Adams County, Illinois
Join Ashley Burnett this Friday, Dec. 8, as she celebrates the pre-launch of her first book, Your Spacious & Seasonal Year: Nourishing rituals, reflections & recipes to ignite joy, connection, meaning & magic. The $25 ticket price includes 1 copy of the book, an excerpt read from the author, and wine at Electric Fountain Brewing Roastery +…
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QUINCY — Two members of the Great Plains Action Society will be visiting Quincy and talking about their work at the Human Rights Commission meeting on Thursday night. The non-profit society has been throughout the United States to advocate and fight for Native American (or indigenous) land, rights and sovereignty. It is focused on the Great Plains…
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QUINCY — The inaugural Ultimate Brick Show will be held May 4-5 at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. Contestants from the hit FOX television show “LEGO Masters” will be onsite along with LEGO displays and vendors from across the country. Build Challenges with Tim Croll and a kid’s zone play area will be featured throughout the two-day event. The event is open to…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man indicted in October 2022 on multiple sex offense charges chose not to accept a plea agreement and tried to get a new lawyer before agreeing to have a bench trial in December. Aaron Washington, 47, appeared with Chief Public Defender Todd Nelson before Judge Robert Adrian on Wednesday afternoon in…
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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. Timothy R. Dowling and Misty L. Dowling of Quincy sold a residence at 1011 S. 20th in…
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Cory M Earnst,32, 637 Spruce for Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Improper Lane Usage at 17th & Spruce. 108Nicholas J. Crockens, 20, New Orleans, La., for Speeding at 16th & Broadway. 180Timothy D. Jones, 38, 817 Jersey for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 6th & Broadway. 108Brian J. Cook, 52, Quincy, for VOP. Lodged. 180Kimberly Cottrell reported…
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QUINCY — RNCareers.org, a leading nursing education resource, has recognized Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing as one of the best RN to BSN programs in Illinois. This accolade further distinguishes the university as a Nationally Recognized Nursing School of Distinction. More than 1,700 nursing schools were thoroughly evaluated by RNCareers.org to compile these merit-based rankings. Critical…
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QUINCY — People interested in joining the fight against heart disease are invited to buy a ticket to attend the Heart of our Community Gala on Feb. 10 at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. The fundraising event helps address the unmet needs of Blessing heart patients and enhances medical technology available to patients and supports staff continuing…
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QUINCY — Muddy River Opera will offer gift wrapping Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-10 at its office near the movie theater in the Quincy Town Center. The service will be available from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, and noon to 4 p.m. on…
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Pratt sees opportunity for 'new challenge' as he files to run for state's attorney in Hancock County
QUINCY — Christopher Pratt, an attorney in the Adams County Public Defender’s Office since 2016, filed last week to run for state’s attorney in Hancock County. Pratt, who was promoted to deputy chief public defender in 2020, filed as a Republican. He will face incumbent Bobi James in a primary on March 19. No Democratic…
Read Full Article Jacob Swalley, 23, 628 Harrison St., Quincy, for peace disturbance at 656 Harrison Dr. NTA. 251Garrah L. Nichols, 39, Quincy, Expired Registration. NTA 111Clinton S. Hornke, 32, Quincy, Expired Registration. NTA 127Stephanie N. Nunn, 46, Quincy, for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 127
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Bruce K. Dyer, 51, last known address in the 700 block of S. 23rd Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for being a violent offender against the youth registration act. Dyer is 5-foot-5 tall and 175 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. If you know where he can be…
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QUINCY — The Christmas candlelight tours of the Governor John Wood mansion will be held in December. Candlelight tours will be scheduled between 5 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 15, 16, 22, 23 and 26. Tour times are 5 p.m.; 5:20 p.m.; 5: 40 p.m. 6 p.m.; 6:20 p.m.; and 6:40 p.m. Tours will begin…
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QUINCY — Golden Bridges has become a local area office of Safe Moves for Seniors, a national nonprofit that relocates qualifying seniors in need at no cost. When Golden Bridges formed in 2013, the owners knew they wanted to help seniors in the community with their transition needs. Even then, they wanted to find a…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council tabled for one week a vote to pay a $15,000 success fee to NextSite, a commercial development advisory firm, for its role in bringing Planet Fitness to Quincy. Tom Marx, owner of Marx Commercial Properties and Development Company, told Muddy River News he believes NextSite is taking credit for bringing…
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QUINCY — Aldermen agreed with the recommendation of the denial by the Plan Commission of a special permit to operate a nightclub at 601-603 Hampshire, the site of the Little D Sports Club, during Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting. Owner Michael Erwin told aldermen he would like to take the name “nightclub” off the ordinance.…
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QUINCY — A 93-year-old Quincy man charged with sexually abusing and sexually assaulting his 10-year-old great-granddaughter will get to “die peacefully in my home” after receiving a 48-month sentence of probation on Monday. Lionel Surratt appeared with attorney Drew Schnack in Adams County Circuit Court before Judge Robert Adrian. Surratt had been charged with predatory…
Read Full Article Nicole M. Carpenter, 44, of Quincy for Domestic Battery in the 500 block of Locust St. Lodged. 112Nicole M. Carpenter, 44, of Quincy for FTA – Poss of Meth at 500 block of Locust St. Lodged. 112Cayce L. Cooper Sr., 32, of Quincy for Adams Co. Warrant – Domestic Battery and FTA – Aggravated Battery…
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QUINCY — A bench trial for a Quincy man facing three counts of criminal sexual abuse and two counts of criminal sexual assault was canceled Monday morning when the defendant entered a guilty plea. Jeremy A. McSparren, 39, appeared with Public Defender Mark Taylor in Adams County Circuit Court before Judge Kevin Tippey. Possible sexual…
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QUINCY — A resolution on the agenda for Monday night’s meeting of the Quincy City Council asks for aldermen to approve a $15,000 success fee to NextSite, LLC, for the recruitment of Planet Fitness to Quincy. However, the developer of the property and a Planet Fitness representative both say NextSite was not involved in bringing…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Student Life organization will host the family event, “Winter Wonderland,” from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Spring Valley Trails near the rear parking lot on the southeast corner of the Quincy campus. The event is an outdoor opportunity featuring pictures with Santa, a campfire, hot…
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QUINCY — St. John’s Cathedral, 3728 Payson Road, will host a St. Nicholas party for children ages 2 to 92 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. Prizes and refreshments will be available. Those attending will learn about the origins of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas of Myra was the foundation of the figure who…
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Adams County, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic safety campaign Nov. 17-27 reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization was conducted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois…
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QUINCY — A man was taken to Blessing Hospital Sunday night after he was hit by a car while trying to walk across Broadway. Just before 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Quincy Police officers were sent to the area of 18th and Broadway along with crews from Quincy Fire Department and Adams County EMS in reference to…
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QUINCY — Brianna Rivera has wanted to be executive director of The District since she was in high school. “Pretty much my young adulthood was spent volunteering downtown with my family,” Rivera said. “Setting up lights to light (Washington) Park, volunteering at the Blues (in the District), being a farmers’ market manager for two or…
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