Adams County, Illinois
The registration for Kelly’s Fun Run has been extended! Ashley Conrad and Beth MacKenzie have all the details. We’ll see you on March 16th for one of Quincy’s great St. Pat’s traditions. All for the Quincy Family YMCA!
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Feb. 1-28, 2025. Michael L. Hufford from Kimberly Hufford on Feb. 6, 2025.Kimberly S. O’Leary from Sean P. O’Leary on Feb. 13, 2025.Stephanie K. Hilgenbrinck from Andrew T. Hilgenbrinck on Feb. 13, 2025.Taylor Bryant Kelly from Lance Charles Kelly on Feb.…
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Tracey J. Briggs, 56, 709 S. 13th for Pass School Bus While Loading at 24th and State. NTA 104Emily L. Wort, 28, 3621 Queen Anne Ave. for Stop Sign Violation at 36th and Queen Ave. NTA 101Desiree K. Hibner, 41, Astoria for Improper Left Turn and Expired Registration at 36th and Broadway. NTA 104Joshua C.…
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QUINCY — Auditions for the student theatre lab play “Ghostlight,” written by Stephen Gregg, will take place March 2-4 at Quincy Community Theatre. Auditions are open to students in grades 7-12, and no prior experience is necessary. Set in a prestigious and mysterious school, “Ghostlight” follows a group of high school students as they navigate…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) are partnering to be the hosts of an automation seminar from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, March 4, at the Oakley Lindsay Center – Lindsay Room. Breakfast and a networking opportunity will begin at 8:30 a.m. This seminar will provide…
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QUINCY — Luther Memorial Church will hold its Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on on Tuesday, March 4, in the fellowship hall in the basement of Luther Memorial Church, 1210 Jersey. Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Tuesday, marks the beginning of the Lenten season, a time of reflection and preparation…
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QUINCY — Rober and Phillips, a Quincy-based law firm, recently announced the hiring of senior associate Kevin Bross. Bross, a Palmyra, Mo. native, has been practicing law locally for the last few years on both sides of the river. During that time, Bross has accrued substantial experience as a litigator. He is looking forward to…
Read Full Article Kylea Hankins, 18, Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed.Sharon Wieneke, 62, 1109 N. 6th for improper lane usage. 107 Stefan K Crider (68) 733 Lind for Expired Registration 113Alan C Pacheco (22) 1601 S 24th Apt 107 for Operatining Uninsured Vehicle 144Terra L Forrester (48) 910 Jersey for Driving Under the Infleuence 148Xavier T H…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jordan Kirsten Kemner of Quincy at 4:27 p.m. Feb. 13, 2025.A boy was born to Tomas Stech of Mt. Sterling and Skylin Lashbrook of Timewell at 2:13 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2025.A girl was born to Aliyah Wagner of Philadelphia, Mo., at 4:28 p.m. Feb. 15, 2025.A girl…
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QUINCY — In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public at locations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri and by mail. The kits are available beginning Monday, March 3 and while supplies last. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Five people were arrested during a Federal Bureau of Investigations investigation in cooperation with the Illinois State Police West Central Illinois Task Force on Friday, Feb. 21, and one was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 27. Each person is charged with conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine in the Quincy…
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QUINCY —The Quincy University Symphonic Band will present a concert featuring music from Latin America and Spain at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Connie Niemann Center for Music on QU’s North Campus, 17th and Seminary Road. This upbeat, festive concert will feature QU music faculty members Christine Damm and Cat Martinez, adjunct music faculty,…
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QUINCY — Mark Philpot believes he has one of the best jobs ever. He’s the first Black president of the Quincy Park Board, the “Disneyland of city government,” as he calls it. His journey here was nearly as magical, too, despite a rough start. He drove 137 miles from the rural town of Wellman, Iowa…
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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. Douglas C. Weese of Camp Point sold a residence at 111 W. Prairie in Camp Point…
Read Full Article Devon K. Hawkins, 30, Quincy for Battery at N. 5th St. and Chestnut St. 181Kasey Tucker, 37, Quincy for Warrant Poss of Meth.Ronald L. Breault, 58, Lewistown, Mo., for Adams Co. warrant Fleeing to Elude Officer and Mo. DOC Parole Violation. Lodged 113Roman E. Davis, 22, 524 Van Buren for Criminal Damage to Property. 120Joseph…
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QUINCY — The 40 Days for Life campaign begins March 5 and runs through April 12. It will feature a 40-day prayer vigil in the public right-of-way outside of Walgreens on Broadway between 17th and 18th. All prayer vigil participants are asked to sign a statement of peace, pledging to conduct themselves in a Christ-like…
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QUINCY — The 11th annual Amanda Stambaugh-Snyder Lupus Bar Golf event, organized by The Adams County Lupus Warriors, will be held Saturday, March 1 at 1 p.m. Registration will be held from noon to 12:45 p.m. at The Club. Cost is $25 per four-person team. Bar golf stops will be: The day will offer a…
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QUINCY — Notable achievements by students and important decisions for the district were approved during the Quincy School Board meeting on Wednesday night. Twelve Quincy High School student-athletes were recognized for qualifying for the state competition in various fall sports, including boys’ golf, girls’ and boys’ cross country and girls’ tennis. Annika Reddy was awarded…
Read Full Article Mellisa R. Flavell, 37, Homeless for FTA Pedestrian Walking on Highway. Lodged 161James M. Merdith, 31, Homeless for Criminal Trespass to Building. 161Abigail L. Sibbing, 19, 1220 Springdale S. for FTA Stealing. Lodged 161Patrick W. Taylor, 34, 609 S. 10th for Driving While License Suspended & Suspended Registration. 147Angela D. Brown, 51, 533 Chestnut for…
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QUINCY — After a three-hour executive session, the Quincy School Board voted to fire Quincy High School softball coach Darrell Henze for his actions after writing a social media post after learning his team would not have lights on its field for the 2025 season, which starts Monday. A packed house of softball players and…
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QUINCY — Linda Moore, an independent candidate for mayor of Quincy, shared her “Fix and Grow” plan during a press conference Wednesday afternoon at the Western Catholic Union Hall, 516 Maine. The highlights of her plan include fixing potholes within 100 days, fixing communication problems within the city and creating incentive programs for neighborhoods. However,…
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QUINCY – The United Way of Adams County celebrated 87 years of serving the Adams County community and the completion of the 2024 annual campaign at its annual meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Town & Country Inn and Suites. The Live United Award was presented to Joanne Hibbeler, who serves as the Good News…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Civic Music Association is welcoming säje to Quincy as part of its 2024-25 season at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at John Wood Community College. A Grammy-nominated vocal supergroup, säje (rhymes with “beige”), is the brainchild of vocalist/composers Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick and Erin Bentlage. As individuals, each…
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QUINCY — The SIU Center for Family Medicine recenty announced Teresa Young, medical office specialist, as the Employee of the Month for February. In a press release, her nominator said, “Not only is Teresa willing to answer questions any time, but she also explains the answers, making it easier to understand the big picture. She…
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QUINCY — Quincy’s first Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at 516 Maine. This event will benefit the Quincy Children’s Museum. Soup, snacks and beverages will be provided. Instead of an admission fee, there will be a free-will offering basket for the museum. No advance registration is required.…
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