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QUINCY – Birthright of Quincy’s 14th annual trivia night and silent auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, inside Quincy University’s Health and Fitness Center. Doors open and silent auction begins at 5 p.m. Trivia will start at 6:45 p.m. sharp. For years, this event has packed more than 500 people in the center to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host of a Halloween Trunk or Treat from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, at Quincy campus Student Activity Center parking lot. This event is free and open to the public. Children are welcome to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costume for a…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The last day for the Central Park Farmers Market for this year will be Saturday, Oct. 28. Hours will be 7:30 a.m. to noon. This is the second year that several of the vendors are eligible to take SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for payment through a program with Douglass Community…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Who walks the halls and corridors at night of the old Our Lady of Angels Seminary in northern Quincy? Are their secrets and mysteries ready to be discovered? Visit Quincy University’s North Campus the nights of Oct. 27-28 to find out. The university’s CEO Club is hosting its annual haunted house. Designed for…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man has died as the result of injuries suffered in a Friday morning traffic crash on Route MM. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 2022 Winnebago driven by Mathew S. Sims, 31, was westbound on Route MM as it attempted to pass another vehicle. Instead, Sims’ vehicle struck a…
Read Full Article Lakena M. Neil, 43, of Quincy for FTA – Poss Impression of Cr/Debit Card at 2225 N. 12th St. Lodged. 112Mariah R. Hess, 32, of Quincy for FTA – Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 421 N. 36th St. Lodged. 155Marty A. Shriver, 41, homeless for Poss of Meth at 2603 N. 24th St. Lodged. 122Colleen…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report on the college’s Guided Pathways and Caring Campus initiatives during its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Informed by data from the Community College Research Center, Guided Pathways is a national student success improvement model endorsed by the American Association of Community Colleges. …
Read Full Article 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. The John William Kane Trust of Detroit, Mich., sold a residence at 104 Waterford Drive W.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Children’s Museum, in collaboration with John Wood Community College, will officially open the “Discovery Trail” story walk as a feature within JWCC’s Spring Valley Trails from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. The feature is a leisurely, one-mile interactive nature walk including multiple stops for children and families to read…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Justin and Catherine Trammel of Quincy at 9:29 a.m. Oct. 10, 2023.A girl was born to Austin and Katerina Dannehold of Quincy at 2:59 a.m. Oct. 11, 2023.A girl was born to Tyler and Kelsey Gray of Keokuk, Iowa at 10:57 a.m. Oct. 11, 2023.A girl was born…
Read Full Article QUINCY – The Quincy University Hawk Express Jazz Band will present its fall concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 at Quincy University’s Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. The jazz band will perform a wide array of jazz tunes — “By George,” “Hep Cat Blues,” “When I Fall in Love” and “Crankcase.” Daxtun Heier, junior music…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club is presenting a live video talk on how the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is helping to unlock the mysteries of the universe at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023. JWST’s observations of the galaxy cluster G165.7+67.0 and a discovery of a…
Read Full Article Douglas Fields, 59, of Quincy for Theft of Mislaid Property. NTA 178Isaac Hillenbrand, 37, of Quincy for FTA DWLR, Poss of Meth, and Failure to Reg as a Sex Offender. Lodged 250Brian R. Barnes, 31, 443 S. 5th, Apt. 5, Original Adams County Warrant for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault x 3 and Aggravated Sexual Abuse…
Read Full Article 2023-018770, 10/18/2023 @ 07:36:18, Highway 61 Brookside, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Non-Injury Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C88 Wiskirchen, B J Adult Female Driver Accident Non-Injury 10/18/2023 Adult Female Compl. Accident Non-Injury 10/18/2023 Driver Accident Non-Injury 10/18/2023 Public Narrative Traffic Crash – Non Injury reported US 61 and Brookside. 2023-018771, 10/18/2023 @ 07:36:27, 163 Medical Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer…
Read Full Article QUINCY — No one was injured in a residential structure fire at 636 Jefferson on Thursday morning. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 7:40 a.m. Thursday to a possible structure fire at 636 Jefferson when a neighbor reported smoke coming from the structure. Engine Company No. 5 arrived on scene and reported smoke was coming…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Steve Hassell and Kurt Hofmeister recently were appointed as members of the board of directors of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., and First Bankers Trust Company. Their appointment was effective Oct. 1. Hassell is known for his contributions to the technology and business world. His extensive experience in operational transformation and fostering innovation will…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — United Way of the Mark Twain Area will be the host of a fundraiser for moms who need a night out to enjoy themselves without kids before kicking off the holiday season. Mom Prom will be held from 7-11 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Olive Branch Event Venue in Palmyra. Tickets are…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 7 to celebrate The Crossing-Macomb’s 16th anniversary and to introduce Kaleb Greenlief as the recently appointed lead pastor of the congregation. The Crossing-Macomb, 1600 W. Jackson, is part of a non-denominational multi-site organization made up of…
Read Full Article PARIS, Mo. — The Monroe County Historical Society will hold its annual banquet Monday, Oct. 23, at Mark Twain Country Club, just east of Paris on Highway 154. The doors will open at 4 p.m. for viewing of the historic displays, with dinner to be served at 6 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Howard…
Read Full Article 2023-018701, 10/17/2023 @ 08:41:45, Market St Gordon St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C47 Wallace, S B Public Narrative Traffic stop conducted on Market near Gordon for speed. The driver fled and was not located. 2023-018702, 10/17/2023 @ 08:51:26, 3650 Stardust Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Stealing Officer Assigned 044 Flachs, J P Entered…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Clean Restoration, 3120 N. 12th, will be the host of its second annual Trunk or Treat from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. The event will have activities and games for kids. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department and Tri-City Fire Department will be on hand. 8TE Open and Calftown Cafe will be serving Halloween-themed…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Two Rivers Regional Council Foundation is the host of a holiday wreath auction to support Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials and their mission. TRRC staff, community partner organizations, local businesses and other TRRC supporters have crafted wreaths and other decorations for all holiday seasons. These decorations are being auctioned through Saturday,…
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