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Public invited to ribbon cutting, open house at new Illini Fitness location in Pittsfield on Tuesday
PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital will have a public ribbon cutting and open house at the new location of Illini Fitness on the hospital campus, 321 W. Washington, on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The ribbon cutting will be held at 9 a.m., and the open house will be held until 11 a.m. Illini Fitness, open…
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QUINCY — Chaddock will hold a live Q&A session from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, via Zoom for families, school district staff, teachers, caseworkers and referral sources to learn more about Chaddock’s services and referral process. Members of Chaddock’s admissions and clinical teams will cover a range of topics, including: Attendees can…
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QUINCY — ArtFest 2024 will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the lawn of the Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey. This free, family-friendly event will offer art activities and experiences for all ages and abilities. The Art Center will feature hands-on activities including wheel throwing, finger knitting, blind drawing…
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MACOMB, Ill. – High school students and prospective transfer students are invited to attend the Illinois Regional College Fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, at the Donald J. Spencer Student Recreation Center on the north edge of the Western Illinois University campus. Parking is available in the adjacent Q-Lot, 1001 W.…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Six regional sales are scheduled later this year, including one in Palmyra, for heifers enrolled in the University of Missouri Extension’s Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program. “Show-Me-Select is a program that benefits sellers and buyers,” Thiago Martins, state extension beef reproduction specialist, said in a press release. “Sellers are rewarded for raising heifers…
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New local bank program provides convenience to parents, teaches financial responsibility to children
QUINCY — At a time when Americans have $17.8 trillion in household debt, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of personal finances. It is perhaps even more important for the next generation of consumers to have the skills to navigate such fickle financial conditions. A new program at a local bank seeks to do just…
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Adams County Board Chairman Kent Snider and Sheriff Tony Grootens sit down with MRN’s J. Robert Gough to discuss their plan to place school resource officers from the sheriff’s department into the county schools.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal, Mo., man who stole a Quincy Police Department squad car in July 2023 and was eventually apprehended in Hannibal received an eight-year sentence in the Missouri Department of Corrections on Wednesday. Marcus McGruder, 47, appeared in Marion County Circuit Court with Public Defender Andrew Smith before Judge Rachel Bringer Shepherd.…
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UPDATE: A representative from America’s Best Restaurants informed Muddy River News on Wednesday that the visit to Los Charros in Rushville has been canceled and won’t be rescheduled. RUSHVILLE, Ill. — Los Charros, 3 Charles Street in Rushville, will be receiving a visit from America’s Best Restaurants in late September. America’s Best Restaurants, a national…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Kraig and Cierra Hiland of Augusta at 9:40 p.m. Sept. 3, 2024.A boy was born to James Hall and Taylor Baker of Quincy at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 4, 2024.A girl was born to Lacey Lewis of Quincy at 5:22 p.m. Sept. 4, 2024.A boy was born to Collin…
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Jami L. Sanders, 29, Quincy for Suspended Registration. NTA 113Evan R. Scheuermann, 20, Quincy for Stop Sign. NTA 113Destiny S. Miller, 28, homeless for trespassing. 144Andrew W. Liebig, 38, homeless for trespassing, obstructing ID and FTA possession of meth. Lodged 144Evelyn E.L. Bloyd, 35, 310 S. 8th for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 110Jermaine Q. Armstrong, 24,…
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UPDATE: Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said on Saturday the citywide boil order is no longer in effect. Twenty-four samples of water taken to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency all “came back fine,” Troup said Saturday night. QUINCY — A boil order has been issued for all City of Quincy water utility customers. The boil order…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal has earned the Tree City USA for 25 years, and Hannibal Parks and Recreation is celebrating with a “Searching for Mother Tree” nature program in Riverview Park at the shelter by the playground at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. Nature educator Gale Rublee will lead the program. Reservations for nature…
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QUINCY — If someone you met online starts telling you they have a great investment opportunity or encouraging you to buy cryptocurrency, it should raise red flags – even if it’s someone you’ve been talking to for a long time. This scenario could be the start of an investment scam. Scammers often spend weeks or…
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QUINCY — Rotary’s Oktoberfest returns to The District and QUBA (Quincy Brewery Arts) on Saturday, Sept. 28, with three high-energy bands. Admission is free from noon until 10 p.m. in the German Historic District outside of QUBA’s Dick Brothers Brewery on York between 9th and 10th Streets. All proceeds from the event will benefit local…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s School of Humanities is sponsoring two events in celebration of Constitution Day on Tuesday, Sept. 17. “How Relevant is our Constitution Today,” an activity centered around debates on the Constitution, will be held at 11 a.m. in MacHugh Theatre in Francis Hall on QU’s main campus, 1800 College Avenue. “Voting Rights Night”…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — NECAC is advising that the summer utility assistance season comes to an end Sept. 30. The agency has more than $1.2 million available for the program and is accepting applications. The Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) pays up to $600 toward disconnect notices for any heating or cooling energy source. Applications…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Association of Realtors (QAR) recently announced that Glenn Swick of Swick Realty has received the 2024 Realtor Outstanding Career Award. The Realtor Outstanding Career Award may be awarded to a Realtor who is still active and has continued to be involved in the association or community, has had a long and…
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QUINCY — After enrolling the institution’s largest freshman class in 50 years in 2023, Quincy University has seen a slight dip in 2024, with total enrollment down by three percent. However, a press release from the university on Friday noted this year’s freshman class is 22 percent larger than the class that graduated in May…
Read Full Article Tyler R. Arbet, 28, 401 Cherry St. on a Adams County Warrant for Possession of Meth less than 5 grams and FTA Disobey Stop Sign at S. 8th St. and York St. Lodged 169Douglas Fields, 60, 1516 Penthouse Dr. on a warrant for FTA – Meth Delivery and a new charge for Possession of Meth.…
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UPDATE: With the City of Quincy boil order lifted on Saturday, Blessing Hospital will resume normal business hours at its off-site patient care facilities on Monday, Sept. 16. Those patient care facilities are Blessing Express Clinic, Blessing Diagnostics & Imaging Center at 4800 Maine, Blessing Health Center at 927 Broadway. Blessing Employer Clinic at 24th…
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MILTON, Ill. — The Milton Military Mustangs of WWII committee will be holding a ceremony at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the Milton village square to honor the 125 people from that community who served in WWII. The program will include a color guard from the American Legion, opening remarks by Lt. Col.…
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QUINCY — Oral arguments in the appeal case for convicted murderer Tim Bliefnick will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 16 by Zoom. Becky Bliefnick, who had three sons with Tim Bliefnick, was found dead by her father in her home on Feb. 23, 2023, after being shot 14 times. She was 41. Tim Bliefnick was convicted…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center has announced the 30th anniversary of the Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Area Artist Showcase, honoring the rich artistic talent in Quincy and the surrounding region, will run from Nov. 22 to Jan. 4. The showcase has grown into a platform that provides artists with opportunities for recognition,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Maria Kuhns has earned the nationally recognized designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), denoting a mastery of skills in economic development and a dedication to personal and professional growth. Kuhns is the executive director of the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council and the Hannibal Regional…
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