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QUINCY – Birthright of Quincy’s 14th annual trivia night and silent auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, inside Quincy University’s Health and Fitness Center. Doors open and silent auction begins at 5 p.m. Trivia will start at 6:45 p.m. sharp. For years, this event has packed more than 500 people in the center to…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host of a Halloween Trunk or Treat from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, at Quincy campus Student Activity Center parking lot. This event is free and open to the public. Children are welcome to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costume for a…
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QUINCY — Who walks the halls and corridors at night of the old Our Lady of Angels Seminary in northern Quincy? Are their secrets and mysteries ready to be discovered? Visit Quincy University’s North Campus the nights of Oct. 27-28 to find out. The university’s CEO Club is hosting its annual haunted house. Designed for…
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Lakena M. Neil, 43, of Quincy for FTA – Poss Impression of Cr/Debit Card at 2225 N. 12th St. Lodged. 112Mariah R. Hess, 32, of Quincy for FTA – Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 421 N. 36th St. Lodged. 155Marty A. Shriver, 41, homeless for Poss of Meth at 2603 N. 24th St. Lodged. 122Colleen…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report on the college’s Guided Pathways and Caring Campus initiatives during its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Informed by data from the Community College Research Center, Guided Pathways is a national student success improvement model endorsed by the American Association of Community Colleges. …
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QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame Foundation announced Friday night this year’s QND Fund Drive raised $560,832 in gifts and pledges, exceeding its goal by more than $90,000. “The support from the community and alumni across the nation enables QND to continue our mission and make a positive impact in our community and beyond,” Kurt Stuckman, executive…
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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. The John William Kane Trust of Detroit, Mich., sold a residence at 104 Waterford Drive W.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Children’s Museum, in collaboration with John Wood Community College, will officially open the “Discovery Trail” story walk as a feature within JWCC’s Spring Valley Trails from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. The feature is a leisurely, one-mile interactive nature walk including multiple stops for children and families to read…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Justin and Catherine Trammel of Quincy at 9:29 a.m. Oct. 10, 2023.A girl was born to Austin and Katerina Dannehold of Quincy at 2:59 a.m. Oct. 11, 2023.A girl was born to Tyler and Kelsey Gray of Keokuk, Iowa at 10:57 a.m. Oct. 11, 2023.A girl was born…
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QUINCY – The Quincy University Hawk Express Jazz Band will present its fall concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 at Quincy University’s Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. The jazz band will perform a wide array of jazz tunes — “By George,” “Hep Cat Blues,” “When I Fall in Love” and “Crankcase.” Daxtun Heier, junior music…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club is presenting a live video talk on how the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is helping to unlock the mysteries of the universe at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023. JWST’s observations of the galaxy cluster G165.7+67.0 and a discovery of a…
Read Full Article Douglas Fields, 59, of Quincy for Theft of Mislaid Property. NTA 178Isaac Hillenbrand, 37, of Quincy for FTA DWLR, Poss of Meth, and Failure to Reg as a Sex Offender. Lodged 250Brian R. Barnes, 31, 443 S. 5th, Apt. 5, Original Adams County Warrant for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault x 3 and Aggravated Sexual Abuse…
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QUINCY — No one was injured in a residential structure fire at 636 Jefferson on Thursday morning. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 7:40 a.m. Thursday to a possible structure fire at 636 Jefferson when a neighbor reported smoke coming from the structure. Engine Company No. 5 arrived on scene and reported smoke was coming…
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QUINCY — Steve Hassell and Kurt Hofmeister recently were appointed as members of the board of directors of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., and First Bankers Trust Company. Their appointment was effective Oct. 1. Hassell is known for his contributions to the technology and business world. His extensive experience in operational transformation and fostering innovation will…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 7 to celebrate The Crossing-Macomb’s 16th anniversary and to introduce Kaleb Greenlief as the recently appointed lead pastor of the congregation. The Crossing-Macomb, 1600 W. Jackson, is part of a non-denominational multi-site organization made up of…
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QUINCY — Clean Restoration, 3120 N. 12th, will be the host of its second annual Trunk or Treat from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. The event will have activities and games for kids. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department and Tri-City Fire Department will be on hand. 8TE Open and Calftown Cafe will be serving Halloween-themed…
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QUINCY — Two Rivers Regional Council Foundation is the host of a holiday wreath auction to support Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials and their mission. TRRC staff, community partner organizations, local businesses and other TRRC supporters have crafted wreaths and other decorations for all holiday seasons. These decorations are being auctioned through Saturday,…
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PERRY, Ill. — Trent Loos, the United Kingdom’s Andrew Henderson and Jim Ferguson will share the microphone and engage in a discussion about the future of food production around the world as they record “Loos Tales” from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at the John Wood Ag Center. The actual recording of “Rural Route Radio”…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicles was over $1500.00. 10/02/2023:David E. Ferrill, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on CR 200N 10/05/2023:Keegan Stigall, Macomb: Struck a deer on IL 99. 10/14/2023:Christina L. Brierton, Versailles: Struck a deer on IL 107. TRAFFIC…
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QUINCY — The Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department and the Adams County Jury Commission, wants to inform the community about a telephone scam taking place in reference to jury duty. In these calls, people claim to be a representative of either Adams County or the Adams County…
Read Full Article Manuel Cabrera, 32, of 417 Hampshire for No Valid DL and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 13th and Broadway. NTA 153Alonzo B. Jackson, 37, 1508 Van Buren for Operating Uninsured Vehicle & Driving While License Suspended at 12th & Washington. 161William A. Smith, 46, 721 Washington for Trespassing. 169Terri M. Gibbons, 40, 700 S. 14th…
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PAYSON, Ill. — Members of Bluff Hall Church will hold a turkey supper from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. Cost for the supper will be $13. Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dressing, cranberry salad, rolls and apple cake will be served by drive-thru service. There will be no indoor dining. The…
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COLCHESTER, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 27 to welcome Land of Lincoln Credit Union as a new member to the Macomb Area Chamber. Land of Lincoln Credit Union is located at 113 E. Depot. Following LLCU’s acquisition of Colchester State Bank, the…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The sound and moves of Michael Jackson will come alive on the stage of The Legacy Theater at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Michael Firestone will present “Moonwalker: The MJ Legacy,” promoted to be “as close as you will get to seeing the King of Pop live in concert.” Coming from Las…
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