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QUINCY — Chaddock’s annual Rose Tea will be held beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the main campus, 205 S. 24th. This year’s event will honor the legacy of late president and CEO Debbie Reed. The Rose Tea is a garden party tradition dating back to the early 1900s. It brings together supporters, staff…
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CHICAGO – Cheered on by an Illinois delegation watching from the floor of the United Center, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday night embraced an identity that’s generally proven alienating in both Democratic and Republican politics: being extremely wealthy. “Donald Trump thinks that we should trust him on the economy, because he claims to be very…
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QUINCY — Shopper Gloria Wilson said Tuesday afternoon she frequents Kirlin’s Gifts in the Quincy Town Center about once a month. The store is currently running a hefty 75 percent discount on several items, but the sale isn’t what she’s most enthusiastic about. “I’m really excited about them moving to Prairie (Trails) Crossing,” Wilson said. …
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declarationforms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction orrecording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Nancy S. Martinez of Quincy sold a residence at 1023 Washington in Quincy to Hunter Martinez ofQuincy for…
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QUINCY — SeeQuincy announced in a Tuesday press release that tourism in Adams, Pike and Hancock counties generated an economic impact of $202.3 million, contributing to an increase in visitor spending across Illinois in 2023. Tourism contributed $15.6 million in local tax revenue while directly supporting 1,474 jobs in the tourism and hospitality industry, according to…
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Amanda Wyckoff, 45, of Quincy for FTA Speeding.Steven Davis, 32, of Quincy for Vehicular Invasion, Agg Battery, and Criminal Damage. Lodged 148Ian Havermale, 38, of Quincy for Retail Theft.Sara Corrigan, 35, of Swansea for Electronic Communication Device.Jacob Sigler, 29, of Quincy for Speeding.Ralph Hinkamper, 62, of Quincy for Speeding.Paul Dinkheller, 63. of Quincy for Seat Belt…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit recently earned a five-star rating for the recent survey period of the nation’s nursing homes from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The survey is conducted four times each year. Blessing’s SNU has earned a five-star rating in each of the past four survey periods.…
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BARRY, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital will be the host of a quarterly food distribution for Pike County residents only on Tuesday, Aug. 27, in Barry. The distribution will be held in the 800 block of Main by Lafayette Park at 3 p.m. it will continue until the food runs out. There will be enough…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Civic Music Association recently announced its lineup of concerts for the 2024-25 season, featuring a variety of performances from strings, steel drums and vocals to brass and ballet. Turtle Island Quartet performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, in the Baldwin Elementary School gymnasium. Since its inception in 1985, the…
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QUINCY — It’s hasn’t been a Summer of Love for the Quincy City Council. After bouncing around various municipal locations around Quincy, the Quincy City Council meetings have primarily been held at the Quincy Public Library while renovation work continues at City Hall. After initially believing the renovations, which included asbestos removal and new carpet…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Quincy attorney Drew Schnack was sipping on a beer outside the Sportsman’s Club in downtown Mount Sterling late Monday afternoon after a long day in court when a friend of Gary Welty’s approached. “That’s my best friend,” the teary-eyed man said. “He’s a good guy,” Schnack replied. “It was just the…
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QUINCY — The 40th annual one-room school house picnic was held at South Park on June 30. The oldest person attending was Vivian Henry. Former students of Le Roy and Mounds schools started the annual picnic 40 years ago. Over the years, it has grown to include many more schools:. Lynn Grove, Hickory Grove, Waters,…
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QUINCY — Dr. George Crickard, III, an orthopedic surgeon with Quincy Medical Group, recently achieved a significant milestone by completing his 50th procedure utilizing Persona IQ. This technology represents an advancement in patient monitoring and outcomes for total knee replacement surgery. Persona IQ is the world’s first and only smart knee implant approved by the U.S.…
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Mike Farha has been a Republican alderman representing Quincy’s 4th Ward for 26 years. For most of that time, he has been a reliable advocate for his constituents, whether it was commercial encroachment on residential neighborhoods or taking care of stop signs, streets or sidewalks. As he enters the twilight of his political tenure, he’s…
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An appeals court has reversed state regulators’ approval of a permit for the Illinois portion of an 800-mile, high-voltage transmission line, setting up a possible fight at the state’s Supreme Court. The Grain Belt Express, or GBX, is owned by Chicago-based Invenergy and is meant to carry renewable electricity generated by wind farms. It would…
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QUINCY — The United Way of Adams County will launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for Adams County with a special event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Quincy Public Library. The library tries to inspire a love of reading in children up to age 5 with free books. Children enrolled…
Read Full Article Clifford E. Churchill, 55, Quincy for Suspended Registration and Operate Uninsured. NTA 113Cody L. Fox, 26, Quincy for FTA Possession of Meth. Lodged 108Jessica M. Kamphaus, 35, Quincy for VOP. Lodged 113Taylor A. Bayles, 28, Quincy for FTA Possession of Meth. Lodged 108Robin R. Warford, 63, Quincy for No Valid Registration. NTA 104Justin W. Crouch,…
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Are you looking for a trustworthy tutor for your child this school year? Each student’s academic needs are unique, but many kids can benefit from having a tutor to help keep them motivated and learning. A wide variety of tutoring options are out there to personalize support to each student. Tutors can specialize in different…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library presents “The Journey Back: A VR Experience,” an immersive virtual reality exhibit on loan from the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. This exhibit, available until 3 p.m. on Aug. 24, offers visitors a way to engage with Holocaust history through technology and storytelling. The Illinois Holocaust Museum and…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A new law sponsored by State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) creates flexibility for working parents by providing more daycare scheduling options for shift employees. Senate Bill 3207 authorizes daycare centers to operate for 24 hours and provide care for children for up to 12 hours if the parent of the child is…
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QUINCY — Allison Begley, one of Farlow Real Estate Experts’ leading real estate professionals, recently received the Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN) designation which underscores Begley’s commitment to excellence and expertise in negotiation, enhancing her ability to secure the best outcomes for her clients. The CREN designation is awarded to real estate professionals who demonstrate…
Read Full Article Jeffery White, 40, of Quincy for Retail Theft (Prior Conviction), Poss of Meth and Resisting a Peace Officer. Lodged 182Ian Havermale, 38, of Quincy for Resisting Arrest, Criminal Trespass to State Supported Land and FTA Agg Battery. Lodged 135Simona Cimpeanu, 29, of Kansas City, Mo., for Battery/Cause Bodily Harm. NTA 182Andrew Thompson, 24, of Quincy…
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QUINCY — A Quincy High School student who was injured in a bicycle accident near Ursa on Tuesday night died. Jet Maddox Feramisco died at 11:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, according to a post on the Facebook page of his mother, Jamie Boeing. “We are grieving his loss as a community, and I ask you…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa recently launched an app designed to enhance the patient experience with access to beauty and wellness treatments. The app, available at memorialmedspa.repeatmd.app, offers a host of benefits for users. Joining the app is free and takes a few seconds. Patients will receive a welcome gift of $25 off any service,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital was recently honored with two awards from the American Heart Association, recognizing its designation as an Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital. Memorial earned the Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Silver award for quality stroke care across all hospitals, as well as the Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze award…
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