit The Salvation Army on Saturday, Aug. 31. The girls invite children across the community to join them in making a difference. “We’re excited to invite other families, church groups, sports teams…
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PAYSON, Ill. — The 130th annual Payson Old Settlers Picnic will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-4 in Payson South Park. Bob and Rose Bunte and Jerry and Audrie Bunte, this year’s parade marshals, are members of the Bunte Trucking family. The event kicks off on Friday night at 5 p.m. with an…
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What do you do if someone pretending to be a worker from a utility company knocks on your door? This is known as a utility impostor scam, which can happen any time of year. They are especially common during extremely cold or hot weather when people can’t go without their heat or air conditioning. A…
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Blake L. Hagerbaumer, 23, Quincy for Suspended Registration. NTA 113Dawsyn L. Pratt, 18, Quincy for Vandalism. NTA 101Briana L. Stanislaw, 22, Quincy for FTA DWLS. Lodged 134Gregory A. Russell, 62, 1429 Ohio for Warrant-Domestic Battery. Lodged 255Matthew A. Miller, 41, 1034 Turtle Lake Rd. for Warrant-Felon Possession/Use of Weapon/Firearm. Lodged 112Sears T. Williams, 61, 5513…
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QUINCY — Round Room, a Verizon-authorized retailer, is having its 12th annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. Hundreds of families can receive a free backpack. With 42 percent of U.S. parents saying they will go into debt to pay for their child(ren)’s back-to-school items, there has never been…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Board of Trustees recently elected three members: Pam Hemmen, Father Mark G. Reamer, OFM, and Edward J. Schneidman. “Our newly elected trustees join a strong board that is helping guide QU,” Ralph Oakley, chair of the QU Board of Trustees, said in a press release. “This group is committed to…
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QUINCY — Nathan Oshner and Katy Claus have welcomed their first child and moved from Nebraska back to Quincy in the past year. Why not start a business while they’re at it? “What better time to do it? Just do it all at once,” Oshner said. The husband and wife entrepreneurs will open The Luxe…
Read Full Article Roger D. Sprinkle, 51, of 2215 Tristian Ct. for Trespassing at 527 Broadway. NTA 121Allen L. Douglas, 36, of 1712 VanBuren for Peace Disturbance, Interfering and Illegal Dumping at 1705 Harrison. NTA 113Leonna M. Cheney, 45, of 1128 N. 8th for Battery at 5th and Vermont. 169Marty C. Simmons, 37, of 324 College for Vehicular…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department made one impaired driving arrest and issued zero seat belt citations during the recent Independence Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” safety campaigns. The department also issued citations for the following offenses: The Adams County…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees passed a balanced budget with a tuition freeze and tax rate reduction during its regular meeting Wednesday night. The Board approved a budget just over $19 million for the next fiscal year which includes a zero-dollar increase in tuition and universal fees. Enrollment drives most…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police made three arrests Wednesday, all involving teenagers carrying loaded handguns. Around 3:30 p.m., officers with the Quincy Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of Oak. The driver was Lance Z. Keithley, 19, Quincy. During the stop, officers located a loaded 9mm handgun in Keithley’s…
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The Adams County Fair kicked off Tuesday with the Little Miss and Mister Pageant as 20 boys and girls ages 3-6 from Adams County competed for the titles, answering pre-written questions on stage. The judges chose Baylor Grace Gunther to serve as the Little Miss Adams County. Riggin Wietholder was named Little Mister Adams County…
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MENDON, Ill. — That Madalyn Gibbs stood late Tuesday night as Adams County fair queen was not only a testament to the human spirit, but that of the strongest of bonds between a daughter and mother. It was a special moment, in every imaginable way. In fact, very, very special. Almost surreal. Gibbs, 17, was…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man pled guilty on Wednesday to three felonies, including one in connection with the shooting death last October of a 16-year-old girl, and was given three two-year sentences to be served concurrently in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Demarco Smith, 19, appeared with attorney Nick Rober in Adams County Circuit Court…
Read Full Article Kayla Marshall, 36, 701 VanBuren St. for domestic battery at 626 Monroe St. Lodged 151/107Donald Megan, 70, Eureka for improper turn at 24th and Broadway. 179Julie McCleery, 49, Rockport for disobeying traffic light at 4th and Broadway. 169Robert M. Bellovich, 42, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for FTA DUI in the 2000 block of…
Read Full Article Thomas Muse, 42, 929 S. 10th for trespassing at 724 S. 13th St. on 7-11-24. NTA 151Shelia C. Thomas, 33, Quincy for home invasion in the 600 block of Harrison Drive. Lodged 111Amanda L. Jones, 42, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for FTA parked more than 12 inches from curb at ACJ. Lodged 111Kimra…
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QUINCY — For the sixth consecutive year, Blessing Hospital has been named a “High Performing Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report as part of its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals report. High Performing Hospital is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedure and Condition ratings. The ratings are designed to…
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QUINCY — Twenty-five employees were eliminated from the staff earlier this summer, but Sunset Home Administrator Jonni Bullington says none of the cuts were to direct-care employees. “We have evaluated our patient-to-staff ratio in relation to our average census, and as a result of that across all departments, we’ve had to do a right-sizing that…
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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. Jane L. Dietrich and James F. Hardy of Quincy sold a residence at 1614 Melrose Drive…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — Adams County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization…
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Matthew A. Miller, 41, last known address in the 1000 block of Turle Lake Road in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for felon in possession of a weapon and criminal trespass. Miller is 6 foot, 4 inches tall and weighs 205 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes. Call the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department has determined a garage at 620 S. 14th damaged by fire early Tuesday morning is a “total loss.” The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched to a garage fire at 12:46 a.m. Tuesday in the alley between 13th and 14th streets, running from Payson Avenue to Ohio. The first crew…
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QUINCY — The Safe and Livable Housing Committee has added two new sessions of the tenant workshop to its agenda. The topic of the next meeting is Strength: Physical, Mental and Financial. It is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Vermont Street United Methodist Church, 818 Vermont. Anyone renting a…
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