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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company and The District are spearheading a clean-up event beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. Efforts will begin in Parking Lot I, where gloves and trash bags will be distributed. Volunteers will then head to designated areas in the heart of the downtown to pick up litter. Lunch provided by Platt Daddy…
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QUINCY — Alarm Systems, Inc., a commercial and home security company based in Quincy, recently opened its newest location in Overland Park, Kan., to provide the Great Plains and Midwestern states with its advanced mobile security trailers. Alarm Systems also has offices in Milwaukee, Wis., and Troy, Mich. The Overland Park office is at 12022…
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QUINCY — Family, friends and supporters filled the basement of the Tower of Pizza restaurant to celebrate Dan Brink’s campaign kickoff for his candidacy for mayor of the City of Quincy. However, the number of aldermen in attendance raised a few eyebrows. Brink was the first candidate to make his political intentions known in October…
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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. John M. Guthrie of Griggsville sold a residence at 107 S. Clay in Griggsville to James…
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Cayce L. Cooper, 33, 1238 N. 8th for Domestic Battery. Lodged 110Amy L. Norton, 46, 5516 Town & Country for FTA Theft. Lodged 135Willie H. McNair, 38, Homeless for Stealing. 110Brianna S. Nixon, 22, Homeless for Pedestrian Use of Roadway. 135Shaandra L. Lewis, 37, 1104 Chestnut for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 147Darius L.…
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FOWLER, Ill. — A car associated with a missing person case in Hancock County was discovered Wednesday night, and a death investigation is under way after human remains were discovered Thursday morning about 300 yards from where the car was found. The Quincy and Adams County 911 Center notified the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department at…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Heart of Hancock Humane Society, 1587 N. County Road 1750 in Carthage, is waiving adoption fees for veterans and family in honor of Patriot Day. The offer will end on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Veterans are encouraged to make an appointment to view available pets and complete an adoption application. An approval…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested Wednesday night and is lodged in the Adams County Jail after a shots fired incident. Officers with the Quincy Police Department were sent to the area of 26th and Locust at approximately 10:25 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, about a shots fired call. When officers arrived, they spoke to a…
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QUINCY — Chaddock recently announced that Bodley Lodge No. 1 of the Masonic Order made a $20,000 contribution during a special ceremony held at Chaddock’s campus to support the organization’s “Transforming Spaces” campaign, which aims to enhance the therapeutic environment for the children and families served by Chaddock. This campaign is a critical part of…
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GOLDEN, Ill. — The Golden Fall Festival will be held Friday through Saturday, Sept. 6-8. The three-day event will offer: Friday Saturday Sunday Windmill tours, brats and burgers available all weekend along with a blacksmith on Saturday and Sunday.
Read Full Article Nicole Luthin, 34, 830 Lind St. for City OV warrant for FTA – Disregard Traffic Control Device. Lodged 169Megan Kaneer, 31, 318 Maiden Lane, Apt. 103 for disobeying stop sign at 7th and Hampshire. 169Roy Gallaher, 58, US Marshall Service warrant for Probation Violation. Lodged 132/124Krista A. Saben, 29, Hannibal, Mo., for Retail Theft. 106Lashana…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation announced its annual fundraising campaign with an event at Quincy Country Club on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Alums Bo Knapheide (Class of 1994) and Erin (McGee) Knapheide (Class of 1997) were announced as the chairs for this year’s campaign. QPSF executive director Heidi Lanier and board president Lindsay Ertel…
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. Ashley N. Anders of Payson sold a residence at 111-115 N. Fulton in Payson to Kayla C.…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The suspect in the shooting of two officers with the Macomb Police Department Wednesday night was taken into custody without incident Thursday afternoon. After a 20-hour standoff, Shaiking M. Mathis, 38, was taken into custody at 2:10 p.m. and taken. to McDonough County Jail. He has been charged with four counts of aggravated…
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QUINCY — Area Distributors announced Wednesday the acquisition of Bottles and Foamers, which supplies plastic containers and dispensing products to manufacturers and other customers throughout the United States. The business was sold to Area Distributors by Paragon Solutions US, Inc., based in New Hill, N.C. Paragon’s inventory will be relocated to Area Distributors’ centrally-located distribution…
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QUINCY — A spokesman for the company that owns the former Sears building on the east end of the Quincy Town Center confirmed Wednesday that Dunham’s Sports plans to be open in that space before the end of the year. Dunham’s Sports is one of the largest sporting goods chains in the country, operating more than 250…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Two officers with the Macomb Police Department were shot Wednesday night during the process of serving a warrant in the 300 block of North Normal, and a suspect remains barricaded inside the residence. Macomb Police Chief Jeff Hamer said during a press briefing on Thursday morning that the Illinois State Police SWAT team…
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QUINCY — We in Quincy, IL Back the Blue will be the host of the Red, White and Back the Blue Festival at Lincoln Park, 1231 Bonansinga Drive, from 2 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. The festival is dedicated to honoring local law enforcement, fire departments, EMS units and 911 dispatch. It is…
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QUINCY — To help provide equitable learning access and opportunities and keep local youth connected, UScellular has donated 25 wireless hotspots and two years of service, valued at $28,150, to Scouting America Mississippi Valley Council as part of its After School Access Project. UScellular’s After School Access Project provides free mobile hotspots and service to…
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. Glen Franklin Moore, executor, of Mount Sterling sold a residence at 101 W. Washington in Mount…
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QUINCY — Marsha Fallon and Harry Sherman have a place to shower, a roof over their heads and a bed to sleep in for the first time since Friday. “I’ve been sleeping on the ground, but it’s getting too cold for me,” Fallon said in an interview in Washington Park early Tuesday night. The couple…
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QUINCY — A resolution to authorize giving $25,000 from the city’s Economic Growth Fund to the Quincy Society of Fine Arts didn’t get enough votes from the Quincy City Council on Tuesday night. However, the resolution will be back on the agenda for the Sept. 9 meeting. Six aldermen — Ken Hultz (R-3), Mike Farha…
Read Full Article Jordan M. Reilly, 32, 1116 N. 18th St. for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway St. NTA 169Cass D. Tasco, 34, 634 Spruce St. for Trespassing at 235 S. 8th St. NTA 140James D. Johnson, 33, 200 S. 3rd St. for Aggravated Battery at 200 S. 3rd St. Lodged 169Pedro C. Banda, 33, 1120 Chestnut for no…
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QUINCY — Trial dates for a Quincy man facing first-degree murder and home invasion charges were set Tuesday morning. Victor A. Weems III, 20, appeared twice in Adams County Circuit Court before Judge Tad Brenner. Matt Wayman with the Hammer Law Firm in St. Louis represented Weems first on the first-degree murder charge. Public Defender John Citro…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently released its Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS) fall semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. POLIS Fall 2024 class schedule: All classes meet from 2-4 p.m. at North Campus, North 18th Street and Seminary Road, with signs to…
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