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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center recently launched a meal kit delivery initiative for families at Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center. The initiative, made possible through a generous grant from the Tracy Family Foundation, provided families with the ingredients and inspiration to enjoy quality time around the dinner table while also…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — In commemoration of 20 years of continuous operation, the Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County (HWFPC) recently announced it has awarded a $20,000 grant to four Pike County school districts — Pikeland CUSD No. 10, Griggsville-Perry CUSD No. 4, Western CUSD No. 12 and Pleasant Hill CUSD No. 3. The combined…
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CLAYTON, Ill. — After nearly five decades of dedicated service to the Village of Clayton, Loretta Carroll is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, community involvement and a reputation for being the steady hand behind the village’s financial and administrative operations. Carroll’s journey with the village began in 1977. She was unexpectedly asked…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners during its annual conference on Nov. 4 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. One of the winners was Kristy Wisslead, family nurse practitioner at Memorial Medical Clinic Colchester. Wisslead is joined in this honor…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber joined in a ribbon cutting on Dec. 4 to help the City of Macomb celebrate the recent completion of the Johnson Street Project. With additional turn lanes, sidewalks and signage, the area now allows for better traffic flow and student safety while enhancing the…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Heart Gala has brought together thousands of community members to raise awareness of heart disease and donations for the Heart and Vascular Fund of the Blessing Foundation since 2018. Donations fund the important work of improving heart health in the region through continuing education, equipment purchases and addressing patient unmet needs.…
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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. 12/18/2024:Matthew M. Mayer, Macomb, struck a deer on IL 99/CR 1100N. 12/20/2024:A Juvenile from Mt. Sterling, struck a deer on 12000N. 12/22/2024:Ashlee R. Smith, Mt. Sterling, struck a deer on IL…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved an $8.44 million tax levy Monday night that is expected to raise the city’s portion of a person’s property tax bill by $22 if they own a $150,000 home. The city’s total property tax levy, which included debt service for three outstanding bonds, rose 13.85 percent. The city…
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QUINCY — People who want to watch Quincy City Council meetings on Monday night will soon have another way to do so. Aldermen approved a proposal from Granicus of Denver, Colo, for a five-year contract for $126,655.05 for the Peak Agenda Management and GovMeetings Live Cast platforms. City Clerk Laura Oakman said the Granicus program will allow…
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Katherine E. Thomure, 34, New London, Mo., for Improper Lane Usage at 4th and Spring. NTA 134Allison M. Sparks, 31, 1250 Vermont for Fighting. NTA 162Raymond M. Valencia, 42, 1250 Vermont for Fighting. NTA 162Allen T. Vaughn, 30, 226 N. 14th for Driving on Revoked DL, No insurance and Suspended Registration NTA 110
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently approved 12 grant applications, totaling $62,376 in awards, for the spring grant cycle. That figure is in addition to the $58,411.39 in guaranteed grant funding that was released from the foundation’s endowment for spending in the 2024-25 school year and the $89,219 in grant funding awarded for…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College invites preschool through eighth grade students to a dance and cheer camp from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, in the JWCC Student Activity Center. The cost is $25 per participant and includes lunch and a commemorative T-shirt. Themed as a vibrant carnival celebration, the camp…
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QUINCY — Chuck Bevelheimer worked with four mayors, hundreds of employees and thousands of citizens during his 30-year career as the director of planning and development for the City of Quincy. When announcing his plans to retire at the end of the month, Bevelheimer said the number of potential headaches in his job were reduced…
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Sunday marked the 125th anniversary of the St. Francis School Fire. In 1899, the fire resulted in the deaths of 12 girls buried at St. Boniface Cemetery. The tragedy marked one of the saddest chapters of the Quincy community’s history. In 2021, Carolyn Freas Rapp contributed a series of essays to Muddy River News…
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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. Phillip Angelo McColez of Quincy, Kenneth Wayne McColez of Schertz, Texas, and Frederick Michael McColez of…
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QUINCY — During its Sammy Celebration on Dec. 6 at the American Legion, Gem City Kiwanis (Breakfast Kiwanis) announced this year’s Sammy and Kids golf outing raised $28,147 on Oct. 13 at Westview Golf Course. The event was the 25th in memory of 10-year old Samantha Otte, who died from complications of cystic fibrosis. This…
Read Full Article Alicia Claypool, Quincy reports her 2010 Dodge Journey was hit and run at the intersection of 28th and College. 101Syrus L. Bradshaw, 31, 915 Washington for FTA Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Lodged 113Taylor A. Stewart, 21, 1601 S. 24th, Apt. 518 for speeding. NTA 113Syrus L. Bradshaw, 31, 340 Grand St., Kinderhook for speeding. NTA…
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QUINCY — As temperatures drop, it’s important to make sure your furnace is in working order so you don’t have any chilly surprises. But if a broken furnace does catch you off guard this winter, don’t panic. Take your time to find a trusted contractor. BBB often receives reports from customers of unscrupulous businesses who…
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Country music star to perform July 10 at Knox County Fair in Knoxville, Ill.; tickets on sale Feb. 1
KNOXVILLE, Ill. — The Knox County Fair Board recently announced the lineup for its fair concert this summer, and country music icon Clint Black will take the stage on Thursday, July 10. Black is known as one of the most authentic traditionalists in music over the past three decades as a singer, guitarist and songwriter.…
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Quincy University announces winter break hours for adminstrative offices, library and fitness center
QUINCY, Ill. – Quincy University will be operating under the following hours during winter break. QU Administrative Offices Sunday Masses Weekday Masses Health and Fitness Center (HFC) Saturday, Dec. 21 and Dec. 28 Sunday, Dec. 22 and 29 Dec. 23, 26, 27, 30 • Dec. 24, 31 Dec. 25 – Closed Jan. 1 HFC January…
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QUINCY — Happel Inc., Realtors recently announced Alisa Sanders has earned the pricing strategy advisor (PSA) designation from the National Association of Realtors. The PSA designation equips real estate professionals with the skills to offer accurate property valuations, help buyers and sellers make informed decisions and navigate pricing challenges in a fluctuating market. Happel Inc.,…
Read Full Article Johnaton M. Good, 36, 1727 Adams for Disregard Traffic Control Device and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 18th and Maine. NTA 128Christian N.M.I. Lawary, 22, Quincy for Driving 11-14 Above Limit. NTAJacob A. White, 36, Quincy for Speeding. NTANicole R. Froehlich, 41, Quincy for Speeding. NTABridget K. Eddy, 40, Quincy for Speeding. NTAKisha J. M.…
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QUINCY — Dunham’s Sports is now open in the former Sears building on the east end of the Quincy Town Center at 3415 Broadway— just in time for last minute holiday shopping. Guests can visit the store during their extended holiday hours this weekend from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army will serve a free community Christmas dinner from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. No reservations are required. For people who are homebound, The Salvation Army will offer meal deliveries to shut-ins in Quincy, with a limited number of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will be the host of a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, at 1454 N. County Road 2050, inside the Health and Wellness conference rooms. An appointment to donate can be made by contacting…
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