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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater invites adults and children to include a show as part of their Christmas celebration this year. First comes Rockapella Christmas at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, with the blend of five a capella voices singing Christmas tunes with a contemporary rock twist. Rockapella is an American acappella musical…
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QUINCY — After nearly 22 years on the Adams County Board, Kent Snider presided over his final meeting as the governing body’s chair. Snider, who has been chairman for six years, was praised by his colleagues as well as Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent Paul Havermale and former Adams County Board Chairman Mike McLaughlin who all…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved an ordinance to create and establish boundaries for a River Edge Redevelopment Zone (RERZ) at their meeting Tuesday night, moving riverfront properties one step closer to restoration. The program incentivizes local developers with various tax credits, tax exemptions and tax abatements, such as new construction jobs credits and…
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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. Tara J. Huseman, as executor of the estate of James W. Nichols of Quincy, sold a…
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Marissa J. Lumpkin, 42, 1038 Westwood Dr. for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 24th and Cedar. NTA 178Kaitlyn R. Mahsman, 26, 1718 Center Granview Dr. for Expired Registration at 18th and State. NTA 113Angela C. Thomas, 50, 2018 Maple for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 101Alec D. Vahlkamp, 25, 727 Cheshire Blvd. for Failure…
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QUINCY — Linda K. Moore submitted candidacy petitions at the City Clerk’s Office Tuesday for the office of Mayor as an independent candidate. “I like elements of both parties’ platforms; however, I don’t agree 100% with either platform,” Moore said regarding her decision to run as an independent. “If you pull my voting record, you’ll…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jeffrey and Samantha Cookey of Pittsfield at 6:58 p.m. Nov. 3, 2024.A boy was born to Alexander Young and Breana Cobb of Quincy at 9:09 a.m. Nov. 4, 2024,A girl was born to Brynen Tallman and Kattarina Jones of Quincy at 12:38 p.m. Nov. 4, 2024.A girl was…
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QUINCY — The District will hold its annual meeting, themed “Built to Last: A Future with History,” on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the State Theatre. This year’s event will honor the legacy of The District and pay tribute to the Adams County Bicentennial. As part of the celebration, information is being gathered about buildings and…
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QUINCY — KHQA-TV has announced that the newshub which they had been contributing to will now pull a Horace Greeley and “Go West.” Sinclair Broadcast Group announced last week that Beginning Dec. 9, KTVO-TV out of Kirksville, Mo. will produce a daily regional newscast that will air on KHQA’s digital signals, with KHQA personnel contributing…
Read Full Article 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. Adam Swisegood and Stephanie Swisegood of Hamilton sold a residence at 650 Cooper in Hamilton to…
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QUINCY — More than 20 nursing students and a community leader recently were inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) as members of the Pi Pi chapter at Blessing- Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The new members joined 156 other students and nurse leaders in the chapter. Student inductees…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinics recently announced the launch of Memorial Medical Clinic Mobile, a new behavioral health initiative bringing mental health support directly to students in Hancock County schools. This mobile clinic is now in operation, made possible through donations from Memorial Hospital Foundation and a $15,000 grant from the Tracy Family Foundation…
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QUINCY — Margaret Bull, in conjunction with the Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House, are the hosts of the first ever Tea at the Mansion on Maine at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov 17. The tea will be held at The Lorenzo Bull House, 1550 Maine. The cost of admission for this event is $40…
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QUINCY — Together with Tri-State Veterans Support (TSVS) recognized Blessing Health with the first “Veterans’ Choice Award” during a ceremony at Blessing Hospital on Friday, Nov. 8, attended by more than 100 Blessing staff and volunteers. In a press release, Richard Elsenpeter, coordinator and facilitator for TSVS, said, “The Veterans’ Choice Award appreciation program was…
Read Full Article Pedro Juan-Perez, 24, Quincy for Aggravated DUI, No Valid DL and Improper Traffic Lane Usage at 18th and Chestnut. NTA 130Angel M. Calvo, 20, Quincy for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 6th and State. NTA 130/108 ArrestMicaha J. Hess, 38, 1511 Madison for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 101George V. Robbins, 72, 300 Cedar for…
Read Full Article Kenneth L. Obert, 70, 3509 S. 36th for Failure to Yield Right of Way at 4th and Hampshire. NTA 128Orlando P. Williams, 51, 3200 N. 12th for Trespassing at 503 Grant Dr. NTA 121Jason W. Owen, 45, 633 Lind for Stealing at 501 Broadway. NTA 126Brittany D. Haubrich, 33, 2809 Southfield Dr. for Failure to…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Brenner Library will be the site of the Family Reading Night Open House from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Families are encouraged to bring children ages five and under. Attendees will rotate through different locations in Brenner Library and listen to popular children’s books read by QU early…
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QUINCY — Buy now, pay later is a service that many stores offer to allow shoppers to space out smaller payments on an item over time, rather than paying the full cost up front. Read the fine print before agreeing to one of these services. In recent years, buy now, pay later plans have become…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Hall and Central Services will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Both will reopen on Tuesday, Nov. 12, for regular business hours. The City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Garbage and yard waste recycling will be picked up on Monday. Quincy Transit…
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QUINCY — Paddles for a Purpose, sponsored by Eagles Aerie #535 and Alps, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Eagles main building, 3737 N. Fifth. Doors for this event will open at 5:30 p.m., with bidding beginning at 6:15 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers. More than 35 items will be…
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QUINCY — Local author and historian Cleve Barkley will present a program titled Battle of the Bulge at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. The program is free and open to the public. Barkley will speak about his book, “In Death’s Dark Shadow: A Soldier’s…
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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 $1500.00.10/30/2024:Lisha B. Hall, Versailles, struck deer on IL 99/CR 1250E.CITATIONS:10/26/2024:Christopher A. Gonzales, Mt. Sterling; No valid driver’s license.10/29/2024:Molly S. Klene, Versailles: Driving while license suspended.Travis J. Klobetanz, Waverly: operating a motor vehicle…
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QUINCY — A traffic stop in Quincy Friday afternoon led to the arrest of two people suspected in a string of thefts and fraudulent transactions at local banks in the area. Adams County deputies were following a vehicle that had been identified as being involved in the crimes and made the stop at 41st and…
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Video of the guilty verdicts against Austin Rodhouse. We have edited out the victims’ names. Pool video courtesy WGEM.
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