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John Wood Community College recently announced its President’s List to recognize the highest achieving students for each major term. Ninety students were named to the list for the 2023 fall semester. To be named to the President’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for nine or more credit hours and must earn a perfect grade…
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Kylie Whitlatch, 28, Hamilton for Domestic Battery. 148Melissa M. Brown, 36, Quincy for Domestic Battery. 147Christopher Simms, 26, Quincy for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 144Justin Bridgeman, 31, Quincy for Speeding. 260Landon J. Reed, 28, Ursa, Expired Registration at N. 33rd St. and Broadway St. NTA 122William M. Stratman, 48, 2440 Cherry St., Failure to Reduce Speed…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health has been awarded a $74,459 planning grant on behalf of itself and 10 community agencies to develop a medical respite care program that could be implemented in Quincy if long-term funding, a location for a facility and staffing can be identified. Medical respite care is short-term housing combined with health services…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation recently announced the Chuck and Becky Scholz family has been selected as the recipient of the Friend of Catholic Education Award. Chuck and Becky — along with their sons and spouses, Charles (and his wife Jamie) and Jake (and his wife Becca) — will be honored…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Dakota Hatfield and Amber Jackson of Quincy at 8:47 a.m. Dec. 12, 2023.A boy was born to Josh German and Hannah Johnson of Quincy at 11:41 a.m. Dec. 12, 2023.A boy was born to Landon Tenhouse and Alexis McGinnis of Quincy at 1:23 p.m. Dec. 12, 2023.A girl…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently announced the establishment of two endowed scholarships honoring Quincy University alumni Kathi Dooley and Dan and Pam (Wozniak) Sherman. The fundraising effort to start these scholarships was spearheaded by George Meyer. In a press release, Meyer said, “Kathi Dooley and Dan Sherman had such a positive influence on so many…
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QUINCY — Knapheide employees dedicated their time, talents and treasures to bring joy to residents of the Illinois Veterans’ Home on Dec. 19. In a press release, Stacy Houghton, customer service representative and veterans tree co-organizer at Knapheide, said, “During Christmas, there is so much that draws our attention, and there are so many opportunities…
Read Full Article Amy L. Norton, 45, 825 1/2 Jersey St., FTA OV Trespassing, Vandalism, FTA DUI, DWLR, Improper Lane Usage and Unlawful Use of Debit Card at S. 7th St. and Jersey St. Lodged 182Thomas A. Reckers, 69, 1733 S. 29th St., Improper Backing at 1207 Saint Charles Dr. NTA 108Mary A. Kroshinsky, 63, 3806 Ricky Ct.,…
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QUINCY — Chaddock School is actively seeking qualified and passionate special education teachers to join its faculty. To attract top-tier talent, Chaddock is offering an employment package that includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus. In a press release, Cory Powell, director of education, said, “We understand the vital role that special education teachers play in shaping…
Read Full Article Sarah C. Ransom, 37, 1531 Spruce for Improper Lane Usage at 2200 block of Sycamore. 176Marshall L. Murphy Jr., 33, 408 College for Adams Co. warrant for Criminal Damage $500-$10000 at 7th & Ohio. Lodged 161Angela K. Heck, 54, 326 N. 18th for FTA Peace Disturbance at 1736 Spring. Lodged 106Maggie D. Mosby, 22, of…
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MACOMB, Ill. — No one was injured in a house fire on Friday morning in Macomb. The Macomb Fire Department was dispatched at 3:44 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, to a house full of smoke at 202 W. Carroll. Upon arrival, crews reported light smoke emitting from the structure. The home was reported to be vacant.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation recently announced an anonymous benefactor has committed to match all donations up to $25,000 from October 2023 through February 2024. This pledge comes as the foundation inches closer to its ambitious fundraising goal of $2 million. Since its establishment in 2015, the foundation has successfully raised more than $1.93…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to spread the word about the dangers of impaired driving with a “Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High Get a DUI.” enforcement campaign. From Dec. 15 through Jan. 2, law enforcement across Illinois will show…
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Madyson C. Jones, 21, of Quincy for Trespassing at 600 Harrison Dr. on 12/19/23. 121Joshua L. Winfield, 43, of Quincy for Resisting Arrest, Agg. Battery to Peace Officer, and Poss of Methamphetamine – Under 5g at 12th & Chestnut St. Lodged. 112Joshua L. Winfield, 43, of Quincy for FTA – Obstruction of Identification at 12th…
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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. Lori A. Terstriep of Payson sold a residence at 103 E. Pearl in Payson to JSD…
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QUINCY — More than $400,000 recently was granted to 60 local nonprofit organizations that benefit from an endowment fund at the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. These year-end grants bring the Community Foundation’s grantmaking total to more than $4 million in 2023. The grants were awarded from designated funds, which support…
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QUINCY — Each of them was frustrated they didn’t get a chance to tell their sides of the story. But when they read the 283-page report on the investigation into complaints made against them, former Quincy Police Department Chief Rob Copley, current Chief Adam Yates and Barry Cheyne, chairman of the Board of Fire and…
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QUINCY — A 283-page report on the investigation into complaints made against former Quincy Police Department Chief Rob Copley, current Chief Adam Yates and the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners concludes no wrongdoing was discovered. The report, dated Dec. 15 and compiled by Rick Stewart of the Stewart Law Firm in Springfield, was released…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board approved the 2023 tax levy and selling more than $7 million in life safety bonds at Wednesday’s meeting. While the Board approved a rate decrease from $3.96 to $3.88 per $100 in assessed valuation, an anticipated spike in property value now estimated by the county to exceed 8 percent…
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Dashawn Walker, 19, Quincy for Interfering. 148Akilah L. Garrard, 20, 3409 N. Brennan for Leaving the Scene and Operating Uninsured Vehicle on N. Brennan Dr. 186Harold W. Reagan, 63, 210 Lind for Improper Lane Usage at 24th & Broadway. 186Edward Brown reported his business was entered and money was stolen. 106Dominique Dade reported the back…
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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Chief Deputy Zack Orr with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department initiated a criminal investigation on Thursday, Dec. 14, regarding a failure to register as a sex offender complaint in Griggsville. After the investigation, John A. Crull, 38, of Griggsville was arrested on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender…
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QUINCY — Tigerhawk Technologies is a locally owned IT company specializing in full-service technical support for small and medium businesses. Approximately 92 percent of jobs in the U.S. require digital literacy, while one-third of working-age Americans possess limited digital skills. One in six are unable to use email, web search or other basic online tools.…
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QUINCY — Vallee Health Repair recently gathered gifts valued at more than $14,900 for The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. In a press release, Salvation Army Development Director Matt Schmidt expressed his gratitude, saying, “We are blown away by the generosity of Vallee Health Repair and their clients. Even the smallest businesses can make the…
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