Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — Public Works Director Jeffrey Conte told the Quincy City Council during its Monday meeting that the city may be forced to double water rates within 10 years unless it gets help paying for an unfunded mandate the Environmental Protection Agency recently announced. The EPA announced on Dec. 1 a proposed update to the lead…
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Philip A. Covert, 40, last known address in the 300 block of Spring in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated fleeing and possession of a firearm by a felon. Covert is 5-foot-10 tall and 220 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. If you know where he can be found,…
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Demetrus J. Trass, 43, 840 Washington St., Forgery at 3215 Maine St. NTA 179James H. Bauer, 59, 1120 Lind St., Adams County Warrant for Violation of Sex Offender Registry. Lodged 112Sara B. Powell, 33, Quincy, DWLS at 17th St. and Maine St. NTA 148Charles A. Hazelrigg, 68, Plainville, Failure to Yield at S. 24th St.…
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QUINCY — Firefighters Local 63 will host its annual Christmas open house at Central Fire Station, 906 Vermont, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, with soda, hot chocolate and cookies available. Santa will arrive at the fire station via fire truck at 6 p.m. He will be available to visit with the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park District closed several roads for the season on Friday, Dec. 8. The following roads will be closed until further notice:
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QUINCY — Three Quincy Notre Dame students were named 2023-24 Illinois All-State musicians due to individual auditions held in October throughout the state. The selected students will perform in Peoria during the Illinois Music Educators Association annual conference Jan. 25-27. Aly Young is a senior and the daughter of Mike and Mandy Young. She sings…
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QUINCY — If you haven’t started already, now is the perfect time to prepare your home and car for winter weather. It can be overwhelming to decide how to winter-proof your life and what contractors you might need to hire for help. However, a few preventative measures can help you avoid waking up to a…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln Academy of Illinois named Quincy University senior Graci White from Carlinville a recipient of the prestigious Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award for 2023. The program recognizes excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities by seniors from each of Illinois’ four-year, degree-granting colleges and universities, and one student from the community colleges in…
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Demarco P. Smith, 18, last known address in the 800 block of N. 11th Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for armed robbery conspiracy. Smith is 5-foot-8 tall and 130 pounds with brown eyes. If you know where he can be found, call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Nov. 1-30, 2023. Russell Lee Hess III, 35, of Quincy and Allyson Kathryn Heck, 28, of Quincy filed Nov. 1, 2023.Patrick Jordon Deverger, 33, of Quincy and Nicole Marie Redner, 33, of Quincy filed Nov. 2, 2023.Jordyn Blair Musselman, 26, of St. Joseph,…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health is offering a “Passport to Blessing Hiring Event” on Thursday, Dec. 14. Job seekers can attend between 3 and 6 p.m. in the Blessing Hospital auditorium inside the main lobby of the hospital at 11th and Spring. The event is free, and no advance registration is required. Those planning to attend…
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QUINCY — Quincy is one of four U.S. cities with a chance to win an indoor pickleball facility from The Picklr, which expects to have more than 100 locations across the country by the end of 2024. The original field of 32 cities entered in the Picklr Your City contest was narrowed to four early Friday morning…
Read Full Article Maryia K. Dailing, 28, of 633 Harrison Dr. for Driving on a Suspended License and Improper Lane Usage at 6th and Monroe. NTA 161Jordan N. Lehenbauer, 18, 222 N. 16th for Fighting and Consumption of Alcohol by Minor & Rocky E. Courtney, 36, 222 N. 16th for Fighting. 120David A. Robbins, 51, 1230 N. 7th…
Read Full Article Collen D. Chapman, 52, of Plainville for Disregard Stop Sign at 8th & Chestnut St. 122Richard L. Henderson, 93, of Plainville for Improper Driving at 26th & Spruce St. 124Shanda F. White, 31, Homeless for Stealing at 837 Jefferson. 173Adam Y. Fox, 32, 1129 N. 15th for Expired Registration at 7th & Broadway. 120Jeffrey A.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will host its winter commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, in St. Francis Solanus Chapel in Francis Hall, 1800 College Ave. The winter graduating class is comprised of 46 undergraduates and five graduate degree recipients. University marshal Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art, and assistant marshals David Kirchhofer…
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QUINCY— There was a packed room Thursday at the Kroc Center to weigh in on the Illinois Department of Transportation’s preferred route for the replacement for the Memorial Bridge. The route proposes an alignment utilizing the York Street Corridor, which will tie in near the Oakley Lindsay Center. Jeff Myers, regional engineer for Illinois Department…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Nov. 1-30, 2023. Amber Dorris from Shawn Roeder on Nov. 14, 2023.Melissa R. Baehr from Michael B. Baehr on Nov. 16, 2023.Bailey N. Link from Corbin G. Link on Nov. 16, 2023.Lindsay Kamphaus from Michael Kamphaus on Nov. 28, 2023.Heather Wade…
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QUINCY — The Redneck Sleigh will return Dec. 8-10 to benefit Chaddock children and families this Christmas season. A specially commissioned dump truck will be positioned in the parking lot of Farm and Home Supply, 4625 Broadway, from Friday, Dec. 8, through Sunday, Dec. 10. Area residents are encouraged to donate new toys, clothing, and…
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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…
Read Full Article 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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