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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA has announced the official launch of Iron Bridge CrossFit, a powerful new wellness initiative designed to empower individuals and strengthen community through high-intensity functional fitness. This exciting new program is led by Jason Coplan, the YMCA’s wellness director and a CF-L1 CrossFit coach. With years of coaching experience and…
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Ulmus Academy has announced the appointment of Jason Watkins as its new headmaster. After a three-year-long search for a permanent headmaster, the Ulmus Academy board unanimously voted to hire Watkins. In a press release, founder and director Jennifer Wiemelt said, “Jason’s personality, years of experience in management, teaching background and outside-the-box thinking combine to make…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Youth Chorus invites area singers to join them for their 30th season of performances. Girls, and boys with unchanged voices, in grades three through 12 are invited to audition. Founded in 1995, QAYC is a performing and educational outreach program that supplements school and church choirs. Students gain vocal training…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Over 43 million American adults have some college education, but did not receive a credential, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Western Illinois University has been working to help those individuals, commonly referred to as stop-outs, through online programs and admissions campaigns and is now partnering with ReUp Education to…
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WASHINGTON —The Federal Communications Commission has approved the transfer of licenses for five TV stations from Sinclair to Rincon Broadcasting, which announced a $29.4 million deal to acquire the stations in March. In doing so, the FCC also provided a rare exemption from its ownership rules prohibiting station groups from owning more than one top-four station in a…
Read Full Article WASHINGTON —The Federal Communications Commission has approved the transfer of licenses for five TV stations from Sinclair to Rincon Broadcasting, which announced a $29.4 million deal to acquire the stations in March. In doing so, the FCC also provided a rare exemption from its ownership rules prohibiting station groups from owning more than one top-four station in a…
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QUINCY — In partnership with the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC), The Victory Belles will perform a special presentation at Quincy Community Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. The event will also feature 12th Street Brass. The Victory Belles of The National WWII Museum are a charming vocal trio who serenade…
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Every June, a select group of high school students from across Illinois leave their rural communities to spend a week taking in the historic sights and bustling energy of the nation’s capital. This year 48 students, sponsored by 25 Illinois electric and telephone cooperatives, took part in the 2025 Youth Tour to visit Washington, D.C.,…
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Everyone has experienced the moment, trying to get out the door, running late, and looking helplessly for something you can’t find. Where is your favorite bracelet, the one that reminds you of your mom because you purchased it together? Where is your lucky necklace? In with the Permanent Jewelry trend: where metal chains are welded…
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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. Eric Gauer and Alexandra Sue Gauer of Watertown, S.D., sold a residence at 1208 S. 28th…
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. Stephen D. Gay of Cornelius, N.C., sold 122.69 acres in Derry to Rex Encore Farms, LLC…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Saturday, July 5, marked the 30th running of the Hannibal Cannibal. This year’s event was a huge success and saw its first ever family sweep in the men’s 5K overall winners. The Knobloch brothers from Highland, Ill. took the top three spots: Christian, age 18, finished first at 17:30.0; younger brother Caleb, age…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Public Schools (HPS) has installed two new weatherproof Automated External Defibrillator (AED) cabinets at its athletic facilities. The first AED cabinet has been installed and is accessible at the Veterans Sports Complex, and a second unit will be accessible at Porter Stadium once ongoing construction projects related to Proposition Innovation are complete.…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 07/06/2025: Jeffery L. Rigg, Mt. Sterling; Struck a deer on 943 440N Ave. CITATIONS: 06/30/2023:Kimberly A. Brooks, Ripley; Battery 07/01/2025:Mandi N. Law, Quincy; Speeding 78/55 MPH Zone.
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Braden Barnes, 31, of Quincy for Peace Disturbance.Eric D. Hicks, 46, of Quincy for FTA Aggravated Identity Theft, Theft Over, UUW and Domestic Assault (in Pike County) at 624 Spruce St. Lodged 147/181Noemi Arguelles, 24, of Texas for No Valid DL and Uninsured Vehicle.Gregory Eversden, 76, of Quincy for Fail to Yield Right of Way.Noah…
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QUINCY — Applications are now being accepted by Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences for its new diagnostic medical sonography program. The first class of 10 students will begin studies in fall of this year. Medical sonography is a field within radiology. It uses soundwaves to produce images of internal organs and blood vessels.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services (HCSCS) has announced the selection of Colleen Wildrick as its new executive director. Wildrick brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to community service to her new role. She most recently served as Director of Development for Memorial Hospital Foundation. Her connection to HCSCS…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) have partnered to host a free Senior Expo in Carthage on Thursday, July 10. The event, featuring several area healthcare and senior services vendors, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 10, at Carthage Primary School, 600 Miller St.…
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QUINCY — Judge Christopher Pratt has officially launched his campaign to be elected as At-Large Circuit Judge for the Eighth Judicial Circuit for the March 2026 Republican Primary and November 2026 General Election. Pratt was appointed to the position by the Illinois Supreme Court in June 2024 after being unanimously recommended by a local selection…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal School District #60 announced its revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. Local education officials have adopted the following family-size income criteria for determining eligibility: Children from…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Council concurred with the Plan Commission’s recommendation to deny Hope House’s request for a Special Permit to allow the use of 2122 Jefferson Street as a maternity house for pregnant mothers at risk of homelessness. Despite four citizens speaking during Public Comment in favor of Hope House, there was almost no…
Read Full Article Nicole D. Ruble, 32, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Aggravated Battery. Lodged 173Kaleb J. Myers, 18, of Belleville for Stop Sign Violation at Bonansinga Dr. & Cedar St. NTA 181David J. Rogers, 20, of Warsaw for No Valid Driver’s License at 4th and Oak. NTA 184Kordell N. Tucker, 28, of Quincy for Improper…
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QUINCY – Quincy Fire Department and Tri-Township Fire Department responded to a large fire on the property at the former Doyle Manufacturing site at 40th and Broadway Monday evening. Fire crews got the call at 7:40 pm, according to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin. Billows of smoke could be seen from downtown and, upon arrival,…
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