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QUINCY — One person was injured in a two-vehicle traffic crash on Monday. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to the crash (the time was not noted in a press release) at the intersection of 12th Street and U.S. 24. Matthew Fleck was driving a black 2019 Dodge minivan south on U.S. 24. Angela…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital will be the host of a “bonus” food drive on Wednesday, May 15, beginning at 3 p.m. and running until all food is distributed. Bowlers Universe, 113 Williams Industrial Dr., will be the distribution site. This second food drive of the spring season should have enough food available for…
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QUINCY — At around 11:15 p.m. on April 8, Quincy Police officers responded to a shots fired call in the 700 block of South 14th. The victim was not struck and reported that he and a second person were kidnapped at gun point after a home invasion in the 2500 block of Larch Road. The…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held two ribbon cuttings on Friday, May 3. One ribbon cutting, held by the Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the grand opening of Escape MJ’s, the community’s first escape room, at 111 S. Side Square. Owners James and Anna Fowler turned…
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QUINCY — Fall-Com will hold a Halloween celebrity screening and autograph signing of “Scary Movie” on Saturday, May 18, at State Street Theater. The event begins with actors Dan Sheridan and John Abrahams of “Scary Movie” meeting with fans from 1 to 5 p.m. in the District Art Gallery in the Quincy Town Center. The…
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QUINCY — Brian McGee, president of Quincy University, said a St. Louis Post-Dispatch story detailing financial troubles at the school was written by two reporters “taking potshots,” and the story contained information that was either “puzzling,” “wrong” or “incomplete.” McGee also said the future of the university is “bright.” A March report from the Scholarship…
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QUINCY — Quincy University, Culver-Stockton College and Hannibal-LaGrange University are on a list of colleges considered to be in financial trouble in a March report from the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis. Teresa Steinkamp, advising director for the foundation, issued what the foundation called an “important alert regarding several colleges in significant danger of closing their…
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Dallas E.W. Bricker, 21, of Paloma for Stop Light Violation at 30th and Maine. NTA 104Casey M. Austin, 39, of Ursa for Expired Registration at 8th and Broadway. NTA 126Carter L. Kramer, 21, of 328 Maple for FTA-Robbery, FTA-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, FTA-Tobacco as a Minor, and FTA-Curfew. Lodged 108/178Sabastian J. Heather, 18, Hunnewell, Mo.,…
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As you start to spruce up your lawn for the summer, make sure you’re working with a trusted lawn care or landscaping service. A beautiful yard takes hard work, and sometimes you need to call in the professionals. Whether you’re looking for help with spring to-dos like yard cleanup, weed control or seeding, or if…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Yellow Backpack with personal items 4-10-24 07781 ID Card belonging to Elijah Wilson…
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QUNCY — The Student Government Association (SGA) of John Wood Community College recently elected officers for the 2024-25 academic year. Kannon Dickerman, a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School, was elected by JWCC’s student body as the college’s new student trustee. Dickerman is pursuing a degree in accounting and is the recipient of JWCC’s Presidential…
Read Full Article Amanda L. Bradshaw, 33, of 726 Shady Acres Ln. for Illegal Dumping at 740 Country Club Hts. NTA 104Kelli M. Walker, 41, Quincy for Stealing. NTA 108Haily R. Blackorby, 20, 1601 S. 24th for Driving While License Suspended at 24th & Melrose. 184Annie R. Jones, 72, 2911 Harrison for Disobey Stop Sign and Operating Uninsured…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Youth Chorus is inviting area singers in grades 3-12 to audition at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Luther Memorial Church, 1210 Jersey, for its 29th season of performances. Accepted singers will perform as an ensemble at two concerts and join the Quincy Symphony Orchestra and Adult Chorus for its…
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WARSAW, Ill. — More than 150 participants attended the Warsaw Wellness Expo on Saturday, April 20. Memorial Hospital and the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce partnered to be the hosts of the event at the Bott Community Center. The Expo offered a diverse range of screenings, demonstrations and activities tailored to all age groups and interests.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation is selling celebratory yard signs in honor of the graduating Class of 2024. All proceeds from sign sales go toward benefitting programs administered by QPSF in support of Quincy Public Schools. There are three styles to choose from when ordering signs. The signs are 24 inches by 48…
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QUINCY — Debbie Heinecke, administrative director of the Heart and Vascular Center at Blessing Hospital, retired on April 23 after 35 years of service. Heinecke’s career began as an emergency room nurse at the former St. Mary Hospital in Quincy. Her love of heart care began in 1982 when she joined the former Physicians and…
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QUINCY — Hundreds of runners and walkers took to the streets of Quincy Saturday morning as part of the Quincy Medical Group’s 24th annual Bridge the Gap to Health Race. Participants can choose a 5K, 10K or half marathon routes that cross over the Bayview Bridge into Missouri before crossing back into Illinois for the…
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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. Alyssa J. Heavner, now known as Alyssa J. Moore, of Winchester sold a residence at 18020…
Read Full Article Betty Thompson, 56, of Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 122Paul W. Carrigan, 65, of Macomb for Failure to Yield at N. 9th St. and Hampshire St. 107Brian G. Mosby, 45, 401 Elm for FTA Forgery at 401 Elm. Lodged 120Collin M. Crow, 21, 1430 N. 9th for Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Expired Registration at 12th &…
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QUINCY — Christopher Pratt didn’t even get to use the new business cards he ordered. Pratt, an attorney in the Adams County Public Defender’s Office since 2016, halted his campaign to run for state’s attorney in Hancock County when he was promoted from deputy chief defender to chief public defender in February after Todd Nelson resigned.…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — A Mount Sterling man who formerly worked as a carpenter at the Western Illinois Correctional Center has been charged with three felonies in connection with smuggling drugs and a cellphone into the Mount Sterling prison. Illinois State Police arrested Joshua D. Havens, 49, on Feb. 21 as part of an investigation…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is participating in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Under the SFSP, nutritious meals are provided free of charge to children 18 years and under. The meals will be served at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Meals will be served Monday…
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Quincy Art Center seeking high school students for summer youth employment; deadline to apply May 24
QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center is seeking high school students and 2024 graduates to apply for a paid summer student employee position through its Summer Youth Employment in the Arts grant funded by the Illinois Arts Council. Applicants should be interested in pursuing careers in visual art or education and able to commit to…
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QUINCY — The owner of the Jersey Mike’s franchise coming to Quincy hopes to have a staff in place to start making submarine sandwiches by the end of July. Scott Miller of SamCo Management, based in Champaign, owns seven Jersey Mike’s throughout Illinois. The first stores were in East Peoria and Springfield in April 2021. He since…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Every day, police officers sacrifice much to protect and serve their communities. In 2023, 137 police officers nationwide gave the ultimate sacrifice for the greater good — their lives. The Quincy Police Department will honor all fallen police officers with a brief ceremony at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, outside of police headquarters…
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