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QUINCY — Germanfest, the Quincy Sister City Commission’s annual event, will return to Quincy May 31 and June 1. This free family event celebrates Quincy’s German roots with music, food, drinks and more in Quincy’s South Park. Hours are 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Germanfest will feature two German…
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Faith A. Neal, 21, 2206 Chestnut for Vandalism. NTA 146Phillip Carlstrom, 39, 608 S. 16th St. for disobeying stop sign at 20th and Oak. NTA 122Terric M. Hardiman, 39, 1251 Maine for Suspended Registration and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 3rd & Lind. 120Jacob R. Gould, 21, 1220 S. 19th for Failure to Report Accident at…
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Everything should be growing faster with the warmer weather and rain we have been getting. Hopefully many of you have got everything in the garden and flowerbeds. Many people have been buying transplants to put in the garden and flowerbeds. Some places are starting to discount them so they don’t lose a lot of money.…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jeam-Luc AP Logan and Ava Ashcraft of Mt. Sterling at 2:04 p.m. May 21, 2024.A girl was born to KayLea McGuire of Clarksville, Mo., at 12:23 p.m. May 22, 2024.A girl was born to Tyler and Alyssa Moore of Winchester at 11:45 p.m. May 22, 2024.A boy was…
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QUINCY — Employees with the Quincy Public Schools’ transportation department are nearly finished with the move into their new home. Some of the neighbors couldn’t be happier. The former K&L Arena at 1600 N. 43rd, which QPS bought for $2 million in June 2022, will be the site of the district’s maintenance, transportation and information…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital and Carthage Public Library are collaborating to be the hosts of a series of “Story Time and Snack Making” workshops at the Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Center on June 5, July 3, and Aug. 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. These workshops will introduce children to healthy eating habits…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Community Theatre recently announced the cast for “Newsies,” which will take the stage July 19-21 and 25-28. Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, “Newsies” is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When the titan of publishing raises distribution prices at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Great River Honor Flight Board of Directors announced the second mission of 2024, No. 70 overall, will take place on Thursday, May 30, leaving from and returning to Hannibal-LaGrange University. Thirty-three veterans will take part in this trip, with 31 serving during the Vietnam era. These men represent the Army, Navy,…
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QUINCY — Libraries are supposed to be quiet places. But with the Quincy City Council meeting in the Quincy Public Library because of renovations at City Hall, aldermen and members of the administration raised their voices Tuesday night as they debated how to prioritize street projects in the city’s seven wards. The discussion kicked off…
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QUINCY — A judge determined Tuesday morning that further evaluation is needed to determine if a Payson man facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder is fit to stand trial. Thomas Delcour, 34, appeared with attorney Tony Cameron and public defender John Citro in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning before Circuit Judge Tad…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — Adams County real estate tax bills were mailed on May 28. The document will be a blue bill with first and second installment pay stubs from the Adams County Collector in a standard business envelope. The due date for the first installment is Friday, June 28, with the second installment due…
Read Full Article Michael E. Kroeger, 60, 621 Washington St. for Operating Uninsured and FTA OV Shoplifting. 169Crystal R. Reddick, 43, 1508 S. 6th St., Apt B, for Battery, Disorderly Conduct and Public Indecency at 1508 S. 6th St. NTA 107Benjamin L. Hull, 52, Quincy for Trespassing at 823 N. 12th St. X 2. NTA 148Emily M. Hudnut,…
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QUINCY — A plea deal for a Quincy man facing first-degree murder charges may be imminent. Victor A. Weems III, 20, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning before Judge Tad Brenner. Matt Wayman with the Hammer Law Firm in St. Louis was there to represent Weems on the first-degree murder charge. Chief Public Defender…
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Devin A. Soto, 25, last known address in the 500 block of Locust in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated DUI. Soto is 5 foot, 8 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. He has brown hair and has brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if…
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QUINCY — National Cancer Survivors Day, observed on the first Sunday in June each year, is a day to honor people who have faced a life-altering diagnosis and to recognize the strength of the human spirit. To celebrate all those impacted by cancer, Quincy Medical Group (QMG) and the QMG Foundation will be the host…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation has awarded a $6,000 matching grant to Bluff City Theater to engage students in the performing arts. Donations to Bluff City Theater will be matched up to $6,000 to fund the youth theater camp. The YETI program (Youth Education Theater Initiative) will use the Riedel grant to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Public School District 60 will offer a free breakfast and lunch to school-aged children up to 18 years old from June 3-14. This program also includes eligible adults over 18. Eligible disabled adults are those who are determined by a state educational agency or a local public educational agency of a…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce (QACC) Leadership Institute, presented by TI-TRUST, held its graduation ceremony May 23 for its inaugural class at the Oakley Lindsay Center. Nineteen graduates were honored with a luncheon. Each graduate received a certificate and an honorary Leadership Institute award. The QACC Leadership Institute is a nine-month program focused…
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QUINCY — It’s official. Next month’s Quincy Optimist Club Derby will have a record field. The 20th annual event, formerly known as the Soap Box Derby, currently shows 234 entries in the Super Stock, Stock, Masters Elite and Super Kids divisions. That total surpasses the 226 kids who raced in 2019. “What better way to celebrate…
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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. Angela R. Reed of Breckenridge, Colo., sold a residence at 109 Waterford Drive E. in Quincy…
Read Full Article Stephanie D. Gaither, 37, Homeless for Criminal trespass to residence at 1244 Kentucky. NTA 128Martha C. Tuley, 84, 804 S. 24th for Disobey Stop Sign at 21st and State. 128James A. Miller Jr., 39, 1318 N. 11th for seat belt at 22nd and Broadway. NTA 147David P. Hall, 68, 811 Jersey for speeding at 15th…
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