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Thomas R. Edlemon, 19, of Quincy for FTA-Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at his residence. Lodged 130Danielle L. Davis, 29, of Quincy for FTA-Fighting at 537 Vermont. Lodged 266Cody M. Felker, 35, of Quincy for Alley After Dark at 20th to 21st, Ohio and Payson. NTA 132Evelyn E.L. Bloyd, 36, of Quincy for Criminal Trespass to…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Pike County Clerk’s Office recently announced the launch of an online portal for filing and accessing Statements of Economic Interests (SEI), enhancing transparency and simplifying the submission process for public officials and employees. Accessible at https://pikecounty.lrseis.com/or directly through Pike County’s website at https://www.pikecountyil.org/county-clerk/economic-interest-information/, the platform allows designated filers to complete and…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Downtown Summer Concert Series is back for another season of local entertainment in Macomb’s Chandler Park, beginning June 4. The series kicks off with a performance by Mari Loehrlein, taking the stage from noon to 1 p.m. at the gazebo in historic downtown Macomb. Guests are encouraged to bring their lunch…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Registrations are now being accepted for a no-cost community cholesterol and wellness screening offered by Blessing Health System from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, at the Pike County Senior Center, 220 West Adams. Register online at events.blessinghealth.org or call 217-277-5000. This screening will include a no-cost cholesterol screening, blood…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission will host a special commemoration event on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, to recognize and celebrate legacy businesses and organizations that have served Adams County for 150 years or more. The ceremony will take place during a brief break in the Quincy Park Band concert at Madison Park,…
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MORGAN CO. Ill. – Two Pittsfield High School students were killed and two other people were injured following a Saturday afternoon two-vehicle crash east of Winchester. According to the Illinois State Police, officers with Troop 6 responded to the intersection of US 67 and Woodson Winchester Road just before 2:15 p.m. on the report of…
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QUINCY — Just as the City of Quincy seemed to have sorted out the essential air service (EAS) provider ordeal at the Quincy Regional Airport, another potential disrupter has arisen. Funding for the EAS program itself is up in the air. “(The Department of Transportation) can’t tell me beyond a doubt that we’re not in…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. – One person was killed in a one-vehicle crash on U.S. 24 between Coatsburg and Camp Point Saturday night. The accident occurred just before 10 p.m. Saturday. Officers with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office arrived to find a vehicle off the north side of U.S. 24 overturned in a large ravine. Adams…
Read Full Article Robert Hornsby, 26, of Quincy for FTA Seat and a new charge of DWLS.Tebben Grafelman, 67, of Hanna City for Speeding.Tad Watson, 37, of Quincy for Speeding.Robert Lewis, 43, of Quincy for Speeding.Haley Patterson, 24, of Quincy for Speeding and Uninsured Vehicle.Collin Harvey, 20, of Quincy for Speeding.Reagen Thomas, 79, of Quincy for Seat Belt…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy put on a Memorial Day celebration Friday afternoon in Lippincott Hall, complete with speeches, live music, and a lunch for the veterans and their families. Throughout the celebration, a bright red cardinal flew overhead, accidentally trapped in the building. “They say a cardinal is a remembrance of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Mobile recently announced it is rolling out a series of superhero-powered events this summer designed to crush summer boredom, strengthen young minds and help build bright futures in Hancock County. The “Memorial Healthy Heroes, Assemble,” hosted by the Memorial Medical Clinic Mobile team, will take place on Tuesdays and…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) encourages farmers and agrichemical facilities to take part in a free agrichemical container recycling program. Beginning in the middle of July and continuing into August, sites throughout the state will collect containers that are recycled to make shipping pallets. “This program grows in popularity each year…
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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 recipients attending music camps this summer are: Iysis Biggs, daughter of Sheila and Anthony Biggs, is a sophomore at Quincy Notre Dame High School. She plays violin with the Quincy Area Youth…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is seeking volunteers for the Summer Food Service Program, providing free nutritious meals to children aged 18 and under. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Responsibilities are serving meals, maintaining clean tables, and distributing milk and snacks.…
Read Full Article Elijah Neese, 38, of Quincy for FTA Body Attachment. LodgedNathan Post, 18, of Golden for Fail to Reduce Speed.Elizabeth Nunn, 26, of New London, Mo., for Improper Turn.Owen House, 21, of Quincy for Operate Vehicle Suspended Reg and Uninsured Vehicle.Dustin Crawford, 36, of Quincy for Speeding.Lachrista Cole, 26, of Quincy for Operate Vhicle Suspended Reg.Corin…
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QUINCY — An independent national healthcare organization has given Blessing Hospital its top grade for patient safety. The Leapfrog Group gave the hospital a grade “A” for the spring 2025 national survey period. Blessing was among 32 percent of hospitals nationwide and one of only 35 hospitals in Illinois to receive the top grade. Grades…
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QUINCY — The boards of directors for Liberty Bank and North Adams State Bank recently announced the two banks will merge to become one bank on Thursday, June 26. Mark Field, president and chairman of the board of Liberty Bank, said in a press release that regulatory approval has been granted by both the FDIC…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College held its 50th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 16, in the Student Activity Center on the Quincy campus. The college conferred 312 associate degrees, 160 certificates and two College for Life certificates. JWCC President Bryan Renfro conferred degrees and certificates, and chair Bob Rhea accepted candidates as graduates…
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QUINCY — Jen’s Dance Academy will present its 25th anniversary recital “Impossible Comes True” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, at Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. Tickets will be available at the door. The recital will feature more than 100 students ages 2 and up in the styles of ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical,…
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QUINCY — It’s rare for each person in a courtroom to be smiling, but Courtroom 2A at Adams County Courthouse was filled Thursday morning with jubilant hoots, hollers and whoops. “This is always the best time of the year,” RISE Court probation officer Justin Brock said. Problem-Solving Court is a type of probation that people…
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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. Nichola Sue Albsmeyer of Quincy sold a residence at 1025 Anne Avenue in Quincy to Michael…
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CHATHAM, Ill. — United Community Bancorp, Inc. (UCB) recently announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Kincaid-based Midland Community Bank, a full-service community bank established in 1968 with locations in the Christian County communities of Kincaid and Taylorville and with $66.9 million in assets as of March 31. “Midland is an excellent and…
Read Full Article Erin McGlaughlin, 47, of Baylis for FTA Poss of Meth and DUI and a new charge of Poss of Meth. LodgedStephanie Gather, 36, of Quincy for Stealing.Nicole Lewis, 36, of Quincy for DWLS and Speeding.Braxton C. Wittler, 19, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at 523 Lind St. Lodged 181Charlie Fischer, 16, of Quincy for Failure…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Band has been around for 77 years, and its stage has been around for 30 years. The electrical system is going out, the hydraulics raising the roof are failing and the floor is starting to rot. The Park Band announced during a press conference on Thursday afternoon at Madison Park…
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QUINCY — Cancer survivors and their loved ones are invited to join the Blessing Hospital Cancer Center team in Quincy on Friday, May 30, to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day from 1 to 3 p.m. in the parking lot at 11th and College. There is no cost to attend the event. Cancer survivors – no…
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