Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — A recent report compiled by the Quincy Police Department showed the number of motor vehicle thefts had risen from 42 in 2022 to 93 in 2023. However, Chief Adam Yates said the creation of a special investigations unit in April 2024 seemed to have made a dent in that type of activity this…
Read Full Article 
Takevion J.K. Humphrey, 20, 3100 State for Stop Sign violation at 18th and Hampshire. NTA 128Joseph E. Mefford, 30, 626 Harrison for Theft Under $500 at 405 Vermont. NTA 128Patrick S. Harmon. 51, 619 Maple for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 36th and Maine. NTA 151Carrie J. Lisenbee, 54, Maywood, Mo.,…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Quincy National Cemetery, 3701 Maine, an official Wreaths Across America (WAA) location, will be the site of a wreath-laying ceremony, joining more than 4,200 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. The wreath escort will leave Washington Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, with a ceremony at…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will have a bourbon whiskey fundraiser and free community holiday party on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Quincy Museum will also unveil its official one-day-only holiday Instagram photo booth at the party. Greg Zanger, a longtime member of The Quincy Museum’s board and avid whiskey collector, said In a press release, “The 15…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Sun Auto Tire & Service opened on Thursday a new Plaza Tire Service store at 4020 Broadway between O’Reilly Auto Parts and ImmunoTek Plasma. For more than 60 years, Plaza Tire Service has stocked a selection of tires from top-name brands. The plans for the Quincy location were announced in May. It has 6,600 square…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Quincy Area Scottish Rite Masons invites the public to Lunch with Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the lower level handicap-accessible dining room of the Quincy Masonic Temple, 428 Jersey. The cost is $5 per child, with children under age 10 free of charge. The menu…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — A Quincy Park Board commissioner submitted his resignation during executive session after Wednesday night’s meeting, explaining in a letter that the “toxicity and abhorrent behavior of a single, long-serving staple of the Quincy Park Board” was the reason for his decision. The vitriol in Trent Lyons’ letter was directed at commissioner John Frankenhoff,…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Trackwork performed by BNSF has forced Amtrak’s Carl Sandburg service to be affected through Friday. Train 381, which normally operates between Chicago and Quincy, will terminate at Galesburg. Bus 3381 will provide alternate transportation between Galesburg and Quincy. Train 382, which normally operates between Quincy and Chicago, will originate at Galesburg. Bus 3382 will provide alternate transportation…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board voted at its Wednesday night meeting to approve a 10 percent salary increase for Executive Director Rome Frericks. The board’s 2024 budget report showed Frericks’s approved budgeted salary for 2024 was $99,275. The recommended budget for 2025 indicates a salary of $109,203. Commissioners unanimously voted in favor of the…
Read Full Article Cristian Santiago H. Perez, 21, 2813 Bonansigna for Leaving the Scene, No Valid Driver’s License and Failure to Yield from Stop Sign. 176Cory M. Turner, 32, 1003 Monroe for Driving While License Suspended. 181
Read Full Article 
Tyshaia T.D. Smith, 23, last known address in the 300 block of Locust in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for unlawful vehicular invasion. Smith is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Rober & Phillips, a Quincy law firm, recently announced the hiring of Logan E. Giesing as an associate attorney. During her law school studies, Logan worked as a law clerk at the Adams County Courthouse in 2022 and clerked at Rober Law (now Rober & Phillips) in 2023. She accepted a full-time position…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Families in the Quincy area are invited to an event featuring Santa Claus arriving via helicopter at John Wood Community College from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Student Activity Center, 1301 S. 48th. The helicopter will touch down at 11 a.m. on the JWCC soccer field (near the…
Read Full Article 
A girl was born to Jonathan Charles Davis and Alyssia Comley of Quincy at 2:13 a.m. Nov. 13, 2024.A boy was born to Levi Swift and Jordan Porter of Quincy at 8:29 a.m. Dec. 2, 2024.A boy was born to Levi Swift and Jordan Porter of Quincy at 8:33 a.m. Dec. 2, 2024.A girl was…
Read Full Article 
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. Kenneth R. Smith of Murphysboro sold a residence at 1035 S. 12th in Quincy to Debra L.…
Read Full Article Kesse J. Kindhart, 19, Durham, Mo., for Speeding. 181Erik R. Spring, 46, 2045 Cherry for Improper Turn. 120Devin A. Hickman, 37, 1415 S. 7th for Driving Under the Influence. 120David Dittmer, 50, Quincy for Failure to Abate a Nuisance.Troy L. Smith, 47, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for FTA aggravated criminal sexual abuse in…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY – Bret Austin was elected as the new chairman of the Adams County Board Tuesday night. Austin, who has been on the board since 2016 and has served as vice-chairman and chairman of the board’s finance committee, was elected by a 15-0 vote, with four members voting present and two members absent. Board members…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis brought a gift to every first grader in QPS. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch made an appearance at all five elementary schools in the district. “It’s important for the success of our schools to have community partners such as the Kiwanis,” said Superintendent Todd Pettit. The Kiwanis…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department will be the host of a blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Central Fire Station, 906 Vermont. People are encouraged to come to this event and donate blood. Current blood supplies are low, and the Red Cross needs donations. For an appointment call 1-800-RED…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Illinois Secretary of State mobile DMV will be at the Quincy Regional Airport (1645 Highway 104) on Thursday, Dec. 12, to offer several services. The following services will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — After 27½ years with the Quincy Fire Department, including the last 3½ as chief, Bernie Vahlkamp has decided to retire effective Feb. 28. Vahlkamp, who replaced Joe Henning as chief in July 2021, announced his decision during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting. He told Muddy River News on Monday morning he originally hoped…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Only one person spoke up when a public hearing concerning the city’s proposed property tax levy increase for the 2025 tax year was held during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting. So Kelly Mays (R-3) took it upon herself to create discussion among the aldermen when they gave a first reading to an…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved Mayor Mike Troup’s appointment of Bill Lantz as the director of Quincy Regional Airport during its Monday meeting. Lantz informed the Aeronautics Committee at its Dec. 4 meeting that he had recently passed his ACE Airfield Operations Review Course and now is a registered member of the American Association…
Read Full Article Vincent E. Jones, 52, Quincy for Aggravated Assault. Lodged 162Jennifer M. Maize, 55, Quincy was arrested on Madison County Warrants for Disorderly Conduct, Burglary and Agg Battery to a Peace Officer. Lodged 110Edward C. Stephenson, 18, Frederick, Colo., for Fail To Yield Private Drive. 102Jeffrey A. Case, 44, 715 Hamilton Ave. for FTA-Possession of Meth…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Project Red Ribbon kicked off in Quincy on Monday, Nov. 25. Any member of the community who wants to participate in Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s Project Red Ribbon may pick up a free red ribbon at their local bank or credit union. In a press release, project chairman J.T. Dozier said, “The next…
Read Full Article January 08, 2025
DAILY MUDDY: CELEBRATING MARK TWAIN AND JENNI MORAN
Current Weather
THU
FRI
SAT
SUN
MON