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QUINCY — Bryan Renfro, John Wood Community College (JWCC) president, has been selected to assume the role of chancellor at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC). His last day at JWCC is planned for June 30. Renfro began his tenure as JWCC’s seventh president on Jan. 4, 2023. He succeeded Michael Elbe, who retired on Dec.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s history department will be the host of a presentation by Justin Coffey, professor of history, and Father Aaron Pembleton, endowed chair in history, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, in the QU Hall of Fame Room in the Health and Fitness Center, 1901 Oak. In his presentation, “U.S. Presidents Who…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Quincy Public Library will hold its annual spring used book sale Thursday and Friday, April 3-4 at the Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey. The sale is held in the large conference room. It will offer books, DVDs and CDs for purchase. With a few exceptions, everything is 50 cents…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup hopes to have a replacement for Mike Farha’s seat in the 4th Ward before the Quincy City Council’s April 7 meeting. Farha told Muddy River News that he was “worn out” after serving for 26 years as an alderman when he announced his resignation on March 7. Troup said after…
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Thomas R. Edlemon, 19, of Quincy for Trespassing at 3809 Broadway. NTA 130Kara M. Gower, 27, of Quincy for Peace Disturbance at 807 Southern Lane. NTA 178Bobby J. Husted, 48. of Warsaw for Failure to Obey Stop Sign at 3rd and Cedar. NTA 178Alec M. Kline, 23, of Quincy for DUI Alcohol and taillights required…
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Brandon M. Wegs, 39, last known address of 3800 block of S. 36th Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated driving under the influence. He also is wanted by a neighboring county for driving on a suspended license. Wegs is 6 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. He…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Action Brown County (ABC) will hold its annual “Night at the Races” event Saturday, April 26, at the KC Hall in Mount Sterling. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the first race commencing at 7 p.m. Attendees can expect a lineup of 10 televised races. An official race program will…
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QUINCY — Advocacy Network for Children is planning a number of events throughout the area in honor of April being National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. A number of local businesses will be donating a portion of their proceeds to the agency. Advocacy Network for Children has two programs — CASA (Court Appointed Special…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will be site of “Minecraft at the Museum” from 1 to 3:15 p.m. on Friday, April 5, to celebrate the release of “A Minecraft Movie.” This event will bring the world of Minecraft to life, offering a multi-disciplinary educational experience for museum guests. “Most people don’t realize Minecraft is based…
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QUINCY — A “girl dinner” is a romantically pathetic spread of whatever can be gathered quickly, effortlessly and economically. My version typically consists of a cheese stick, a few handfuls of trail mix, a clementine, a couple slices of turkey, 17 mini rice cakes and a granola bar. Bon appétit. So when Chef Vanessa Hall,…
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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. Bruce W. Walker and Susan A. Walker of Lincoln sold a residence at 1307 Edinburgh Drive…
Read Full Article Markahl R. Humphrey, 20, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 33rd and Broadway. NTA 101James R. Ruxlow, 89, of Quincy for Stop Sign Violation at 28th and College. NTA 101Jeffrey D. Willingham, 62, of Quincy for FTA-Criminal Damage to Property at his address. Lodged 130Georgina R. Tilton, 30, of Quincy for City OV…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — American rapper, singer and songwriter Snoop Dogg will perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday, Aug. 13. “We are excited to bring Snoop Dogg back to Springfield and the Illinois State Fair,” Illinois Department of Agriculture director Jerry Costello II said in a press release. “We know from past experience…
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QUINCY — As many as 40 percent of people with depression can find no relief for their condition. “These are patients who experience feelings of hopelessness, helplessness and worthlessness,” Olivia Patterson, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with Blessing Health System, said in a press release. “They’ve tried multiple conventional antidepressants and experienced no relief.” For…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — Jensen Woods Camp will hold an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, as part of its Spring Fling event. Children will meet in front of Dixon Lodge and then be divided into three age groups — 5 years old and under, ages 6-10 and ages 11-16 — for the…
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MRN’s David Adam sat down with Quincy Mayor Mike Troup and his challenger, Linda Moore, to discuss the city’s mayoral campaign as it enters its final days.
Read Full Article Sophia C. Wendling, 22, of Quincy for Speeding at 28th and Curtis Creek. NTA 104Jamie L. Decker, 42, of Quincy for Following Too Closely at 24th and State. NTA 140Adriana Smith, 46, of New Canton for Failure to Yield Right of Way at 10th and Vermont. NTA 169|Michael J. Dittmer, 31, of Quincy for Criminal…
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QUINCY — A family safely escaped their northside home before an early Saturday morning porch fire. The Quincy Fire Department was alerted at 12:11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, to a back porch fire at 2241 Spruce. The first crew arrived on scene at 12:14 a.m. and found the back of the house was no longer…
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Summer will be here before we know it, and you might be looking into day camps or overnight camps for your kids. After all, summer camps are a great environment for kids to develop social skills, grow independence and experience the outdoors. BBB recommends using the same level of care in choosing a summer camp…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is implementing a change in the location and bill pay process for its patient accounts office. Patients visiting the hospital to pay a bill or make payment arrangements should check in at the front welcome desk at the hospital’s main entrance. A patient accounts representative will be notified and available…
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QUINCY — Adams County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a program of Advocacy Network for Children, swore in its newest volunteers — Emily Hendrickson and Kelley Arnold — at the Adams County Courthouse on Feb. 24. CASA volunteers are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to speak up for abused or neglected children in…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jennifer Tournear of Enchanted Books about running a locally owned bookstore and how she stands out against the big boxes and online booksellers.
Read Full Article Kyle L. Cawthon, 28, of Quincy was arrested on a warrant for FTA improper lane usage at 54th and Broadway. Cash bond. 122Shane A. Williams, 38, was arrested on an IDOC warrant for escape, obstructing police, armed robbery and aggravated battery to a peace officer at 24th and Cherry Lane. Lodged 147/112Amy N. Kiles, 41,…
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QUINCY — Circuit Judge Roger Thomson denied on Friday afternoon a motion to reconsider or reduce the 130-year sentence he gave Bradley Yohn on Sept. 23, 2023. As his case now heads to the state appellate court, Yohn departed his motion hearing in Adams County Circuit Court on Friday with choice words for those in…
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