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QUINCY — Blessing Breast Center nationally certified patient navigator Jessica Nuebel will be the host of a free breast self-exam class from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26. Registration is required. Participation is limited to 10 women. Those attending will practice on life-like breast models to encourage breast awareness through increased recognition of the difference…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council held its first public hearing and reading of the FY 2024 budget ordinance Monday night. Aldermen will hear the third reading and voted on the $52.7 general fund spending plan on April 24. In a memo to the aldermen, Director of Administrative Services Jeff Mays said revenues of $50.2…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The ambassador committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting April 5 to welcome Las Delicias de Mexico, 1414 E. Jackson, to the chamber and the local business community. Family-owned and operated by former Chicago-natives who now call Macomb home, Las Delicias de Mexico has introduced a menu…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and the Tri-States Civil War Round Table are the sponsors of Civil War Symposium IV on Friday and Saturday, April 28-29 at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. This year’s event features two noted Lincoln scholars, a fiddle player, a nationally known Ulysses S. Grant re-enactor…
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QUINCY — Registration for summer classes at John Wood Community College is under way. Students may register for the three-week intersession (May 22 to June 9) and the regular summer term (June 12 to August 4). Students often use the short summer term to complete classes one or two at a time instead of attending…
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Blessing Hospital A girl to Spencer and Katy Myers of Mendon at 2:39 p.m. April 4.A boy to Dalton and Andrea Williams of New London, Mo., at 4:35 p.m. April 4.A girl to Ethan Barfield and Lisa Tanner of Mount Sterling at 3:16 a.m. April 5.A boy to Dahvion Stallings of Canton, Mo., and Madalin…
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QUINCY — Downtown Clean Up in The District is back on Earth Day. Quincy Brewing Company and Quincy Medical Group, along with The District, have spearheaded a clean-up event at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22. Efforts will begin in Parking Lot I, where gloves and trash bags will be distributed. An estimated 100 volunteers will…
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Baseball season kicked off this month, and other sports like soccer and ice hockey are in full swing right now. Buying online is the easiest way for many people to get tickets to their favorite team’s game, but like any online purchase, ticket sales can be susceptible to counterfeits and scams. It’s wise to buy…
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QUINCY — Fifteen QU business majors from the Oakley School of Business attended the Promat 2023 Education Conference in Chicago on March 20-21. Promat is the largest expo and trade show for professionals working in the supply chain, warehouse and distribution industries. There were 50,000 attendees, mainly manufacturing and supply chain professionals. Professionals in the…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold a collective goods book and gift fair from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in the front lobby and hallways of Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. All proceeds from the book and gift fair will benefit the Memorial Hospital Foundation’s “Grow Our Own”…
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QUINCY — Sunset Senior Living held two Easter egg hunts on Thursday, April 6, on its main campus, 418 Washington, for more than 200 Sunset employees and their families. More than 2,100 eggs were stuffed by staff members and QND cheerleaders. Many raffle prizes of toys, bikes, bike helmets, gift certificates and more were donated.…
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QUINCY –– The Great River Gaming Guild will hold a charity No Hunger Game Day to benefit Horizons Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at the Quincy Town Center. The Great River Gaming Guild was founded in 1980. Its purpose is to promote a positive image for miniature, card, board…
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MRN Publisher Bob Gough talks to the superintendent of the Sny, Mike Reed, about flood fighting and making sure more than 100,000 acres of land stays dry. Reed is also retiring from the job he’s had for 28 years and the drainage district is currently looking for his successor.
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QUINCY — Calftown Café is under new ownership with Bill Burns, the former manager of the café, and it also has a name change. Calftown Coffee House, 432 S. Eighth, opened its doors to the public for the first time on Monday, April 3. Customers will see a refreshed menu featuring new coffee blends and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department is once again the host of the annual citizen fire academy, an opportunity for people to get an inside look at the fire department and learn about the multitude of services provided to the community through live demonstrations and hands-on experiences alongside Quincy firefighters. The academy starts Tuesday, April…
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QUINCY — No-cost diabetes-related blood tests and blood pressure screenings will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 10, at Horizons, 224 S. Eighth, in partnership with Blessing Health. Registration and fasting are not required. The A1C test helps to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes. Its results also help patients and their healthcare…
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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. Billy P. Lang of Rushville sold a lot at 110 Jackson in Ripley to Bert Coffman…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will offer free General Education Development preparation classes in Quincy, Camp Point, Mount Sterling and Pittsfield through the JWCC Adult Education program, which helps students prepare for the high school equivalency GED test and improve basic reading and math skills. The program assists with career planning, job skills and…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy to to Tumbasa and Allison Puli of Quincy at 9:02 a.m., Sunday, March 26.A girl to Jacob and Alexandra Walch of Barry at 3:01 p.m., Monday, March 27.A girl to Chase Gibleon and Haley Kerkhoff of Quincy at 7:33 a.m., Thursday, March 30.A boy to Mark and Alexis Vanholt of Plymouth…
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QUINCY, — The Quincy Medical Group Foundation’s Community Cancer Crush is set for Friday, April 7, at the Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the event beginning at 6:15 p.m. Cancer Crush includes a silent and live auction, games, food from local food trucks and live entertainment. The evening will…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center invites area community members to attend its Easter weekend events. All events are free and open to the public at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Easter events begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 7, with a United Good Friday Service. Three area…
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QUINCY –– Quincy City Hall and Central Services will be closed Friday, April 7 in observance of Good Friday. Both will reopen Monday, April 10 for regular business hours. Garbage pickup and yard waste recycling will take place Friday, April 7. Quincy Transit Lines will operate on its normal schedule on Friday, April 7.
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. Walter C. Lindsay and Stephanie A. Lindsay of Pittsfield sold a residence at 8 Quail Ridge…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — John Wood Community College is offering College Connections, an open house for anyone interested in programs at JWCC, from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11. at the JWCC Southeast Education Center, 39637 260th Ave. Admissions, financial aid and academic advising services will be available. Attendees can visit with JWCC representatives to learn about…
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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. Denise Rigg and Dawn Whelan of Clayton sold a residence at 1105 Washington in Quincy to…
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QUINCY — The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation recently announced today that Catharine Miller of John Wood Community College is among the semifinalists for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Through this program, the foundation awards community college students demonstrating exceptional academic ability, leadership, service and a determination to complete their bachelor’s degrees at top…
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QUINCY — The Muddy River Riders will hold their eighth Blessing of the Bikes event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, on the Knights of Columbus grounds, 700 S. 36th. Activities will be: This event is the group’s major fundraiser, with all proceeds being used for the group’s book bag program.…
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QUINCY — YoungLives, a faith-based mentoring program for teen mothers and their babies, junior high students and high school students, will have a fundraising tea party beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at the Corinthian Event Center, 415 Hampshire. People can sign up to attend the tea at quincy.younglife.org/events. Proceeds will help to fund…
Read Full Article April brings warmer weather, and everyone is spending more time outside — including salespeople. Now through September is prime time for door-to-door sales, so it’s a good time to form a plan for how you will respond if someone knocks on your door. Plenty of reputable companies use door-to-door sales, including industries like telecommunications, energy,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center will offer specialized electrical troubleshooting and safety courses at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. Electrical Troubleshooting and Maintenance will be held on April 21 and 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Working with real-world components, students in the two-day course will learn…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training have partnered with the Tracy Family Foundation and the Community Foundation to offer a nonprofit board member development course. Nonprofits often need more available board prospects when attempting to identify new board members and recruit a diverse board. The course will be led by Clairice…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will offer outdoor family fun from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at the museum, 1601 Maine. Activities offered are an egg hunt, games, crafts and prizes. The event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. For more information, call 217-224-7669.
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QUINCY — Golden Bridges has begun a partnership with the Adams County Red Cross to provide the labor to install in-home smoke detectors in the Adams County area. T Heberlein, who recently joined the staff of Golden Bridges, has worked with the program in the past and will reunite with personnel at the Adams County…
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QUINCY — Twenty-six local prolife advocates and members of Right to Life of Adams County met with Congressman Randy Frese at the Illinois March for Life in Springfield on March 21. Thousands from around the state gathered at the Capital to pray, share experiences and show their commitment to life and health for mothers and…
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QUINCY — Registration is open for the 13th annual “Strike Out Breast Cancer” at Tangerine Bowl in Quincy to benefit patients of the Blessing Breast Center. The event will have one session on Friday, April 28, at 7 p.m. and three sessions on Saturday, April 29, at noon, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Teams of…
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QUINCY — Smiles from Myles will host its third birthday toy drive from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at the Knights of Columbus, 700 S. 36th. Featured activities will be a bounce house, kiddie games, train rides and an appearance by the Easter bunny. The Quincy Children’s Museum will be there. Donations accepted are new…
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QUINCY — Cuddle Cat Rescue will hold a trivia night Saturday, April 29, at the Quincy Eagles Club, 3737 N. Fifth. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the trivia competition starting at 7 p.m. The cost is $125 per table with up to eight players per table allowed. A cash bar will be available.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum, 306 Walnut, will open for the season on Saturday, April 1. The free museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon-4 p.m. and on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. The museum is closed on Monday and on major holidays. Special group or class tours can be arranged at other…
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QUINCY — Adams County mobile home tax bills are in the mail. Watch for a green bill in a standard business envelope from the Adams County Collector. The bill will display “Adams County 2023 Mobile Home Local Services Tax Bill” at the top. Payments are due by Friday, May 26, 2023, and can be made:…
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QUINCY — The local Quincy Association of Realtors will be the host of a homebuyer workshop in collaboration with Bank of Springfield on Wednesday, April 5, at the Corinthian Event Center, 415 Hampshire. The workshop will include networking beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 6 p.m. Snacks will be provided. A cash…
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. Sally A. Weisenburger of Quincy sold a residence and lot at 1100-1110 Hutmacher Road in Quincy…
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QUINCY — April Spears of Quincy won this year’s JWCC Foundation and WGEM Career Makeover competition. She was selected from a pool of more than 40 applicants to receive a full-tuition scholarship, which includes coverage for books and fees, for a two-year associate degree program at JWCC. Spears has been a certified nursing assistant for…
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QUINCY — To provide meals to families in need, more than 60 ADM Quincy-based volunteers from ADM Quincy Oilseeds, ADM Quincy Animal Nutrition and Quincy Crosswinds, in conjunction with JM Huber and Ingersoll-Rand, will package 50,000 meals for local food banks. The event, titled Feed the Funnel, a trademark of The Pack Shack, will be…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy to Kevin and Tara Hamann of Quincy at 1:26 p.m. March 20.A boy to Thomas and Kathleen Dalton of Mendon at 5:17 p.m. March 20A boy to Austin and Morgan Hoewing of Hannibal, Mo., at 9:50 a.m. March 21.A boy to John and Skylar Leaver of Quincy at 11:45 a.m. March…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Macomb Police have identified a suspect and the fatality in a shooting near the Western Illinois University campus in the early morning hours of Saturday. According to a press release, Macomb Police responded to a shooting at a house party at 1:55AM Saturday in the 500 block of North Johnson Street in…
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QUINCY — The Crossing Church will hold Car Care from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 2. This event will serve single parents, foster parents, widows, active military personnel and veterans. The church is inviting anyone who falls in one or more of those categories to sign up to have their vehicle detailed and inspected. All…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis will be the host of the 27th annual Bids for Kids charity auction at noon on Thursday, March 30. The entire auction takes place online and runs through 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 2. Bidders can register for free at bidsforkids.auction and be participating in minutes after a quick…
Read Full Article While there’s still a slight chill in the air, many families are already planning what their children will do over the summer. Summer camp is a great way for your kids to have new experiences and make friends in a safe environment. Choosing a summer camp can be a source of anxiety for parents. After…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center will offer an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) 10-hour general industry training class on Wednesday, March 29, and Thursday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. The class is open to the public. No application is…
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QUINCY — Frese Ornamental Nursery will hold a series of “Celebration of Spring” open house events each weekend during the month of May featuring local artisans. The first event, “In the Garden,” will be a make-and-take craft night from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 11. Local woodworker Hen Den Creations will lead those attending in designing…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on March 15 to welcome new Shelter Insurance agent and new chamber member Devon Raleigh. Raleigh’s office is located at 137 S. Randolph. Shelter Insurance focuses on auto, property, business and life insurance. For information, call 309-836-3000 or…
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QUINCY — The Department of Health and Human services reports an estimated 90 percent of all foster children are exposed to trauma, and one in four foster children shows symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Three foster agencies are coming together to educate foster parents and anyone who works with foster children about trauma through the annual…
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QUINCY — Area high school students are invited to attend the Illinois Regional College Fair at Quincy University from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, March 28, in the Health and Fitness Center, 20th and Oak. Representatives from more than 50 in-state and out-of-state public and private colleges and universities will provide information to high school students…
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QUINCY — Registration is underway for a no-cost cardiac ultrasound screening for teens ages 13 to 18 to assess for rare, but potentially life-threatening, cardiac conditions. The screening will be held from 1-4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7, at the Blessing Health Center West building, Suite 230, 927 Broadway. The conditions, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will present a live video talk titled “Exploring the Invisible Universe with Chandra Space Telescope.” The talk will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30, in Room D022/023 at John Wood Community College. According to NASA, the Chandra X-Ray Space Telescope is designed to detect X-ray emission from very…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Willie Hedden, 43, a former sergeant at the Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mt. Sterling, was sentenced on March 22 to six years’ imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for civil rights deprivation resulting in bodily injury and death and obstruction of justice offenses in connection with the…
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. Bennie L. Hines, Jr., of Quincy sold a residence at 1015 N. Fifth in Quincy to…
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QUINCY — Mary Ann Epley is the SIU Center for Family Medicine Quincy’s March Employee of the Month. Epley is SIU Quincy’s residency coordinator. She spends the majority of her time working with the recruitment of family medicine residents and medical students to the Quincy campus. In a press release, Epley’s nominator said, “Mary Ann…
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QUINCY — The West Central Illinois School Leadership Initiative recently completed its fifth leadership training cohort. Wayne Krus, a teacher at Baldwin School in the Quincy School District, was among the graduates. School administrators and teachers from districts and schools in a 10-county region in west-central Illinois have been involved in this leadership training for…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in the Adams County Circuit Court on March 15, 2023: Travis Lee Oenning, 30, of Quincy and Roberta Ann Seiz, 27, of Quincy.Lauren Ashlee Mercil, 26, of Quincy and Arturo Miguel Melendez, 27, of Quincy.Amber Renee Clayton, 35, of Payson and Roger Dean Gille Jr., 40, of Payson.…
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QUINCY — Mississippi Valley Boy Scouts of America will hold a sporting clays fundraiser Wednesday, May 10, at Saukenauk Scout Reservation. Check-in will start at 10 a.m. followed by a bag lunch at noon. A safety talk will be given at 12:45 with a shotgun start immediately following the talk. The day will end with…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Pierre Lamont Parrish II of Westminster, Calif., and Tyrica Shamone Humphrey of Quincy at 6:22 a.m. March 14.A boy was born to Dwyer and Breanne Kelly of Mendon at 9:26 p.m. March 14.A girl and a boy were born to Reid and Emily Pulliam of Barry at 8:22…
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Jury hears 16 more recorded calls; Rep. says Madigan ruled ‘through fear and intimidation’ CHICAGO – Facing a perceived betrayal during a make-or-break election season in 2018, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan called the person he often sought counsel from: longtime friend and confidant Mike McClain. Several Democratic candidates running for the state Senate…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The truck driver training program at John Wood Community College will host an information session at the Southeast Education Center beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 27. The SEC is at 39637 260th Ave., two miles north of Pittsfield on Route 54. The session is free and open to the public.…
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QUINCY — To celebrate Women’s History Month, Quincy University is hosting a special event called Making History Happen in the QU Hall of Fame Room, 20th and Oak, on Wednesday, March 22. The event features a panel of accomplished women in a variety of career fields who will share their stories and challenges. The panel…
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QUINCY — Deborah Lee of Four Winds Farm is offering a nine-week course about medicinal herbs beginning this week. Participants can attend either on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m., March 22-May 17, or on Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon, March 23-May 18. The class is limited to 12 participants. It will be held at Four Winds Farm,…
Read Full Article Deciding on a child care provider can be daunting. It’s a big change for a family to make — and a costly one. Rising child care rates and a shortage of providers have made finding quality care more difficult. When you’re looking for someone to care for something so precious as children, trust is critical.…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Pedro Carbajal and Nereida Ramirez of Quincy at 4:04 p.m. March 11.A boy was born to J.J. Miller of Pittsfield and Destinee Stauffer of Griggsville at 12:01 a.m. March 12.A girl was born to Ryan and Katie Parker of Quincy at 8:18 a.m. March 13.A girl was born…
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. Hilda J. Christison of Hannibal, Mo., sold a residence and lot at 1058 Mortimer in Barry…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House, 1550 Maine, have several springtime events planned. The restored Spring Nymph fountain will be dedicated to the late Irene Huff, founding president of Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House, at 1 p.m. April 18. The annual fundraiser will be held in conjunction with the Women’s City…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University is starting electrical engineering and mechanical engineering major degree programs in the fall 2024 semester. The programs will prepare students to become engineers in such fields as automation, autonomous systems, computer assisted design, electronics testing and manufacturing and artificial intelligence. In a press release, QU president Brian McGee said, “As student…
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QUINCY — City Treasurer Linda Moore and First Bankers Trust Company are presenting a workshop about securing public gatherings at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23 at City Council chambers, 730 Maine. Non-profit organizations and community event planners will get information, education and instruction to improve security at area community events and training needed to increase…
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. Shawn Irvine of Hannibal, Mo., sold a residence at 1014 Cherry in Quincy to Soner Otzel…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Alex Banta, 31, of Quincy, a former correctional officer at the Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mt. Sterling, was sentenced Thursday to 20 years’ imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for civil rights deprivation resulting in bodily injury and death and obstruction of justice in connection with the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation and Quincy Notre Dame Foundation kicked off the 12th annual Everybody Wins Mega Raffle on Thursday, March 16. The Mega Raffle has raised more than $2.1 million since its inception to support tuition assistance, technology updates and more to Quincy’s five Catholic schools. In a press release,…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy to Dustin and Leslee Kurfman of Fishhook of 1:42 a.m. March 5.A girl to Jermale Gavin and Sky Floyd of Hannibal, Mo., at 4:52 p.m. March 7.A boy to Kendrick Hill and Kelsey Whitaker of Pleasant Hill at 3:56 p.m. March 8.A girl to Benjamin and Chloe Morelock of Quincy at…
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CARTHGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Nauvoo and Nauvoo Pharmacy will be hosting open houses on Wednesday, March 22 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. At the Nauvoo Clinic open house, attendees can meet and greet with healthcare providers Tony Wasielewski, physical therapist Tonya Dooley and Memorial Medical Clinic med spa staff. Health screenings…
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. Mindy Gronewold of Carthage sold a house at 221 N. Madison in Carthage to Sarah Diprima…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation and Quincy High School leadership class have partnered to host the 10th annual Dream Big in Color 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, April 22, beginning at 9 a.m. The race begins and ends at Quincy High School. All proceeds raised benefits the Quincy School District. The Dream Big…
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St. Patrick's Day enforcement campaign calls for checks for seat belts, speeding, distracted driving
QUINCY — All too often, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations turn deadly because of impaired driving. If you celebrate, make sure you and your friends stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17 by remembering this advice: If you will be drinking alcohol, using cannabis or any other impairing substance, remember “Drive Sober or Get…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to hold on to some committed, but as of yet unallocated, funding from American Relief Plan Act funds as more county expenses arise. Projects that have been temporarily backburnered include $1 million to be used for housing in Quincy and Adams County. The Great River…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items recently were recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any recovered property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489. Callers should refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID Number Bank card for Clinton Emery 2-2-23 02386 Victoria Secret purse 2-4-23 02559…
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QUINCY — Quincy Service League is offering seven $1,000 scholarships to residents of Adams County. Applicants may either be traditional or non-traditional students seeking to further their education at a two-year college, four-year college or vocational/technical education. Scholarship applications are online at www.quincyserviceleague.org and must be postmarked by April 1. For more information or questions,…
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QUINCY — Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Lawyers for Learners and John Wood Community College joined forces on Wednesday, March 8 at JWCC to host a free legal clinic for clearing criminal records. The collaboration benefitted 38 community members, with almost a dozen receiving in-person consultations from volunteering local attorneys and former judges. Participants were…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — The first livestock judging clinic for youths was held on Saturday, March 4, at the John Wood Community College Agricultural Education Center in Baylis. University of Illinois Extension and John Wood Community College were the hosts. More than 70 youths attended the entry level workshop. They first spent time in the classroom…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Rotary After Dark is a newly formed group is dedicated to service projects in the Quincy area. The group has chosen the Support Our Troops Troupon program as an ongoing service project. The Support Our Troops® Troopons® program enhances the well-being of overseas and domestic military families by sending them food,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital and the Behavioral Health Team at Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage welcomes Chaka Batley. Batley began her career as a pediatric nurse practitioner in 2011. She is board certified as a nurse practitioner in both pediatric primary care and psychiatric mental health for the lifespan through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board…
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QUINCY — The Kroc Center will be the of a Camp Kroc Summer Day Camp starting June 5 and ending the week of August 11. Due to increased demand, the Kroc Center will open registration on Monday, March 13. Camp Kroc offers care to students grades K-6 and counselor training to grades 7-12, Monday-Friday, 7…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The truck driver training program at John Wood Community College is offering two informational open houses, with registration also available for upcoming classes. The Quincy open house will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 20, at the JWCC Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. The Pittsfield open house will be held at…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Scholarship money is available through the Memorial Hospital/HIA Scholarship Fund and Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship for Hancock County residents interested in pursuing a healthcare career or are already enrolled in a healthcare program. This opportunity is provided to any Hancock County resident because of the generosity of the Hancock County Health…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Applications are being accepted for Blessing Health’s nationally certified paramedic training program. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs. Paramedic students applying to take the National Registry Examination for Paramedics must be graduates of a CAAHEP accredited program. The program is recognized and approved by the…
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QUINCY — T Heberlein has joined the management team at Golden Bridges as director of sales and community outreach. Heberlein has more than 20 years of experience in management, marketing and leadership in the Quincy area. He will be responsible for relationship building with Golden Bridges partner vendors, senior services and home services providers and…
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QUINCY — In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public during March while supplies last. Of the more than 153,000 people who are expected to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year, only about 40 percent will be diagnosed in the earliest…
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QUINCY — Continuous coverage for Medicaid recipients ends on March 31, 2023. Clarity Healthcare is partnering with the Adams County Health Department to provide assistance on how to retain coverage. Medicaid pays for a person’s healthcare, such as visits to a doctor and for medicine. With the pandemic emergency ending, the continuous enrollment provision enacted…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital Twins were born to Matthew and Melissa Hopf of Quincy, a boy at 8:53 a.m. and a girl at 9:11 a.m. March 1.A girl was born to Anthony Haley and Samantha Haley of Quincy at 8:28 a.m. March 2.A girl was born to Ethan and Ashley Loos of Columbus at 7:46 p.m. March…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will hold its second annual trivia night at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at the St. Francis Parish Center, 1721 College. There will be general trivia questions in categories such as music, movies and television as well as special categories on Quincy and local…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Geodeland Earth Science Clubs, Inc. will host its annual gem, mineral and fossil show Saturday-Sunday, March 11-12 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. The show will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. The theme of this year’s show is “Sensational Quartz” and will feature a…
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QUINCY — Luther Memorial Church will hold a chili cookoff fundraiser at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. Ticket price for admission to the cookoff is $5 and will include tasting all the entries, a hot dog and a beverage. Fresh baked goods will be available for purchase as well as raffle tickets for a $100…
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QUINCY — One of the Quincy Humane Society’s largest fundraisers of the year, The Fabulous FurBall, will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 in the Armory event center, 416 Jersey. This Las Vegas-themed cocktail event allows guests to enjoy a night of casino-themed entertainment with professional dealers and music provided by Tappe…
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