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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Oct. 1-31, 2024. Noah Kolbe Federoff, 23, of Quincy and Nicole Catherine Weiss, 22, of Quincy filed Oct. 1, 2024.Angelica Lacy Parker, 25, of Mendon and Ronald Keith Barnes, 27, of Mendon filed Oct. 4, 2024.Blaine Richard Wilson I, 29, of Quincy and…
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QUINCY — Quincy Artist Alan Starkey is showcasing his acrylic paintings, prints and sculpture in the Gray Gallery in Brenner Library on QU’s main campus through Thursday, Dec. 12 Starkey has exhibited his work at the Illinois State Museum invitational and completed a few sculptural and portrait commissions over the years. Starkey’s larger metal sculptures…
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QUINCY — An organization recently founded to offer rewards to help track down leads and eventually solve local cold cases has its first significant donation. Friends of Justice CEO Jack Miller said an anonymous donor has contributed $10,000 for information that leads to the prosecution of the person responsible for the 2019 slaying of Dennis…
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QUINCY — The energy of the Meadows conference room at the Quincy Kroc Center was boisterously joyful on Thursday afternoon, as dozens of guests gathered to celebrate the sobriety, resilience and tenacity of the Adams County Problem-Solving Court’s latest graduates: Several prominent community leaders were in attendance: Mayor Mike Troup, police Chief Adam Yates, circuit…
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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. Gail L. Wilson of Manito, William M. Wilson of Glasford, Kenneth C. Garls of Pekin, Steven…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Two more women testified Thursday morning about Austin Rodhouse’s sexual encounters and the physical and emotional abuse heaped upon his wife during the eighth day of his trial in Pike County Circuit Court. In all, eight women who were either allegedly assaulted by Rodhouse or were in the family home in Pleasant…
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WARNING: This story includes descriptions of explicit violence and graphic sexual content that may be considered profane, vulgar or offensive to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The state rested, the defense offered no witnesses, closing statements will begin Friday morning and the jury is expected to begin deliberations on Friday afternoon…
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QUINCY — Laura Oakman, clerk for the city of Quincy, recently earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC), awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), Inc. IIMC grants the CMC designation only to municipal clerks who complete education requirements and have a record of significant contributions to their local government, community and…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Oct. 1-31, 2024. Steve C. Wittler from Sharon K. Wittler on Oct. 3, 2024.Emma P. Criner from Raymond A. Criner Jr. on Oct. 9, 2024.Nicole D. Richardson from Justin Escue on Oct. 10, 2024.Susanna Y. Williams from Michael A. Williams on…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup told the city’s Aeronautics Committee Wednesday that “multiple” airlines interested in taking over the Essential Air Service contract have reached out. In August, Troup wrote to the U.S. Department of Transportation and said Southern Airways Express, which has provided essential air service at the Quincy airport since Dec. 1,…
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WARNING: This story includes descriptions of explicit violence and graphic sexual content that may be considered profane, vulgar or offensive to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The father of Austin Rodhouse’s wife explained the frustration of not being able to help his daughter and grandsons, fearing for their safety as they…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — When Austin Rodhouse’s wife confirmed during testimony Wednesday morning that she performed and recorded an oral sex act with her oldest son while her husband was working in Utah, defense attorney Casey Schnack said, “You knew it was wrong.” “I did it because I was threatened and manipulated,” Rodhouse’s wife replied. That…
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. Douglas L. Williams and Denise M. Williams of Quincy sold a residence at 1121 Payson Avenue…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV will be at Quincy Regional Airport from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Services available will include: The airport is at 1645 Highway 104.
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Haley J. Koehler, 27, 701 Broadway for FTA Fighting and FTA Trespassing. Lodged 186Terril Phillips, 45, 222 Lind for FTA Aggravated Battery & FTA Conditions of Pretrial Release. Lodged 186Devin M. Doran, 39, Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Contempt of Court for FTA. Lodged 130Marissa M. Locket, 18, 2110 Rainbow Ln. for Failure to…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Cancer Center has again earned accreditation from The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, as the result of a recent survey. Blessing Hospital has held CoC accreditation since 1966. To earn voluntary CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 CoC quality care standards,…
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QUINCY — Adams County Sheriff’s deputies made their second sex offender in a week as part of a roundup of those who were found to be out of compliance. Dalton E. Stockdale, 27, who lives in the 4300 block of Roberts St. south of Quincy, was arrested Wednesday morning. He is lodged in the Adams…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Richie and Natalie Evans of Quincy at 9:57 p.m. Oct. 26, 2024.A boy was born to Derek and Hilary Wells of Quincy at 4:57 p.m. Oct. 27, 2024.A girl was born to Ryan and Jacey Runge at 2:57 p.m. Oct. 28, 2024.A baby was born to Matthew and…
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QUINCY — With a voter turnout rate above 70 percent, Adams County residents showed up en masse this Election Day to exercise their right to vote in the general election. Some were more hopeful than others, but the overall mood of the day was that people were tired of today’s political climate. Unity was what…
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. Central State Bank of Pleasant Hill sold a residence at 102 E. Quincy in Pleasant Hill…
Read Full Article Jaylin L. Raymond, 21, 918 Washington for Malicious Mischief at 600 1/2 Elm. NTA 178Richard D. Whitaker, 53, 2437 Sharon Dr. for Stealing at 2511 Dennis Dr. NTA 101Tarae Gates, 20, Quincy for Fighting. 169Haley Prewitt, 27, Quincy for Fighting. 169Christian Tapia, 31, Quncy for Suspended Reg., Uninsured Vehicle, Obstructing Justice and Resisting Arrest. 126Rebecca…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Bushnell teen will be sentenced for the death of his father on Jan. 14 after entering a plea agreement with the McDonough County State’s Attorney’s Office. Davin Purden, 19, appeared with attorney Kurt Dittmer on Monday afternoon in McDonough County District Court before Circuit Judge Heidi Benson to plead guilty to…
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