Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — Local artists Laura Sievert and Jaycie Womack Spake were each selected to be part of the University of Iowa’s “Herky on Parade” series which recently was unveiled in Iowa City. A total of 100 of the 7-foot tall fiberglass statues now dot Johnson County Iowa, with two statues each by Sievert and Womack…
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Susan M. Peters, 77, 901 S. 36th St., reports her 2010 Kia was damaged on 04/20/2024. 179A white Miyata brand bicycle was located at 4700 Broadway St.James M. Meredith Jr., 30, Quincy, for trespassing, peace disturbance and public drinking in the 200 block of South 8th. NTA 110/106Coleman D. Harmon, 26, Quincy, was arrested on…
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QUINCY — The red carpet awaits. Who can you become when Quincy Children’s Museum’s Discovery Loft turns into your own personal stage? “Our Stage is Yours” made its debut at the May Member’s Night on May 3. Children can visit the museum and explore backstage, bring puppets to life, choose the perfect prop, make endless…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County is partnering with the United States Postal Service for the annual Stamp Out Hunger campaign, the largest food drive in the nation, on Saturday, May 11. Every year since 1993 on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country have embarked on their routes, collecting donations…
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While prospective college students await their highly anticipated acceptance letters this spring, they’re also starting to think about finding financial aid. Some companies offer scholarship opportunities or help finding aid for a fee, but are they really the best option for students? For students struggling to pay for tuition, a sudden scholarship offer or a…
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QUINCY — Seven 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…
Read Full Article Jeffrey White, 40, Homeless for Trespassing at 527 Broadway. NTA 121A black and pink 20 inch BMX Mongoose bike and a black and silver 24 inch Mongoose mountain bike were recovered from 2325 Elm on 4-20-24. 122Jeremy Peyton, 38, 1015 College, Canton, Mo., for improper lane usage at 12th and Broadway. 126Christina R. Kelley, 39,…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $4 million was awarded to 165 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) encourages farmers and agrichemical facilities to take part in a free agrichemical container recycling program. Beginning in the middle of July and continuing into August, sites throughout the state will collect containers that are recycled to make shipping pallets. Locally, a permanent collection site will be…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Medical Group Foundation Cancer Crush, held on April 5, reached a monumental milestone by raising more than $100,000 toward assisting local cancer patients with basic living expenses. For those facing the daunting reality of a cancer diagnosis, each dollar raised through events like Cancer Crush represents support and possibility. From assisting…
Read Full Article Parker E. Jarrett, 21, of Shaker Hts., Ohio, for Disobey Stop Light at 12th and Hampshire. NTA 126Joni L. Shanholtzer, 64, of Coatsburg for Improper left turn. NTA 108Ray E. Golden, 32, 529 N. 5th for FTA violation of a court order. Lodged 250Amanda M. Johnson, 39, 829 April Ave. for Residential Burglary. Lodged 108Roxann…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department wants to advise people about regulations regarding door-to-door solicitation in the city. QPD officials said in a press release they routinely receive calls and complaints as the weather warms and door-to-door solicitation becomes more prevalent. Chapter 120 of the city ordinances dictates the following regulations for peddlers: People violating…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Joel and Emily Dietrich of Quincy at 4:52 a.m. April 21, 2024.A girl was born to Steven Barrington and Sara Lewis of Quincy at 8:40 a.m. April 22, 2024.A boy was born to Ben and Janelle Johnson of Camp Point at 10:24 p.m. April 22, 2024.A boy was…
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QUINCY — Seventeen of the 21 members of the Adams County Board attended a hastily called special meeting Thursday evening to discuss one topic. County Board Chairman Kent Snider followed the guidelines of calling a special meeting by public announcing it 48 hours in advance as it was posted Tuesday afternoon. Seven members of the…
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Bret Austin is the owner of Austin Properties, a locally-owned property commercial and residential development company in Quincy. However, he may be best known for his work on the Adams County Board and as the chairman of the Finance Committee. In recent months, he’s also getting attention for his views on a possible third designated…
Read Full Article Donald W. Miller Jr., 30, 627 Oak for FTA Possession of Meth at 627 Oak. Lodged 173Kimberly A. Brown, 19, 2077 1/2 Broadway for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 6th & Spring. 173A blue Schwinn Frantic bike was recovered at 30th & Wismann. 180Christopher L. Smith, 30, homeless for FTA Theft, DWLS and Forgery. Lodged 174Kimberly…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — Adams Electric Cooperative was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $5 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding as part of the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas program. Adams Electric Cooperative Green Energy Project was selected as one of 19 community-led clean energy…
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QUINCY — Gov. JB Pritzker, together with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), recently announced the inaugural class of the Next Generation Capacity Building Initiative (Next Gen). Next Gen will provide capital, training, and technical assistance focused on reducing barriers to entry for developers of color. The initial cohort…
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QUINCY — Brother Joseph Zimmerman, professor emeritus of sociology at Quincy University (1970-2003), will present a program on his book “Cura Animarum” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, in the Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. The book details how Franciscan friars from Germany, the Sacred Heart Province of the Order of Friars…
Read Full Article Marilyn M. Parker, 90, of Quincy for Failure To Yield at 6th St and Maine St. 169Tristan Hoener, 23, of Quincy for Failure to Report an Accident and Improper Lane Usage. 122vGregory L. Friday, 47, of Quincy for open burning in the 600 block of College. NTA 120Larry K. Brown, 73, 6320 Gardner Expressway for…
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QUINCY — Hollister Whitney, 2603 N. 24th, will hold a hiring event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, May 6. The event will offer onsite interviews and tours. Those attending should bring a resume and wear steel-toed boots. Positions offered: Other positions are available. Hollister-Whitney, founded in 1899, is renowned for its line…
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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. 1008 Maine Building Partnership of Quincy sold apartments/investigative business at 1008 Maine in Quincy to Rolling…
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QUINCY — Much of Jeff Dorsey’s life in Quincy has been in the public eye (or the public’s ear), thanks to a 48-year career in radio that ended three years ago. One of the reasons he enjoys his time with the Quincy Service Club — formerly the Quincy Exchange Club — is because so much…
Read Full Article Scott Glenn, 42, of Fla. for FTA Poss of Alcohol by a minor.Teri M. Gibbons, 2707 Maine for Stealing. 122Brock Elmore, 25, of Quincy for Fail to Reduce Speed.Devin W. Rogers, 31, 2902 N. 11th for Expired Registration at 12th & Spruce. 132Irvin W. Childs, 63, 1025 N. 12th for Aggravated Domestic Battery. Lodged 148
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QUINCY — A Fowler man was arrested Monday and was charged with two felonies. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department were alerted to a possible criminal sexual abuse case involving a juvenile. Upon further investigation, Andrew D. Tournear, 20, was taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with patronizing a minor engaged…
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