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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA is now accepting registrations for its 2025 summer camp, offering children a fun-filled, enriching experience all summer long. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with early drop-off available from 7 to 8 a.m. for an additional $25 per week — or free with a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering a bird walk from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. The bird walk will be led by Hannibal Parks and Recreation’s Nature Interpreter Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Missouri Master Naturalist chapter. Registration can be completed at www.hannibalparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program…
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QUINCY — Gabriel VanderMaiden, whose quick actions helped save the lives of a police officer and a civilian 15 months ago, was named the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year on April 4 during the Quincy Service Club luncheon. He learned four days later his services were no longer needed by the Quincy Police Department…
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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. The estate of Marilyn A. Rees of Lansing, Mich., sold a residence at 19 Randolph in…
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Tiffany D. Davis, 38, of Quincy for Unsafe Equipment and Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 7th and Jackson. NTA 107Florida Niyokusenga, 19, of St. Louis, Mo., for Speeding at 14th and Maine. NTA 128Elizabeth Chandler reports her 2003 GM had two tires slashed on 4/12. 136Stanley T. Johnson, 44, of Quincy for FTA-Obstructing Identification…
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QUINCY — Easton B. Glaves, 21, of Quincy, was sentenced Thursday to the Illinois Department of Corrections for 10 years for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, a Class 1 felony. Glaves appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with attorney Drew Schnack before Judge Holly Henze. Dismissed as part of plea negotiations was a Class…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail after he was arrested for threatening to shoot someone. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Wednesday, April 16, for Chase P. Folweiler, 27, charging him with domestic assault, kidnapping, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. …
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation recently announced the launch of its new teacher grant program, which will support educators by funding innovative classroom projects, materials, technology and professional development opportunities that enhance student learning. Teachers within the QCES system can apply for grants of up to $1,000 per classroom. The program…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation has opened shop for its traditional celebratory yard signs in honor of the graduating Class of 2025. The foundation is also selling ornaments created in honor of 2025 in partnership with local designer LOinLONDON. All proceeds from sign sales go toward benefiting programs administered by QPSF in support…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County raised more than $20,000 in the inaugural United We Feud event hosted on April 12 at The Washington Theater in Quincy. Led by host, Rich Marcolla, the evening brought local families and community members together for a lively trivia night, centered around the power of community impact. The…
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QUINCY — As part of a National Day of Action, 50501 Quincy Illinois is organizing a peaceful assembly to oppose a wide number of decisions being made by President Donald Trump, DOGE and the current administration in general. Some of the decisions that 50501 is protesting against are: The event will feature a moment of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Evening Kiwanis will hold a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 19, in the Hannibal High School cafeteria. Cost is $10 for all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage with children 8 and younger eating free. All proceeds will be used for community service projects.
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The 23rd annual Flower Children’s Spring Fling to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held Saturday, April 19, at the American Legion Hall, 600 Short in Palmyra. The event will begin with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. provided by HATS Restaurant.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — J’Nelle Lee was unanimously elected by her fellow Hannibal Board of Education members to serve as president of the board at its meeting Wednesday night in the Hannibal Middle School auditorium. Lee, who has served as the board’s vice president since last year, switched places with Blane Mundle, who was elected president…
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Blessing Hospital Twin boys were born to Alex and Taylor Rost of Paloma at 8:22 a.m. and 8:23 a.m. April 7, 2025.Twin girls were born to Trenton and Brenna Childs of Quincy at 9:31 p.m. and 9:34 p.m. April 8, 2025.A boy was born to Austin and Julianna Sheely of Liberty at 7:55 a.m. April…
Read Full Article David A. Meece, 61, of Quincy for Fighting. 144Andrew L. Campbell, 28, of Quincy for Expired Registration. 146Kody R. Passmore, 33, of Quincy for Aggravated Battery. Lodged 146David S. Dittmer, 50, of Quincy for FTA Nuisance Abatement. Lodged 126Michael Emerson, 53, of Quincy for FTA Fail to Yield. LodgedTerrance Space Jr., 27, of Chicago for…
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QUINCY — Four families enjoyed the births of twins at Blessed Beginnings, the birth center at Blessing Hospital, during the week of April 7. Department nurse manager Callie Asmann says it’s the only time that has happened in recent memory. “This was a rare and memorable occurrence for us, and the atmosphere has been full…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man died Tuesday night after a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle on Gardner Expressway. Illinois State Police Troop 6 responded to a two-unit crash near 750 North involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. The driver of the motorcycle, Nathen Jaymes Fox, 20, was pronounced deceased by Adams County Coroner Scott…
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QUINCY — At just 23 years old, Caroline Weisenburger is living a dream that feels straight out of a childhood fantasy. She’s the owner and visionary behind Sweet Freeze, a whimsical freeze-dried candy store that looks like it was plucked straight out of Willy Wonka’s wildest dreams. Bursting with color, nostalgic charm and the latest…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Brenner Library is partnering with the 1930s Ag Museum, founded by Don McKinley, to present an exhibit of the Agriculture Industry & Manufacturing in Adams County for the past 200 years. Featured items from the Collins Plow Company, Moorman Manufacturing, Electric Wheel, Flynn Bottling Company, Chatten Orchard and more are being…
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