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QUINCY — Audiences will be treated to a wide variety of holiday vocal and instrumental selections at John Wood Community College’s Fine Arts Department holiday music concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in the JWCC Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the Quincy campus, 48th and Harrison. JWCC’s concert choir, band and vocal show ensemble…
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MRN Editor David Adam talks with John Wood Community College President Bryan Renfro about the Aspen Prize, spring enrollment numbers, expansion at the Workforce Development Center, the Pathways to Promise Scholarship and the strange combination of pizza and Mexican food in Quincy’s restaurants. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s Furniture.
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Andrew D. Harris, 33, 706 Payson Ave., FTA Stolen Vehicle at S. 8th St. and Washington St. Lodged 147Barbara L. Ippenson, 88, Quincy, reports on 11/19/2023 her 2008 Kia was struck at N. 48th St. and Oak St. 122Andrew R. Nunn, 25, 2237 Sycamore St., reports on 11/21/2023 his 2021 Hyundai was struck while parked…
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2023-020972, 11/23/2023 @ 08:40:48, 3400 Market St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C47 Wallace, S BAdult MaleInvolve Domestic (No Crime) 11/23/2023Adult FemaleCompl. Domestic (No Crime) 11/23/2023 Public Narrative Domestic disturbance was reported at 3400 Market St. 2023-020973, 11/23/2023 @ 09:40:13, 615 Bird St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 026 Bramlett, M C …
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Salvation Army kicked off the Christmas season with its annual Tree of Lights Christmas Kick-Off event on Nov. 16 at The Rialto. Campaign chairs Eddie and Tracy Lennox were introduced along with the announcement of the campaign goal of $122,000. In a press release, Eddie Lennox said, “We believe God…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bourbon enthusiasts are invited to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum’s Spirits and Sarcasm event from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the Rialto Banquet Hall. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Combining Mark Twain’s love of whiskey and his sarcastic sense of humor, Spirits and Sarcasm will include…
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QUINCY — The Maxwell Dempsey Wombles Memorial Crue donated a check for $22,000 to the Adams County Suicide Prevention Coalition at a Nov. 13 meeting at Transitions of Western Illinois. The funds were raised through an annual golf tournament as well as a 50/50 raffle and over 70 raffle baskets. An after party held at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University recognized the annual alumni award winners during its Booster Gala on Saturday, Nov. 11. The Distinguished Alum Award was presented to Susan Johnson, Class of 1992. This award is presented to HLGU graduates for significant and broad accomplishments in business or professional life, or for state or nation. The Outstanding…
Read Full Article Alanna M. Dawson, 50, Quincy, for indecent conduct in the 800 block of North 9th. N.T.A. 120Samantha J. Flint, 31, Quincy, for domestic battery in the 1600 block of Vermont. Lodged. 169Arianna R. Fernandez Villa, 22, Quincy, for F.T.A. illegal transportation of alcohol at 6th and Cedar. Lodged. 153Daniel W. Noe, 42, Quincy, for domestic…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Quincy Medical Group and Memorial Hospital in Carthage recently announced an expansion of their collaborative efforts to elevate healthcare services for Carthage and its surrounding communities. James Van den Bogaerde, an orthopedic surgeon with QMG, has joined Drake B. White of Memorial Hospital to provide orthopedic surgery care for patients. Van den…
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QUINCY — Orquesta Alto Maiz, a popular Latin-jazz dance band, will perform Saturday, Dec. 9, at State Street Theatre. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. Orquesta Alto Maiz plays a wide range of Latin musical styles including merengue, samba, cha-cha-cha, salsa, calypso and boleros. Audience participation (dancing and singing) is…
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QUINCY — A Quincy woman was taken to an Iowa hospital after suffering injuries in an accident early Friday morning. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle accident with injuries at Illinois 96 and N. 3000th at 12:24 a.m. Friday. Sierra H. Reed, 26, of Quincy, was traveling southbound on Illinois 96 in…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army and Emerald City Jewelers have partnered to present the Ring for Bling challenge, which offers volunteer bell ringers an opportunity to win a beautiful piece of jewelry donated by Emerald City Jewelers. Each time a person (older than 16 years) volunteers to ring bells for The Salvation Army, his or…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — Eryka McMillan took a handful of pills one night with the intention to not wake up. But when her eyes fluttered open the next morning, a broken life began coming together with a new purpose. It’s the journey of Kairos Hope, a recovery home in Monroe City for women who have…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal voters could see a stormwater tax proposal on the April ballot. Darrin Gordon, general manager of the Hannibal Board of Public Works, introduced the proposed tax during the Hannibal City Council meeting on Tuesday. Gordon, who had laryngitis, brought Matthew Munzlinger, director of operations at HBPW, to read his notes to the…
Read Full Article Tadarryle D. Washington, 40, of Quincy for Trespassing at 540 Harrison St. on 11/21/23. 121Bellamie L. Frasier, 40, Salem, for Fail To Reduce Speed and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 29th & Broadway on 11/21/23. 179Stacy L. Young, 39, of Quincy for Fail to Reduce Speed and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 12th & Maine…
Read Full Article 2023-020916, 11/22/2023 @ 06:39:19, 1501 Hill St , HannibalNature of Complaint Suspicious PersonOfficer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C47 Wallace, S BAdult FemaleCompl. Suspicious Person 11/22/2023AdultCompl. Suspicious Person 11/22/2023Public Narrative Suspicious person reported at 1501 Hill St. 2023-020917, 11/22/2023 @ 07:52:29, 1527 S Arch St , HannibalNature of Complaint Building CheckOfficer Assigned 039…
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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. Sandra M. Edmonson of Plainville sold a residence at 112 N. Church in Plainville to Cheyenne…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Police Department’s canine, Jax, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Jax’s vest is sponsored by Leah A. Beale of Oklahoma City, Okla., and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb Downtown Development’s Small Business Saturday will be held Nov. 25. Small Business Saturday is a marketing effort started by American Express as a way to promote small and independent businesses. The effort, started in 2010, has been endorsed by the U.S. Senate and is now championed in…
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QUINCY — Better Business Bureau (BBB) Quincy is honoring three businesses with TORCH Awards for Ethics in 2023. BBB TORCH Awards recognize organizations committed to exceptional standards for ethical business practices and service to their customers, employees, suppliers and communities. In a press release, Don O’Brien, BBB Quincy regional director, said, “We’re excited to honor…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently announced a scholarship program to help make a QU education more affordable for many working students and their families. Quincy University’s new Illinois Tuition Promise Program will cover 100 percent of tuition and books for eligible Illinois students seeking undergraduate degrees. The Promise Program applies to new students who are…
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URSA, Ill. — Ursa Christian Church, 205 N. Warsaw, will present its live Nativity from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Characters portraying Mary and the angel, shepherds, wisemen and Roman guards, along with live animals, will offer the opportunity to see and hear the sounds of the Christmas story. Hot chocolate, cookies, soup…
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September 24, 2024
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