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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation and United Way of the Mark Twain Area joined forces for a new event to benefit to Hannibal non-profit organizations. The United Way approached the Riedel Foundation with the idea of matching donations made at their recent Giving Tuesday Charcuterie fundraiser. The goal was for attendees at the fundraiser…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation recently announced an anonymous benefactor has committed to match all donations up to $25,000 from October 2023 through February 2024. This pledge comes as the foundation inches closer to its ambitious fundraising goal of $2 million. Since its establishment in 2015, the foundation has successfully raised more than $1.93…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to spread the word about the dangers of impaired driving with a “Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High Get a DUI.” enforcement campaign. From Dec. 15 through Jan. 2, law enforcement across Illinois will show…
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Madyson C. Jones, 21, of Quincy for Trespassing at 600 Harrison Dr. on 12/19/23. 121Joshua L. Winfield, 43, of Quincy for Resisting Arrest, Agg. Battery to Peace Officer, and Poss of Methamphetamine – Under 5g at 12th & Chestnut St. Lodged. 112Joshua L. Winfield, 43, of Quincy for FTA – Obstruction of Identification at 12th…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Free Public Library received a $25,000 combined donation for their “Raise the Roof” campaign from EDF Renewables and Blattners Energy. Caitlin Greathouse, library director, accepted the checks while dabbing at the tears in her eyes. “It’s like we won the lottery over here,” she said. “The generosity that EDF Renewables…
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QUINCY — More than $400,000 recently was granted to 60 local nonprofit organizations that benefit from an endowment fund at the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. These year-end grants bring the Community Foundation’s grantmaking total to more than $4 million in 2023. The grants were awarded from designated funds, which support…
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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. Lori A. Terstriep of Payson sold a residence at 103 E. Pearl in Payson to JSD…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Santa Claus and 12 members of the Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club made their annual visit to the students and teachers of Mississippi Valley State School on Dec. 14. Club members and Santa sang Christmas carols with the students and handed out stuffed animals. This annual event for the Kiwanis Club strives…
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QUINCY — Each of them was frustrated they didn’t get a chance to tell their sides of the story. But when they read the 283-page report on the investigation into complaints made against them, former Quincy Police Department Chief Rob Copley, current Chief Adam Yates and Barry Cheyne, chairman of the Board of Fire and…
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QUINCY — A 283-page report on the investigation into complaints made against former Quincy Police Department Chief Rob Copley, current Chief Adam Yates and the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners concludes no wrongdoing was discovered. The report, dated Dec. 15 and compiled by Rick Stewart of the Stewart Law Firm in Springfield, was released…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – A third-grade student from Mark Twain Elementary started her Christmas break by delivering school supplies and other items to another school in need. Bridgit Brooks and her parents Sara and Tim Brooks traveled on Wednesday to La Plata Elementary school in La Plata, Mo. to take boxes filled with items, along with…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board approved the 2023 tax levy and selling more than $7 million in life safety bonds at Wednesday’s meeting. While the Board approved a rate decrease from $3.96 to $3.88 per $100 in assessed valuation, an anticipated spike in property value now estimated by the county to exceed 8 percent…
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Dashawn Walker, 19, Quincy for Interfering. 148Akilah L. Garrard, 20, 3409 N. Brennan for Leaving the Scene and Operating Uninsured Vehicle on N. Brennan Dr. 186Harold W. Reagan, 63, 210 Lind for Improper Lane Usage at 24th & Broadway. 186Edward Brown reported his business was entered and money was stolen. 106Dominique Dade reported the back…
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Merry Christmas to everyone from Laura, Hillary, Sandra and me. This is a time of year to remember that Jesus was born to save us all. You should spend time celebrating the birth of Jesus with your family. Spring must be around the corner, because the South Shelby Adult Vo-Ag Class is starting at 5:30…
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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Chief Deputy Zack Orr with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department initiated a criminal investigation on Thursday, Dec. 14, regarding a failure to register as a sex offender complaint in Griggsville. After the investigation, John A. Crull, 38, of Griggsville was arrested on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender…
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QUINCY — Tigerhawk Technologies is a locally owned IT company specializing in full-service technical support for small and medium businesses. Approximately 92 percent of jobs in the U.S. require digital literacy, while one-third of working-age Americans possess limited digital skills. One in six are unable to use email, web search or other basic online tools.…
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QUINCY — Vallee Health Repair recently gathered gifts valued at more than $14,900 for The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. In a press release, Salvation Army Development Director Matt Schmidt expressed his gratitude, saying, “We are blown away by the generosity of Vallee Health Repair and their clients. Even the smallest businesses can make the…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Macomb Mayor Michael Inman recently announced the City of Macomb Small Business Competition is set to kick off in February. The City of Macomb has partnered with the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Western Illinois University to be a catalyst for new businesses for Macomb from concept to realization. The Small…
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QUINCY — “Your Land, Your Legacy” is a landowner workshop series on conservation programs and techniques. According to a recent Illinois Extension survey, western Illinois landowners want to learn more about establishing pollinator plots, managing their forests properly for ecological and financial benefit, controlling invasive plants, prescribed burning and restoring streams and ponds through skill-based,…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man facing six felony charges, including attempted murder, pled not guilty to all of them during his arraignment Tuesday morning. Jeremy J. Coleman, 29, appeared with Public Defender Christopher Pratt before Judge Tad Brenner. He was wearing a jail-issued shirt on which he had written “Free Jay Innocent” on the back.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal City Council set a deadline to make a firm decision on what to do with the old St. Elizabeth’s hospital. At the regular meeting on Tuesday night, council approved a self-imposed deadline. If they do not have a developer with secured financing by July 1, they will have plans ready to…
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