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QUINCY — Within parks, streams and native prairies, University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists serve as environmental stewards in their communities. Illinois Extension is now opening registration for the next training slated for this spring. The course begins March 12. “Our west central Illinois Master Naturalist volunteers put in thousands of hours in 2024 supporting…
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QUINCY — Asked if Wednesday’s meeting of the subcommittee he formed to review the three airlines bidding to become Quincy Regional Airport’s EAS (essential air service) provider went as expected, Quincy Mayor Mike Troup simply shrugged his shoulders. The smile on his face said everything. It only took about 45 minutes for the subcommittee to…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Jerseys Bar and Grill in Camp Point has been the site of several new manager training sessions called “boot camps” for Dot Foods employees from Mount Sterling. So when Dot Foods officials reached out about establishing a Jerseys in Mount Sterling, owner James Barnett was ready to listen. “We’ve had good reviews from…
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Marty A. Shriver, 42, Quincy for Criminal Trespass at 530 Broadway. 123James M. McDougall, 27, 801 N. 16th for Improper Lane Usage and Failure to Report Accident at 36th and Locust. NTA 101Cass Tasco, 34, Quincy for FTA Trespassing and Indecent Conduct.Brodie J. Bell, 39, 2800 1/2 College for Adams Co. warrant – Theft Under…
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QUINCY – One of the joys Anthony “Tony” Crane has found in life is being able to give back to the region he calls home. “I have always wanted to keep engaged in community service,” he said. And Crane has done just that. Even though Crane is what he terms “semi-retired,” he remains busy with…
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QUINCY — Masala, curry and tandoori connoisseurs rejoice. Indian Grillhouse is opening soon in the former Elder’s and Lucky Dogs building on the corner of 18th and State. “By the end of this month or early next month, (the restaurant) should be (open),” restaurant owner Aravind Yepuri said. After several years of experiencing the hustle…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center invites the community to celebrate the artistic talents of area high school students at the 51st annual high school art competition on display Feb. 1-7. This juried exhibition is open to high school students in grades 9–12 from Adams County and surrounding counties, offering a platform to learn the…
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QUINCY — A trial for a Payson man facing an attempted first-degree murder charge from April 2024 has been set for May. Thomas Delcour, 35, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with attorney Tony Cameron and public defender John Citro before Circuit Judge Tad Brenner on Tuesday. Cameron is representing Delcour in the attempted first-degree…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Hall, along with Central Services, will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The weekly City Council meeting with be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21. Garbage will be picked up on Monday, Jan. 20, and…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Miss Adams County Fair Queen Madalyn Gibbs will compete this weekend in the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant in Springfield against more than 70 other county fair queens from all over Illinois vying for the title of Miss Illinois County Fair. The Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant will be held Saturday…
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QUINCY — Lisa Gasko is heading back to a familiar spot. Gasko, the Quincy Township Assessor, was approved by the Adams County Board Tuesday night as the county’s new Supervisor of Assessments, replacing Georgene Zimmerman, who retired at the end of 2024 after more than 51 years with the county. Gasko worked under Zimmerman for…
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QUINCY — Adams County is now getting a steady stream of funding from the 2021 opioid lawsuit settlement and the County Board is implementing those dollars. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the board approved spending $177,000 on two programs to help combat addiction issues. Opioid manufacturers and distributors offered a “master settlement” in 2021 to resolve…
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QUINCY — The future of Quincy’s BET on Q program, which uses revenue from the city’s 1 percent food and beverage tax to help fund local events, boost tourism and increase economic activity, is under review as the City Council prepares for its annual vote on the tax in the coming year. Jason Parrott, director…
Read Full Article Oscar Biurcos, 42, Oak Lawn for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration.Jimmie D. Smith, 86, Barry for Failure to Yield – Left Turn at 700 N. 54th. NTA 101Brian A. Entrup, 39, 2632 Cherry for No Valid Registration and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 26th and Locust. NTA 147Brian A. Entrup, 39, 2632 Cherry for Armed…
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Kaylinn M. Kuns, 29, last known address of 1500 block of South Fifth Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated battery to a child. Kuns is 5 feet, 1 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will welcome guest director Katrina Ploof for the production of “Waitress.” Ploof is a native of Maine and the daughter of a music teacher and a vocalist. Based in central Florida since 1983, Ploof has directed, choreographed and coached more than 230 productions at theatres throughout the U.S. and Canada,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Workforce Center recently announced a partnership with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office designed to help people access valuable workforce services and career opportunities, supporting personal growth and reducing barriers to success. As part of this partnership: The Quincy Workforce Center is committed to keeping its materials accurate and up-to-date through collaboration…
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QUINCY — Quincy University has released the Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS) spring semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Spring 2025 class schedule for January Spring 2025 class schedule for February Spring 2025 class schedule for March Spring 2025 class schedule for…
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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. 01/02/2025:Blake P. Lewis, Beardstown: Struck a deer on US 24. 01/03/2025:A Juvenile from Rushville: Struck a deer on CR 11.Dennis L. Wenger, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on IL 99.…
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QUINCY — Don’t say he’s retiring. Jeff Mays, 72, has spent 45 years in public service, but just because he’s stepping down at the end of February from his position as the director of administrative services for the City of Quincy doesn’t mean he’s finished working. He said after Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting that…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council will vote on Tuesday, Jan. 21 to approve an ordinance that calls for making $2.384 million in cuts to the 2024-25 Fiscal Year budget. The Finance Committee, which met an hour before the City Council met on Monday night, voted to send the amended budget to the full City…
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Meet Miller, an adorable 11-month-old Shepherd mix with striking green eyes that will steal your heart! This playful and loving pup is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his vaccinations, making him ready to join his forever home. Miller is full of energy, affection, loves to explore, and has a heart of gold.…
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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. The Joyce I. Jacobs Trust of Warsaw sold a residence at 510 N. 19th in Hamilton to…
Read Full Article Ian Havermale, 38, homeless on a Kankakee County warrant for FTA – possession of a stolen vehicle and an additional City OV charge of cheating at 3809 Broadway. Lodged and NTA 122Justine M. Lain, 24, Hannibal, Mo., for fighting in the 2700 block of Chestnut. NTA 151Kaylee D.R. Cain, 28, Quincy for fighting in the…
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