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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will hold an Arbor Day celebration at 10 a.m. Friday, April 28, near the Carroll Science Center on HLGU’s campus. The university will honor David Dexheimer by planting a tree and dedicating a bench on campus. A reception will follow the celebration in the Carroll Science Center lobby. Dexheimer died…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The opening day for the Central Park Farmers Market will be Saturday, April 29. The market will be open from 7:30 a.m.-noon every Saturday and from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesdays through Oct. 28. Steve Huse, market manager, said in a press release vendors are excited about the chance to connect with their…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — On April 19, at approximately 10:20 PM a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 1994 Chevrolet Silverado on Ill. 136 at Main Street in Carthage. A Hancock County Sheriff’s K-9 was deployed and positively alerted on the vehicle. A search revealed methamphetamine in the vehicle. The driver, Frank D. Hoewing,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — First Bankers Trust Company, N.A., is adding loan production office in St. Charles, Mo. The St. Charles office serves as the 12th location for First Bankers, which also has nine physical bank branches, an operations center and another LPO — all in Illinois. This will be First Bankers’ first location in Missouri. In…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will commemorate the graduation of the Class of 2023 at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, in Charles Field House. The college’s 167th commencement will feature Ron Leftwich, Class of 1964, as the graduation speaker. He will be retiring as chairman of the Board of Trustees after 14 years of leadership…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Adams County First Assistant State’s Attorney Todd Eyler will formally announce his candidacy for Adams County State’s Attorney this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held in the lower level of Tower Pizza & Mexican, 2701 Broadway. Eyler, a Republican, is running to replace Gary Farha, who is not seeking re-election,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Students and staff at the Hannibal Public School District are mourning the loss of a student who died in a car accident Friday night. Fourteen-year-old Paiton Elliot was a freshman at Hannibal High School. In a statement sent Monday morning, Superintendent of Hannibal Public Schools Susan Johnson said “the staff and school…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Josh and Adriana Hunsaker of Quincy at 2:35 a.m. April 19, 2023.A boy was born to Tanner Little and Brittney Miller of Quincy at 8:14 p.m. April 19, 2023.A boy was born to Richard Satterfield and Caitlyn Fleming of Perry at 6:09 p.m. April 20, 2023.A girl was…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A grant from the George H. Riedel Foundation will help provide tools used to build new homes for low-income residents of Hannibal. The Mark Twain Area Habitat for Humanity has been awarded a $5,000 matching grant to buy the tools volunteers will use on upcoming projects, including the construction of its latest…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Catholic Charities will be the host of its annual Band Together fundraiser at The Dock, 1021 Bonansinga Drive, on Sunday, April 30. The event will start at noon. Food and drinks will be available for purchase with food provided by All Puckered Up. Providing music will be Logan Kammerer from noon-2 p.m.…
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. Charles L. Bethard and Tracy D. Bethard of Chouteau, Okla., sold a residence at 1010 Rhapsody…
Read Full Article QUINCY – The 10th annual Dream Big in Color Run on Saturday, April 22, welcomed more than 700 runners and raised a record-breaking $41,119 for Quincy Public Schools. The fundraiser, sponsored by the Quincy Public Schools Foundation in partnership with QHS Leadership students, raised money for the foundation, which provides financial support for creative teaching and key areas in…
Read Full Article If your basement is leaking or suffering from foundation issues, it could lead to flooding or water damage after spring storms. BBB has tips to help you find a quality contractor for your basement. Spring weather in the Midwest can be all over the map, and it typically involves a lot of rain. Because the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Blessing Cancer Center’s radiation oncology department recently earned reaccreditation from the American College of Radiation Oncology. ACRO ensures the highest quality care for radiation therapy patients and promotes success in the practice of radiation oncology. Accreditation is a voluntary process in which professional peers identify standards of a quality radiation oncology practice,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Great River Autism Connection, of the Quincy Medical Group Foundation, will be the host of its annual Acceptance and Awareness Walk and Event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at Upper Moorman Park. The walk will start at 11 a.m. with activities to follow. Food and refreshments will be…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The key fundraiser for Shine a Light on Autism will resume this year after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. The Challenger Climb will be held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, and will begin at the base of the lighthouse. The climb goes up the lighthouse steps, circles Cardiff Hill…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Gem City Breakfast Kiwanis Club Foundation provides grant money to benefit youths and/or youths and adults working together for the betterment of the community. Grant money is to provide enrichment of educational values, creative activities, cultural awareness, physical wellness and/or community service. The Breakfast Kiwanis Club is a member of Kiwanis International,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group is offering a new treatment option for thyroid gland nodules called thyroid radiofrequency ablation. This non-surgical procedure shrinks the nodules, often without compromising thyroid function, and helps patients avoid long recovery times. Thyroid gland nodules are growths or lumps that develop in the thyroid gland. Although relatively common, nodules in…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Two more Blessing Health cardiologists are seeing patients at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb. Dr. Farooq Junaid is now seeing patients at MDH the first and third Wednesday of each month. Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, Junaid completed a fellowship at Oklahoma State University Medical Center in Tulsa.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Works of art created by area community leaders paired with artists/mentors will be auctioned at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Attendees may view the artwork for sale, enjoy hors d’oeuvres/drinks and network beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20. Pre-registration is required. To buy tickets,…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital broke ground at 9 a.m. Friday, April 21 for a $1.6 million project on its Pittsfield campus that will create a new Illini Express Clinic. The project is expected to be completed by December 2023. The hospital, known as the Illini Xpress Walk-In Clinic, will move from 101 E.…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to William and Rachel Steinbreher of Quincy at 3:24 p.m. April 14.A boy was born to Domonic and Makenzie Miles of Quincy at 3:41 p.m. April 14.A boy was born to Zach and Samantha Dooley-Case of Elvaston at 5:15 p.m April 14.A boy was born to Austin Sheely and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Career and Technical Center is preparing to add a new building to the Hannibal campus. Brent Meyer, HCTC Director, explained to Hannibal school board members Wednesday night that funding for the building comes from a $250,000 grant received by the district. The construction of the building will require an additional…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Eleven educators will be inducted into the first class of the Quincy High School Educator Hall of Fame, which will honor staff members who made a positive impact on students, the school and the community of Quincy. This includes teachers, counselors, deans and administrators as well as clerical staff, custodial staff, kitchen staff…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Friends of the Log Cabins are having a spring clean-up in the Log Cabin Village from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 22 on Quinsippi Island. Plans are to prepare the village structures and grounds for the upcoming season. Debris will be removed, structures swept out and items will be set up for…
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