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QUINCY — Quincy University recently named Robert Copley as its director of safety and security. Copley is working with the current director, Sam Lathrop, who is retiring on May 31. Copley has more than 40 years of experience in law enforcement. He worked with the Quincy Police Department as a patrol officer, detective-youth specialist, detective…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently announced the addition of Dr. Richard Sowlles to its medical team. With a wealth of experience spanning more than three decades, Sowlles brings his expertise in general podiatric care, surgery and wound care to serve the community of Hamilton and its surrounding areas. A native of Milwaukee, Sowlles earned…
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QUINCY — The Altrusa International Foundation’s Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship recipients recently were chosen for this year. The foundation was founded in 1998 with a bequest from Patricia and Leonard Kramer. Patricia had been a member of Altrusa of Quincy, which is part of an international organization that focuses primarily on literacy. The…
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Following Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s commencement speech at Benedictine College, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Springfield Diocese responds in an interview with Andrew Hansen. Read Bishop Paprocki’s full column in Catholic Times: https://dio.org/catholic-times/god-bl…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Hall and Central Services will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observation of Memorial Day. Both will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, for regular business hours. The Quincy City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28. Garbage and yard waste routes will run their normal…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police arrested a woman on the city’s south side Wednesday night when they discovered a large quantity of cannabis, firearms and ammunition. At 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Police arrested Daeshawna Stanbridge, 24, at her 1130 Adams residence. During the search officers found copious amounts of contraband. Stanbridge was taken to the Adams County…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College held its 49th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17, at 6 p.m. in the Student Activity Center on the Quincy ampus at 48th and Harrison. JWCC conferred 322 associate degrees, 201 certificates and six College for Life certificates. Bryan Renfro, JWCC president, conferred degrees and certificates. Bob Rhea,…
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QUINCY — Bank of Springfield is bringing financial literacy education to more than 1,540 students in several Illinois and Missouri counties. Students at eight schools, including Quincy Junior High School, have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world finance from the safety of their home…
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Audrienna N. Givens, 34, Canton, Mo., Failure to Yield. NTA 128Darren R. Boden, 46, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at 600 N. 5th St. Lodged 186Billy J. Lehenbauer, 41, of Quincy for Lewis Co. Mo. warrant for Burglary, Stealing and Property Damage at 2603 N. 24th. Lodged 135/147Norman L. Pearson Jr., 27, of Quincy for…
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QUINCY — Tomo Sakurai, a versatile actress and singer from Tokyo known for her role of the strong trainer, Shirona (known as Cynthia in the U.S.) in the popular Pokemon series, will visit Quincy Country Club on Saturday, May 25. Sakurai will sign autographs from 2 to 3 p.m. and from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — Pleasant Hill High School students and members of their community helped the American Legion put up 214 flags in the town cemetery honoring our veterans. They also placed a small flag at each veterans grave.
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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. Quincy Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. of Quincy sold a residence at 1120 Jersey in Quincy…
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QUINCY — The arraignments of a Springfield man and a Quincy man have been delayed because an Adams County public defender is questioning how the Pretrial Fairness Act, also known as the Safe-T Act, is being interpreted in Adams County. Kareun Brewer, 21, and Latwaon McCray, 42, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy will recognize Memorial Day with a program beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 24, in a tent outside Markword Infirmary at 1707 N. 12th. Jared Ogden, a U.S. Navy veteran, U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Navy Seal and the founder and CEO of Triumph Systems, Inc., will…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council’s consulting agreement with SIMEC, LLC, was amended during Monday night’s meeting. SIMEC President Reg Ankrom sent a letter to the city last week explaining how the competitive market in electricity has been volatile during the last three years. “In our two recent requests for proposals (RFPs), we invited electricity…
Read Full Article Starkeesha M. Tucker, 26, of 734 North 6th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, DWLS and Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 826 Broadway. NTA 113Nicole R. Keltz, 25, of Golden for Seatbelt Required/Driver at 5th and Chestnut. NTAMegan A. Liggett, 23, of Fowler for Driving 11-14 Above Limit at Gardner Ex./Jackson. NTAMichael S. Coffman, 22,…
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. Douglas R. McDonald of Pittsfield sold a body shop at 1297 W. Washington in Pittsfield to…
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QUINCY — The United Way of Adams County, Inc., and the Rotary Club of Quincy honored Carlos Fernandez with the Joe Bonansinga Community Service Award during the Rotary Club’s meeting at the Quincy Holiday Inn on Tuesday, May 21. Fernandez, Jesus Delgado and Mike McLaughlin were nominated for their impact on the community in the…
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officialsannounce criminal charges against Jason F. Christian, 19, from Roodhouse for Possession of Child Pornography (Class 2 Felony). On October 9, 2023, ISP DCI Zone 4 Agents initiated an investigation after learning a subject waspossessing child pornography on an online platform. During the investigation,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department recently awarded high school students Ian Malaney and Margaret Wright a four-year, full-tuition Virtuoso music scholarship. Malaney is from Quincy High School, plays the trumpet and plans to major in music education. Wright is from Effingham High School in Effingham, is a vocalist and flute player and plans…
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QUINCY — Muddy River Opera’s performances of its upcoming production of Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless classic, “La Traviata,” will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 28, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, in the Mary Orr Auditorium at John Wood Community College. Based on a play by Alexandre Dumas, this opera has…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved an ordinance approving a tax increment financing plan on Quincy’s south side, but not without a couple of tweaks, during Monday night’s meeting. Four weeks after the vote was tabled, aldermen voted 8-6 to create the city’s third designated TIF zone. TIF districts dedicate a portion of tax…
Read Full Article Jerry O. Morris, 31, Hannibal, Mo., FTA Drug Paraphernalia at N. 18th St. and Broadway St. Lodged 251/169Heather M. Osborne, 25, 925 N. 4th St. for FTA Invasion at N. 9th St. and Hampshire St. Lodged 132Crystal R. Reddick, 43, of Quincy for Public Indecency, Battery and Disorderly Conduct at 1508 S. 6th St. NTA…
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QUINCY — The United Way of Adams County Community Building Council Poverty team will host a case management summit from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 26 at the Quincy Senior Center. The summit aims to bolster awareness and collaboration in case management within Adams County. Highlights of the day include Ryan Jude…
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