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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host of a community yard sale from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, May 26, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 27 in the JWCC Student Activity Center, 1301 S. 48th. The sale will feature JWCC surplus items such as networking equipment, decommissioned computers, computer monitors,…
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The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to be aware of someone trying to pass themselves off as a member of the department and demanding bond money. Sheriff Tony Grootens said a man was representing himself as a law enforcement officer and seeking bond money for outstanding arrest warrants. Grootens said the Sheriff’s Office…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Mendon Fire Protection District will hold its second FireFest at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon. Admission is free. The event will feature a variety of activities. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. with a trap shoot coordinated by the Mendon Unity Trap…
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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. Ryan Hanson of Pittsfield sold a residence at 1100 S. 20th in Quincy to Jill M. Hart…
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QUINCY — Bella Ease, 707 Broadway, will be holding a community give-back event from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 12. Bella Ease has partnered with several community businesses to give out laundry and cleaning supplies, food and personal hygiene items to anyone in the community. To register, contact Bella Ease at 217-209-0632 Donations for the…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Healthcare Week is celebrated nationwide during the second week of May. Memorial Hospital recognizes this week to celebrate staff members of Memorial Hospital, Memorial Medical Clinics and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services. A planning committee from members of all entities decided to base this year’s theme on “Outstanding in Our Field.”…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Donald Irwin and Shalisha Clayton of Quincy at 12:53 a.m. Apr. 29, 2023.A girl was born to Tilar Rogers and Nichole Birky of Wyaconda, Mo., at 4:32 a.m. Apr. 30, 2023.A boy was born to Jared and Summer Dittmer of Quincy at 11:32 a.m. May 1, 2023.A boy…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command recently unmasked Drew Quintero as the fan favorite at the organization’s fundraiser, Unmasking the Singer. This head-to-head singing competition, where Quincy and Hannibal area celebrities and community members donned mascot costumes and sang for votes, was held Friday, April 28. This year’s event raised money for The…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council designated 1550 Maine as a landmark on Sept. 6, 2022, and the Quincy Preservation Commission delivered the landmark designation on April 22. If a property is protected by city ordinance, specific exterior features unique to the property can only be altered/removed with permission from the Quincy Preservation Commission. Landmark…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy is advising motorists that vehicles traveling west on Hampshire Street now must stop at North 11th Street. Before installation of the signage, vehicles traveling on Hampshire Street did not stop for traffic. The signage was approved April 10 by the Quincy City Council at the request of Quincy Medical…
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Timeshares and vacation clubs can be known for high-pressure sales. With the sun out and their guard down, vacationers can quickly find themselves on the hook for a lifelong commitment. While they’re easy to get into, these contracts are often difficult to escape. Some predatory companies and scammers are taking advantage of consumers looking for…
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CARTHAGE Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation recently launched its Travel Club and Dining Club, which will serve as community opportunities for all to socialize, network and enjoy a variety of experiences and events. The MHF Travel Club, in partnership with Out the Door Travel with David and Leah Zanolla, already has visited Chicago and has…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County and the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) are teaming up for their annual “Stamp Out Hunger” National Food Drive on Saturday, May 13, to benefit local food pantries and the residents of Adams County who face hunger daily. In a press release, George Meyer, Quincy postal carrier…
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QUINCY – About 60 people attended the Saturday morning session of the New Illinois Third Constitutional Convention as the group seeks to breakaway from Cook County and Chicago. The group has been working toward its goal since 2018 and has committees set up in 28 of Illinois’ 102 counties, including Adams, Hancock and Schuyler counties…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri recently received re-accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere. In a press release, Randy Royster, board member of the Council on Foundations, said, “Meeting the National…
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. Vanessa Markert of Mount Sterling sold a residence at 112 E. South in Mount Sterling to…
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QUINCY — As part of Dogwood weekend, the Friends of the Log Cabins will have an open house in the Lincoln-era log cabin village from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 7. The village is on Quinsippi Island Park and is accessed via All America Park, just off Bonansinga Drive. The four log cabins will be open, along…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court March 22 through April 30, 2023. Connie Deming from William C. Deming on March 22, 2023.Jarod Parkhill from Sheila Parkhill on March 23, 2023.Tjoda Kay Sutton from David Garrett Sutton on March 23, 2023.Molly A. Moore from Joshua E. Moore on…
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Workforce development partners on the Adams County Works Career Guidance Team awarded prizes from local businesses to four area teachers in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12. In a press release, Gena Finley, chair of the Adams County Works Career Guidance Team and program coordinator for Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center, said, “Teachers educate,…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Music Department choirs will present their spring concert, “Choral Collage,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 7, in the Francis Hall chapel on QU’s main campus. Choirs will perform under the direction of Kristin Ramseyer, assistant professor of vocal music and director of choirs, with accompaniment by QU collaborate pianist Laura Kammerer.…
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. Courtney Chaco of Rockport sold a residence at 104 Lyndel in Pleasant Hill to Carole Lynnette…
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QUINCY — Lydia Spillman, a teacher at St. Francis Solanus School, is one of five finalists in the Springfield Diocese for the Elizabeth Ann Seton Award. In a press release, St. Francis principal Julie Radel said, “Though Lydia Spillman has only been teaching at St. Francis Solanus School for two years, she has made a…
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QUINCY — Donald Altgilbers, associate nurse manager in Surgical Services/Operating Room at Blessing Hospital, retired April 28 after 45 years of service. His advanced certifications included being a registered nurse first assistant, certified nurse in the operating room and certified surgical technologist. Altgilbers spent his entire career in Blessing Surgical Services, starting in 1976 as…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Jody Heavner, a teacher at Pittsfield High School, is one of five finalists from Illinois to receive the Golden Owl Award, which recognizes the country’s leading agricultural teachers. Nationwide, a group of large U.S. insurance and financial services companies based in Columbus, Ohio, partnered with state FFA organizations to create the Golden Owl Award in…
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QUINCY — Students from Quincy University and Culver-Stockton College will jointly present “The Billy Goats Gruff: A Children’s Opera in One Act” with music by Mozart, Donizetti and Rossini and English text set by John Davies. Two performances are set for Friday, May 5. The first will be at 3:30 p.m. in the Quincy Public…
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