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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — A Pleasant Hill man was sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on Thursday for failing to register as a sex offender. Chief Deputy Zack Orr with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted a criminal investigation on Nov. 28, 2023, into a violation of the Illinois Sex Offender…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is introducing Pathway Days, an initiative helping students and parents make smart, informed decisions about careers and academic majors. Designed to begin with the end in mind, these events focus on early career identification, salary insights and connecting career potential with student debt awareness. Students will connect with…
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QUINCY — Quincy University welcomes alumnus Mark Tyrpin (Class of 1997) as the featured speaker at the President’s Leadership Breakfast, for which QU President Brian McGee is the host, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the QU Cafeteria, 18th and Lind. Tyrpin has been the president of Mercantile Bank, a United…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is searching for more information about a recent burglary at a Quincy business. A press release from the Quincy Police Department says a subject burglarized Sam’s Club at 700 N. 54th at 12:05 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The subject gained entry by breaking the front windows of the entry…
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QUINCY — Carson Kirk, trustee emeritus at the Quincy Public Schools Foundation, will be honored with the Dream Big Award during the Night to Dream Big Gala on Friday, Nov. 1, at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. The Dream Big Award is reserved for those who have made a remarkable impact on the QPS Foundation or the…
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QUINCY — Sam’s Club, the Quincy Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will be the hosts of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Sam’s Club, 700 N. 54th. The DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of…
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Shaandra L. Lewis, 37, Quincy for Fighting. 136Mathew S. Tourney, 35, Quincy for Fighting. 136Toni M. Knuffman, 46, Clayton for Retail Theft at 5432 Broadway St. on 10/11/2024. 182Baron D. Horton, 37, Quincy for Trespassing x3 at 1527 S. 5th on 8/6/24, 8/10/24 & 8/14/24 Trespassing. NTA 121Lucas S. Dively, 28, Golden for Stealing at…
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced Thursday that the 19 certified behavioral health clinics (CCBHC) participating in a federal Medicaid demonstration program now offer mental health care and substance use treatment services. The model significantly increases access to behavioral health care, including crisis care, for people who may otherwise experience challenges accessing…
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QUINCY — The holidays used to be a time of busy stores and afternoon outings. There was something about decorated stores and hurrying shoppers ducking into little shops that had engrained itself into the very fabric of the season. Thanksgiving décor by Halloween, Christmas stuff up by Thanksgiving. For those of us born and raised in…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s (JWCC) Rotaract Club at the Southeast Education Center (SEC) in Pittsfield is conducting a bedding drive to provide essential bedding for children in need. In partnership with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization, which constructs beds for children in the area, the JWCC Rotaract Club is asking for donations…
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QUINCY — Peters Heating and Air Conditioning’s Pink Van Campaign has the goal of fighting cancer. Customers are encouraged to request the pink van for any service call. When they do, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the fight against breast cancer. Peters recently presented a check for $2,500 to the Blessing…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00.10/12/2024:Thomas A. Warren, Chicago: Struck a deer on IL 99/CR 1300E.10/14/2024:Christina L. Brierton, Versailles: Struck a deer on Il 107@ McGee Creek.A juvenile from Verailles was traveling on IL 99/CR975E and left…
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NEBO, Ill. — Tim Duoos used to be part of a group of 10 people who owned the Venice Island Duck Club in San Joaquin County in California. However, when one of the founding members died about four years ago, the rest of the group decided to sell the duck club. “Since that happened, I…
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QUINCY- While there won’t be artificial turf just yet on the fields of the Quincy High School baseball and softball complex, there will be new dirt. About 75 tons of it. The high school baseball and softball infields received the new dirt this week as part of a life safety funding amendment. QHS Athletic Director…
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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. Paradise Lane MHP & Storage, LLC of Kansas City, Mo., sold storage units at Spring Lake…
Read Full Article Caylene C. Sorenson, 24, of 1124 N. 9th for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 8th and Vermont. NTA 126Brody Bell, 39, Quincy for Burglary.Cody Felker, 34, Quincy for DWLR, No Valid Reg, and Uninsured Vehicle.Cody R. Harrison, 35, 320 Spring for Obstructing Identification. Lodged 186Jeffrey White, 40, homeless for Warrant FTA-Trespassing.…
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QUINCY — Down Home Pub and Eatery is moving to the Quincy Town Center with an anticipated opening of nearly November, according to a press release from Cullinan Properties. The restaurant will move into the location formerly occupied by Pappo’s Pizzeria and Pub. Down Home Pub and Eatery owner Stephanie Kaufman says the move from its current location…
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NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ill. — The New Philadelphia Association has a new president. Gerald McWorter will replace Phil Bradshaw, who is retiring after serving as the founding president for 28 years. McWorter is the great-great-grandson of Frank and Lucy McWorter, the founders of New Philadelphia in 1836. McWorter is an emeritus professor at the University of Illinois and…
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# Black Samsung Phone 9-10-24 22324 Misc Keys including 2 Contico Keys 9-10-24 22324…
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. Tina D. Brown and Kevin Brown of Baylis sold a residence at 1200 Davis in Barry…
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QUINCY — The trial for a Quincy man facing a charge of first-degree murder remains on the December jury docket. Victor A. Weems III, 20, appeared Tuesday morning for a status hearing in Adams County Circuit Court before Circuit Judge Tad Brenner. He was represented by Matt Wayman with the Hammer Law Firm in St. Louis.…
Read Full Article Hernan I. Marquez, 22, 3100 State for Failure to Obey Stop Sign and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 30th and Wisman. NTA 178Keegan D. Peters, 28, 2002 W. Hilltop Dr. for Improper Lane Usage at 4th and Vermont. NTA 126Emma Lee Fey, 32, Monroe City, Mo., for disregarding a stop sign. PTC 106Charles Allison III,…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Justin Flath and Angel Lamb of Quincy at 8:41 a.m. Oct. 7, 2024.A boy was born to Geoffrey and Hannah Bimson of Lewistown, Mo., at 8:38 a.m. Oct. 8, 2024.A girl was born to Dakota Henson and Ashley Johnston of Pittsfield at 10:17 a.m. Oct. 8, 2024.A girl…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College invites the community to its Fall Fest from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at its Quincy campus, 1301 S. 48th. This family-friendly event offers a variety of fun fall activities for all ages.
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