Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — Jen’s Dance Academy will present its 25th anniversary recital “Impossible Comes True” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, at Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. Tickets will be available at the door. The recital will feature more than 100 students ages 2 and up in the styles of ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical,…
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QUINCY — It’s rare for each person in a courtroom to be smiling, but Courtroom 2A at Adams County Courthouse was filled Thursday morning with jubilant hoots, hollers and whoops. “This is always the best time of the year,” RISE Court probation officer Justin Brock said. Problem-Solving Court is a type of probation that people…
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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. Nichola Sue Albsmeyer of Quincy sold a residence at 1025 Anne Avenue in Quincy to Michael…
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CHATHAM, Ill. — United Community Bancorp, Inc. (UCB) recently announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Kincaid-based Midland Community Bank, a full-service community bank established in 1968 with locations in the Christian County communities of Kincaid and Taylorville and with $66.9 million in assets as of March 31. “Midland is an excellent and…
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Erin McGlaughlin, 47, of Baylis for FTA Poss of Meth and DUI and a new charge of Poss of Meth. LodgedStephanie Gather, 36, of Quincy for Stealing.Nicole Lewis, 36, of Quincy for DWLS and Speeding.Braxton C. Wittler, 19, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at 523 Lind St. Lodged 181Charlie Fischer, 16, of Quincy for Failure…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Band has been around for 77 years, and its stage has been around for 30 years. The electrical system is going out, the hydraulics raising the roof are failing and the floor is starting to rot. The Park Band announced during a press conference on Thursday afternoon at Madison Park…
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QUINCY — Cancer survivors and their loved ones are invited to join the Blessing Hospital Cancer Center team in Quincy on Friday, May 30, to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day from 1 to 3 p.m. in the parking lot at 11th and College. There is no cost to attend the event. Cancer survivors – no…
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QUINCY, Ill. — The Adams County Career Guidance Team recently honored two educators who inspire tomorrow’s professionals as part of National Teacher Appreciation Week. Chosen from a pool of nominations across both public and parochial schools in the county were Saylor Drawe, a third-grade teacher from Baldwin Elementary, and Denise Presser, a middle school teacher…
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QUINCY — In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, Quincy Medical Group (QMG) and the QMG Foundation invite the community to Hope Grows Here, a special event honoring people who have faced or are facing a cancer diagnosis, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, at the QMG Cancer Institute, 3301 Broadway. “Every…
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The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees received a report Wednesday detailing how JWCC graduates are filling high-demand jobs across the region. JWCC recognized 466 associate degrees and certificates at its 50th Commencement. Of those, 212 graduates plan to transfer to four-year universities, while the remaining credentials were earned in applied degree and certificate…
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QUINCY — A group consisting of more than 30 people met three times in April to consider changes to the boundaries for the Quincy School District’s five K-5 buildings. But Superintendent Todd Pettit said boundaries will not be changed for the 2025-26 school year. “The task force has determined that more information is needed to make…
Read Full Article Reece N. Harvey, 22, of Quincy for Domestic Battery, Aggravated Battery to a Police Officer and Resisting a Peace Officer. Lodged 132Cleola Sigle, 63, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 124Adam Y. Fox, 34, of Quincy for FTA-Driving on suspended Driver’s License. Lodged 124Caleb W. Gottman, 39, of Quincy for FTA-Retail Theft. Lodged 124Emily N.…
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PETERSBURG, Ill. — Approximately 300 people attended a campaign kickoff event for Judge Gabe Grosboll on Friday, May 2, at Wankel’s in Petersburg. All eight of the Republican county chairpersons in the Eighth Judicial Circuit, along with area state senators and representatives, were the hosts of the event. Grosboll was previously appointed by Illinois Supreme…
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QUINCY — In observance of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, Quincy City Hall and other city departments will observe the following schedule:
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QUNCY — Community members gathered Tuesday night at Cedar Crest Country Club to learn about a proposed project that would put 29.8 acres of solar panels on a lot on Ellington Road. Many at the meeting did not want to be quoted by members of the news media. They raised concerns about decreased property values,…
Read Full Article Lonnie N.M.I. Green, 69, of Quincy for Stop Sign. PTC 104Mackenzie K. Roberts, 24, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 108Tanner D. Bowen, 22, of Payson for Domestic Battery. Lodged 184/161Belinda J. Davis, 37, of Quincy for Retail Theft. NTA 162Enrique Soto, 35, of Quincy for Retail Theft. NTA 162
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Quincy Mayor Linda Moore about nuisance complaints, QPD oversight and, of course, potholes.
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is participating in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Under the SFSP, nutritious meals are provided free of charge to children 18 years and under. The meals will be served at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Meals are available Monday through…
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QUINCY — The “Everybody Wins” Mega Raffle Mega Drawings will take place on Friday, May 23, beginning at 8 a.m. Thirty-two prizes, totaling more than $144,000, will be awarded and announced on Facebook live and on 97.9 KICK-FM. All prize winners will be posted at QuincyMegaRaffle.org by 9:30 a.m. Friday. “We’re thrilled to have sold…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council learned Monday night about an issue involving the Quincy Police Department’s use of Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras and heard a comment from a speaker that a deputy chief with the police department, should “no longer hold a position with the department.” “I speak on behalf of…
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QUINCY — Alderman Jeff Bergman (R-2) called Director of Inspection and Enforcement Michael Seaver and Director of Central Services Kevin McClean to the podium near the end of Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting to discuss the delays of addressing nuisance complaint. Specifically referring to uncut grass and garbage issues, Bergman noted he often receives…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council unanimously voted Monday night to approve a resolution recognizing Juneteenth as an official holiday in the City of Quincy and establish June 19 as an annual paid holiday for all City of Quincy employees who are not part of a collective bargaining agreement. During recent collective bargaining negotiations, Juneteenth…
Read Full Article Kiara Kelley, 22, of Quincy for Battery. NTA 120Elijah Neese, 38, of Quincy for Leaving the Scene. NTA 140David A. Crabbe Jr., 51, of Quincy for Battery. NTA 107Joshua W. Clark, 41, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 113Shawna L. Hill, 49, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Unlawful Possession of Meth. Lodged 120Charles…
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Garth L. Myers, 36, last known address in the 900 block of N. Sixth in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for possession of meth. Myers is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds. He has red hair and hazel eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County and the Rotary Club of Quincy announced Tuesday that this year’s Joe Bonansinga Community Service Award recipient is Jim Mentesti. He was honored Monday during the Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at the Holiday Inn. He served as president of the Great River Economic Development Foundation from 1985 to…
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