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QUINCY — In observance of Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, the City of Quincy and other Quincy services will operate on the following schedule: Quincy City Hall and Central Services will both be closed Thursday, June 19, and will reopen with regular hours on Friday, June 20. Quincy Transit Lines garbage collection will operate on…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Piecemakers Quilt Guild will present “Stitches in Time,” a quilt show in celebration of Hancock County’s Bicentennial, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 4 at First Christian Church, 701 Wabash. Admission is free. The quilts to be displayed over the church pews…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County’s annual meeting will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 22, in the Stained Glass Gallery of the History Museum on the Square, 332 Maine. The business portion of the meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. followed by a tour of the museum’s construction…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, will hold its History Happy Hour on Thursday, June 19. Steven Belko from John Wood Community College will present “The Inauguration of the Imperial Presidency: Lincoln’s Abuse of the War Powers, a constitutional and legal assessment of the Civil War from the Union perspective.” The Civil…
Read Full Article The forthcoming launch of Hollywood Casino Joliet’s new land-based facility is a triumph for entertainment seekers. It’s also shaping up to be a serious economic catalyst for the entire region. Scheduled to open its doors to the public on August 11, pending final regulatory approval, this state-of-the-art destination is arriving six months ahead of schedule.…
Read Full Article Brayden Gabel, 19, of Quincy for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Aggravated Fleeing, Driving While License Revoked, Criminal Damage to Property and Resisting a Peace Officer. Lodged 120/176Alexa Luteru, 27, of Quincy for Speeding at 11th and Broadway. 181Kale Eckhoff, 18, of Quincy for Speeding at Bonansinga and Kesler Park.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department received its recognition for completing its successful certification of the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, or ILEAP. Macomb Police Chief Jeff Hamer presented the certificate to Quincy Police chief Adam Yates and members of his leadership team at Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting. ILEAP is the process where law…
Read Full Article PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — A Wilsonville man was taken into custody on June 12 as part of an investigation of a multi-county crime spree that included a burglary in Pike County. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded to an alarm activation at the Jiffi Stop convenience store in Pleasant Hill at approximately 3:55 a.m. on…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — David L. Allen, 52, of rural Pittsfield was sentenced on May 27 by Pike County Judge Frank McCartney to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on two counts of failure to register as a sex offender. Two more counts of failing to register as a sex offender were dismissed nolle…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Amanda Wetzel, an information technology support associate at the SIU Center for Family Medicine – Quincy, recently was named the June Employee of the Month. Wetzel has been with SIU Medicine for a little more than a year and has made an impression through her dedication, positive attitude and technical expertise. She assists…
Read Full Article HAMILTON, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Mobile will have an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at Memorial Medical Clinic, 951 Broadway in Hamilton. This come-and-go event will provide a look at Memorial’s mobile healthcare unit, which expands access and serves rural communities. Attendees can tour the clinic, meet…
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. Kevin C. Lash and Kelly J. Lash of Coatsburg sold a storage building at 101 S.…
Read Full Article Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips take you inside the home of Larry and Susie Royalty at 1416 Locust. This house … has a past. It is known around Quincy as “The Monckton Mansion” where Leo Monckton reportedly hosted a friend from Chicago, Al Capone, on numerous occasions. This home was built for Charles Savage, manager…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Matthew and Lacey Bunch of Quincy at 1:46 p.m. May 29, 2025.A boy was born to Thomas and Brittany Weise of Quincy at 8:27 a.m. June 2, 2025.A boy was born to Lester Collier and Hailey Soebbing of Quincy at 5:58 p.m. June 3, 2025.A boy was born…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Two Rivers Regional Council (TRRC) of Public Officials recently announced it is consolidating two of its Quincy offices into a single, more accessible location at 133 N. 33rd. The new location is scheduled to open to the public on June 30. A press release noted the change will not affect the locations…
Read Full Article Brenda J. Bigham, 60, of Quincy for Failure to Yield at N. 36th St. and Broadway St. 111Judy K. Barnett, 81, of Palmyra, Mo., for Disobey Stop Light at 3rd St. and Maine St. 181Christopher C. Johnson, 33, of Quincy for Driving on Suspended License. NTA 126Abbey R. Bloyd, 30, of Quincy for FTA-Use of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Community members are invited to gather at either St. Dominic School or at Transitions for the third leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in West Central Illinois on Tuesday, June 17. Officers from the Quincy Police Department, Adams County Sheriff’s Department and Illinois State Police will carry the torch…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Quilts of Valor Foundation presented quilts to 12 Dot Foods and Dot Transportation, Inc. employees during a ceremony held this spring in Mount Sterling. The event honored their service in the U.S. military. Dot’s Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) organized the ceremony and recognized the following veteran employees: The Quilts…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently announced its latest round of grant funding, approving more than $110,000 to educators that will elevate student experiences and ignite creativity across the Quincy Public School District. The foundation’s grants committee approved 22 grant applications totaling $72,671.70 to be distributed to schools this fall. An additional $42,120…
Read Full Article 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. 06/03/2025:Wyatt B. Johnson, Mt. Sterling struck a deer on Rt. 99/CR 1300N.Jenna E. Wilson, Macomb struck a deer Rt. 99/Schuyler County Line. 06/06/2025:Delawar Delawar, St Ann Missouri was traveling northbound…
Read Full Article Teresa Huner of Picture This Photo captured some of the action at the 21st annual Quincy Derby on Saturday afternoon on the 18th Street Hill near Bob Mays Park.
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