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City Council, mayor recognize 'year-long effort and a lot of work' by Fishing for Freedom organizers
QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Linda Moore read a proclamation during Monday’s meeting of the Quincy City Council declaring Monday as Fishing for Freedom Appreciation Day. Holly Cain, executive director with the Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, said that recognition was a first for her. “In the 27 years I’ve done tourism events, I don’t…
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Andrew P. Davis, 37, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 136Raefeal E. Crider, 44, of Quincy for Battery. NTA 180James D. Phillips, 29, of Quincy for Fireworks at 625 Madison St. NTA 151Brian A. French, 35, of Quincy for Resisting a Peace Officer. Lodged 134Brian A. French, 35, of Quincy for Pike County FTA Contempt…
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Anthony D. McPike, 36, last known address in the 3500 block of South Lindell Drive in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated domestic battery. McPike is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 230 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was arrested Thursday and is in the Marion County Jail. The 10th Judicial District Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Friday, June 6, for Jeffrey S. Elliott, 37 of Hannibal, for delivery of a controlled substance. The warrant is the result of a search warrant executed on…
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The Quincy Police Department has received complaints about reckless driving and street racing in local parking lots, parks and on city streets. We recently learned of a planned “Street Takeover Event” scheduled for the evening hours of Saturday, June 7. In response to this planned event, and to deter future events, the Quincy Police Department…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation has awarded $6,000 to bring back a successful summer theater camp series for another season. The grant will allow the camps to be offered free to any child between the ages of 5-19. Bluff City Theater will present three age-appropriate camps as part of the YETI program,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — People are invited to an open house to learn about a potential future safety improvement project at Route F and U.S. 24/61 in Marion County from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, on the second floor of the Marion County Courthouse, 100 S. Main in Palmyra. Details about future improvements,…
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QUINCY — The Bicentennial Speaker Series, co-sponsored by the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and John Wood Community College, continues over the summer with programs beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. The Rev. Orville Jones will present “African American Churches of Adams County” in the Mary Ellen Orr…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Douglass Community Services CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program celebrated a significant milestone on May 14 as Katie Neff was officially sworn in as the new CASA volunteer director, and Patty Voeple was sworn in as the newest CASA volunteer. The ceremony was held at the Marion County Courthouse and officiated…
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QUINCY — Blessed Sacrament Catholic School will once again offer free lunches to all children up to age 18 beginning Wednesday, June 11, and continuing through Friday, Aug 8. Lunches will be available Monday thru Friday from the school entrance in the alley off Eighth Street between the school and the church. Serving time will…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to help the Macomb Farmers Market celebrate its 50th anniversary as the oldest continuous downstate farmers market in Illinois. It operates on Thursdays and Saturdays from May through October in Chandler Park, offering a variety of local…
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WCIL Gives, a four-day online giving event sponsored by the Tracy Family Foundation (TFF)launches today, Monday, June 9 and will continue through Thursday, June 12. This excitinginitiative provides a platform for community members to explore and donate to causes that inspirethem, supporting the vital work of more than 80 nonprofits, churches, and schools serving WestCentral…
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QUINCY — Angel Smith grew up during the Cold War, a time when the world held its breath as the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a passive-aggressive nuclear-armed headwrestle for global political, economic and ideological influence. The fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked the end of the war, and the…
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Quincy man arrested for breaking into Chelsea through the back door; faces meth and burglary charges
QUINCY — Adams County Sheriff’s deputes arrested a Quincy man Sunday following an early morning break-in Saturday at the Chelsea Adult Superstore. Just Before 5 a.m. Saturday, deputies responded to an alarm at Chelsea, 4804 Gardner Expressway. Upon arrival, deputies found the rear entrance had significant damage and appeared someone had broken into the business.…
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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. George A. O’Brien and Mary B. O’Brien of Quincy sold an insurance agency at 104 E.…
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MEXICO, Mo. — The Miss Missouri Scholarship organization will crown its 94th Miss Missouri on Saturday, June 14, after a week of preliminary competition featuring a private interview with the judges, talent performances, on-stage question and fitness. This year’s class competition class includes Miss Hannibal Grace Isch, Miss Clark County Evan Jones and Miss Mark Twain Kate…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A two-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Marion County injured a Palmyra man and a 16-year-old girl. A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said the accident occurred at 2:44 a.m. on Saturday, June 7. A northbound 2015 Honda Accord, driven by a 34-year-old man from Troy, was on U.S. 61…
Read Full Article Tela J. Trumbo, 24, of East Moline for Pedestrian Use of Roadway at 9th/York. NTA 227James B. Mosley, 52, of Quincy for Adams County FTA Improper Use of Registration/Title at 8th and York. Lodged 124Brandy M. Bibb Hagaman, 43, of Pittsfield for Adams County FTA Body Attachment at Gardner Expy/State. Lodged 124Ellie E. Mann, 18,…
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MACOMB, Ill. – A domestic violence arrest was made Friday in the 200 block of E. Wheeler. Macomb Police Department officers were dispatched at 6:44 a.m. Friday, June 6, to the 200 block of E. Wheeler for a report of a stabbing. A male victim was taken to McDonough District Hospital for treatment. He has…
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COATSBURG, Ill. — A man was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday in Adams County. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to the report of a single-vehicle rollover crash near 2084 U.S. 24 east of Coatsburg. Steven Barry, 35, was driving a 1995 Jeep westbound on U.S. 24 when he tried to avoid an…
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QUINCY — The annual St. Francis Solanus Parish picnic will be from 5 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, June 21, at 1720 College. The picnic will offer food and beverages, live music, cash raffle, silent auction, bingo, basket raffle, dunk tank, kids’ games, face painting, train ride, obstacle course and bounce houses. The Heidelberg Band…
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QUINCY — The Together with Tri-State Veterans Support (TWTSVS) organization recently recognized Quincy Medical Group as part of its Veterans Choice Award Appreciation program, which was created to honor the many businesses, companies or industries within the region who have made a difference in the lives of military members and veterans and their families. Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course will be held July 10-11 and July 17-19 at the Marion County Ambulance Training Center. CERT, a national program sponsored by FEMA, is designed to help provide basic disaster preparedness and response training to people and their communities across the country. A typical CERT…
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