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Mckenna K. Livengood, 29, 619 S. 14th St. for Leaving the Scene of an Accident at 619 S. 14th St. Lodged 107Jones H. Petty, 20, 2439 Bradmoor Ave. for Operating Uninsured at 3rd St. and Maine St. 151Chree D. Bolin, 33, Barry for Speeding at Gardner Expressway and Jackson St. 147Tosha M. Weir, 50, New…
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QUINCY — The cause of a fire on Wednesday afternoon at a structure fire in a home at 1631 N. Fifth was labeled as undetermined pending further investigation. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 1:27 p.m. Wednesday. The home was believed to be vacant. Engine companies No. 4, No. 2 and No. 6 and…
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MACOMB, Ill. – The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 arrested Christopher Michael Metcalf, 43, of Macomb for possession of child pornography, a Class 2 felony. A press release from the Illinois State Police said the West Central Illinois Task Force initiated an investigation in October 2024 after learning a subject in the…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man who was just days away from a trial for an attempted first-degree murder charge for ramming his vehicle into a vehicle driven by his estranged wife has pled guilty to a lesser charge and has been sentenced to two years of probation. Carl E. Douglas II, 48, appeared Wednesday morning with…
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QUINCY — Rick and Trish Rettke of Quincy are the new owners of Winner’s Wash and The Liquor Booth, having purchased the businesses and properties from Adam and Jessica Booth. The Rettkes said they look forward to providing the same service and quality products and services that customers have come to expect, while also introducing…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 14 to celebrate the recent opening of Eras Vintage Resale and Rentals at 127 E. Calhoun. The business is housed in the bright green building next to Domino’s. Owner Kiley Lee has fulfilled her dream of…
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QUINCY — Kelly Pierceall recently was recognized as the November 2024 Employee of the Month at SIU Center for Family Medicine in Quincy. Pierceall has worked as a medical office specialist for 17 years, providing support to the SIU team and patients. Her responsibilities include sorting all incoming documents, ensuring they reach the proper destination,…
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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. 11/16/2024:James A. Shanks, Rushville struck a deer on US 24/Ripley.Leverda M. Marvel, Mt. Sterling struck a deer on Cr350E. 11/20/2024:Randy L. Suiter, Jacksonville: Struck a deer on IL 99/1050E St.…
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QUINCY — It was a packed house in the Quincy City Council chambers Tuesday night for the Quincy Plan Commission meeting — and a roundabout wasn’t even on the agenda. The commission denied Mill Creek Water District’s request for a special permit to build a 120-foot tall, 250,000 gallon water tank in a residentially-zoned area.…
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Ashley F. Schroder, 37, last known address in the 400 block of North Warsaw in Ursa, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for burglary and leaving the scene of an accident. Schroder is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes. Call the Quincy Regional…
Read Full Article Crystal Strawn, 51, 1139 Hutmacher for speeding at 22nd and Broadway.Iysis Brown, 23, 1034 N. 5th for speeding at 38th and Maine.Steven Ferguson, 52, 2015 Spruce St. for operating uninsured vehicle at 20th and Broadway. 147Stacey Wombles reports the theft of a black Jestson Atlas brand battery operated bicycle from outside of 339 Cedar on…
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MEREDOSIA, Ill. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, requests a public review of the draft supplemental environmental assessment titled “LaGrange Lock and Dam 1,200 Foot Lock” dated Nov. 2024. The public is invited to submit comments for this project until Jan. 3. The district proposes to build an approximately 1,200-foot lock chamber at…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently announced the cast members of “SIX: Teen Edition,” who will tell the story of Henry VIII’s six wives. The nine queens are: “SIX: Teen Edition” is under the direction of education director Brendan Shea. In a press release, Shea said, “This is not your typical musical, but a dynamic,…
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QUINCY — Merry Market, a micro pop-up shop, will take over Studio 125 in downtown Quincy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. This one-day-only shopping event celebrates Small Business Saturday by showcasing a lineup of local artisans and makers. The vendor lineup is: “The elves have been busy crafting one-of-a-kind items you won’t…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council passed an amended resolution during its Monday night meeting that could increase the Quincy Public Library’s levy request to 15 cents per $100 of equalized assessed value (EAV) and increase the aggregate property tax levy by 24.49 percent. That decision also means the City Council must have a public…
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QUINCY — Aldermen learned during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting that work on the outside of Quincy’s City Hall is near completion, and work on the inside of City Hall is about to get started. They approved invoices from Klingner and Associates totaling $73,246.78 for construction administration services for the City Hall renovations. Aldermen…
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Meet Petey! Petey is a charming 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix with a beautiful white and tan coat. He is just a small guy with short little legs making him such a goofy boy! This silly boy is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his vaccinations, making him ready to find his forever…
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City Hall, Central Services closed Thursday and Friday; Thursday garbage will be picked up Wednesday
QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. City Hall will reopen Monday, Dec. 2, for regular business hours. Central Services will also be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29. Garbage will not be picked up on Thursday, Nov. 28. The garbage route normally…
Read Full Article David A. Schaffer of Quincy for Speeding. NTA 113Abbie R. Parada Olivares, 18, for Speeding. NTA 113Noah C. Deas, 21, for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 113Tracy L. Woods, 55, for Speeding. NTA 113Rebecca J. Shaw, 57, for Speeding. NTA 113Austin J. Tappe, 27, for Speeding. NTA 113Terry G. Adams, 70, for Speeding. NTA 113Theresa…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb recently announced the return of the Holiday Light Show at the gazebo in Chandler Park at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The show has been designed and coordinated by Macomb resident Monte Colley for the past four years. Colley said eight new songs have been added to…
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QUINCY — Golden Rule Entertainment, the parent company of the Quincy Baseball Club, announced Nov. 15 that Quincy will field a team in the Prospect League during the summer of 2025. President Jamie Toole introduced during a press conference other members of the ownership group and Brad Gyorkos as the team’s manager, as well as a name-the-team…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is set to celebrate its first Pathfinder Award ceremony to honor Jim Rapp, the college’s legal counsel for its 50-year history, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Quincy Country Club. A formal program begins at 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres…
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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 W. Waters and Debra G. Waters of Pittsfield sold a residence at 208 S. Mason…
Read Full Article Gretchen N. Foose, 77, Quincy for stop sign violation. NTA 128Carli J. Bryan, 34, Quincy for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. PTC 128Kaitlyn N. Rankin, 23, Quincy for DUI – Alcohol at 9th and Broadway. NTA 162Kimberly R. Spann, 48, Quincy for Forgery. Lodged 108Amber Matticks, 21, Quincy for Speeding. 113Ronald Vest,…
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