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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. Bradley Richardson and Jennifer Richardson of Hamilton sold a residence at 820 Buchanan in Carthage to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy chapter of Pay It Forward will offer four emergency life-saving training classes during August. The classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. on Aug. 9, 16, 23 and 30 at the Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey. The classes are free. Snacks and drinks will be provided. The first class…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently received two awards from the American Heart Association as a stroke-designated hospital. Memorial Hospital received the Silver Plus award for quality stroke care for overall hospitals as well as Rural Stroke Bronze which recognizes rural hospitals. These awards are given to hospitals nationwide that report their measures to the…
Read Full Article BARRY, Ill. — All Pike County families and students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to Western High School, 401 McDonough, at 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 5, for the Illini Community Hospital back-to-school event for distribution of food, backpacks, school supplies and personal hygiene products. Food will be distributed in the parking lot in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — With the temperatures soaring into the low 100s, the Salvation Army Quincy Area Command reminds area community members about how its facilities in Quincy and Hannibal are cooling centers with varying hours and amenities per location for those who need respite from the extreme heat. The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont, Quincy Water fountains…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Wild and Wacky Art Adventure, a free art festival for kids ages 3 to 10 and their families, will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Aug. 5 in Hannibal’s Central Park, Fourth and Broadway. This year’s theme is “Dinosaurs Galore.” The Hannibal Arts Council will be partnering with many Hannibal…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The American Heart Association recently recognized Blessing Hospital for being among the nation’s leading providers of stroke care. The hospital earned the AHA’s Get With the Guidelines Gold level recognition for third consecutive year. Blessing received a Gold Plus Award for meeting or exceeding national core standard levels of care in the treatment…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club is presenting a live video talk at 7 p.m. Thursday July 27, in room D022/023 at John Wood Community College. Learn how Quincy native Beth Buck worked to expand our understanding of the universe. She will focus on space exploration using satellites and robotic spacecraft. Her talk will include…
Read Full Article SHELBINA, Mo. — An opportunity to establish a charitable endowment fund for Shelby County and receive a $15,000 matching gift was announced Wednesday by community leaders at Hawkins Theater in Shelbina. The Shelby County Endowment Fund, held at the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri, will serve as a permanent source of…
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. Mitchel Drew Lammers of Quincy sold a residence at 1619 W. Granview Drive in Quincy to…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — Producers in northeast Missouri can hear crop and forage updates from University of Missouri Extension specialists at a free event in August. The MU Extension Crop and Forage Chat will be 9-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the Shawn Kiefaber/Kenny Lovelace Farm, one mile west of Palmyra, off U.S. 61 on County…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA concluded its 2023 annual campaign by raising $230,000. In a press release, Rick Shover, CEO of the Quincy Family YMCA, said, “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our donors who graciously contributed to this year’s annual campaign. Your generosity empowers us to make a meaningful difference and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Board of Trustees recently appointed Ralph Oakley, a 1980 graduate, as the chair of the board. Oakley assumes the board chair position held by Delmer Mitchell since 2018. Mitchell has served on the board in some capacity since 2011 and will remain on the board as a member. Mitchell’s accomplishments include…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Troy Cleasen and Alyssa Mallie of Mendon at 10:40 a.m. July 15, 2023.A girl was born to Josh Ahern and Christen McClelland of Quincy at 8:52 a.m. July 16, 2023.A boy was born to Kaythiese Fitch and Yari Johnson of Quincy at 3:25 a.m. July 18, 2023.A girl…
Read Full Article The weather has not changed much over the past several days and weeks. Some of you are getting much-needed rain, and others of you aren’t. You need to realize we are now starting the real days of summer. I have had a few more people ask me about tips on how to water their gardens…
Read Full Article HULL, Ill. — The annual Hull of Race, a 5k/10k walk, run or roll event which raises funds for Parkinson’s research, will be held Saturday, Aug. 19 in conjunction with the annual Hull picnic and chicken dinner. This event, held annually on the third Saturday in August, was founded in 2006 by Sam and Marilyn…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Good Samaritan Home will hold an open house to reveal new independent living cottage designs from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, in the Social Room on the main campus. The event is open to the public. Light appetizers and refreshments will be served. The event will showcase the final designs for two additional…
Read Full Article EDITOR’S NOTE: ShredFest has been moved to Sept. 16. HANNIBAL, Mo. — ShredFest, an extreme sports competition and exhibition, is coming to the Hannibal Ramp Park on Saturday, July 29. The ramp park will open at 10 a.m. with free entry into the park all day. Helmets will be given to the first 25 children…
Read Full Article ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Beef Producers, along with the Adams County Market Animal Sale Committee, will hold the 23rd annual market animal sale on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Local livestock exhibitors have spent many hours in preparation working with their animals for the show and sale. The evening…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Blessing Hospital Laboratory has earned re-accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Blessing has been CAP accredited since 1980 and is among more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide. The CAP accreditation process is designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients. During the reaccreditation process, inspectors visit…
Read Full Article Vacation rentals are popular among travelers who want to have the comforts of home, like a kitchen or laundry machine, while on vacation. Some consumers who book vacation rentals find themselves victims of a bait-and-switch scam, where the scammer lists a vacation rental under an incorrect address. Some rental owners do this to skirt local regulations…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Gem City Real Estate Group is taking a new approach to the traditional back-to-school supply drives typically held this time of the year. In many classrooms when kids run out of school supplies throughout the year, it is often the teachers who step in and fill the gaps out of their own pockets.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Faculty Excellence Awards were presented to four SIU School of Medicine Family and Community Medicine employees during Grand Rounds on July 12. Quincy faculty member Dr. Bill Dixon was presented the Master Clinician award by Paula Mackrides. Nominees for this award demonstrate exceptional clinic skills and service through activities that include developing and…
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