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QUINCY — Together With Tri-State Veterans Support (TWTSVS) recently recognize the efforts, generosity and caring spirit of Home Depot as part of its Veterans Choice Award appreciation program. A presentation took place on Dec. 8 at The Corinthian Event Center, 415 Hampshire. Together With Tri-State Veterans Support officials said Home Depot in Quincy exemplifies what…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa recently announced the hiring of Chelsea Youmans, who brings a blend of medical expertise and artistry to the field of aesthetics, specializing in Botox and fillers. Memorial MedSpa is offering a special savings opportunity — purchase a Botox membership in the app and receive Botox® for only $10 per unit…
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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. Doreen L. Moore of Quincy sold a lot at 129 W. Bacon in La Prairie to…
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Jared L. Plunk, 24, 1711 Sandusky, Jacksonville for Criminal damage to property. Lodged 174Cass D. Tasco, 34, Homeless for Trespassing at 235 S. 8th. NTA 128Robert Hermsmeyer reports his 2024 Chrysler Pacifica windshield was cracked and multiple dents on the hood overnight on 12/21. 134
Read Full Article J.T. M. Middleton, 31, 537 Broadway for Warrant – FTA Malicious Mischief. Lodged 148Hunter D. Hibbert, 18, 1554 N. 1900th, Paloma for Failure to Obey Stop Sign. NTA 136Connie S. Perkins, 76, 1526 Spruce St. for Failure to Yield-Private Drive. NTA 122Hannah M. Young, 31, 1506 S. 6th for Warrant-Domestic Battery. Lodged 140Tanya M. Wyatt,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) honored Memorial Hospital CEO Ada Bair with its first “Pat Schou Legacy of Leadership Award” at its annual conference on Nov. 14 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. The award recognizes an person who demonstrates extraordinary contributions to an ICAHN member hospital and…
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QUINCY — Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, in cooperation with the Blessing Foundation, has awarded $1.4 million in scholarships and grants to Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences students for the 2024-25 academic year. Sixty-four students received money from 46 endowed scholarships, four additional scholarships and one general financial aid fund. Blessing-Rieman…
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QUINCY — What began with an idea to make sketchbooks for watercolor painters has led Quincy artist Peggy Burchard-Ballard to the intersection of art and chemistry … making watercolor paints by hand. Burchard-Ballard, who has a studio overlooking Washington Park, is marketing the paint under the name “Studio 433.” They are being sold at the…
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QUINCY — Six candidates for a judge vacancy in the Eighth Judicial Circuit recently were rated in an advisory poll of lawyers conducted by the Illinois State Bar Association. Ballots were sent to all ISBA members who practice or reside in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The advisory poll was conducted by mail and electronically. Licensed Illinois…
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QUINCY — Musician and educator Pam Potter was honored during Sunday’s Quincy Park Band concert with the George M. Irwin Lifetime Achievement Award for her impact on the arts community. Potter’s dedication to music, as an educator and performer, has spanned decades and touched countless lives in Quincy and the surrounding area. Potter spent 10…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s summer nursing internship application process is open. It is designed to provide hands-on experience to aspiring nurses and allows students to gain valuable clinical exposure while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals. The internship will take place in June and July, offering an immersive experience to help students enhance their skills…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center recently launched a meal kit delivery initiative for families at Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center. The initiative, made possible through a generous grant from the Tracy Family Foundation, provided families with the ingredients and inspiration to enjoy quality time around the dinner table while also…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — In commemoration of 20 years of continuous operation, the Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County (HWFPC) recently announced it has awarded a $20,000 grant to four Pike County school districts — Pikeland CUSD No. 10, Griggsville-Perry CUSD No. 4, Western CUSD No. 12 and Pleasant Hill CUSD No. 3. The combined…
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CLAYTON, Ill. — After nearly five decades of dedicated service to the Village of Clayton, Loretta Carroll is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, community involvement and a reputation for being the steady hand behind the village’s financial and administrative operations. Carroll’s journey with the village began in 1977. She was unexpectedly asked…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners during its annual conference on Nov. 4 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. One of the winners was Kristy Wisslead, family nurse practitioner at Memorial Medical Clinic Colchester. Wisslead is joined in this honor…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber joined in a ribbon cutting on Dec. 4 to help the City of Macomb celebrate the recent completion of the Johnson Street Project. With additional turn lanes, sidewalks and signage, the area now allows for better traffic flow and student safety while enhancing the…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Heart Gala has brought together thousands of community members to raise awareness of heart disease and donations for the Heart and Vascular Fund of the Blessing Foundation since 2018. Donations fund the important work of improving heart health in the region through continuing education, equipment purchases and addressing patient unmet needs.…
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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. 12/18/2024:Matthew M. Mayer, Macomb, struck a deer on IL 99/CR 1100N. 12/20/2024:A Juvenile from Mt. Sterling, struck a deer on 12000N. 12/22/2024:Ashlee R. Smith, Mt. Sterling, struck a deer on IL…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved an $8.44 million tax levy Monday night that is expected to raise the city’s portion of a person’s property tax bill by $22 if they own a $150,000 home. The city’s total property tax levy, which included debt service for three outstanding bonds, rose 13.85 percent. The city…
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QUINCY — People who want to watch Quincy City Council meetings on Monday night will soon have another way to do so. Aldermen approved a proposal from Granicus of Denver, Colo, for a five-year contract for $126,655.05 for the Peak Agenda Management and GovMeetings Live Cast platforms. City Clerk Laura Oakman said the Granicus program will allow…
Read Full Article Katherine E. Thomure, 34, New London, Mo., for Improper Lane Usage at 4th and Spring. NTA 134Allison M. Sparks, 31, 1250 Vermont for Fighting. NTA 162Raymond M. Valencia, 42, 1250 Vermont for Fighting. NTA 162Allen T. Vaughn, 30, 226 N. 14th for Driving on Revoked DL, No insurance and Suspended Registration NTA 110
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently approved 12 grant applications, totaling $62,376 in awards, for the spring grant cycle. That figure is in addition to the $58,411.39 in guaranteed grant funding that was released from the foundation’s endowment for spending in the 2024-25 school year and the $89,219 in grant funding awarded for…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College invites preschool through eighth grade students to a dance and cheer camp from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, in the JWCC Student Activity Center. The cost is $25 per participant and includes lunch and a commemorative T-shirt. Themed as a vibrant carnival celebration, the camp…
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QUINCY — Chuck Bevelheimer worked with four mayors, hundreds of employees and thousands of citizens during his 30-year career as the director of planning and development for the City of Quincy. When announcing his plans to retire at the end of the month, Bevelheimer said the number of potential headaches in his job were reduced…
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