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QUINCY — The Quincy University Admissions Department will offer a how-to session for parents of high school students (not just those who will attend QU) at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, in Francis Hall on QU’s main campus. College 101: A How-To for Parents features sessions to explain and add clarity to the college…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently announced that Melissa Brewer, a nurse practitioner specializing in emergency care, has been appointed as the state representative of Illinois for the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP). The AAENP is a leading professional organization that promotes high-quality, evidence-based practice for nurse practitioners providing emergency care to patients…
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Russell A. Liebig, 65, 3618 N. 5th St. for TOF for Theft Over $500 at 3909 Broadway St. 182/185Louise Peters, 46, Quincy for Fail to Yield Private Drive. 182Brady Stoneking, 22, Quincy for Fail to Yield Stop Sign. 140Tristan A. Fletcher, 29, 916 April Ave. for Expired Registration. 124Stephen A. Plesant, 59, for FTA Aggravated…
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ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Assistant Attorney General Corie Geary told a jury of six men and six women that Tiara Bonner was “looking for a fight” in the early-morning hours of Oct. 9, 2022. “Nobody is going to f**k with my family!” Geary shouted at the jury, repeating a statement she said Bonner made that…
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QUINCY — A decision earlier this week by Circuit Judge Christopher Pratt garnered a strong reaction from the first assistant Adams County State’s Attorney — who likely will be the county’s next state’s attorney. Darren D. Caillier, 28, was in court Wednesday on a petition to deny pretrial release on charges related to an incident…
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QUINCY — The first of nine open-house-style informational sessions on Medicare Advantage plan changes at Blessing Health System will take place Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. Seniors and their caregivers are invited to stop between 3 and 6 p.m. to talk with certified staff to help understand the benefits…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man is in the Adams County Jail after allegedly threatening someone with a knife. Officers with the Quincy Police Department responded at 4:11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, to a disturbance at Eighth and Lind. During the investigation, it was learned that Alfonzo Jackson, 44, had pulled a knife and threatened another…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Sept. 1-30, 2024. Terra Renne Agans, 32, of Quincy and Tony Joshua Gene Roberts, 39, of Quincy filed Sept. 3, 2024.Amanda Jade Dedert, 39, of Clayton and Darin Randall Dieterle, 31, of Clayton filed Sept. 5, 2024.Michelle Elizabeth Terwelp, 40, of Quincy and…
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CARTHGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Teaching Kitchen’s fall edition of Balanced Bites: Cooking for Diabetes, which promotes diabetes wellness through healthy cooking, will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Health and Wellness Center at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. Led by Kayce Fuhrman, registered nurse,…
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ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Kaelin Rickey admitted during her testimony on Thursday that she kicked Dusty Wilson as he laid motionless on Main Street during the early morning hours of Oct. 9, 2022. Where she kicked Wilson remains unclear, depending on which version of the many times she’s talked about that night. Three witnesses testified…
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QUINCY — In observance of Columbus Day, the following will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14: The following will run their normal schedule on Monday, Oct. 14: The Quincy City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, in City Hall Council Chambers.
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Coleman Drew Harman and Alivea Kary Oenning of Quincy at 2:02 a.m. Oct. 1, 2024.A boy was born to Jonathan Newlon and Erika Church of Hamilton at 8:41 p.m. Oct. 1, 2024.A boy was born to Nathan and Anna Keller of Quincy at 8:43 p.m. Oct. 1, 2024.A…
Read Full Article Jeanette L. Vowels, 43, 2225 N. 12th for Fighting. 111Jonathan M. Sultzman, 39, 501 Broadway for FTA Possession of Meth. Lodged 112/147Tyler J. Stroh, 19, Homeless for Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon & Unlawful Possession of Firearm. Lodged 112/147Cass D. Tasco, 34, homeless for FTA trespassing. Lodged 124Michelle Berry, Kahoka, Mo., reports her White 2021…
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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a Quincy woman with sexual assault and manufacturing and disseminating child pornography. Blake S. Wakefield, 22, was charged in Adams County Circuit Court with three Class X felonies including one count of predatory criminal sexual assault, punishable by up to 60 years in prison; one count of manufacturing child…
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The Adams County Health Department urged residents to be aware of pertussis, a contagious respiratory illness also known as whooping cough, in a news release issued Thursday. Pertussis usually begins with cold-like symptoms, like a runny nose, low-grade fever and a mild cough. The cough worsens over the course of one to two weeks, though,…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) celebrated its students and staff in the surgical technology program during National Surgical Tech Week, observed from Sept. 16-20. The week highlighted the essential role certified surgical technologists play in healthcare and recognized the dedication of students working toward becoming vital members of surgical teams. Certified surgical technologists…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police arrested two teens Wednesday afternoon on weapons charges. Just before 3:30 p.m., the Quincy Police Department responded to the 1000 block of North 5th Street for two individuals with firearms. Officers responded to the area and spoke to witnesses and were also able to obtain video surveillance from the incident. Officers…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Sept. 1-30, 2024. Joseph Crane from Heather Crane on Sept. 5, 2024.Sarah Malaney from Shawn Malaney on Sept. 6, 2024.Timothy Walker from Sandra Walker on Sept. 9, 2024.Delaney Dose from Chad Dose on Sept. 12, 2024.Kenya K. Vaughn from Myles G.…
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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. Bryan L. Bainter and Heaven L. Launer of Quincy sold a residence at 1011 Rim Road…
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QUINCY — Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, 926 Broadway, Suite 3, is having an open house from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. Attendees will decorate pumpkins, play a variety of games, meet the staff and learn about the services provided. Land of Lincoln is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides…
Read Full Article Cashmere Stevens, 33, Quincy for Suspended Reg.Lisa Smith, 44, Quincy for Improper Driving.Gary Maske, 61, of Waterloo for Improper Lane Usage.Rushell A. Stanciel, 47, 1231 Maine, Apt 5 for Domestic Battery. Lodged 162Aisha R. Jackaron, 28, 330 1/2 S. 8th for Driving on Suspended License and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 227Cleola NMI Sigle, 62,…
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QUINCY – The Quincy Park Board approved a laundry list of projects Wednesday night, including a new bandstand for Madison Park. This was part of the proposed 2025 capital projects list passed unanimously by the board. Other items on the list included a playground for the Paul Dennis Soccer Complex and sport court resurfacing throughout…
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QUINCY — Ella Wiemelt’s new furnace was installed Tuesday morning by Elam Heating & Air Conditioning, and aside from being safer and more energy efficient than the previous one she had — which posed significant risks of carbon monoxide leaks due to cracks that occurred over its nearly 30 year lifespan — the new furnace…
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QUINCY — A hearing was set to argue new motions filed by the state’s attorney’s office in the case of Carl Douglas II, the Quincy man charged with attempted first-degree murder for allegedly ramming his Tesla several times into a vehicle driven by his estranged wife. The motions to compel production of Douglas’s cell phone…
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