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QUINCY — Aldermen agreed with the recommendation of the denial by the Plan Commission of a special permit to operate a nightclub at 601-603 Hampshire, the site of the Little D Sports Club, during Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting. Owner Michael Erwin told aldermen he would like to take the name “nightclub” off the ordinance.…
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QUINCY — A 93-year-old Quincy man charged with sexually abusing and sexually assaulting his 10-year-old great-granddaughter will get to “die peacefully in my home” after receiving a 48-month sentence of probation on Monday. Lionel Surratt appeared with attorney Drew Schnack in Adams County Circuit Court before Judge Robert Adrian. Surratt had been charged with predatory…
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Nicole M. Carpenter, 44, of Quincy for Domestic Battery in the 500 block of Locust St. Lodged. 112Nicole M. Carpenter, 44, of Quincy for FTA – Poss of Meth at 500 block of Locust St. Lodged. 112Cayce L. Cooper Sr., 32, of Quincy for Adams Co. Warrant – Domestic Battery and FTA – Aggravated Battery…
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QUINCY — A bench trial for a Quincy man facing three counts of criminal sexual abuse and two counts of criminal sexual assault was canceled Monday morning when the defendant entered a guilty plea. Jeremy A. McSparren, 39, appeared with Public Defender Mark Taylor in Adams County Circuit Court before Judge Kevin Tippey. Possible sexual…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The O.C. Wilson Scottish Rite of Hannibal is offering its annual Feztival of Trees Dec. 8-10 at 110 N. Main. Proceeds from this event will assist in providing scholarships for pediatric speech therapy patients at Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. Admission to the event is $2 per person for ages 13 and above. …
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QUINCY — A resolution on the agenda for Monday night’s meeting of the Quincy City Council asks for aldermen to approve a $15,000 success fee to NextSite, LLC, for the recruitment of Planet Fitness to Quincy. However, the developer of the property and a Planet Fitness representative both say NextSite was not involved in bringing…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Student Life organization will host the family event, “Winter Wonderland,” from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Spring Valley Trails near the rear parking lot on the southeast corner of the Quincy campus. The event is an outdoor opportunity featuring pictures with Santa, a campfire, hot…
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QUINCY — St. John’s Cathedral, 3728 Payson Road, will host a St. Nicholas party for children ages 2 to 92 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. Prizes and refreshments will be available. Those attending will learn about the origins of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas of Myra was the foundation of the figure who…
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Adams County, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic safety campaign Nov. 17-27 reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization was conducted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois…
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QUINCY — A man was taken to Blessing Hospital Sunday night after he was hit by a car while trying to walk across Broadway. Just before 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Quincy Police officers were sent to the area of 18th and Broadway along with crews from Quincy Fire Department and Adams County EMS in reference to…
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QUINCY — Brianna Rivera has wanted to be executive director of The District since she was in high school. “Pretty much my young adulthood was spent volunteering downtown with my family,” Rivera said. “Setting up lights to light (Washington) Park, volunteering at the Blues (in the District), being a farmers’ market manager for two or…
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HANNIBAL, MO. — Rocky Sickmann recently recalled a holiday season in Iran when he was blindfolded, tied to a chair and dreaming of his mother’s homemade caramel rolls with icing back home in Krakow, Mo. U.S. Marine Sgt. Rodney “Rocky” Sickmann was 23 years old on Nov. 4, 1979, when he was one of 52…
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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. Leroy H. Schwartz and Carolena J. Schwartz of Baylis sold a residence at 1090 Mortimer in…
Read Full Article Christina L. Wise, 54, 5310 HWY 96 S. for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 12th & Jefferson. 173Eian S. Mull, 28, of Quincy reported his black 2013 Buick Verano stolen from 18th & Oak St. on 11/18/23. 112Richard L. Hoebing, 63, of Quincy for Leaving Scene of an Accident in the 1000 block of N. 18th…
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2023-021362, 12/02/2023 @ 00:14:55, Pleasant St Central, HannibalNature of Complaint Traffic StopOfficer Assigned 044 Flachs, J P Entered By C61 Jaworski, J MPublic Narrative Traffic stop for registration on Pleasant at Central. The driver was stopped and released with a warning for expired registration and citation for no insurance.2023-021363, 12/02/2023 @ 00:17:37, Grand Ave Highway…
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QUINCY — As temperatures drop, BBB recommends making sure your furnace is in working order so you don’t have any chilly surprises. It’s wise to have a contractor check up on your furnace if you haven’t already this year – this can help you get out ahead of potential issues. If a broken furnace does…
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LA HARPE, Ill. — COUNTRY Financial representative Jake Allen recently made a $1,500 donation to the La Harpe Ambulance Service to help buy ambulance equipment. In a press release, Allen said, “The La Harpe Ambulance Service provides EMT support to the La Harpe community and surrounding areas in Hancock County. It’s operated by a dozen…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Ryan Large and Cherokee Southern of Macomb at 3:39 a.m. Nov. 21, 2023.A boy was born to Ethan and Carley Sharpe of Lewistown, Mo., at 12:23 a.m. Nov. 23, 2023.A girl was born to Eric and Kayla Thomas of Quincy at 3:36 a.m. Nov. 23, 2023.A boy was…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Treasurer’s Office is accepting real estate property tax prepayments during the month of December for taxes that will be payable in 2024. Prepayments will bear a receipt date in 2023. Prepayments can be made in person or by mail. If paying in person, enter the courthouse through the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign Nov. 17-27 reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization was conducted by Quincy Police Department and other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to reduce highway fatalities. During…
Read Full Article Kevin Billingsley, 33, of Quincy for FTA Possession of Meth.Brian L. Logsdon, 27, Homeless for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 5th & Payson. 173Brittany A. Lundberg, 33, Clayton for Driving Under the Influence, Driving While License Suspended, Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Improper Turn at 36th & Lindell. 140Michael D. Larsen, 23, 115 N. 8th for Suspended…
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QUINCY – Quincy University’s music department choirs will present their December concert, “A Service of Lessons and Carols,” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, in St. Francis Church, 1721 College. The concert will feature an evening of scriptures, songs and hymns that share the Christmas story from the fall of Adam, the birth of Christ…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A large model train set, courtesy of Galen Wollbrink, will be on display at the Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum, 306 Walnut in Carthage, on from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10; Sunday, Dec. 17; Saturday, Dec. 30; and Sunday, Jan. 7. For the past several years, model train displays of…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — Living Water, a local worship band, will present three Christmas concerts at the historic Nauvoo Theatre in downtown Nauvoo at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, and a special concert for children at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19. The program will feature a mixture of traditional and…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation, the philanthropic arm of sustainable and humane meat pioneer Niman Ranch, recently awarded nearly $250,000 in scholarships and grants to young farmers and future rural leaders. This is the largest annual amount the foundation has awarded since the program started in 2006, supporting 53 young…
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