Adams County, Illinois
Leeroy L. Guerra, 23, of Quincy for Speeding. NTA 122Alex D. Koenig, 32, of Quincy for Operate Vehicle with Suspended Registration. NTA 122Gavin V. Radkins, 18, of Quincy for Fail to Reduce Speed. NTA 136Bronson Bybee reported his license plate and back up camera stolen off his 1993 Chevrolet. 142Takayo R. Phillips, 45, 1115 N.…
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QUINCY — The way Jim Lieurance is viewing Saturday and Sunday is the same as many dirt-track racing fans across the region. “For me, the season starts this weekend, this is the kickoff,” said Lieurance, who with wife Tammy are beginning their third year of operating Adams County Speedway. “I think we’re all excited.” The…
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QUINCY — The Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Illinois of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, will be awarding 41 new and renewal scholarships to local new or returning college students totaling more than $86,000. Statewide, more than 449 scholarships will be awarded totaling more…
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QUINCY — During its regular meeting on March 20 held at the John Wood Community College Southeast Education Center in Pittsfield, the JWCC Board of Trustees heard a spring enrollment update and details regarding JWCC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Event. According to the Illinois Community College Board Spring Opening Enrollment Report released in early March, JWCC increased its…
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QUINCY — Quincy Superintendent of Schools Todd Pettit said the committee he is heading up to look at what the school district will look like in the future will begin meeting next month. At Wednesday’s Quincy School Board meeting, Pettit said the first meeting will be on April 9 at Quincy High School. Pettit told…
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PEORIA, Ill. — SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, was honored this week at the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism. “As Governor, I’m always proud to boast Illinois’ impressive tourism industry, which thrives as a cultural and economic benefit to our state,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Thank you to all the travel and tourism professionals…
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QUINCY — A jazz collaboration concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, will feature performances by the QU Jazz Band, JWCC Jazz Band, Quincy Junior High School seventh grade and eighth grade Jazz Band and the PMO Jazz Band in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the campus of John Wood Community College. The…
Read Full Article Kalie Matsko, 21, of Quincy for DWLS and Operate Uninsured Vehicle. 147Kristal Palacios, 30, of Quincy for No Valid DL, Speeding, and Operate Uninsured Vehicle. 108Billy M. Cawthon, 41, 2615 N. 13th for Speeding at 12th & Watts Ln. 142Wanda M. Wilson, 79, 1004 Diana Dr. for Speeding at 12th & Watts Ln. 142Kayla B.…
Read Full Article Heather Betts, 48, of Bowling Green, Mo., for Speeding. 147Rhonda Jones, 64, of Milton for Speeding. 147Amy Kientzle, 61, of Quincy for Speeding. 147Nicholas E. Dellar, 26, of Quincy for TOF – Domestic Battery in the 600 block of Harrison Dr. Lodged 132/185Nicholas E. Dellar, 26, of Quincy for FTA – Retail Theft located in…
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QUINCY – Both the Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office and Quincy Police Department have released statements regarding the January shooting where QPD officer Gabe VanderMaiden used deadly force against a civilian who was found to be under the influence of narcotics. VanderMaiden, a QPD officer who had been on duty for less than six months,…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy is partnering with the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce to organize this year’s Dogwood royalty event. This year’s theme is “May the Fourth Be with You: The Power of Community.” A Little King and Queen (ages 7-10 years old) and a Prince and Princess (ages 4-6 years old) will be crowned.…
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QUINCY — The 28th annual Bids for Kids online charity auction, hosted by Quincy Noon Kiwanis, begins at noon on Thursday, March 21 and runs through 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 24. Bidders can register for free at bidsforkids.auction and participate in minutes after a quick email verification. The auction includes more than 250 unique…
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QUINCY — The Quincy High School production of New Faces is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21 and Friday, March 22 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday March 23rd in the QHS theatre, 3322 Maine Street. Started in 1955 by QHS band director Dan Perrino, the 69th edition of this annual variety show…
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QUINCY – Former Quincy mayor Kyle Moore won all five counties that make up the 99th District in the Illinois House of Representatives and easily defeated Eric Snellgrove of Beardstown in Tuesday’s Republican Primary. Moore, who is currently the president of the Great River Economic Development Foundation, won the five county district with 73.5 percent…
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QUINCY – Three incumbent Republican members of the Adams County Board who had contested races in Tuesday’s primary each came away with wins. In County Board District 2, incumbent Mark Sorenson defeated Douglas Kendrick 281-167. In District 3, incumbent Dave Bellis held off a challenge by James Fisher 425-377. In District 7, incumbent Brent Fischer…
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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. Central State Bank of Pleasant Hill sold a commercial property at 100 S. Main in Payson…
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QUINCY — What started out as a routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a Quincy man on multiple charges. Gerald C. Schmidt, Jr., 61, of 1204 N. 8th, was stopped in his pickup at U.S. 24 at N. 5th just after noon Monday. According to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Schmidt refused to…
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QUINCY — The 11th annual Dream Big in Color 5K Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, starting at Quincy High School. All proceeds raised from this event benefit programs within the Quincy Public Schools. The Dream Big in Color 5K Fun Run invites participants of all ages and fitness levels to…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Marlow Abbey and Gabriela Murillo of Quincy at 3:04 p.m. Mar. 9, 2024.A girl was born to Andrew and Kaylee Jansen of Quincy at 7:22 p.m. Mar. 9, 2024.A girl was born to Cheroke Stopher of Quincy at 8:26 a.m. Mar. 10, 2024.A boy was born to Dejavon…
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QUINCY — If Quincy residents want the streets fixed (which appears to be the case), then it’s going to cost money. Apparently, so does clean water. During Monday night budget presentations regarding general fund, capital and infrastructure expenditures, the Quincy City Council heard a proposed $60.9 million general fund budget from the administration. Comptroller Sheri…
Read Full Article Jada G. McClain, 18, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at 1833 Broadway. Lodged 180Mark R. Brinkmeyer, 68, of Quincy for Disregard Traffic Control Light at 10th and Broadway. NTA 113Cordero Robinson, 33, 1123 N. 6th for Agg. Domestic Battery and for a TOF for Domestic Battery and Criminal Damage. Lodged 113/145Heather Dewitt and Aspen Pryor,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will offer outdoor family fun from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the museum, 1601 Maine. The “Egg-stravaganza” activities include an egg hunt, lawn games and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and special guests. Special guests include Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse, Miss Quincy Nicole Taylor,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be present a live Zoom lecture titled “How Big is Our Solar System” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at John Wood Community College, Room D022, on the lower rear north end of Building D. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) at the Prague meeting in 2006 kicked “poor Pluto”…
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QUINCY — The first 2½ months of 2024 have been a whirlwind for Amy Hendrian. The owner of Bailey’s Coffee House and Fudge Shop, 3024 Broadway, has been preparing the business for indoor dining. Customers had the opportunity this past Monday to dine inside for the first time in 1,455 days. As she was finishing the…
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