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Dear MRN: On Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 9:30 p.m. while viewing the Perseid meteor shower, we observed a long chain of white lights — about 30 to 40 —moving from the northwest to the southeast. The light chain moved slowly in a “jerky” forward movement, staying in a line but moving in “jumps.” We watched…
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QUINCY — You might be planning to hire a tutor this school year to keep your child motivated and learning. Many kids can benefit from a tutor to give them extra support in a subject that’s difficult for them or to prepare them for a tough assignment. Your student’s academic needs are unique. A wide…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police Department is partnering with the Illinois State Police and law enforcement across the state to step up efforts to stop impaired driving and help save lives near the end of summer and the busy Labor Day weekend. In a press release, Sgt. Ryan Witt said, “Our first priority is to keep…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Riley Harl and Karissa Johnson of Colusa at 10:25 p.m. Aug. 12, 2023.A girl was born to Ben and Raigan Brown of Carthage at 3:06 p.m. Aug. 13, 2023.A boy was born to Timothy J. and Brittany L. Walmer of Eolia, Mo., at 10:04 a.m. Aug. 14, 2023.A…
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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company and Quincy Medical Group, along with The District, have scheduled a clean-up event for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Gloves and trash bags will be distributed in Parking Lot I. Volunteers will then head to designated areas in the heart of downtown to pick up litter. All ages are welcome.…
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NEW CANTON, Ill. — A New Canton man was arrested Thursday and faces drug and guns charges. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department executed a court-authorized search warrant at 6:34 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at a residence located in the 200 block of N. Walnut in New Canton. After the execution of the warrant, methamphetamine, methamphetamine-related…
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QUINCY — The seventh annual Moonlight Ride for Hunger will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, at Clat Adams Park, 201 N. Front. Start time for the ride is 7 p.m. Cost to enter is $35 per person with youths ages 12-16 riding for free. Registration can be completed online at wgca.org through Aug. 25. Individuals also…
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QUINCY — Michael Weiman has joined the team at XCEL Physical Therapy. Weiman graduated with his doctorate in physical therapy degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 2014. He earned additional credentials in 2019 as an orthopedic certified specialist. Using his education and training in movement impairment syndromes, Weiman evaluates each patient’s posture, functional…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a report of a kitchen fire at 1:57 p.m. Friday in a two-story brick apartment house at 1244 Kentucky. A press release from the Quincy Fire Department reported the first two crews arrived on scene simultaneously at 2:01 p.m. and spoke with the occupants, who reported all…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Detectives with the Quincy Police Department initiated an investigation on Aug. 5 after a complaint was made that Zion A. Byrd-White, 24, was engaging in sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old female. During the investigation, a search warrant was executed at…
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HULL, Ill. — A Hull man was arrested Friday and charged with presence of a child sex offender in a school. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department arrested Roy Lee Irick, 70, of Hull at 10:08 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18. Irick was arrested without incident and lodged in the Pike County Jail. The investigation was led…
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QUINCY, Ill. — Home Instead is unveiling an expansion of its service area by offering in-home senior care services to the residents of Adams County. Now located in the Quincy Worx office space at 3701 East Lake Center, Suite 1, Home Instead has two decades of experience delivering service to seniors across West Central Illinois.…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic safety campaign July 6-31 reminding motorists to slow down to save lives. The speed enforcement effort was conducted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to reduce highway fatalities. During the campaign, the Adams…
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QUINCY — Neal Meyer helped enforce speed limits in school zones and raised money for speed zone signs throughout the city during his time as a traffic analysis officer for the Quincy Police Department. Now he is trying to slow down drivers in Adams County. Meyer retired from QPD in 2016, and now he’s an…
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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. Robert L. Browning of Perry sold a residence at 106 E. Highway in Perry to Pamela…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Christopher and Lyndsay Cole of Colchester at 9:43 p.m. Aug. 5, 2023.A boy was born to Deamontae Hill and Denesa Smith of Quincy at 10:49 a.m. Aug. 6, 2023.A girl was born to Chad Kellerman and Charly Hollingsworth of Rushville at 6:42 p.m. Aug. 6, 2023.A girl was…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Great River Honor Flight’s 66th mission will take place on Thursday, Aug. 17, departing from John Wood Community College. Thirty-one veterans will participate. Of that total, 27 served during the Vietnam era and the remaining four served before or after Vietnam. The 31 veterans come from Illinois (Adams, Brown, Hancock and McDonough…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park District invites all community members to its fall festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Upper Moorman Park. The event will have booths from local businesses with activities, crafts and games for kids of all ages. Many of the businesses will be educating kids on…
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QUINCY — Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences in Quincy now offers registered respiratory therapists an option to earn a bachelor of science degree online, called the RRT to BSRT program. The program allows people with an associate degree in respiratory therapy to complete their bachelor’s degree in as little as 12 months. All…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation, Mount Sterling Community Center YMCA and Action Brown County will be the hosts of the third annual Brown County Comedy Night on Sunday, Sept. 17. This year’s show will feature the “Jeff Allen: Are We There Yet?” tour. Allen’s rapid-fire humor centers on marriage and family. The…
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08/09/2023: Brenden S. Claus, Jacksonville, Operating uninsured vehicle. 08/10/2023: Ronald E. Smith, Rushville, Speeding 74/55 MPH Zone.Morgan L. Patrick, Versailles, Dogs running at large causing injuries.Ginebra I. Pozo, Beardstown, Speeding 82/55 MPH Zone. 08/11/2023: Kelsey N. Maddox, Forsyth, Speeding 68/55 MPH Zone.Shaneika P. Medina-Ruiz, Beardstown, Speeding 7/55 MPH Zone. 08/12/223: Adam R. Pfieffer, Quincy, Speeding…
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QUINCY — Great River Economonic Development Foundation President/CEO Kyle Moore presented a draft copy of the housing needs assessment for Adams County and Quincy to the Adams County Board Tuesday night. Moore gave County Board members a full 250 page report and an executive summary and offered a brief summary of some of the study’s…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri announced the distribution of $238,673 in grant funding to 61 area nonprofits through its community grant program during a Tuesday morning ceremony at Hannibal-LaGrange University, one of the recipients of this year’s grants. The grants, totaling 68 in number, have been awarded…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University campus is welcoming first-year students for move-in day and orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Designed for new students to become better acclimated to campus life, orientation is the first step to success at QU. Through a series of sessions, students are introduced to the QU House System and learn about…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation’s fourth annual Dine to Dream Big is back with a new schedule for local restaurants and set of dates — Aug. 16-27. The event kicks off earlier than in years past, coinciding with the first day of school for Quincy Public Schools. A portion of the proceeds from…
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