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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre’s first show of their QCT Presents series is TheaterWorksUSA’s, “Dot Dot Dot: A New Musical.” This dynamic new production is based on the Creatrilogy series of books by New York Times bestselling author Peter H. Reynolds – “The Dot,” “Ish” and “Sky Color.” “Dot Dot Dot: A New Musical” will…
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QUINCY — A benefit will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at Southside Boat Club for Brandon Meyer, who is battling pancreatic cancer. Meyer was diagnosed on Dec. 20, 2024, and his treatment continues. The day will include a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and bake sale. Maidrites will be served.…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host of FAME Night from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 17, at the Workforce Development Center to provide students and parents with information about the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program. The event will introduce attendees to hands-on training opportunities, paid work experience…
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Luxe Health and Wellness Spa brings you the Sunday Sitdown with Nate and Katy. Get to know this couple who have started their business back home and are growing it … along with their family.
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QUINCY – Spencer Havermale took a deep breath and slowly nodded his head in a positive fashion. “I think there’s a lot of hope,” he said. “There’s a lot of good vibes about the track and what they’re trying to do. I support them 110 percent.” Havermale, 30, a second-year crate late model driver at…
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Quincy’s airport director talks about the challenges of getting consistent passenger airline service out of Baldwin Field.
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Samantha G. Proske, 33, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 3rd and Maine. NTA 128Danielle R. Waterkotte, 29, of Quincy for Criminal Trespass to Real Property and Resisting a Police Officer at 1308 N. 11th. Lodged 136Gracie F. Sprinkle, 18, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at her residence. Lodged…
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QUINCY — A beautiful yard takes hard work, and sometimes you need to call in the professionals.When choosing a lawn care professional, BBB recommends looking for a responsive company with a strong track record of trustworthy business practices. Complaints to BBB about lawn or landscaping companies include subpar work, failure to communicate or failure to…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently introduced the two talented casts of “Jack & Phil: Slayers of Giants, Inc.,” its 2025 QCT on-the-road production. This modern retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk is packed with wit, adventure and an important message about friendship and self-confidence. Follow Jack and his best (and only) friend, Phil, as…
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QUINCY — St. Rose Parish Hall, 715 Chestnut, will be the site of a drive-thru dinner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day. Three meal options will be offered: Cars should enter through the alley off Eighth Street to place orders. The cost is $14 per meal.
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. (Recovered firearms are not listed. If you lost a firearm, call QPD.) Appointments are required to pick up property. First…
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QUINCY — Two of three adults charged with arson in connection to a Tuesday fire that destroyed the main lobby building at the Welcome Inn, 200 Maine, were denied pretrial release when they made their first appearance in Adams County Circuit Court on Friday afternoon. K’Lyn Muldrow, 19, of Liberty, Chase Jones, 19, of Quincy and Noah…
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QUINCY — Mike Troup has spent much of 2025 touting what he can do for Quincy’s future as he campaigns for re-election as mayor. He took an hour on Friday afternoon to look back at the past year during his State of the City address, annually given to members of the Quincy Service Club during…
Read Full Article Ryan Arsenault, 41, of Quincy for Stealing at 4115 Broadway St. NTA 122Taylor Baker, 31, warrant for arrest Domestic Battery and Agg Battery Child. Lodged 181/186Connie Hiland, 58, of Quincy for Illegal Dumping at 111 N. 10th. 140Brett Roan, 50, of Quincy for DWLS and Expired Registration and a warrant for FTA DWLS and Operating…
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QUINCY — A juvenile was injured Friday afternoon and transported to Blessing Hospital as part of a traffic accident. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department, along with Adams County Ambulance, the Quincy Fire Department and Tri-Township Fire Department crews, responded to a traffic crash on private property at 3:50 p.m. Friday, March 14. A…
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QUINCY — One hospital working to open its doors is now helping another do the same — halfway across the world. Quincy Medical Group (QMG) is playing a role in helping make a hospital in Kenya a reality. Collaboration between QMG president Carol Brockmiller; Ada Bair, Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services…
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QUINCY — When John Frankenhoff resigned as a commissioner on the Quincy Park Board on Dec. 20, keeping his name on the ballot for the April 1 municipal election was still on his mind. “Stepping down wasn’t necessarily the final end all,” he said. Frankenhoff learned from Adams County Clerk Ryan Niekamp that he had…
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QUINCY — Quincy Public Library’s third annual Menstrual Hygiene Drive started March 1 and continues through April 12. This initiative aims to combat period poverty by collecting essential menstrual products for people in need. Period poverty is a human rights issue that affects menstruating individuals across all demographics. It extends beyond the lack of menstrual…
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QUINCY — Circuit Judge Roger Thomson denied a new trial for Bradley Yohn in an order filed last week in Adams County Circuit Court, and a hearing to reconsider or reduce Yohn’s sentence is set for later this month. Thomson ruled Jan. 3 that he was allowing defense attorney Mark Wykoff to file an amended…
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QUINCY — Jeff DeLonjay is confident that all the hard work and expense will soon start paying dividends. DeLonjay, 43, the first-year owner of Quincy Raceways, has had a busy fall, winter and early spring. Along with managing his own personal business, Be Dry Roofing, DeLonjay has overseen a number of major improvements to the…
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QUINCY — Shots start to fire bright and early on Saturday mornings down at the North Side Boat Club, as kids of all ages gather to compete in the Quincy Quivering Clays Junior Trap League. December through March, clay targets are launched into the sky over the Mississippi River and shot at by some 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. Pamela A. Latour of Quincy sold a residence at 1000 Anne Avenue in Quincy to Alec…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bridge rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin on the Interstate 72 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal in mid-April. During the first few weeks of work, eastbound and westbound I-72 across the bridge will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction. In late April/early May, the I-72 bridge will close for…
Read Full Article Prestieve Braxton, 66, of Quincy for Stealing.Brandon Lewis-Cain, 28, of Quincy for FTA Criminal Damage and FTA Trespassing.Patrick W. Taylor, 34, of Quincy for DWLS and Suspended Registration at 3rd St. and Maine St. 181Kevin L. Lewis, 56, of Canton, Mo., for Speeding at Weiss Ln. and Josephine Dr. 122Christopher L. Meyer, 52, of Worden…
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QUINCY — Four adults and one juvenile were arrested Thursday in connection to a fire that destroyed the main lobby building at the Welcome Inn, 200 Maine. The Quincy Fire and Police Departments responded to a fire at the Welcome Inn at 2:18 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11. After an investigation, the fire was determined…
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