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QUINCY — What began with an idea to make sketchbooks for watercolor painters has led Quincy artist Peggy Burchard-Ballard to the intersection of art and chemistry … making watercolor paints by hand. Burchard-Ballard, who has a studio overlooking Washington Park, is marketing the paint under the name “Studio 433.” They are being sold at the…
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QUINCY — Six candidates for a judge vacancy in the Eighth Judicial Circuit recently were rated in an advisory poll of lawyers conducted by the Illinois State Bar Association. Ballots were sent to all ISBA members who practice or reside in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The advisory poll was conducted by mail and electronically. Licensed Illinois…
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QUINCY — Musician and educator Pam Potter was honored during Sunday’s Quincy Park Band concert with the George M. Irwin Lifetime Achievement Award for her impact on the arts community. Potter’s dedication to music, as an educator and performer, has spanned decades and touched countless lives in Quincy and the surrounding area. Potter spent 10…
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CLAYTON, Ill. — After nearly five decades of dedicated service to the Village of Clayton, Loretta Carroll is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, community involvement and a reputation for being the steady hand behind the village’s financial and administrative operations. Carroll’s journey with the village began in 1977. She was unexpectedly asked…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Heart Gala has brought together thousands of community members to raise awareness of heart disease and donations for the Heart and Vascular Fund of the Blessing Foundation since 2018. Donations fund the important work of improving heart health in the region through continuing education, equipment purchases and addressing patient unmet needs.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved an $8.44 million tax levy Monday night that is expected to raise the city’s portion of a person’s property tax bill by $22 if they own a $150,000 home. The city’s total property tax levy, which included debt service for three outstanding bonds, rose 13.85 percent. The city…
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QUINCY — People who want to watch Quincy City Council meetings on Monday night will soon have another way to do so. Aldermen approved a proposal from Granicus of Denver, Colo, for a five-year contract for $126,655.05 for the Peak Agenda Management and GovMeetings Live Cast platforms. City Clerk Laura Oakman said the Granicus program will allow…
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Katherine E. Thomure, 34, New London, Mo., for Improper Lane Usage at 4th and Spring. NTA 134Allison M. Sparks, 31, 1250 Vermont for Fighting. NTA 162Raymond M. Valencia, 42, 1250 Vermont for Fighting. NTA 162Allen T. Vaughn, 30, 226 N. 14th for Driving on Revoked DL, No insurance and Suspended Registration NTA 110
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently approved 12 grant applications, totaling $62,376 in awards, for the spring grant cycle. That figure is in addition to the $58,411.39 in guaranteed grant funding that was released from the foundation’s endowment for spending in the 2024-25 school year and the $89,219 in grant funding awarded for…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College invites preschool through eighth grade students to a dance and cheer camp from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, in the JWCC Student Activity Center. The cost is $25 per participant and includes lunch and a commemorative T-shirt. Themed as a vibrant carnival celebration, the camp…
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QUINCY — Chuck Bevelheimer worked with four mayors, hundreds of employees and thousands of citizens during his 30-year career as the director of planning and development for the City of Quincy. When announcing his plans to retire at the end of the month, Bevelheimer said the number of potential headaches in his job were reduced…
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Sunday marked the 125th anniversary of the St. Francis School Fire. In 1899, the fire resulted in the deaths of 12 girls buried at St. Boniface Cemetery. The tragedy marked one of the saddest chapters of the Quincy community’s history. In 2021, Carolyn Freas Rapp contributed a series of essays to Muddy River News…
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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. Phillip Angelo McColez of Quincy, Kenneth Wayne McColez of Schertz, Texas, and Frederick Michael McColez of…
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QUINCY — During its Sammy Celebration on Dec. 6 at the American Legion, Gem City Kiwanis (Breakfast Kiwanis) announced this year’s Sammy and Kids golf outing raised $28,147 on Oct. 13 at Westview Golf Course. The event was the 25th in memory of 10-year old Samantha Otte, who died from complications of cystic fibrosis. This…
Read Full Article Alicia Claypool, Quincy reports her 2010 Dodge Journey was hit and run at the intersection of 28th and College. 101Syrus L. Bradshaw, 31, 915 Washington for FTA Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Lodged 113Taylor A. Stewart, 21, 1601 S. 24th, Apt. 518 for speeding. NTA 113Syrus L. Bradshaw, 31, 340 Grand St., Kinderhook for speeding. NTA…
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QUINCY — As temperatures drop, it’s important to make sure your furnace is in working order so you don’t have any chilly surprises. But if a broken furnace does catch you off guard this winter, don’t panic. Take your time to find a trusted contractor. BBB often receives reports from customers of unscrupulous businesses who…
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Quincy University announces winter break hours for adminstrative offices, library and fitness center
QUINCY, Ill. – Quincy University will be operating under the following hours during winter break. QU Administrative Offices Sunday Masses Weekday Masses Health and Fitness Center (HFC) Saturday, Dec. 21 and Dec. 28 Sunday, Dec. 22 and 29 Dec. 23, 26, 27, 30 • Dec. 24, 31 Dec. 25 – Closed Jan. 1 HFC January…
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QUINCY — Happel Inc., Realtors recently announced Alisa Sanders has earned the pricing strategy advisor (PSA) designation from the National Association of Realtors. The PSA designation equips real estate professionals with the skills to offer accurate property valuations, help buyers and sellers make informed decisions and navigate pricing challenges in a fluctuating market. Happel Inc.,…
Read Full Article Johnaton M. Good, 36, 1727 Adams for Disregard Traffic Control Device and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 18th and Maine. NTA 128Christian N.M.I. Lawary, 22, Quincy for Driving 11-14 Above Limit. NTAJacob A. White, 36, Quincy for Speeding. NTANicole R. Froehlich, 41, Quincy for Speeding. NTABridget K. Eddy, 40, Quincy for Speeding. NTAKisha J. M.…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army will serve a free community Christmas dinner from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. No reservations are required. For people who are homebound, The Salvation Army will offer meal deliveries to shut-ins in Quincy, with a limited number of…
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LaBELLE, Mo. — A Quincy, Ill., man, released from the Illinois Department of Corrections in July after serving nine-and-a-half years of a 23-year sentence for home invasion with a firearm, is dead following a confrontation with law enforcement officers on Friday in Lewis County. At approximately 2:54 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, the Lewis County…
Read Full Article Brodie J. Bell, 39, Quincy for Trespassing at 2739 Chesnut St. on 12/16/2024. 101Robin J. Burwinkle, 52, Quincy for Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. on 12/17/2024. 101Katelyn N. Koch, 25, Clayton for Failure to Yield at N. 6th St and Maple St. 151 Alyssa A. Osborne, 23, Quincy for DWLS at N. 6th St. and…
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QUINCY — A little more than 24 hours after being sanctioned by the Quincy Park Board, Commissioner John Frankenhoff announced late Friday afternoon he is stepping down. “Hello. Effective immediately, I am resigning as a commissioner on the Quincy Park Board,” Frankenhoff wrote in a one-sentence email sent to Park Board President Mark Philpot, Executive…
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QUINCY — Defense attorney Matt Wayman argued Friday morning in Adams County Circuit Court that Victor Weems, who had agreed to plead guilty to first-degree murder with a 30-year sentencing cap, was unlikely to re-offend and a “man committed to change, deeply remorseful for his mistakes.” Adams County State’s Attorney Todd Eyler had a much…
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QUINCY — With the holiday season just around the corner, Quincy Police Department has joined forces with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High, Get a DUI” enforcement campaign to ensure that holiday gatherings don’t end in tragedy. Law enforcement agencies across Illinois have adopted a…
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