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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Mart Heinen Athletic Booster Club will be the host of its 35th annual John Funke Memorial Chili Cook-Off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at the QU Health and Fitness Center, 18th and Oak. The event is open to the public and features all-you-can-eat chili and soup tasting.…
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. Julie M. Bean, successor trustee, of Golden sold a residence at 1003 Wendell in Golden to…
Read Full Article The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Jan. 1-31, 2025. Gregory Hunter from Melissa Hunter on Jan. 2, 2025.Scott M. Lucey from Jill D. Lucey on Jan. 2, 2025.Zachery A. Young from Leaha B. Young on Jan. 7, 2025.William R. McGartland from Sherri McGartland on Jan. 8, 2025.Timothy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College has named 225 students to the President’s List for the 2024 fall term. The list recognizes the highest achieving students for each major term. To be named to the President’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours and must earn a perfect grade…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Applications for seasonal employment jobs with Hannibal Parks and Recreation are due March 14. Approximately 30 lifeguards will be hired at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center. Eight lifeguards are on staff during regular hours of operation. Applicants should be strong swimmers. They will be trained and certified by Hannibal Aquatics director…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy area organizations that direct projects toward literacy will benefit from the Altrusa Club trivia night to be held Saturday, March 1, at Knights of Columbus in Father McGivney Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with trivia beginning at 7 p.m. The cost to enter is $100 per team of up to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Health will hold a free screening to detect heart valve disease from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the community room of Bella Ease, 721 Broadway. No registration is required. The screening involves a healthcare provider listening to the heart with a stethoscope of people ages 15 and up…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Hollister-Whitney (HWI), a leading provider of elevator components and solutions, recently launched its annual scholarship program, offering two scholarships of $1,500 each to support local residents pursuing further education in vocational or technical fields. The Hollister-Whitney Scholarship aims to empower students who demonstrate outstanding community service, educational merit and financial need. It is…
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. David M. Schaffnit and Sherry R. Schaffnit, formerly known as Sherry R. Schaefer of Quincy, sold…
Read Full Article The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Jan. 1-31, 2025. Andrew Jeremiah Carlson, 40, of Quincy and Aprilly Catiggay Vallesteros, 39, of Quincy filed Jan. 6, 2025.Randy Stan Day, 72, of Quincy and Mary Christine Day, 75, of Quincy filed Jan. 7, 2025.Scott Lee Prince, 37, of Quincy and Brittney…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A total of 227 students at John Wood Community College have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2024 fall term. To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours and must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for…
Read Full Article Ryanna L. Kelly, 27, 1119 S. 23rd for FTA-Possession of Meth at her residence. Lodged 101Ethan E. Moulton, 26, 1417 N. 3rd for McDonough Co. warrant FTA-Body Attachment at 22nd at 27th and Locust. Lodged 101Jevante L. Cannon, 27, 1030 N. 2nd for Aggravated Domestic Battery at his residence. Lodged 128Ryanna L. Kelly, 27, Quincy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The John Wood Community College (JWCC) Board of Trustees held a special board meeting on Jan. 27 to approve a bid for renovations to physical science labs on its Quincy campus. Trustees accepted the low bid for $1,567,700 from Maas Construction as the contractor for the project, which involves renovations to four science labs and…
Read Full Article Scott M. Jones, 59, last known address is Leach Street in Maywood, Mo., is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for home repair fraud. Jones is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds. He has gray hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if you know…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA, in partnership with Kelly’s Tavern, is sponsoring the 42nd annual Kelly’s Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, March 16, at Kelly’s Tavern. This cherished community event supports the YMCA’s healthy living programs. The 5K race begins at 9:30 a.m. and is open to runners, walkers and strollers of all ages. Participants…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for annual boat slip rentals at Nipper Marina on the Hannibal riverfront. Annual rental fees are based on the size of the boat, $2.75 per foot. Each renter must carry a minimum of $100,000 liability insurance on the boat, and a copy of the policy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA invites the community to join the Souper Bowl workout, a special fitness event combining movement and charity, from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. This event is free and open to everyone. Participants are encouraged to bring a canned good to benefit Quincy Catholic Charities. The event…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University will be the host of its seventh annual QU Alumni Day on Thursday, Feb. 6, in honor of the university’s first day of classes on Feb. 6, 1860. In a press release, Maureen Kennedy, coordinator of alumni services, said, “I invite all QU alumni, no matter where you live, to wear…
Read Full Article 2025-000198, 01/19/2025 @ 07:20:34, 104 N Ralls St, New London Nature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned S18 Watts, K T Entered By C53 Keith, G M Adult Male Involve Suspicious Person 01/19/2025 Adult Male Compl. Suspicious Person 01/19/2025Public Narrative Deputy responded to the area of N. Ralls Street for a reported suspicious person. 2025-000199,…
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