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Lori L. Viar, 51, Liberty for Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. and FTA Contempt of Court. Lodged 179Shawn M. Schelby, 42, Carthage for DWLS at N. 14th St and Broadway St. 169Austin G. Cox, 27, 1512 Madison St. for Improper Display of Registration at S. 14th St. and VanBuren St. 151Trista J. Anderson, 36, 619…
Read Full Article Carl W. Hancock, 40, Hannibal, Mo., for Criminal Trespass at 1005 Broadway St. 134Brianna M. Janssen, 22, Golden for TOF Aggravated Battery at 1005 Broadway St. Lodged 148Justin E. Pearson, 36, 1625 Spring for Unlawful Possession of Cannabis/Driver at 3rd & Riverview. 147/112Stephanie M. Love, 22, 119 Stadium Dr. for No Valid Driver’s License at…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College celebrated the surgical technology students who graduated on Aug. 1 at the Quincy campus. Seven students received their surgical technologist pins. All seven students had job offers in the medical field before graduation. JWCC Quincy campus graduates: More information about upcoming surgical technology classes and career opportunities can be…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Unforgettable Forgottonia’s Art, Wind and Fire Festival weekend, held annually in Macomb, features three signature events — the 53rd Gazebo Art Festival, the annual YFC Disc Golf Tournament and the 36th annual Macomb Hot Air Balloon Rally — on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6 and 7. The Gazebo Art Festival takes place…
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QUINCY —Farlow Real Estate Experts recently announced Bryan Johnson has earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation, awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council. The award recognizes real estate professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of homebuyers. In a press release, Johnson said, “I really enjoy helping others,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association invites area musicians to participate in its 77th concert season. The QSOA is comprised of: Quincy Symphony Chorus The Quincy Symphony Chorus is a fun and talented group of musicians under the direction of Phyllis Robertson. It rehearses on Monday nights beginning in late August and will present…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Aug. 2 as Macomb 185 Schools welcomed in the 2024-25 school year with a fleet of 18 brand new buses proudly displaying “Macomb School District 185” on the side of each one. Busing is available for students…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has honored Memorial Hospital with a five-star rating for patient satisfaction for the fifth consecutive year. This five-star designation is based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores. The CMS rating system places five stars at the highest rating.…
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QUINCY — What’s a verification code, and why are they so important? Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure. For example, you might get a text message or email with a six-digit code that you must enter when you log into your bank…
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QUINCY — Linda Moore, former treasurer for the city of Quincy, has called a news conference for Monday morning. However, she did not detail the topic of the announcement in a two-sentence media advisory emailed Saturday to local media outlets, which invited them to gather at 11 a.m. at Krazy Cakes Café and Restaurant, 512…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park District’s Board of Commissioners discussed during its annual retreat on Friday the possibility of letting the public weigh in on the future of the Art Keller Marina. The seven commissioners spent several hours at the Quincy Park District’s administrative offices planning for 2025 by reviewing finances and proposed capital projects…
Read Full Article Brooklyn Clowers, 26, of Quincy for False Report to Public Agency. 145Lee Caldwell, 24, of Quincy for Agg Battery. Lodged 134Sebastian Dyer, 24, of Quincy for FTA DWLS. 145Tiffany Ahern, 47, of Payson for Improper Backing. 113Carolyn Mesmer, 81, of Ewing, Mo., for Yield Left Turn. 128Thomas Mc Laughlin, 73, of Quincy for Yield Left…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested Thursday and charged with one count of distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. Detectives with the Quincy Police Department began an investigation in July after learning a person was alleged to have shared child exploitative imagery with other users over social media. Detectives…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois University officials announced late Friday that 57 faculty and 32 staff positions will be eliminated, and 35 other faculty contracts were not renewed effective July 1. “The decision comes after extensive exploration of a variety of cost-saving measures and reflects WIU’s commitment to a financially sustainable future,” a press release…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, recently announced the fall return of the popular History Happy Hour program series at the museum. “John Wood and His Fight Against Slavery” is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum. The speaker will be historian Reg Ankrom, the author…
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QUINCY — ENCORE!, the volunteer council of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, recently announced this year’s recipients of music camp scholarships. The 10 scholarship recipients attending music camps this summer are: Christopher Noah Schaefer, son of Chris and Beth Schaefer, a sophomore at Quincy High School. He will be studying clarinet at the Missouri State…
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QUINCY — Adams County State’s Attorney Gary Farha recently announced changes in the state’s attorney’s office. Laura Keck, who has been with the state’s attorney’s office since November 2012, was promoted to lead trial attorney. She replaces Josh Jones, who started his new job as an associate judge in the Eighth Judicial Circuit in July. Jones and…
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QUINCY — The office of City Clerk Laura Oakman, local election official in and for the City of Quincy at 730 Maine, Suite 129, recently announced that petitions for independent candidates in the April 1, 2025, consolidated general election will be available Aug. 20. The first day to file independent petitions in the office of…
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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. Mary Bolton of Carthage sold a residence at 1451 Laurel in Hamilton to Nancy Northup of…
Read Full Article Nathaniel Sorrill, 45, of Quincy for Peace Disturbance. NTA 104Mathew J. Hawkins, 42, of Quincy for Felony Retail Theft. Lodged 151Gregory Miller, 65, of Quincy for FTA DUI. Lodged 113Joshua D. Clowers, 32, 300 1/2 Locust for Trespassing. NTA 173Michael K. Brown, 33, 1049 W. Catalpa Ave., Apt 1, Chicago for Criminal Tresspass. NTA 161Joshua…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said late Thursday afternoon he has learned both roundtrips for Amtrak trains between Chicago and Quincy will be in service on Saturday. Troup said he learned from the Amtrak government communications group and the staff of U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin about the restoration of service. Amtrak announced July 29 that…
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QUINCY — Rev. Orville Jones is now a prearrangement counselor with the O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home. He will be working with area families to pre-plan so their families are taken care of in advance. Preplanning helps prevent emotional, organizational and financial burdens to families in the future. Jones majored in music and ROTC at Arsenal…
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Leonard Sims, 47, of Quincy for FTA Poss of Meth. 169Heather L. Wright, 33, 735 1/2 N. 14th St. for FTA Possession of Meth at 735 N. 14th St. Lodged 151Devon Wombles, 39, of Quincy for Uninsured Vehicle. 151Zarious Smith-Palmer, 22, Quincy for Improper Lane Usage. 140Madelyn E. Masters, 21, Rockport for Improper Lane Usage…
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QUINCY — An Omaha, Neb.-based developer’s plans for four restaurants and a convenience store on the northeast corner of 54th and Broadway might change slightly. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said Jim Otis contacted the city’s planning and development department a week ago to say a hotel developer has shown interest in leasing on the property. “(Otis)…
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