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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actor Kelsey Grammer is performing a second show at the Legacy Theater in Carthage at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 22. Tickets for the June 22 show are now available at the Legacy Theater box office and on line. Tickets for the first show on June…
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QUINCY — When John Frankenhoff resigned as a commissioner on the Quincy Park Board on Dec. 20, keeping his name on the ballot for the April 1 municipal election was still on his mind. “Stepping down wasn’t necessarily the final end all,” he said. Frankenhoff learned from Adams County Clerk Ryan Niekamp that he had…
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QUINCY — Quincy Public Library’s third annual Menstrual Hygiene Drive started March 1 and continues through April 12. This initiative aims to combat period poverty by collecting essential menstrual products for people in need. Period poverty is a human rights issue that affects menstruating individuals across all demographics. It extends beyond the lack of menstrual…
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Have you realized that every time you go to a new city, you end up seeing a farmer’s market? West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri are seeing a fast-growing farmers’ market scene. Small farms provide fresh, healthy food, helping local communities and economies. It’s like how live casino games are changing online entertainment with real-time action.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Colchester, 110 Market, is offering a running clinic led by Katie Ruebush, a physical therapist and experienced runner. This specialized clinic is designed for runners of all levels. With years of experience in physical therapy and a passion for working with the running community, Ruebush will provide gait and…
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QUINCY — Circuit Judge Roger Thomson denied a new trial for Bradley Yohn in an order filed last week in Adams County Circuit Court, and a hearing to reconsider or reduce Yohn’s sentence is set for later this month. Thomson ruled Jan. 3 that he was allowing defense attorney Mark Wykoff to file an amended…
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QUINCY — Jeff DeLonjay is confident that all the hard work and expense will soon start paying dividends. DeLonjay, 43, the first-year owner of Quincy Raceways, has had a busy fall, winter and early spring. Along with managing his own personal business, Be Dry Roofing, DeLonjay has overseen a number of major improvements to the…
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QUINCY — Shots start to fire bright and early on Saturday mornings down at the North Side Boat Club, as kids of all ages gather to compete in the Quincy Quivering Clays Junior Trap League. December through March, clay targets are launched into the sky over the Mississippi River and shot at by some of…
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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. Pamela A. Latour of Quincy sold a residence at 1000 Anne Avenue in Quincy to Alec…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bridge rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin on the Interstate 72 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal in mid-April. During the first few weeks of work, eastbound and westbound I-72 across the bridge will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction. In late April/early May, the I-72 bridge will close for…
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Prestieve Braxton, 66, of Quincy for Stealing.Brandon Lewis-Cain, 28, of Quincy for FTA Criminal Damage and FTA Trespassing.Patrick W. Taylor, 34, of Quincy for DWLS and Suspended Registration at 3rd St. and Maine St. 181Kevin L. Lewis, 56, of Canton, Mo., for Speeding at Weiss Ln. and Josephine Dr. 122Christopher L. Meyer, 52, of Worden…
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QUINCY — Four adults and one juvenile were arrested Thursday in connection to a fire that destroyed the main lobby building at the Welcome Inn, 200 Maine. The Quincy Fire and Police Departments responded to a fire at the Welcome Inn at 2:18 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11. After an investigation, the fire was determined…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission continues its year-long celebration with an honor musicians’ concert at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, in the Morrison Theater at Quincy Junior High School. The concert will feature high school musicians from Liberty, Camp Point Central, Payson Seymour, Mendon Unity, Quincy Notre Dame and Quincy High School.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is offering the Meals with Memorial: Prep and Go! workshop from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, at the Teaching Kitchen, 1454 N. County Road 2050. This hands-on workshop, led by registered dietitians Ashlyn Housewright and Julie Shoemaker along with chef Amber Clark, will…
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QUINCY — As part of the Quincy 40 Days for Life campaign, Attorney April S. Wood of 40 Days of Life Institute of Law and Justice will speak in Quincy at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, at the Knights of Columbus, Father McGivney Hall, 700 S. 36th. Wood will speak on how working for…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 03/06/2025:Keegan A. Covington, Arenzville; Was traveling eastbound on US 24, failed to make a curve and left the roadway at the intersection of US 24 and 1100E. He then struck…
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QUINCY — Approximately 300 people attended a neighborhood meeting in Quincy’s 3rd Ward at the Ambiance Wednesday night to voice concerns about a proposed 270-unit apartment complex near Rooney School. Near the end of the meeting, those in attendance spoke loudest by simply standing. Joe Churchill, who developed the nearby Lake Ridge subdivision, asked anyone to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of projects Wednesday night that will enhance some of the city’s recreational facilities and sites. Among those projects is the replacing of 6,100 square feet of safety surfacing at the Lincoln Park playground, at a cost of $105,856. Repairs have been made…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to John O. Steele Jr. and Amy Lynn Gille of Quincy at 6:35 p.m. Feb. 26, 2025.A boy was born to Madison Strothoff of Quincy at 9:28 p.m. Feb. 26, 2025.A boy was born to Adilson Fernando and Erin deSouza of LaGrange, Mo., at 2:55 p.m. Feb. 27, 2025.A…
Read Full Article Gary Foreman, 58, of Quincy for Possession of Methamphetamine. Lodged 113Harold Miller, 60, of Quincy for Possession of Methamphetamine. Lodged 113Monica Baker, 43, of Quincy for Possession of Methamphetamine. Lodged 113Andrew Davis, 37, of Quincy on a warrant for Agg Domestic Battery/Strangle.April M. Cook, 41, of Quincy for Domestic Battery, Lodged 134Travon T. McKenzie, 20,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Ag Banquet on Tuesday, March 11, at Town & Country Inn and Suites celebrates the contributions of the agricultural community and honors leaders who make a difference in the field. Bastert Farm Equipment was named the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness of the Year, Mike…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center will present “Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild,” an exhibition showcasing 31 of Mangelsen’s most iconic and resonant wildlife images, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 14 through May 31, offering visitors a breathtaking journey into the world of some of nature’s most awe-inspiring creatures.…
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QUINCY — The Joe Bonansinga “Mr. Quincy” Community Service Award, named after its first recipient in 1998, is presented annually by United Way of Adams County and the Rotary Club of Quincy to honor those who exemplify the highest standards of community service. Traditionally awarded to an individual, this year the recognition has expanded to…
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QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri invites area students pursuing higher education to apply for scholarships designed to support high school and college students in the region. Both renewable and one-year awards are available from 18 endowed funds. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements based on donor intent, offering…
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QUINCY— Effective Wednesday March 12, open burning is prohibited in Adams County. Upon recommendation of rural fire chiefs, Adams County Board Chairman Bret Austin issued the ban. Conditions across the county have become increasingly dry with windy conditions expected throughout the week. This ban will be in effect until Adams County receives rainfall, which is predicted…
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