Illinois
QUINCY — Aldermen voted during Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting to have an ordinance drafted to place a referendum on the April 2025 ballot that would pose the question of whether the city should continue electrical aggregation. Alderman Ben Uzelac (D-7) asked Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford near the end of Monday’s meeting how much time…
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QUINCY — A local family is gearing up to release the second book in their children’s series and is seeking support from the community. The Otten family of Quincy — Kyle, Ashley and their daughter Felicity — released their first book last year titled “The Little Polar Bear: Time for Chores.” They now have a…
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Crystal D. Syrcle, 45, Quincy for Stealing. NTA 178Michelle M. Kalthenbach, 50, Quincy for Stealing. NTA 178David W. Demoss, 51, Quincy for Expired Registration. NTA 134Dusty J. Peters, 36, Quincy for Pike County Warrant for Aggravated Battery. Lodged 161Patrick Taylor, 33, Quincy for Speeding at 13th and Broadway. NTA 186Laree Dunning, 36, Quincy for Operating…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced nominations are now open for the Class of 2025 Business Hall of Fame. This recognition celebrates business leaders who have set the standard for excellence in innovation, leadership and community impact. “We are proud to honor those who have not only excelled in business but…
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Robert E. Lewis, 57, last known address in the 1700 block of Oak in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Lewis is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 155 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline…
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QUINCY — The working facility plan proposed by the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) last week would cost $1.21 million per year less than maintaining all four Catholic elementary school buildings as pre-K through eighth-grade facilities, according to a document made public Friday. The document, published on the QCES website, also said that figure doesn’t…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is having a beat meeting for Beats 4 and 5 (south of Broadway and west of 18th Street) at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the Quincy Notre Dame cafeteria, 1400 S. 11th. Chief Adam Yates, Deputy Chief Mike Tyler and Deputy Chief Travis Wiemelt, along with officers…
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QUINCY — A downtown Quincy retail fixture is closing on Sept. 28. After 110 years, Roy Bennett Furniture at 311 Maine will close with a going-out-of-business sale. Laura Wright, Roy Bennett’s great-great granddaughter, said her family has sold the building. “I am honored to have been the fifth generation active in a business so deeply…
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Ashley and Brittany are on their latest “Road Trip With Randy” to do some breathing, relaxing and learning some fun yoga moves. SEE Quincy fills up our tank for the “Road Trip with Randy.”
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QUINCY — A man recently walked into a couple of taverns for karaoke in Quincy and sang the Spinners’ 1976 hit, “It’s a Shame”, at both places. The crowds were really impressed as the man seemed to hit every note perfectly. They were more shocked when they learned the singer was GC Cameron, lead vocalist…
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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. Danny Ray Phillips of Fort Madison, Iowa sold a residence at 1033 Ohio in Quincy to…
Read Full Article Leah R. Presley, 32, Quincy for Criminal Trespass to Vehicle and Resisting a Peace Officer. Lodged 124Robert M. Bellovich, 42, Quincy for FTA DUI. Lodged 178Sean P. O’Leary, 57, Quincy for Disorderly Conduct and Public Indecency at 1301 Bonansinga Dr. Lodged 161Travis L. Oenning, 32, Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 161Jessica L. Fennell, 44, Quincy…
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QUINCY – Quincy Firefighters responded to two fires on Sunday: One in the morning and one in the afternoon. On the first call at 10:14 a.m., Engine 2, Engine 4, Engine 6, and Incident Commandwere dispatched to 529 N 3rd St. for a report of a structure fire and when units arrived on the scenethey…
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Public invited to ribbon cutting, open house at new Illini Fitness location in Pittsfield on Tuesday
PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital will have a public ribbon cutting and open house at the new location of Illini Fitness on the hospital campus, 321 W. Washington, on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The ribbon cutting will be held at 9 a.m., and the open house will be held until 11 a.m. Illini Fitness, open…
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QUINCY — Chaddock will hold a live Q&A session from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, via Zoom for families, school district staff, teachers, caseworkers and referral sources to learn more about Chaddock’s services and referral process. Members of Chaddock’s admissions and clinical teams will cover a range of topics, including: Attendees can…
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QUINCY — ArtFest 2024 will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the lawn of the Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey. This free, family-friendly event will offer art activities and experiences for all ages and abilities. The Art Center will feature hands-on activities including wheel throwing, finger knitting, blind drawing…
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MACOMB, Ill. – High school students and prospective transfer students are invited to attend the Illinois Regional College Fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, at the Donald J. Spencer Student Recreation Center on the north edge of the Western Illinois University campus. Parking is available in the adjacent Q-Lot, 1001 W.…
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New local bank program provides convenience to parents, teaches financial responsibility to children
QUINCY — At a time when Americans have $17.8 trillion in household debt, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of personal finances. It is perhaps even more important for the next generation of consumers to have the skills to navigate such fickle financial conditions. A new program at a local bank seeks to do just…
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Adams County Board Chairman Kent Snider and Sheriff Tony Grootens sit down with MRN’s J. Robert Gough to discuss their plan to place school resource officers from the sheriff’s department into the county schools.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal, Mo., man who stole a Quincy Police Department squad car in July 2023 and was eventually apprehended in Hannibal received an eight-year sentence in the Missouri Department of Corrections on Wednesday. Marcus McGruder, 47, appeared in Marion County Circuit Court with Public Defender Andrew Smith before Judge Rachel Bringer Shepherd.…
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UPDATE: A representative from America’s Best Restaurants informed Muddy River News on Wednesday that the visit to Los Charros in Rushville has been canceled and won’t be rescheduled. RUSHVILLE, Ill. — Los Charros, 3 Charles Street in Rushville, will be receiving a visit from America’s Best Restaurants in late September. America’s Best Restaurants, a national…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Kraig and Cierra Hiland of Augusta at 9:40 p.m. Sept. 3, 2024.A boy was born to James Hall and Taylor Baker of Quincy at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 4, 2024.A girl was born to Lacey Lewis of Quincy at 5:22 p.m. Sept. 4, 2024.A boy was born to Collin…
Read Full Article Jami L. Sanders, 29, Quincy for Suspended Registration. NTA 113Evan R. Scheuermann, 20, Quincy for Stop Sign. NTA 113Destiny S. Miller, 28, homeless for trespassing. 144Andrew W. Liebig, 38, homeless for trespassing, obstructing ID and FTA possession of meth. Lodged 144Evelyn E.L. Bloyd, 35, 310 S. 8th for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 110Jermaine Q. Armstrong, 24,…
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UPDATE: Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said on Saturday the citywide boil order is no longer in effect. Twenty-four samples of water taken to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency all “came back fine,” Troup said Saturday night. QUINCY — A boil order has been issued for all City of Quincy water utility customers. The boil order…
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QUINCY — If someone you met online starts telling you they have a great investment opportunity or encouraging you to buy cryptocurrency, it should raise red flags – even if it’s someone you’ve been talking to for a long time. This scenario could be the start of an investment scam. Scammers often spend weeks or…
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