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QUINCY — Arts Quincy is partnering with Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce to organize this year’s Dogwood royalty video contest. Arts Quincy will crown a Little King and Queen (ages 7-10 years old) and a Prince and Princess (ages 4-6 years old). Winners will ride with Arts Quincy in the Chamber’s Dogwood Parade on May…
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QUINCY — Comptroller Sheri Ray told the Quincy City Council Monday night that a projected $54.8 million budget for fiscal year 2026 will only have about $51 million in revenue to go with it. But she added that about $4 million in recurring revenues and transfers would cover expenditures. Ray said 50 percent of the…
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BURNSIDE, Ill. — A school hoping to bring an alternative option to the educational landscape of the Carthage area will open its doors for the first time in the fall. The Oaks Academy will offer a “classical Christian education” to students in kindergarten through sixth grade in its first year, with plans to expand by…
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Elijah Wilson, 18, of Quincy for improper driving at 1610 Moorman. 122Cheryl McGowan, 65, of Macomb for Disobeying Stop Light at 24th and Broadway. 122Charles Kovachevich, 77, of Quincy for Improper Backing at 22nd and Spring. 122Mariah Hultz, 39, of Hannibal, Mo., for Failure to Yield – Private Drive at 48th and Broadway. 122Devin Crouch,…
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Letters to the editor pertaining to Quincy’s April 1 election must be received by noon Wednesday. They will be posted no later than Friday noon.
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage is expanding its behavioral health services to include a new advanced therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which aims to enhance the quality of care offered to patients by processing traumatic experiences. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an innovative mental health treatment technique…
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QUINCY — Cheerful Home Childcare and Early Learning recently received the Gold Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s quality recognition and improvement system for early childhood education and care programs. “ExceleRate Illinois helps families make more informed choices about their children’s early childhood education and care,” Bethany Patten, director of the IDHS…
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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — R.P. Lumber, a family-owned, full-service retail home center and building materials supplier, will open its 89th retail location at 3200 Broadway in Quincy on April 7. “We’ve always wanted to have a store in Quincy, and we’re thrilled to finally have the opportunity,” Robert L. Plummer, CEO of R.P. Lumber, said in a…
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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. Lori Jolliff, et al of Irving sold a lot in Pleasant Hill to Jerry L. Buchanan…
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Six people will be on the ballot to claim four spots as commissioners on the Quincy Park Board during the April 1 general election. Barb Holthaus, an incumbent, has served two full terms. David Grimm also is an incumbent, filling the spot vacated by Trent Lyons when he resigned in December. Grimm has attended just…
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This month’s edition of Muddy TV Cribs shows you the home of Gail and Steve Herrington. It’s a John Benya designed home. Benya, a Quincy native, is widely recognized for his mid-modern style of architecture. SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Muddy TV Cribs.
Read Full Article Erica D. Miller, 32, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured at N. 11th St. and Chestnut St. 140Kaiser D. Rost, 19, of Quincy for Speeding and Operating Uninsured at N. 17th St. and Broadway St. 181Camilla G. Capek, 53, of Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection at S. 7th St. and Madison St. Lodged 107James…
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QUINCY — The All-Wars Museum at the Illinois Veterans Home received funds raised from the 13th annual Pins for Patriots bowling fundraiser on March 9 at The Tangerine Bowl. To help the museum recover from the recent loss of its biggest fundraiser, Pins for Patriots selected the museum as the beneficiary of this year’s event…
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BARRY, Ill. — The city of Barry was recognized as a Smart Rural Community by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, powered by Adams Fiber, during a recent Barry City Council meeting, marking an important milestone in the city’s ongoing dedication to innovation, growth and connectivity. This achievement highlights Barry’s leadership in leveraging cutting-edge broadband technology to…
Read Full Article Kaitlyn E. Quincy, 28, of Quincy for Arrest for Burglary to Motor Vehicle at 1401 N. 24th St. on Mar. 6, 2025. 104Tyler S. Gibson, 23, of Quincy for Disobeying Traffic Sign at N. 3rd St. and Cherry St. 145Benjamin Bousmaha of Quincy for uninsured motor vehicle. NTA 144Tarae Gates of Quincy for failure to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department’s Cause and Origin investigators were on scene with Quincy Police Department (QPD) investigators on Saturday morning, working to determine the cause of an overnight structure fire at 304-306 Cherry. The Quincy Fire Department (QFD) was dispatched to a general alarm structure fire in a house at Third and Cherry…
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QUINCY — The weather is warming up, and it’s a great time of year for the home improvement projects you’ve been putting off over the winter. No matter the size of your project, hiring the right contractor is one of the most important things you can do to make sure everything goes smoothly. Home improvement…
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QUINCY — People needing a partial knee replacement have a new option to feel better faster with new technology at Blessing Hospital. Orthopedic surgeons Dr. Darr Leutz and Dr. Sean Moroze and their surgical teams are now using the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution in Unicompartmental Knee Replacement, more commonly known as partial knee replacement. The knee…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — March is National Nutrition Month, and Memorial Hospital is celebrating with an initiative to promote healthy eating and highlight how food brings people together. This year’s theme, “Food Connects Us,” emphasizes the power of nutrition in fostering community, health and well-being. To support this theme, Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is…
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QUINCY — Young Life Quincy recently announced Jacob Hollensteiner as its new director. A lifelong member of Quincy, Hollensteiner brings a passion for faith and mentorship and an eagerness to build upon Young Life’s 25-year legacy in the region. “It is truly an honor and a privilege to join the Quincy Young Life team,” Hollensteiner…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Brenner Library is bringing historical materials to the region with the recent acquisition of the Mark Twain Collection from Fontbonne University in Clayton, Mo. Consisting of more than 420 books and works of art, this collection originated from Cyril Clemens, a third cousin twice removed from Samuel L. Clemens. Cyril Clemens…
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QUINCY — The Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Illinois of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons will be awarding 41 new and renewal to local new or returning college students totaling over $86,000. More than 449 scholarships will be awarded statewide totaling more than $705,000.…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Robert Adrian for two years and until further order of the court. The announcement was made Thursday by the Supreme Court, which suspended seven other people as part of a monthly listing of attorney disciplinary orders. Adrian, who was licensed to practice law…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man believed to have set fire to the apartment complex in which he was living in December 2023 was released from the Adams County Jail on Wednesday. A trial for Joseph Lindsay, 26, was scheduled to begin April 7. He had been charged with aggravated arson while knowing people were present,…
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