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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County is offering two programs to raise awareness of February as Black History Month. “Slavery and Abolition in Northeast Missouri and Western Illinois,” a program by Patrick Hotle, Culver-Stockton College professor emeritus in history, and HSQAC board member and local historian Terrell Dempsey is scheduled to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, invites the public to an open house announcing the tentative plan for the Quincy Bay habitat rehabilitation and enhancement project. The open house, conducted in partnership with the Quincy Bay Area Restoration and Enhancement Association (QBAREA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Illinois…
Read Full Article Reginald D. Hilton Jr., 28, 2432 Monroe for Domestic Battery. Lodged 160Akiira K. Wilson, 20, 1010 Diana Dr. for Failure to Yield and Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 180Joshua L. Winfield, 43, of 619 College for Retail Theft at 620 Broadway. NTA 108Christopher G. Davis, 32, of 718 South 20th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 38th…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) recently approved a stipulated agreement to install automatic warning devices, circuitry and minor approach grade improvements at the County Road 1700 North highway-rail grade crossing of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company’s track near Fowler in Adams County. “Illinois has the second largest rail system in the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Mardi Gras party to benefit the Quincy Catholic Elementary School Foundation will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Dick Brothers Brewery, 929 York. The Gentlemen, one of Quincy’s premier bands, will be the host for the party. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Amber Whicker will be recommended to the Board of Education as the new principal of Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School beginning with the 2024-25 school year. Whicker will assume the role currently held by Chrissy Cox, who has been the principal at Denman since it opened in 2019. The Board of Education will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Carol Ruffin has been named the new director of the Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries. Ruffin is taking over the responsibilities of Lynette Schenk, the director for the past five years. Ruffin has been involved in the center from its beginning, most recently serving as the assistant director. Ruffin, a long-time resident…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently announced that Melissa Brewer has joined the Memorial Hospital team. Brewer specializes in emergency medicine and family medicine. She began working Jan. 15 in the Emergency Department at Memorial Hospital and Convenient Care at the Memorial Medical Building on the Memorial Hospital campus. Brewer received her associate degree in…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday for Blessing Hospital in its suit against the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board, The Illinois Department of Public Health and Quincy Medical Group. Blessing filed the suit in 2022 after the Review Board gave approval for QMG to build a 27-bed hospital…
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. Terry Moore Construction, Inc. of Golden sold a lot at 104 E. School in Camp Point…
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. Eddie Carpenter, guardian of the estate of Shirley A. Durk of Jacksonville, sold a residence at…
Read Full Article Joshua Shaffer, 34, of Quincy for Agg Battery. NTA 169Nathan M. Hoover, 30, of Quincy for Vandalism at 701 S. 5th St. 179James L. Huston, 47, of Quincy on an Adams County Warrant for Domestic Battery at 1610 Adams St. 134/185Patrick Wallace, 44, of Quincy for FTA – Suspended Registration at 101 N. 5th St.…
Read Full Article The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Jan. 1-31, 2024. Katherine Anne O’Connor, 25, of Quincy and Benjamin Paul Reinhardt, 27, of Quincy filed Jan. 8, 2024.Jessica Nicole Tallman, 29, of Quincy and Tyler Anthone Vollmer, 32, of Quincy filed Jan. 9, 2024.Mathew Edward Frese Sr., 38, of Quincy and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Mississippi Valley Beekeepers Association is offering beginning beekeeping classes from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Adams County Farm Bureau (lower level), 330 S. 36th. Lunch will be provided for a donation, or people attending may choose to go to a local restaurant. Cost is $40 per individual/household,…
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. Kay Kleinschmidt and Fred Kleinschmidt, as trustees of the Fred F. Kleinschmidt and Kay A. Kleinschmidt…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Better Business Bureau Quincy welcomed two new Advisory Board members to its ranks, effective Jan. 1. “Our new board members share BBB’s commitment to making sure Quincy is a great place to live, give and do business,” Don O’Brien, BBB Quincy Regional Director, said in a press release. “I look forward to working…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Focused Schools Conference returns on March 6 and 7 to the Knowledge Center on Chaddock’s campus, 205 S. 24th. Michael Trout and Justin Tutt are this year’s keynote speakers. Attendees can look forward to gaining insights and inspiration from these experts in the field of education and trauma-informed practices. Guests will…
Read Full Article Ricky Willing, 63, Quincy for Violation of Pre-Trial Release and Possession of Meth. Lodged 112Austin Schneider, 20, Quincy for FTA-Aggravated Battery. Lodged 112Bill Mears, 57, Quincy for FTA-Possession of Meth. 161John Anders, 41, Quincy for Possession of Meth and Violation of Pre-Trial Release. Lodged 173Dain Duffy, 41, Quincy for Suspended Registration. 108Shade Livengood, 28, Quincy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — One Event Venue will be the site for the “Dennis Oliver Mardi Gras Party” on Saturday, Feb. 10. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the band Members Only of Springfield, Mo., taking the stage at 8 p.m. The band’s performance encompasses the music of Journey, Michael Jackson, Def Leppard, Prince, Bon Jovi,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Bruce Briney, will commemorate prolific film composer John Williams at its Saturday, Feb. 10, concert which will begin at 3 p.m. at Quincy Junior High School. Williams has written music for more than 100 films, including some of the most recognizable songs in the movie…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The friends and family of Troop 99 & Pack 99 of Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church of Quincy will hold its second annual pancake and sausage “all you can eat” breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, in the church fellowship hall, 3600 Payson Road. The breakfast will feature made-from-scratch…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department reminds everyone about the peak season of respiratory illnesses. Many respiratory illnesses will be circulating through our community including pneumonia, COVID-19, influenza and RSV. Residents are encouraged to abide by the following guidelines to stay vigilant in protecting themselves and others against such illnesses: According to the Illinois…
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