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QUINCY — Rotary’s Oktoberfest returns to The District and QUBA (Quincy Brewery Arts) on Saturday, Sept. 28, with three high-energy bands. Admission is free from noon until 10 p.m. in the German Historic District outside of QUBA’s Dick Brothers Brewery on York between 9th and 10th Streets. All proceeds from the event will benefit local…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s School of Humanities is sponsoring two events in celebration of Constitution Day on Tuesday, Sept. 17. “How Relevant is our Constitution Today,” an activity centered around debates on the Constitution, will be held at 11 a.m. in MacHugh Theatre in Francis Hall on QU’s main campus, 1800 College Avenue. “Voting Rights Night”…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Association of Realtors (QAR) recently announced that Glenn Swick of Swick Realty has received the 2024 Realtor Outstanding Career Award. The Realtor Outstanding Career Award may be awarded to a Realtor who is still active and has continued to be involved in the association or community, has had a long and…
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QUINCY — After enrolling the institution’s largest freshman class in 50 years in 2023, Quincy University has seen a slight dip in 2024, with total enrollment down by three percent. However, a press release from the university on Friday noted this year’s freshman class is 22 percent larger than the class that graduated in May…
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Tyler R. Arbet, 28, 401 Cherry St. on a Adams County Warrant for Possession of Meth less than 5 grams and FTA Disobey Stop Sign at S. 8th St. and York St. Lodged 169Douglas Fields, 60, 1516 Penthouse Dr. on a warrant for FTA – Meth Delivery and a new charge for Possession of Meth.…
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UPDATE: With the City of Quincy boil order lifted on Saturday, Blessing Hospital will resume normal business hours at its off-site patient care facilities on Monday, Sept. 16. Those patient care facilities are Blessing Express Clinic, Blessing Diagnostics & Imaging Center at 4800 Maine, Blessing Health Center at 927 Broadway. Blessing Employer Clinic at 24th…
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MILTON, Ill. — The Milton Military Mustangs of WWII committee will be holding a ceremony at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the Milton village square to honor the 125 people from that community who served in WWII. The program will include a color guard from the American Legion, opening remarks by Lt. Col.…
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QUINCY — Oral arguments in the appeal case for convicted murderer Tim Bliefnick will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 16 by Zoom. Becky Bliefnick, who had three sons with Tim Bliefnick, was found dead by her father in her home on Feb. 23, 2023, after being shot 14 times. She was 41. Tim Bliefnick was convicted…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center has announced the 30th anniversary of the Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Area Artist Showcase, honoring the rich artistic talent in Quincy and the surrounding region, will run from Nov. 22 to Jan. 4. The showcase has grown into a platform that provides artists with opportunities for recognition,…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health is the host of a series of free Medicare informational sessions across the region during October to help seniors better understand their options for the annual national Medicare open enrollment period from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Blessing is modifying its approach to Medicare Advantage Plans, accepting a select group of…
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UPDATE: Quincy Public and Parochial Schools are dismissing because of the city’s water situation. Schools will dismiss 3 hours early. 11am – The Academy, 11:25 am: QHS, 11:41 am: QJHS, 12:15 p.m.: Elementary. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said the city was awaiting word from the Illinois EPA on how to proceed with the boil order…
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QUINCY — A Hannibal man wanted on attempted first-degree murder charges since August 2022 was denied pretrial release for the second time on Wednesday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court. Jayshon A. Levy, 21, appeared with Public Defender Mark Taylor before Judge Holly Henze. He has been charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder,…
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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. Kevin A. Carder of Quincy sold a residence at 110 North Bay Drive in Quincy to…
Read Full Article Tyquan D. Campbell, 28, 620 N. 6th for FTA Stealing. Lodged 144Stacee M. Wilkins, 28, 923 N. 6th for Possession of Meth, Possession of Controlled Substance & Possession of Lost or Mislaid Credit Card. Lodged 112Dixie T. Rogers, 32, Quincy for possession of meth and obstructing a peace officer at 8th and Cherry. Lodged. 181Kyle…
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QUINCY — Mr. K’s Fabric Shop is having a grand re-opening event to celebrate 50 years in business from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held. Attendees can to explore the newly renovated showroom and enjoy…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln-era Log Cabin Village in Quinsippi Island Park will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 during the 16th annual Frontier Settlement Day. The Friends of the Log Cabins Association is the host of this free event. The Friends of the Log Cabins encourages re-enactors and others…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department recently announced the recent graduation of Deputy Chief Mike Tyler from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University. He completed the 10-week Staff and Command program at the Clay County (Mo.) Sheriff’s Department from April 22 to June 28. This program, implemented by the Center…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group (QMG) recently announced the addition of Dr. Mary Doellman, an otolaryngologist specializing in treating ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions and concerns for patients of all ages. Doellman always knew she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. She developed a passion for ENT while in medical school. “I’ve always…
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QUINCY — The November death of the owner of Quincy’s Steak ‘n Shake franchise at 3819 Broadway has led to the decision to close the restaurant this month. Todd Dugal, the restaurant’s general manager who said owner Paul Ledgard had “taken me under his wing” for the past five years, posted on Facebook on Wednesday…
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QUINCY — The Gem City Summer Concert Series is returning to Lincoln Park next summer. Whitney Mintert spoke to the Quincy Park Board during the public input portion of Wednesday night’s monthly meeting. At the same time, concert organizer Scott Edlin was the host of a dinner thanking the sponsors of the series this past…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man facing six felony charges, including attempted murder and armed violence, filed two pro se motions with the Adams County Circuit Clark in March claiming he was defending himself in a December 2023 stabbing incident. He wanted his case dismissed, but his attorney at the time chose not to adopt those…
Read Full Article Amber L. Huston, 33, Quincy for Suspended Registration and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle, NTA 124Teri M. Gibbons, 41, 1125 S. 5th for Operating Vehicle with suspended Registration and Driving on Suspended License, NTA 180Teri M. Gibbons, 41, 1125 S. 5th for Retail theft over and Criminal Trespassing to property. NTA 180Kaleb A. Ulrich, 25, 2122…
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QUINCY — A lone trumpet hummed the familiar, somber tune of “Taps” Wednesday morning as members of American Legion Post 37 fired their rifles into clear blue skies overhead, signaling the end of a ceremony to commemorate the events that took place on September 11, 2001. Dozens of police officers, firefighters, local government officials and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Terry Newell has chosen The Legacy Theater in Carthage to present the Sue Newell Scholarship Showcase at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. This variety show is a third-party rental event hosted at the theater, produced in memory of Newell’s late wife, Sue, to raise funds for a scholarship fund in her…
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