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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — A total of 281 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the Summer 2022 semester at Western Illinois University. Of these, 31 graduates’ primary attendance site was the WIU-Quad Cities campus. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 183 graduates, and master’s degrees were earned by 98 graduates. Academic distinction was awarded to…
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QUINCY — Chaddock’s annual Rose Tea will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at its Quincy campus, 205 S. 24th. Dating back to the 1920s, the Rose Tea is a “garden party” style event. The Chaddock Children’s Foundation is the host of the event. All proceeds will benefit the programs and…
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QUINCY — Dr. Brittney Moore, a neuropsychologist, has joined Blessing Behavioral Health. A Quincy native, Moore earned her doctorate and master’s degrees from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. Neuropsychology focuses on the behavioral aspects of brain function, relating what the patient is experiencing behaviorally to how their brain is functioning, leading to diagnosis and…
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QUINCY — The office of City Clerk Laura Oakman, 730 Maine, Suite 129, will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 30 for anyone to pick up petitions for the Feb. 28 consolidated primary election to run as a Democrat or Republican. Petitions can be filed in the…
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QUINCY — Blessed Sacrament Church, 1119 S. Seventh, will be the site of two special Masses this fall. A Blue Mass honoring first responders, police and sheriff department personnel is scheduled for 4 p.m. Sept. 10. A White Mass honoring healthcare workers is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 18. For more information, contact Jill Kelly…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Log Cabins has scheduled a workday from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 27 in the Log Cabin Village in Quinsippi Island Park, which can accessed by All America Park, just off Bonansinga Drive. Plans are to prepare the village for Frontier Settlement Day on Sept. 10. Volunteers are needed…
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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. Robert Brewer and Tammy Brewer of Pittsfield sold a 60.35-acre farm in Pleasant Hill to Samuel…
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. Ricky A. Scheer and Denise K. Scheer of Quincy sold a residence at 331 Highway 57…
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QUINCY — Due to circumstances outside of the Adams County Health Department’s control, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection event scheduled for Oct. 8 has been canceled. The incinerator used to dispose of collected chemicals is out of order. The contractor will not have the equipment fixed in time to hold the event. Community members should…
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QUINCY — Dr. Christopher Trammell has joined Blessing Health’s Outpatient Behavioral Health team. Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Trammell earned his medical degree from and completed his residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Carbondale. A native of southern Illinois, Trammell enjoys the rural lifestyle and serving the behavioral…
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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois 4-H program recently honored 4-H leaders and volunteers at the Illinois State Fair. Adams County 4-H leader Carolyn Roberts of the Burton Fliers 4-H Club was inducted into the Hall of Fame for her work helping local youths and promoting 4-H in the community. Adams County 4-H officials said Roberts shares…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group and the Cathedral of Worship are the hosts of the second Man Up event from 10 a.m. – noon Saturday, Aug. 27 at South Park in Quincy. This event is free to men of all ages and will offer a morning full of activities such as quick and easy health…
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QUINCY — Quincy FFA will hold its annual toy show and Barnyard 5k fun run Sept. 10-11 in Quincy. The toy show will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 in the Quincy High School Gym. Many agriculture-based toy trucks and tractors will…
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QUINCY — Allergy symptoms can occur any time of the year and impact your day-to-day life. Quincy Medical Group’s Ear, Nose, and Throat Department is offering sublingual immunotherapy or allergy drops. Treating allergy is very important to ENT doctors as it is a common cause of sinusitis, nasal polyps and ear infections. Dr. Paul Conrad…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department will be offering the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine beginning Aug. 22. This vaccine is the first COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine authorized from the Food and Drug Administration. Novavax vaccine is administered as a two-dose primary series for individuals ages 18 and older. The CDC recommends the following schedule: For…
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QUINCY — One hundred eight students at John Wood Community College recently were named to the dean’s list for the 2022 summer term. To be named to the dean’s list, a full-time student must be enrolled for nine or more credit hours and must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. A part-time…
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As a 50-year active Ursa Indian Grave Home Extension club member in Adams County, the late Leona Shaffer sparked a lasting love for Extension and 4-H. Over five generations, 42 Shaffer family members have contributed a combined 346 years of 4-H club membership. Their legacy is honored as the 2022 Illinois 4-H Foundation Family Spirit…
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QUINCY — The 19th annual “Cop on a Rooftop” event is set for 5 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 19. Law enforcement officials will be stationed at more than 300 participating Dunkin’ locations across Illinois, collecting money for Special Olympics Illinois. Quincy law enforcement will be on the rooftop at Dunkin’s 2602 Broadway location to…
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. Jessica D. Howland of Pittsfield sold a residence at 418 E. Fayette in Pittsfield to Margaret…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is partnering with the Illinois State Police and law enforcement across the state to stop impaired driving and help save lives. The high-visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign runs from Aug. 19 through the early-morning hours of Sept. 6. During this period, law enforcement will be…
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. Eric L. and Alison M. Myers of Golden sold a residence at 2648 Highway 61/94 in…
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QUINCY — Ever wanted to ride your bike across the Quincy bridges? Blessing Health System is providing that opportunity by sponsoring the sixth annual “Moonlight Ride for Hunger” on Sept. 10. This event will begin with registration at 5:30 p.m. in Clat Adams Park and the ride starting at 7 p.m. The cost to participate…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Dr. Dakota Lammy and Dr. Alborz Javadzadeh have joined the medical staff of Illini Rural Health Clinic. Lammy is a family medicine provider. Born in Alton and raised in Calhoun County, Lammy earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford and completed a three-year family medicine…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Hancock County Democratic Central Committee met July 27 in Carthage to elect Terri Billingsley Tobias as the new county chairman and Arlis Dittmer as secretary, and to retain Jo Webster as treasurer. Present were 15 precinct committee people, along with three guests. Maureen Crawford spoke to the group explaining why she…
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QUINCY — A community food distribution box now stands in front of the Maine Pointe East mobile home park at 3600 Maine thanks to Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences students, faculty and staff; three Quincy businesses; and the Blessing Hospital Construction Department. A pandemic-related project conducted by Blessing-Rieman’s Community Health Nursing class identified…
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The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce, The District and the Great River Economic Development Foundation will hold the next “Politics and Pancakes” breakfast at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. This event is free for members. Liberty village president Stacy Clark, Payson village president Chris Dever and Camp Point village president Daniel…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Aaron and Kelly Emory of Coatsburg at 12:04 p.m. on Aug. 4.A girl was born to Nick and Kara Sweet of Canton, Mo., at 3:34 a.m. on Aug. 5.A boy was born to Devon Gibson of Quincy and Cassandra Bower of LaPrairie at 6:22 p.m. on Aug. 8.A…
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. Christin Young of Hamilton sold a residence at 1050 Main in Hamilton to Double R Acres,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public School District’s opening day for new and returning teachers and staff will begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15 at Quincy Junior High School in Morrison Theater, 100 S. 14th. Opening Day for teachers will be held in person for the first time since the 2019-20 school year. Teachers and…
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QUINCY, Ill. – The Great River Economic Development Foundation and the Young Men’s Christian Association are partnering to host a career and wellness fair for recent graduates featuring Adams County employers. The fair will be held from noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the YMCA, 3101 Maine. Recent graduates at all levels will find a…
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QUINCY — In partnership with the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, Quincy Medical Group is opening a new milk depot. The milk depot will be located at the QMG Women’s Health Center on the second floor of QMG’s 1118 Hampshire location. The milk depot provides a place for pre-approved donors from Quincy…
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QUINCY — CASA of Adams County, a program of Advocacy Network for Children, needs court-appointed special advocate volunteers to speak up for the abused and neglected children in the court system. An accelerated training for CASA volunteers is set for: Friday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University campus will come alive on Monday, Aug. 15, as first-year students begin to arrive for their move-in day and orientation. Designed for new students to become better acclimated to campus life, orientation is the first step to success at QU. Through a series of sessions, students are introduced to the…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County officially started its “Starts With You” campaign on Wednesday, Aug. 10 with an event at ONE Special Event Venue, 600 Hampshire. The 2022 campaign goal was announced. Campaign leadership in 2022 will be Brooke and Bryan Stokes as campaign chairs. They will lead the fundraising efforts, along with…
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QUINCY — Hunter Hildebrand, a senior at Quincy High School, has been chosen to speak alongside St. Louis Blues superfan Laila Anderson and St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko at the Project 55 Foundation fundraiser in August. Project 55 Foundation is a non-profit organization that exists to bring comfort and relief to hospitalized children and their…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — Hundreds of residents have turned out to view the lifetime of international artistic achievements of one Adams County artist. Shelly Rasche of Camp Point has produced thousands of designs over her 38 year career found on store shelves across the nation and around the world. Now all her creative talents are…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command’s Emergency Disaster Team not only serves thecounties of Adams, Pike and Brown in Illinois and Marion, Ralls, Lewis, Shelby and Monroe in Missouri, but the organization also helps families in neighboring communities impacted by natural disasters. Emergency disaster coordinator Jeremy Koren of The Salvation Army of Quincy…
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. Patrick Eston of Barry sold a residence at 639 E. Washington in Pittsfield to Jacob P.…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College officially dedicated its new College Agricultural Sciences Complex and Fred L. Bradshaw Learning Center Tuesday morning at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center near Baylis. More than 300 people attended the ceremony which celebrated the 45-year educational partnership with the University of Illinois, John Wood Community College and the…
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QUINCY — Golden Bridges, Inc., has moved into Suite 7 at QuincyWorx. After nine years of operating from their homes and their vans, Golden Bridges employees now will have a space where to hold staff meetings, staff trainings and work together in the same office. In a press release, Suzanne Ellerbrock, co-owner of Golden Bridges,…
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QUINCY — Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club was the host of the Kenneth “Ken” Bigelow Day at Camp Saukenauk on July 18 in partnership with the Salvation Army kids program. The program was designed to combine developmental learning, mentorship, team building and more in a fun atmosphere where kids will feel comfortable learning, being active and…
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. Tami J. Jenkins of Fowler sold a residence at 5829 N. 84th in Fowler to Dale F.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation will be the host of a Back-to-School “FUN”-raiser cocktail party from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, in an outdoor setting at Quincy Country Club, 2410 State. In case of inclement weather, it will be held in the Centennial Room. “This event is a great opportunity for us…
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QUINCY — The District, along with the Regional Office of Education, will sponsor a Shop Local Saturday– Welcome Back to School appreciation event on Saturday, Aug. 13. Several downtown establishments are offering special discounts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for anyone who shows proof of employment with their school badge. Shoppers will find 10…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — A total of 192 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the 2022 summer dean’s list. The total includes 34 students at the WIU-Quad Cities campus. To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.6 grade point average on a scale of 4.0, which equals…
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QUINCY — Grace and June Hendrian, daughters of Adam and Kellea Hendrian of Quincy, are operating a lemonade stand to benefit The Salvation Army. The sisters are inviting children in the community and surrounding area to join them in helping their neighbors in need by operating a lemonade stand of their own. “Every year that…
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MACOMB, Ill. — What is a watershed? No matter where you live, you are in a watershed. All of Illinois, minus that sliver of land bordering Lake Michigan, is in the Mississippi River Watershed. But we can break down this massive watershed into more local streams and rivers. For instance, I grew up in Adams…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County is updating the Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Jack Curfman, Hancock County ESDA coordinator, says the current plan, adopted in 2018, will be expiring in 2023. “The Federal Emergency Management Agency requires that each jurisdiction has an approved Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan to be eligible for several funding streams,” said…
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QUINCY — Quincy Art Center now is open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The new hours are a result of a community survey asking the public what days of the week they preferred to visit the Art Center and what hours of the day worked best for them. The survey found that Fridays…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will be the host of a program combining tours of the Greek revival style Gov. John Wood Mansion with presentations by historical re-enactors on Aug. 13-14. “Meet Lincoln, Grant and Twain” will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, in the Gov. John Wood…
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QUINCY — The annual Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex Ben Bumbry Memorial Banquet will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, in the Quincy University Hall of Fame Room. The banquet is held in honor and remembrance of Bumbry and to celebrate the community, individuals and businesses who support the pool. This year’s banquet will commemorate the…
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. Brian Harris of Hull sold a residence at 29723 2000th in Hull to Robert L. Pettyjohn and…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Adams County Fair Baby Contest was held Saturday, July 30 inside the Prairieland FS tent inside the Family Fun Zone. More than 65 children participated. Children met judges in four age groups: 0-6 months, 7-11 months, 1 year old and 2 years old. The winners in each category are: 0-6 Months 2022…
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. ACF Holdings, LLC of Golden sold an apartment building at 304 N. Eighth in Quincy to Updown,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library began applying for grants in October 2021 and kicked off a donor development fundraising campaign with hopes to raise approximately $400,000 to fund a new mobile library. The Rotary Club of Quincy aided in bringing the library closer to that goal by donating $10,000 on July 26. The mobile library…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Adams County Fair was the host of the annual Miss Teen Adams County and Junior Miss Adams County pageant on July 28. Madelyn Ohnemus, 11, of Camp Point was selected as the 2022 Junior Miss Adams County, and Hailey McKinney of Liberty, 15, was selected as the 2022 Miss Teen Adams County.…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — BigIron Auctions has announced its agreement to acquire Sullivan Auctioneers LLC, headquartered in Hamilton. The agreement, finalized July 22, will bring more than 300 employees together to serve the needs of the online auction industry across the country. “Our shared philosophies of transparency, trust and hard work solidified our decision to combine…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — The 55th annual Western Illinois Threshers Bee and Antique Show will begin Friday, Aug. 5 near Hamilton and continue with three days of demonstrations and activities through Aug. 7. This year’s show highlights Allis Chalmers tractors, with this year’s button featuring an WD45 Allis Chalmers tractor owned by Ron Briscoe. The raffle…
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QUINCY — The YWCA of Quincy will honor three people Friday, Aug. 26 during its “A Voice for All Women” gala at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. LaTonya Brock will receive the Woman of Achievement award, Dallas Duncan-Klauser will receive the Phoenix award, and Kaitlyn Smith will receive the Young Woman of Achievement award. Doors will open…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health is among the first providers in the country to use a new device to detect lung cancer. Monarch, by Auris Health, allows doctors to conduct robotic bronchoscopy. This advanced lung examination can lead to earlier and more-accurate diagnoses of small and hard-to-reach tumors near the edges of the lungs. The U.S.…
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QUINCY — The Gold Star Mission is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that honors and supports Gold Star families by preserving the memory of our fallen heroes through service to others in need. The mission strives to preserve the memories and ensure the names of nearly 300 fallen Illinois service men and women since Sept. 11,…
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QUINCY — CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) International recently awarded Blessing Hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation program a three-year accreditation. CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives…
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MENDON, Ill. — Twenty-five children between the ages of 3 and 6 competed Wednesday night in the Little Miss and Mister Pageant at the 80th annual Adams County Fair. Children were judged in private interview with judges, onstage presence and onstage interview. Braxley Ferguson, 4, was named Little Mister Adams County 2022. He is a son of…
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QUINCY — A Blessing Health System laboratory with special testing technology located in Quincy celebrated its first anniversary July 15 with expanded services and a national accreditation. Rivercross Diagnostics is known as a reference lab because of its unique capabilities. It is a free-standing clinical molecular lab. Rivercross’ ability to test specimens at the molecular level for viruses…
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. Carroll Menke and Wyvetta Menke of Jupiter, Fla., sold a residence at No. 3 Crescent Heights…
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. Sandra K. Greving, trustee of the Melvin L. Maas and Sharon K. Maas Joint Tenancy Trust…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Historic Quincy Business District will have its sixth annual community dinner fundraiser returns at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. This year’s feast will seat 200 people on Hampshire between Fourth and Fifth. “We are fortunate to showcase Quincy’s historic architecture as the perfect backdrop for feast,” said Emily Lombardi, director of economic…
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QUINCY — Quincy’s Bayview Bridge joins more than 350 buildings around the world to shine a light on Fragile X syndrome for World Fragile X Day on Friday, July 22. The event is part of the FRAXA Research Foundation initiative World Fragile X Day. “This year we are joined by 13 sponsors and 19 partners who…
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QUINCY — Heidi Lanier recently was named the executive director of the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. Interim executive director Lindsay Knudson is stepping into the newly created role of special events and fundraising coordinator. Lanier has spent her career in educational non-profits, holding positions at Culver-Stockton College, Quincy University and Southern Oregon PBS. Most recently,…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Adams County Beef Producers, along with the Adams County Market Animal Sale Committee, will have its 22nd annual market animal sale on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. The evening will begin with a complimentary dinner for buyers, served from 5 p.m. until sale time at 6 p.m. All…
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. The Hulls Family Trust sold a 41.07-acre farm in Sonora to Rodney Hulls for $636,585 on…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation recently awarded more scholarships than ever before to Brown County High School graduates. Twenty-three 2022 graduates will begin their first semester of college this fall with a competitive scholarship worth up to $18,000 over four years. Since 2011, The Tracy Family Foundation has awarded more than $1.2…
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JWCC Trustees also approve balanced budget for new fiscal year QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees accepted a $6.65 million bid from Maas Construction for the Workforce Development Expansion (WDC) project and approved a $16.4 million balanced budget for the next fiscal year during its meeting Wednesday night. The building project is…
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. Jeffrey R. Moffit and Priscilla Ann Moffit of Pittsfield sold a residence at 25187 492nd in Florence…
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. Michelle L. Tourner of Quincy sold a residence at 774 N. 550th Avenue in Quincy to Brandon…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, along with State Sen. Jil Tracy and State Rep. Randy Frese, will be the host of a senior adult health fair from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. This event is free and open to the public. Local businesses are invited to participate in…
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Fischer Health Care Consulting recently announced Ryan Fischer, a native of Quincy, Ill., is joining the board of directors for The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital for a term beginning July 1, 20. The Foundation supports research that leads to treatment breakthroughs, financial assistance for patient care, nursing scholarships and community outreach…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — The Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center, 37804 State Highway 104, will be the site of an agronomy field day from 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20. The event will begin the University of Illinois Orr Crop Science shop with wagon tours starting at 9 a.m. Various presentation will be made outdoors through…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., the largest food industry redistributor in North America, congratulates employees Winiban Irigoyen, Dot Foods Mount Sterling; Robert Miller, Dot Foods Oklahoma; Alex Lopez, Dot Foods Idaho; and Kendall Ebersole, Dot Foods Maryland. All four winners took home the top prizes in the company’s 2022 Forklift Rodeo National Championships held…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Chris Kassing was organizing a four-man scramble golf fundraiser for the Joel Oliver Memorial Pool last week in Mount Sterling when he learned about receiving a much larger grant for the pool. Gov. JB Pritzker announced July 8 the distribution of $30.3 million in grants for 87 local park projects that…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will be the host of its annual Vacation Bible School on July 18-22 at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Area children are invited to attend this free event. The 2022 theme is “Monumental: Celebrating God’s Greatness.” Children in grades pre-K through 12 will…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, North America’s largest food industry redistributor, recently made a $4,000 donation to the Mount Sterling Community Center YMCA. Dot donates to the local YMCA annually to support its programs and facilities. The YMCA donation was part of a big first quarter of giving for the company. The Mount Sterling YMCA…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Illinois Main Street recently welcomed three organizations to its network of programs dedicated to creating meaningful improvements to their communities. The Greater Freeport Partnership and Action Brown County representing Mount Sterling join at the affiliate level, while Marshall Main Street joins at the aspiring level. The three communities unite with 18…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office recently joined forces with more than 200 other state and local law enforcement agencies on July 4 to get drunk and drugged drivers off our roads, encourage seat belt use and enforce speeding and other traffic laws. The effort featured high-visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities,…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will present “War in the Pacific,” a program on World War II, at 2 p.m. Sunday July 17, at the History Museum, 332 Maine. Mark Roehrs, history professor at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield and author of the book “War in the Pacific,” will…
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. John E. Schoenherr of Chatham sold a residence at 1051 Oak Hill Drive in Pittsfield to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The American Diabetes Association, the nation’s leading organization committed to fighting diabetes, recently announced the recognition of the diabetes health and wellness program at Memorial Hospital in Carthage through the education recognition program. The ADA’s education recognition certificate assures educational services meet the national standards for diabetes self-management education and support. The…
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QUINCY — Two incoming students at Quincy University recently were awarded a 2022 Father Augustus Tolton Presidential Scholarship, the most prestigious academic scholarship offered to undergraduate students at QU, to Luxe Hitzeroth of Quincy and Benjamin Grindel of Smithtown, N.Y. “Each year, Quincy University welcomes a talented freshman class to campus,” QU president Brian McGee…
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Bob Gough talks to Melissa Shriver-Hackamack about what’s new and what’s coming back to this year’s Adams County Fair. Muddy River News is furnished by Harvey’s.
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QUINCY — Clarity Healthcare, 639 York, Suite 212, recently became designated by the state of Illinois as a community mental health center, a specialty service provider with knowledge and expertise in providing services to adults with or at risk of serious mental illnesses. They are designed to serve the mental health needs of a community.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s art department recently awarded two scholarships for the fall 2022 semester. Laura VanNice, an incoming transfer student, was awarded a $5,000 scholarship. VanNice previously studied at Moberly Area Community College. VanNice is from Hannibal, Mo., and pursuing a degree in graphic design. High school senior Aliya Callaway received a $3,000 scholarship.…
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. K and E Limited Partnership of Springfield sold a retail establishment at 2000 Broadway in Quincy…
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QUINCY — Four Adams County organizations recently tested their ability to respond in a coordinated manner to a mass exposure of a hazardous substance in Quincy. The organizations that partnered in the planning and execution of the full-scale community emergency response exercise on July 7 were the Adams County Emergency Management Agency, Adams County Ambulance,…
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QUINCY — Fifteen people have been identified to serve on the presidential selection advisory committee at John Wood Community College. President Michael Elbe announced March 2 he will be retiring Dec. 31, 2022. To assist the Board of Trustees with the search for Elbe’s replacement, JWCC has engaged the Pauly Group, Inc., a national search…
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Make Christmas tree ornaments at Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries Second Tuesday program
QUINCY — The Second Tuesday of the Month program for July will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the Center for Women’s Ministries location at 522 S. Eighth. The July craft will be making a Christmas tree ornament with Brenda Lagan, lifestyle coordinator at Adams Pointe Assisted Living since 2017. She previously…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A daughter born to Nathaniel Carter and Kelsey Hull of Pittsfield at 12:56 a.m. July 2, 2022.A daughter born to Laekann Parrish of Quincy and Michael Casley at 11:03 p.m. July 6, 2022.A son born to Johnathon and Alyssa Deters of Quincy at 1:49 p.m. July 7, 2022.A son born to Kyle Ingels…
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QUINCY — Biking for Babies is sending out young adults from all sides of the country for the 13th year to raise awareness and financial support for pregnancy resource centers in America. Fifty-six college students and young adults plan to cover a total of close to 4,000 miles in July for the babies, women and…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 20 interim commander, Lt. Jeff Schisler, recently announced the results of two roadside safety checks by District 20 officers in Adams County — at the intersection of 20th and Oak from late night Wednesday, June 8, to early morning Thursday June 9, and at the intersection of 30th…
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QUINCY — 2x4s for Hope will officially cut the ribbon on its latest Tiny Home in the Quincy area at 215 Spruce at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10. Jordan Lenz, executive director of 2x4s for Hope, says the process faced many challenges, but with the generosity of Quincy Medical Group Foundation, a dream has become…
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QUINCY — Cheerful Home and Quincy Children’s Museum were the beneficiaries of funds raised by the Quincy Service League this past year through the Holiday Gift Show, as well as additional smaller fundraisers throughout the year. Cheerful Home received $2,442.51 and will use the funds to enhance its “Let’s Move” Project, a voluntary initiative to…
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