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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The city of Hannibal took a crucial first step in the potential demolition of historic St. Elizabeth Hospital. At Tuesday’s Hannibal City Council meeting aldermen gave approval for City Manager Lisa Peck to begin the 106 process to remove the hospital from the National Register of Historic Places. “The 106 process will…
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Jordan M. Reilly, 32, 1116 N. 18th St. for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway St. NTA 169Cass D. Tasco, 34, 634 Spruce St. for Trespassing at 235 S. 8th St. NTA 140James D. Johnson, 33, 200 S. 3rd St. for Aggravated Battery at 200 S. 3rd St. Lodged 169Pedro C. Banda, 33, 1120 Chestnut for no…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Corey Bennett, principal at Stowell Elementary and vice president of the Hannibal Alliance for Youth Success (HAYS) program, knows the need for food security within the Hannibal Public School District. Bennett is often the person handing Buddy Packs to some of the 400 Hannibal children who might otherwise go without food on…
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QUINCY — Trial dates for a Quincy man facing first-degree murder and home invasion charges were set Tuesday morning. Victor A. Weems III, 20, appeared twice in Adams County Circuit Court before Judge Tad Brenner. Matt Wayman with the Hammer Law Firm in St. Louis represented Weems first on the first-degree murder charge. Public Defender John Citro…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently released its Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS) fall semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. POLIS Fall 2024 class schedule: All classes meet from 2-4 p.m. at North Campus, North 18th Street and Seminary Road, with signs to…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) will hold its inaugural Student Support Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in the cafeteria and courtyard. This event is designed to provide students with essential resources and information to enhance their academic journey and personal well-being. This event is organized by…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Unit 4 Foundation’s Nov. 9 Celebration of Success will recognize the accomplishments of the health sciences in the Mendon School District and spotlight the career of Pam Shaffer. The 6 p.m. program will mark the foundation’s seventh biennial event. It will be held at the Holiday Inn in Quincy, 4821 Oak.…
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MENDON, Ill. — Members of Adams Electric Cooperative are invited to the 84th annual meeting to be held at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, Sept. 4. This year’s meeting will be a drive-thru event, with registration beginning at 4 p.m. A carry-out grilled pork chop sandwich dinner will be served until 7:30 p.m. Members…
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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. Terri Spegal and Laraine Williams of Spaulding sold a residence and lot at 1005 S. Lyn…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Langhorne Meats and Provisions, the Hannibal Chamber of Commerce and Ignite will have a ribbon cutting followed by a networking event on Thursday, Sept. 5. The ribbon cutting will begin at 4:30 p.m., with networking and refreshments continuing until 6 p.m. Langhorne Meats and Provisions, which opened in May, offers beef, pork…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — The second annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots four-person scramble charity golf tournament will be held Sunday, Sept. 8, at Arrowhead Heights Golf Course. The golf outing will have three flights and offer two tee times. The first group will check-in at 7:15 a.m. and tee off at 8 a.m.…
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RIPLEY, Ill. — The Ripley Cemetery, located eight miles east of Mount Sterling on Route 24, will be the site for a cemetery walk from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8. The Brown County Historical Society will be the host. Visitors are asked to dress appropriately and wear comfortable walking shoes. Arrive any time…
Read Full Article Damieon Nichols, 23, of Quincy for Unlawful Occupation of an Unsafe Structure at 823 N. 12th St. NTA 186Niya Harper, 27, of Quincy for Unlawful Occupation of an Unsafe Structure at 823 N. 12th St. NTA 186Patricia R. Baker, 29, of 704 Country Club Hts. for Peace Disturbance in the 700 block of Country Club…
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Georgie I. Harris, 23, last known address in the 600 block of Spruce in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for possession of methamphetamine and obstruction of justice/destroying evidence. Harris is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime…
Read Full Article Johnna S. Bradford, 63, of Hamilton for Improper Lane Usage at 1300 N. 3rd. NTA 126Ray E. Golden, 32, of 529 N. 5th for Sex Offender in Public Park at 101 N. 5th. NTA 128Theresa R. Many, 73, of 1802 Melview Rd. for Improper Backing at 18th and Melview Rd. NTA 104Harley D. Foster, 31,…
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you to Four Winds Farm, just north of Quincy, an 1870’s, 6th generation family farm, owned by Deborah Lee. Since 2002, the homestead has gradually evolved into a chemical-free growing area for herbs, vegetables, fruit and flowers. In 2005, a cozy Bella Luna Patio was constructed from recycled wood;…
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QUINCY — If you have a college student who just started classes, now’s a good time to talk about avoiding fraud while they’re on campus. One might be tempted to assume that scammers mostly go after older adults, but BBB’s 2023 Scam Tracker℠ Risk Report shows this isn’t necessarily the case. Young people are also…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Foundation will be the host of its 10th annual Paws for a Cause event at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. The walk, held on the Hannibal Regional Healthy Way Fitness Trail, provides cancer survivors, friends and family an opportunity to join together in a walk of hope. Participants are…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the City of Macomb, invites the public to a Community Conversation celebrating the life and legacy of William H. Thorpe, Macomb’s first black police officer. The event will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Western Illinois Museum. This…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has announced the addition of lactation counseling services with Julie Shoemaker. These services are designed for pregnant women and mothers interested in learning about breastfeeding, those who are struggling with breastfeeding or those simply looking for support in their breastfeeding journey. These counseling services are designed to provide the necessary…
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QUINCY — The Modern Portrait will be the host of a promotional photography session at its photo booth at Greenhaus Cafe, 212 N. Sixth, on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Modern Portrait will have all of its props and a variety of backdrops to use for its upstart business. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — A former Hannibal man charged with 12 felonies for rape, sodomy and incest was sentenced to 40 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections last week. Terence L. Higgins, 46, pled guilty on May 28 in Ralls County Circuit Court before Judge Rachel Bringer Shepherd. He was facing five counts of…
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Dawn Whitcomb with the The Behind The Mask Committee, who is hosting a suicide awareness fundraiser for the Adams County Suicide Prevention Coalition, talks about the event. September is Suicide Awareness month.
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