Quincy
Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Javier Verduzio and Vanessa Lucas of Quincy at 2:32 p.m. Sept. 14, 2023.A boy was born to Dalton Halloway and Taylor Lung of Quincy at 11:50 p.m. Sept. 14, 2023.A girl was born to Jerad Sanders and Cori Moore of Mendon at 2:11 p.m. Sept. 15, 2023.A girl…
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QUINCY — Illinois residents with oil-based paint, old household cleaning supplies, lawn and garden chemicals and other types of household hazardous waste who are looking to clear them out of their basements and garages can dispose of these materials from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Adams County Highway Department, 101…
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Jacie D. Wilson, 22, of Quincy for FTA – Truancy at 3rd & College Ave. Lodged. 147/139Keith A. Durran, 34, of Quincy for TOF – Theft (Felony) and Resisting Arrest at 1005 Broadway St. Lodged 178Vickie Mims, 73, of Quincy reported on 09/13/23 that her storage unit at Quincy Mini-Storage, 2925 Wisman Ln., was entered…
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is recognized every September by organizations around the world to raise funds for children affected by cancer. If you’re planning to donate to the cause this month, do your research first. That way, you can be confident your donation is being put to good use. Major charitable movements can sometimes attract…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County’s annual Woodland Cemetery ghost tours will be held beginning Saturday, Oct. 7 and continue every Saturday in October. The tour also will be offered on Halloween night. Daily tour times available are 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The walking event at…
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QUINCY — Quincy University alumna Jarja Phillips, Class of 1998, will be the featured speaker at the President’s Leadership Breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 in the QU Cafeteria, 18th and Lind. Phillips is the vice president and head of human resources for Kohl’s Department Stores Division. She is responsible for…
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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company will host the hippest handmade outdoor market in the area on Sixth Street from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23rd. Sixth Street will close between Maine and Hampshire and down Jail Alley as QBCo hosts its eighth Makers Market. Shop more than 60 different vendors selling skillfully crafted products…
Read Full Article Donald W. Miller, 30, 627 Oak St, FTA Possession of Meth at 627 Oak St. Lodged 112Robert E. Miller, 49, 508 N. 2nd St, FTA Domestic Battery at 627 Oak St. Lodged 112Shianna S. Reddick, 1016 Diana Dr., reports on 09/16/2023 her unlocked 2010 Ford was entered and her wallet with assorted cards was taken.…
Read Full Article Gary Raleigh, 36, of Quincy for FTA Poss of Meth. Lodged 107Kevin Billingsley, 32, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 145Jason Stille, 48, 1704 Seminary Road, Quincy, for domestic battery at that address. Lodged 130Thania Cabanas-Rivera, 25, 1624 Melrose Dr., Quincy, for speeding at 30th and Harrison.Brian Patterson, 37, 1325 South 24th, Quincy, for speeding…
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QUINCY — Adam Tallcott of the financial services firm Edward Jones invites the public to join him at a grand opening celebration beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, at his office at 3600 Broadway, Suite B. While the location is new, Edward Jones has been helping individual investors reach their long-term financial goals…
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QUINCY — All area female cancer survivors are invited to a special event designed to enhance their quality of life. Blessing Health will be the host of “Evolve” from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 Marx Drive. At this free event, women cancer survivors…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will once again light up Friars’ Field, 20th and College, with 10 hot air balloons on Thursday, Sept. 28. This free, family-friendly event will start at 5 p.m. The balloons will light up from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Food and beverages will be sold from 5 to 8:30 p.m.…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested during a burglary attempt and was charged with several other offenses Friday morning. Quincy Police Department officers were dispatched at 5:52 a.m. Friday to a burglary in progress at a residence in the 1100 block of Madison. Officers located and arrested Terron Saltzman, 25, of 1628 Broadway for…
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PLEASE READ THIS CAUTIONARY NOTE: Readers should understand this story contains descriptions of sexual abuse. This may offend and shock some readers or be painful to survivors of sexual abuse or assault. Muddy River News believes it is necessary to report this information as a warning and a reminder of what comprises sexual abuse and the importance of protecting children and supporting…
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QUINCY — The Tri-State Warrior Run/Walk will be held Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Illinois Veterans Home. This family event benefits the Tri-State Warrior Outreach, which supports unmet needs of area veterans and their families. Line-up will begin at 7:45, and the races will begin at 8 a.m. The one-mile walk, 5K, 10K and half…
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Student cast for 'The Hobbit' announced by Quincy Community Theatre; performances set for Oct. 19-22
QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of “The Hobbit,” which will be performed Oct. 19-22. Before “The Lord of the Rings,” there was “The Hobbit.” Join Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf and Thorin Oakenshield on their legendary quest to reclaim the dwarves’ ancestral home from the sinister dragon Smaug. From…
Read Full Article Bruan Hill, 62, of Quincy for Unlawful Poss of Cannabis Driver. NTA 152Michael Byrd, of Quincy for Unlawful Poss of Cannabis Passenger. NTA 152Walter Roberts, 79, of Quincy for Agg Assualt and Resisting Arrest. Lodged 120Stacee Wilkins, 27, of Quincy for Possession of a Controlled Substance. NTA 155Charles Coons with Knapheide Manufacturing reported on 09/14/23,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation already has $750,000 pledged for the burial of power lines along the Quincy riverfront. Corporation members now plan to go to three governing bodies in Quincy in early October to ask for $650,000 more. The $1.18 million project calls for the lines to be buried in Clat Adams…
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QUINCY — United Alloy recently acquired land in Quincy for a permanent facility in the Great River area. United Alloy’s current Quincy location is a 24,000 square foot weld-only facility in the Ellington Road industrial park that opened in April 2023. The newly purchased land is located just east of the current location, south of…
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QUINCY — The board of directors of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County has announced a temporary change of venue for its monthly programs, which now will be held in the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. In a press release, board president Lynn Niewohner said, “This is a temporary change…
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QUINCY — Two opportunities to learn how to dance are being offered in Quincy this fall. Instruction to Latin Dance will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for six Mondays beginning Sept. 25. Classes are free, but donations are appreciated. The classes, in partnership with the Quincy Public Library, will be at the Quincy…
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QUINCY — As soon as Chuck Scholz saw a photo of the key, he knew the answer to the question. A Sept. 11 story on Muddy River News asked the question, “Did Mr. Cub ever receive a key from the city?” Heritage Auctions, an American multi-national auction house based in Dallas, auctioned several items from Banks’…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Foundation’s wine pull fundraiser will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at Quincy Country Club. Tickets are on sale for this popular community event. Proceeds will support JWCC students. The cost is $50 per person, which includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, carving stations and desserts. A…
Read Full Article Skyar W. Standbridge, 32, of Hannibal, Mo., for Speeding at Kochs Ln. & Oakbrook. NTA 122Seth R. Haugh, 19, of Quincy for No Seat Belt at Kochs Ln. & Oakbrook. NTA 122Jessica C. Myers, 29, of El Paso, Tex., for Speeding at Kochs Ln & Oakbrook. NTA 122Elizabeth A. Shepherd, 52, of Quincy for Suspended…
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QUINCY — Relief should eventually come to motorists from the recent spike in gas prices, but they will likely need to be patient. The price of a gallon of gas in Quincy recently soared past $4 a gallon, but Patrick DeHaan, the senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com, told Muddy River News he expects the pain at…
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