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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) recently awarded $400 million in grants through the Independent Colleges Capital Investment Grant Program to 45 institutions of higher education in Illinois in partnership with the Illinois Capital Development Board. Quincy University was one of those institutions, receiving $4,212,003. The goal of the program is to provide…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the site of two Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing workshops in January. The first workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23. The second will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30. Both workshops will be in room…
Read Full Article QUINCY — If you’re looking to declutter in the New Year and make a few extra bucks along the way, you might want to try selling some of your used items online. Online marketplaces like Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Poshmark and more make it easy to sell unneeded items, sometimes without even leaving your home.…
Read Full Article Andrew P. Barnard, 28, of 2534 Oak for Domestic Battery. Lodged 101Jerald R. Powell, Quincy, for Theft Over $500 and Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, NTA 108 132Tannor M. McMullen, 23, Clayton for Possession of Controlled Substance, DUI, Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Expired Registration, and Improper Lane Usage. NTA 161William S. Bigsby, 44, Quincy for…
Read Full Article OTTUMWA, Iowa — A Quincy man who escaped corrections officers while performing community service for the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program in Adams County was arrested Sunday in Ottumwa, Iowa. Records from the Wapello County Jail show Zachary D. Nokes, 50, is being charged in Wapello County with possession of a controlled substance (meth), providing false…
Read Full Article Christopher T. McCorkle, 34, last known address in the 500 block of Walnut Alley in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for domestic battery and home invasion. McCorkle is 6-foot-2 tall and 325 pounds with a bald head and blue eyes. If you know where he can be found, call the Quincy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — People interested in learning more about a healthcare career are invited to the Blessing Hospital Auditorium on Friday, Jan. 26, for a career and support fair from 10:45 a.m. until noon. The event is free. No registration is required. The fair will feature information on direct patient care employment opportunities at Blessing like…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be presenting a live ZOOM lecture titled “The Mystery of the Red Sirius” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023 on the lower north end of Building D in the rear. The public is invited. The star Sirius is the brightest…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery, inside Brenner Library, is the site of an art exhibition featuring recent works by local watercolorists and works produced in a workshop titled “Landscapes from the Heart” held in October and led by Fred Jones, WIU distinguished lecturer. The Great River Watercolor Exhibition runs through Feb. 16 and is…
Read Full Article QUINCY – State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) is asking 50th District residents to once more uplift the spirits of long-term care facility residents by sending them Valentine’s Day cards. In a press release, Tracy said, “Making and sending beautiful Valentine’s Day cards reminds our senior citizens how many people truly care about them. This will…
Read Full Article Leon A. Allen, 47, of 506 Wisherd Dr. for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 12th and Broadway. NTA 108Todd P. Bucknell, 45, of 823 North 12th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 9th and Broadway. NTA 108Shane B. Belknap, 35, of 208 North 24th for Improper Use of Registration and Expired Registration at 7th…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — The glossy floors might not look in need of repair to people entering the Palmyra High School gymnasium, but after years of sanding and cleaning, they are ready for retirement. “They look good for now, but they can no longer be sanded down,” Jason Harper, superintendent of the Palmyra R-I School District,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy Christmas campaign chairs Hal and Kathy Oakley recently announced a total of $437,918 was raised. The money raised during the campaign helps provide Christmas assistance and funding programs and services that assist people and families in the Adams, Brown and Pike county areas daily throughout the year. The…
Read Full Article CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — Clarksville United Methodist Church will be the site of a free soup luncheon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, as part of Eagle Days festivities. Homemade chicken noodle and chili will be served along with bread, desserts, coffee and hot chocolate. Free will contributions are welcome and will be…
Read Full Article COATSBURG, Ill. — A GoFundMe account as been established by Shanna Banger to benefit the victim of a house fire that occurred Wednesday in Coatsburg. A home occupied by Erin Aden was completely destroyed by the fire. Aden lost his two pet cats, all of his prized possessions and his library in the fire. Aden…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame announced on Friday a goal of $475,000 for this year’s annual fund drive. Since its inception in 1977, the fund drive has raised more than $18 million, playing a vital role in QND remaining a pillar of Catholic secondary education in Quincy. The fund drive kicked off Friday, Jan. 19,…
Read Full Article Zachery A. Young, 29, Quincy, DUI Alcohol, Operate Uninsured, No tail lights. NTA 161Myshyia R. Rideout-Kelley, 20, 902 Country Club Heights for Fleeing to Elude at 18th & Broadway on 1/6/24. 184Kevin W. Wolf, 32, 1412 Oak for Expired Registration at 12th & State. 184Sara B. Powell, 33, 300 Ohio for Trespass to Vehicles at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Approximately 850 students from Adams, Pike, Hancock and Brown counties are expected to attend the West Central Region Sophomore Career Fair on Friday, Jan. 26, at John Wood Community College. Professionals from the region will give presentations in 15 different career cluster areas and the military. Each student will attend two 50-minute presentations.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional is offering a health accountability support group that offers a foundation to help implement and maintain long-term healthy lifestyle choices. Topic areas to be discussed will include fitness, nutrition and mental health. In a press release, registered dietitian Kristy Taylor said, “Many people share that the maintenance phase of healthy…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Jan. 11 for Royce Gracie Academy of Macomb, formerly Cassady Martial Arts, at 1601 W. Jackson, Suite 202. Owners and operators Andy and Michelle Cassady, who hold advanced degrees in martial arts, set out to help teach…
Read Full Article James L. Douglas Jr., 24, 2609 Lexi Ln. for Domestic Battery at 1038 Payson. Lodged 148Dajane O. Jones, 26, 2130 Emerald Dr. for Criminal Damage Over $500 at 510 Jersey. 120Andrew D. Harris, 33, Homeless for Adams Co. warrant for Possession of Stolen Vehicle at 405 Vermont. Lodged 134/144Jeremiah McGraw reported a window at 1723…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Two women were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Gardner Expressway on Thursday night. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to 1401 Gardner Expressway at 5:02 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, across from Pomp’s Tire. When deputies arrived, they saw a blue 2022 Nissan Frontier, driven by Lisa Smith, that had left…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. – The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD) will be the host of an original “This Is My Brave” production celebrating the voices of eating disorder recovery while cultivating hope for the estimated 28.8 million Americans suffering from an eating disorder. Twenty-one individuals are set to take the stage to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will continue Art Adventures, its popular creative project series, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Art Adventures are designed for students in grades K-5. Participation fees include all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. Participants will learn about surrealism and…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Klare Flynn, Miss Brown County Fair Queen 2023 and a daughter of Jeremy and Jessica Flynn of Mount Sterling, competed for the title of Miss Illinois County Fair Queen 2024 at the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs annual convention in Springfield. Flynn, 19, placed among the top 16 finalists. She’s the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Voters in Marion and Ralls counties will decide in April if the Hannibal Public School District can borrow $30 million to construct, equip and furnish the Hannibal Innovation Campus. At Wednesday’s meeting, the Hannibal School Board approved the ballot measure “Proposition Innovation” for the April 2 election. Susan Johnson, superintendent of the Hannibal…
Read Full Article NEW SALEM, Ill. — A train crashed into a semi-tractor Wednesday afternoon in Pike County, and the driver of the semi-tractor was hospitalized. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded to a crash at 1:01 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 340th Avenue, approximately a half-mile south of County Highway 2 in New Salem Township. The initial investigation…
Read Full Article Calvin Smith, 19, of Quincy for No Valid DL, Disobeying Traffic Control Device. 161Harley D. Foster, 30, Quincy, Trespassing at 527 Broadway St. NTA 121Devin J. Milsap, 35, 535 N. 8th St., TOF for Domestic Battey. Milsap was located at 535 N. 8th St. Lodged 175Ian P. Havermale, 37, Quincy, FTA Aggravated Assault and Escape…
Read Full Article QUINCY — People living with uncontrolled high blood pressure, known as resistant hypertension, have a new treatment option from Blessing Health. Blessing Health’s Hypertension Clinic provides a comprehensive approach to care consisting of care coordination, dietitian consultation, advanced diagnostics, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring and, for select individuals, renal denervation. Renal denervation is a minimally invasive…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University has released the Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS) spring semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The class schedule is: All classes meet from 2 to 4 p.m. at North Campus, North 18th and Seminary Road. Signs indicate directions to the individual classes. The cost…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Macy Waters and Avery Wyatt both of Pittsfield won the Senior Division of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs’ State Talent Contest. The girls represented Calhoun County after winning the fair’s local competition in September. The talent contest was held on Saturday, January 13 at the annual IAAF State Convention in Springfield.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — During the morning commute to school on Wednesday, a Hannibal school bus collided with a pick-up truck in a low-speed crash on Highway 61 near Warren Barrett Dr. The Hannibal School District confirmed no injuries were reported in the crash, which happened after the bus hit a small patch of ice causing…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s third concert of its 2023-2024 concert season is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 19. Joanne O’Brien will present a Karen Carpenter tribute show titled “Yesterday Once More” beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of HLGU, 2800 Palmyra Road. “Yesterday Once…
Read Full Article QUINCY — One of two men charged in connection to a stabbing in the parking lot at Blessing Hospital is scheduled to enter a plea next month. Dylan Test, 20, of 1530 Monroe appeared Tuesday morning in Adams County Circuit Court with attorney Matthew Radefeld before Judge Tad Brenner, according to court records. Test has been…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Adams County will mark its 200th anniversary in 2025, and the Adams County Bicentennial Commission is organizing a grand opening ceremony at the Armory in Quincy. Organizers say this event will set the tone for a year filled with activities that allow residents of all ages to participate. The commission is inviting businesses,…
Read Full Article Jaime A. McConnell, 27, Quincy for DWLS. NTA 132Samantha K. Williams, 32, Quincy for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 132Sabrina A. Thomas, 40, Quincy for Operate Uninsured and Suspended Registration. NTA 108Bailie E. McDowell, 23, of Liberty for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 5th and Broadway. NTA 142John E. Moore, 57, Quincy, DUI-Alcohol. Lodged. 113/147Navii…
Read Full Article Robin R. Wilson, 37, last known address in the 100 block of North Washington in Payson, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for a petition to revoke probation, possession of meth, driving under the influence and forgery. Wilson is 5 foot, 6 inches tall and 142 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — No one was injured during a Monday morning fire determined by investigators to have started because of a wood stove at a Hannibal residence. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched and responded at approximately 10:55 a.m. to 419 Riverside for structure fire with flames and heavy smoke showing. Fire crews were on…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Matthew W. Bates, a professor of theology at Quincy University, has won the Christianity Today 2024 Book Award in Popular Theology for his new book, “Why the Gospel?” “Why the Gospel? Living the Good News of King Jesus with Purpose” invites readers to consider how they can transform their lives and communities through…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A public informational meeting will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Missouri Department of Transportation, 1711 Highway 61 South, to share information about the bridge replacement project on Missouri Route 79 in Marion County. The meeting is open-house style, so no formal presentation will be made.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — More than 40 entries were submitted during a snowman contest sponsored by the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department. Dawson Heflin, 3, from Frankford, and Carley Kitzmiller, 10, and Emelia Kitzmiller, 5, of Hannibal, earned the most shares, likes and comments on the Hannibal Parks Facebook page. The winners earned prize packages from…
Read Full Article Melissa D. Tillquist, 35, Quincy, was arrested on a ticket on file for unlawful use of a weapon in the 100 block of South 4th. N.T.A. 185/148Jessica N. Ruby, 36, Quincy, for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at 12th and Washington. N.T.A. 144Mariah E. Merchant, 27, Keokuk Iowa, for failure to reduce…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will host a beginner-friendly crochet class with Grace Tate of Graceful Stitching Co. at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7. at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Tate has been crocheting as a hobby for 10 years. The workshop will include making pocket-size hearts and worry worms while…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A benefit organized by friends and family of 5-year old Axel Hickey will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at South Side Boat Club. Axel recently was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Axel fell ill at school during the first week in November and was sent home with…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Brian and Brenlee Black of Pleasant Hill at 10:59 a.m. Jan. 1, 2024.A girl was born to Megan Kaneer of Quincy at 8:39 a.m. Jan. 2, 2024.A girl was born to Walker J. Allen of Meyer and Dominique Geise of Quincy at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 2, 2024.A girl…
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. Mary L. Allen of Griggsville sold a mobile home residence with 11.88 acres at 1010 W.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Jacob Nacke, director of Hannibal Emergency Management, has identified the following locations available as warming shelters during the current stretch of cold weather.
Read Full Article CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — One of the world’s richest men said it well. “If you want to soar like an eagle in life, you can’t be flocking with the turkeys,” admonished businessman Warren Buffett. Hundreds of people will look skyward during Clarksville Eagle Days Jan. 27-28. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host of Blazer Pep Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at its Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison. This event is free to all high school students involved in band, cheer or dance performance groups. The JWCC pep band, cheer squad and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal community members chimed in on the Riverview Park Master Plan on Thursday night at a public input session. Andrew Franke, principal and professional landscape architect at Planning Design Studio, fielded public suggestions and comments to five questions he posed to the group. Also with him was Martin Meyer, architect lead at…
Read Full Article Haley J. Koehler, 26, 200 N. 8th St., Apt. 12, FTA OV Fighting at 532 Broadway St. Lodged 113Jason R. Watkins, 41, 2020 Jefferson St., Failure to Reduce Speed at N. 9th St. and Vermont St. 136DaJanae O. Jones, 26, of Quincy for Criminal Damage to Property (over $500) at 510 Jersey St. on 01/01/24.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — On New Year’s Day 2024, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake and aftershocks hit Ishikawa prefecture in western Japan, leaving at least 62 dead and causing serious damage. Donors wishing to support relief efforts in Japan should look for trusted, experienced organizations that are transparent about how donations will be used. It’s important to do…
Read Full Article Secundino Clark-Cardenas, 59, Quincy, Retail Theft at 5211 Broadway. NTA 184Logan M. Dye, 29, Quincy, Domestic Battery. Lodged. 112Bill L Mears, 57, Quincy, FTA possession of meth, FTA driving while revoked, OV warrant for shoplifting. Lodged. New charges for possession of meth and driving while revoked. NTA. 112Michael A. Williams, 33, Quincy for Predatory Criminal…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District Board of Education is moving along in the process of hiring a new superintendent to replace Susan Johnson, who will retire in June after 33 years at the district. The district reported In an update sent Friday that 16 people applied, with eight from outside Missouri. After a review of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works issued a precautionary 48-hour boil order for Third Street from Broadway to Bird and Center from North Main to Fourth Street. The boil order started at 7 a.m. Friday and remains in effect until 7 a.m. Sunday. For additional instructions, visit https://www.hannibalbpw.org/…/boil-orders-instructions/ or contact the HBPW Dispatch…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — Judge David Mobley sentenced a Hannibal man on Wednesday to 14 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections after he entered an Alford plea to two counts of second-degree statutory sodomy. William E. Earle, 41, now is serving two consecutive seven-year sentences after accepting a plea agreement earlier this month, in which…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Poorly discarded smoking materials were determined by Quincy Fire Department investigators to be the cause of a Friday morning fire at 3220 State. The Quincy Fire Department reported in a press release that Engines 2, 3, and 6, as well as the incident commander, were dispatched to 3220 State at 2:39 a.m. Friday,…
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. Donnie McDonald sold commercial buildings at 200 Center in Augusta to Jared Williams for $85,000 on…
Read Full Article From Meteorologist Brent Clair: The line between a lot of snow and all rain is quite possible 10-15 miles either side of the Adams/Hancock County Line. Models are swinging the transition back and forth every run, so it is almost impossible to accurately forecast the setup. Best forecast for now is snow beginning around 9-10 p.m. tonight. …
Read Full Article Kcin J. Wagner, 29, 1704 Oak St., Disobey Stop Light at N. 12th St. and Broadway St. 169Derald F. Poindexter, 61, Wellsville, Mo., Failure to Yield at N. 18th St. and Oak St. 136Gregory James, 63, of Blandinsville for Yield-Left Turn. 122Erik Denton, 42, of Liberty for DWLS. 122Carmen C. Clay, 57, of 1226 South…
Read Full Article QUINCY — In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 15, the following hours will be observed at Quincy City Hall: Quincy City Hall will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, and reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 16, for regular business hours The City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday,…
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. Central State Bank of Quincy sold a residence at 1004 Maine in Quincy to Welsey M.…
Read Full Article WILLIAMSTOWN, Mo. — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, in conjunction with the Missouri Division of Fire Safety and the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people responsible for a fire at the Providence Baptist Church and parsonage…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program and the Hancock County Health Department are partnering with Quincy Medical Group to offer free mammograms to Illinois residents who have no health insurance or have high-deductible health insurance plans. Interested people are invited to the “Think Pink All Year!” event from 10 a.m. to 3…
Read Full Article ST. LOUIS – A jury in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on Tuesday found a man from Hannibal guilty of a methamphetamine offense and two gun crimes. At the end of the second day of his trial, Justin L. Fuget, 35, was found guilty of three felony counts — being a felon in possession of…
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