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Quincy – After five years of having its doors shut, Rocky Point Club is reopening, rebranding, and rebuilding from the Flood of 2019 that destroyed everything. Located at 3603 Bonansinga Drive, right on the bay of the Mississippi river, Rocky Point has seen its share of flooding, but the President of the club, Roy Riddle…
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QUINCY — Mutt Strut: Red, White and Paws, one of the Quincy Humane Society’s largest fundraising events of the year, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at South Park. Registration is open online at https://givebutter.com/MuttStrut. Pre-registration will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Quincy Humane Society…
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QUINCY — Registration is underway for the Bar Olympics at The Dock on Saturday, Sept. 28. Proceeds go towards the Teresa Adams House, which offers a temporary, affordable place to stay for people accessing healthcare from any provider in the Quincy area — or people visiting relatives at any Quincy area healthcare or long-term care…
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At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Mid-America Port Commission (MAPC) seated two new commissioners from Iowa. Elected were Emily Benjamin and Rachel Lindeen. They replace Denise Boyer and Shelley Oltmans who left the board earlier this year. Benjamin is vice- president at Lee County Economic Development Group. Her duties are to ensure that proper programming,…
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Brittany Boll takes you to Camp Point and the delicious Freeman Milki Way Farm, a true farm to table cafe just off the railroad tracks. Owner Gretchen Forsythe tells her story and whips up some of the best home cooking around. SEE Quincy sponsors Taste of the Town.
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QUINCY — Dan Pflibsen, owner of Dan’s Auto Care at 2600 N. 24th for 32 years, had been looking to get out of the business for a couple of years but wasn’t having any luck finding a buyer. Then he tossed out what he called “a BS question” to Colby Kuhlmeier, owner of Kuhly’s Import Specialist.…
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Chase A. Summers, 20, 2845 College for FTA Shoplifting. Lodged 132Linda M. Forbes, 50, 505 Locust for FTA Seat Belt. Lodged 147/135Samuel D. Schuckman, 18, 2637 Hillside for Aggravated Fleeing, Reckless Driving, Driving while License Suspended, Improper Lane Usage & Disregard Traffic Control Device. Lodged 147/135Zane R. Miller, 19, 2500 Northbrook for Vandalism. 144Kaetlyn D.…
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QUINCY — Finding a mechanic can be intimidating, especially for people unfamiliar with the inner workings of their car – but it’s a necessary part of keeping your vehicle running smoothly for years to come. Auto service is often costly, so working with a business you can trust is important. BBB received more than 9,600…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — The Brown County Historical Society will hold its annual fall meeting and program on Thursday, Sept. 26. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Timewell Baptist Church. Members and the public are invited to attend. A pie bar will be available for those attending. Membership renewals will be accepted. New…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), recommends an annual flu vaccination for everyone six months and older. The Adams County Health Department is offering six public flu clinics throughout the community. A preregistration option for all community flu clinics…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program’s Class of 2025 has 20 high school seniors from five Adams County schools: Liberty High School, Payson Seymour High School, Quincy Notre Dame High School, Quincy High School, and Unity High School. It’s the largest class in the five-year history of the Adams…
Read Full Article Jessica R. Page, 39, Quincy for Fighting. NTA 181Shyonna J. Martin, 21, Quincy for No Valid DL. NTA 113Kristen R. Irwin, 38, Quincy for DWLS and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 113Samuel B. Smith, 74, Quincy for Improper Lane Usage. NTA 126Jessica L. Martin, 21, Quincy for Stealing. 101 NTAKierra D. Butler, 36, Quincy for…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Christopher Harris, 44, of Goodyear, Ariz., was sentenced on Thursday, Sept. 19, to 180 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in central Illinois. At the sentencing hearing before U.S. District Judge Colleen R. Lawless, the government presented evidence that Harris recruited two women in Quincy in January 2017 to serve as drug…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Hyper Havoc Bike 8-18-24 20024 Case with earbuds found at Kroc Center 8-19-24…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County’s Woodland Cemetery ghost tours allow participants to take a trip into Quincy’s historic past. This walking event is scheduled on Saturdays in October plus Halloween night in Woodland Cemetery, 1020 S. Fifth. The tours will feature experienced guides who will lead the groups on paths…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The McDonough County Community Foundation (MCCF) announced a $10,000 donor-directed endowed fund to support the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) Program. The endowment, which will provide yearly proceeds to support CEO, was announced Sept. 13 at the Old Dairy Café. In a press release, MCCF chair Scott Coker said, “We are very happy…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Glenn Wooden, 39, of Quincy was sentenced on Sept. 19 to 25 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine. A press release from the United States Attorney’s Office, Central District of Illinois, said Wooden was indicted in February 2019 and convicted after a jury trial in February 2024. He has remained in custody…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is marking the 30th anniversary of its truck driver training program. Since its establishment in September 1994, the program has trained thousands of professional truck drivers, making an impact on the regional and national transportation industry. The program will hold an open house from 4 to 6 p.m.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will light up Friars’ Field, 20th and College, with 10 hot air balloons on Thursday, Sept. 26. This free event will start at 5 p.m. The balloons will light up from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from 5 to 8:30 p.m. from vendors: The…
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QUINCY — The TriState Diversity Coalition will hold its fourth annual Pride in the Park, called by organizers “a celebration of LGBTQ pride, diversity and inclusion,” from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Clat Adams Park. Douglas Peterson, president of the TriState Diversity Coalition, expressed her enthusiasm for this year’s event in…
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“There’s too many people.” “I can’t handle it.” “I need a smaller space to work.” The Quincy High School counseling department heard all of those comments from their students, similar to when adults in office settings feel the itch to “get out of the office” in moments of frustration or overwhelm. A special room was…
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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. Larry Dighton and Connie Dighton of Carthage sold a residence at 237 N. First in Carthage…
Read Full Article James R. Love, 39, of Carthage for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 35th and Broadway. NTA 104Taylor J. Freeman, 29, Homeless for Trespassing at 310 Elm. NTA 140Patricia R. Baker, 29, of 704 Country Club Hts. for Violation of Civil No Contact Order. 104Adam L. Barnes, 41, of 1612 Curtis Creek…
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MEYER, Ill. — Red Dog Saloon will hold an “End of Summer” bash Saturday, Sept. 21, at the tavern in Meyer. Activities for the day will begin at 10 a.m. Events and activities scheduled will be a volleyball tournament, bags tournament, silent auction and raffles. Food trucks will also be on site. Entertainment includes Four…
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QUINCY — The Quincy’s Golden K Kiwanis Club recently presented the Chaddock Children’s Foundation with a $2,000 check for its capital campaign, which includes the renovations of residential buildings. Money was raised through the Golden K Golf Scramble held in the spring. Golden K meets at 9 a.m. the second and fourth Monday of each…
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