Adams County, Illinois
Quincy Medical Group’s Bridge the Gap to Health Race has achieved major milestone, surpassing the $1 million mark in fundraising. This achievement is the result of 23 years that has brought walkers and runners together to fulfill needsin our community. The most recent race, held on May 13, had a turnout of more than 900…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to William M. and Patricia L. Gaines of Quincy at 11:19 p.m. July 10, 2023.A boy was born to Ryan Sparks and Stephanie Ferrell of Clayton at 8:24 a.m. July 11, 2023. A girl was born to Hayley Coffey of Quincy at 12:30 p.m. July 12, 2023.A girl was born to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Public Library will offer an evening of laughter and entertainment with host David Graham from Comfort Comedy for a comedy night at the State Theater. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Friday, July 21, and Graham will take the stage at 7 p.m. From the St. Louis area, Graham is renowned for…
Read Full Article On July 19, the Quincy Police Department in a coordinated effort with the Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Springfield (Ill.) Police Department and West Central Illinois Task Force, conducted a narcotics detail. The narcotics detail was aimed at targeting the possession and distribution of narcotics in Quincy and Adams County. During the detail,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library has partnered with the American Civil Liberties Union Illinois for a program titled, “Vote Your Voice: the ACLU on Using Your Voice to Produce Change.” The program will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20 at the Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey. This initiative aims to educate and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy School District Superintendent Todd Pettit didn’t break any news at Wednesday night’s School Board meeting, but he did issue a reminder that means it’s almost time to get out of the pool. Kids (and teachers): You have less than a month of vacation remaining. Teachers report on Aug. 14 and students arrive…
Read Full Article CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Birkey’s Farm Store, a Case IH and Case Construction dealer based out of Champaign, announced Wednesday the company had entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Selby Implement Company’s stores in Quincy and Hannibal. The acquisition is expected to close July 31. “This is a great opportunity for Birkey’s to expand our…
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. Carley Properties, LLC of Springfield sold a residence at 110 N. Second in Camp Point to…
Read Full Article Prime Day has passed, but many other retailers continue to join the trend around this time of year with mid-summer sales. But buyer beware: Busy shopping seasons are an opportunity for scammers to use phishing messages, fraudulent websites and fake social media ads to get consumers’ money or personal information. Online shopping has been the riskiest scam…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County will kick off its annual United Way Wednesdays starting on July 19 at Texas Roadhouse. Twenty-six area restaurants are participating. A complete list of participating restaurants can be found at www.unitedwayadamsco.org. Jenna Hull, Director of Development and Communications, says United Way wanted to expand into the county…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department made no impaired driving arrests and issued 12 seat belt citations during the recent Independence Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” safety campaigns. There were 13 speeding citations, one expired registration, two suspended registration, one warrant, two driving…
Read Full Article QUINCY — While the agenda items were mostly nondescript at Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting, the no-confidence vote taking against Mayor Mike Troup last week was still a point of discussion. Steve Kennedy, Republican committeeman for Quincy Precinct 27 and a former vice-chairman of the party’s Central Committee, asked both the mayor and the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID # BLU Smartphone 6-15-23 13680 Samsung Phone with Pink Popsocket 6-15-23 13680 Mens…
Read Full Article QUINCY — J. Matthew Ward, assistant professor of history at Quincy University, received the honor of being selected as one of 20 fellows to participate in the Summer Seminar in Military History at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, hosted by the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.…
Read Full Article URSA, Ill. — The 100th consecutive Seward family reunion will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, with the dinner scheduled to begin at noon. Ursa Farmers Co-Op, on Highway 96 north of Ursa, will be the setting. Fried chicken and drinks will be provided with plates, cups and utensils available. Family members attending…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Ray and Emma Criner of Quincy at 5:35 p.m. July 7, 2023.A boy was born to David and Courtney Gasko of Quincy at 1:44 a.m. July 9, 2023.A girl was born to Edgar Javier Larios and Brenda Berence Canoarias of Augusta at 3:24 a.m. July 9, 2023.A boy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy area veterans can enjoy a free night of comedy courtesy of Tri-State Veterans Support, Together with Tri-State Veterans and The Elks. The organization, Laughter has No Color, will offer “Comedy for Veterans” featuring Longhorn, Carolyn Agnew and Andy Hamilton on Saturday, July 15, at The Elks Club, 311 N. Second. Tickets for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Art Center invites the community to celebrate the past fiscal year at its annual meeting set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at the Art Center, 1515 Jersey. The Art Center operates on a fiscal year that runs from July 1 to June 30. At the annual meeting, guests will be given…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Devin and Lesie Wailes of Quincy at 4:41 p.m. July 2, 2023.A boy was born to Alfie Lewis and Abbi Willing of Quincy at 10:11 a.m. July 3, 2023.A girl was born to Nathan Morris and Bailey Whiston of Palmyra, Mo., at 7:58 a.m. July 4, 2023.A boy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department will be the host of a recruitment open house for potential new police applicants at the Quincy Police Sub-Post in the Quincy Town Center from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19. Pizza and drinks will be available. Officers will be available to answer questions regarding the hiring process, training,…
Read Full Article QUINCY – After a contentious relationship with the company that did the first mold testing on the Adams County Courthouse, the Adams County Board is looking to hire a second company to examine the building. On Tuesday night, the Board voted to hire John A. Jurgiel and Associates of St. Louis to perform tests on…
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. Dieu Vu and Thu Nguyen of Mendon sold a residence at 1019 Burton Meadows Road in…
Read Full Article ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — As millions of travelers hit the road for summer vacations, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office is joining with the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police to urge motorists to stop seeding and help ensure everyone reaches their destinations safely. In a press release, Sgt. Jake McMahon said, “Over the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A staged reading of “The Angels of the Imperial Hotel,” an original musical by Logan Mulch, will take place Saturday, July 15, at Quincy University’s MacHugh Theatre. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. “The Angels of the Imperial Hotel” tells the story of the unfortunate lives and deaths of Ivy Johnson,…
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