Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, is partnering with Quincy-based nonprofit Impact Global on the development of Quincy African heritage and cultural exhibits inside the museum. An open house to preview the project’s development will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29. Featuring five interactive video exhibits and numerous wall exhibits, the Lincoln-Douglas Debate…
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QUINCY — St. James Lutheran School, 900 S. 17th, will be the site of an open house on two dates for families interested in sending their students to St. James in the fall. The two options are 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22. Those attending the open house…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Chorus will showcase songs by pop music legends at its spring choral pops concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Salem Church. The chorus is conducted by Phyllis Robertson. The evening features hits made famous by legendary singers Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand and many others. Selected songs…
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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. OBO United States Marshals Service of Rock Island sold a residence at 1001 Prairie Mills Road…
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Harley D. Snow, 19, of 2601 Jenny Ln. for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 10th and Jefferson. NTA 108Zakhary K. Hicks, 20, Homeless for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 108Roldan H. Johnson, 18, of 1236 North 26th for Stealing and Flight on Foot at 5211 Broadway. NTA 108Alexis M. Peters, 25, of 2900 Parkwood Dr.…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Glenn Wooden, 39, of Quincy was found guilty on Feb. 23 by a federal jury of three counts of distributing methamphetamine and one count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of Illinois. During two days of trial…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Henry Speirs II, 35, of the 700 block of Harrison in Quincy, recently was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough to 60 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine (actual). After he completes his prison sentence, he will serve four years of…
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Calhoun County judge to assist with criminal court docket in Adams County following Adrian dismissal
QUINCY — Chief Judge Frank McCartney has a tentative resolution as to how Robert Adrian will be replaced in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. He hopes to have answers soon as to how Adrian’s position will be filled in the future. Judge Charles H.W. Burch of Hardin, who has been handling the docket in Calhoun County,…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training is offering two professional development classes — Local Business Boost: Digital Marketing Essentials and DIY Video Marketing: Small Business Edition — in March. Both classes are open to the public. No application is necessary, but people are required to make a reservation to attend. The…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be presenting a lecture at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023. The lecture will be about the total solar eclipse that will occur April 8. Randy Wolfmeyer, John Wood’s astronomy professor, will be the presenter. The public is invited to…
Read Full Article Jerry D Holtschlag, 60, Quincy for DUI alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at 36th and Broadway. NTA 106Delores K. Dade, 68, Quincy for suspended registration and operating an uninsured vehicle at 6th and Elm. NTA 120Erika L. Nokes, 34, Quincy for speeding in the 300 block of South 36th. NTAConnar…
Read Full Article Cory L. Graham, 41, 1004 Maine St., Forgery at 310 N. 36th St. and Theft Under at 1203 Harrison St. 122Anthony B. Tallman, 44, 1000 S. 8th, South Side Laundromat, reports on 02/18/2024 an unknown male entered the business and damaged the vending machine. 122Brian J. Cook, 52, 1405 Oak St., reports on 02/19/24 a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — TAKE 6, a 10-time Grammy award-winning and 10-time Dove award-winning group, will perform Friday, March 8, at Salem Evangelical Church, 435 S. Ninth. Doors will open at 7 p.m., for the concert which will begin at 7:30 p.m. TAKE 6 crosses all genres from gospel to pop, jazz to R&B and has been…
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QUINCY — Waiting until the last second turned out to be a good decision for Kharisma Sommers. The Quincy woman had taken second place and earned the jurors’ choice award during the Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition in 2014, and she earned the jurors’ choice award during the 2021 competition. When the deadline approached for the 2023…
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QUINCY — The first United Way of Adams County “Partners in Bloom” event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, at Town & Country Inn & Suites. The public is invited to explore the imaginative interpretations of the area’s finest florists as they showcase their talents of floral displays…
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QUINCY — The local chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Pi Pi Chapter based at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, received a Chapter Key Award at the international honor society’s recent biennial convention in San Antonio, Texas. Chapters receiving the Key Award have achieved success in the areas…
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QUINCY — A bingo night on Friday, March 15, at the Machinists Lodge, 2929 N. Fifth, will benefit the Josie Basket Project. A basket auction also will be held during the evening. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with bingo beginning at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 for 10 games. Daubers will be sold for…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery, in Brenner Library, will host the art exhibition “A Mother’s Stance,” featuring oil paintings and drawings by Amanda Strudwick of Quincy. This free exhibition will continue through March 15 and is open to the public. The exhibit features an artist’s reception from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.…
Read Full Article Jessica N. Ruby, 36, 2517 Green Acres for Driving While License Suspended at 6th & Ohio. 161Norman C. Hall, 62, Quincy, was arrested on warrants for possession of meth and theft at 7th and Spring. Lodged 120Caleb P. Veihl, 31, 923 1/2 Jefferson for Suspended Registration and Speeding. 161Dionysos Soubasis, 48, 500 Washington for Speeding.…
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QUINCY — Finding a new place to live is stressful, and apartment hunting moves quickly. People looking for a new rental don’t always have time to do thorough research. Scammers try to take advantage of this by creating fake rental listings that use photos and descriptions stolen from real listings to look legitimate. Rental scammers…
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. Douglas C. Weese of Camp Point sold a residence at 101 E. Wood in Camp Point…
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QUINCY — City Hall Council Chambers, 730 Maine, will be the site of the Secretary of State mobile DMV from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 1. There are no appointments for this event. The following services will be available: For questions or more information, call the City of Quincy mayor’s office at…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College nursing students have attained a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in the past two quarters, demonstrating commitment and proficiency in nursing education. JWCC students have consistently surpassed state and national averages in RN state board and NCLEX pass rates for several consecutive years.…
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QUINCY — Even after his removal as Eighth Circuit judge by the Illinois Courts Commission on Friday, Robert Adrian maintained his innocence in an interview late Friday afternoon with Muddy River News and called the ruling a “total political hit job.” Adrian found Drew Clinton, 18, guilty of felony criminal sexual assault following a three-day bench trial…
Read Full Article Shaquila A. Washington, 30, 811 N. 9th for FTA Retail Theft. Lodged 112Donald W. Miller Jr., 30, 627 Oak for FTA Possession of Meth at 6th & Walnut Alley. Lodged 112Carl K. Johns, 59, 2509 Lexi for Domestic Battery at 2509 Lexi. Lodged 173Jonathan M. Sultzman, 38, 501 Broadway for FTA Possession of Meth at…
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