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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently received exceptional performance recognition in the Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With a total score of 96, Hannibal Regional exceeded the regional average of 79. The hospital excelled in immediate postpartum care, rooming-in, feeding practices…
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New models are coming in. Comparing them to current radar trends, I’m inclined to stay with the 8-12” forecast trend that is focused over the I-72/US 36 corridor. Two changes I see is if drier air in the mid-levels could potentially decrease snowfall amounts. The second is if the storm intensifies, the winds could…
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QUINCY — Vancil Performing Arts Center will hold a music trivia fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 11, at Casino Starlite. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with trivia beginning at 6:30 p.m. Registration fee is $120 for teams of eight. Cash or Venmo is preferred for payment of the entry fee. Mulligans will be available. The evening…
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Adams County Bicentennial to honor churches, organizations spanning more than 150 years of operation
ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — As Adams County prepares to commemorate its 200th anniversary in 2025, the Adams County Bicentennial Commission has created a special initiative to recognize churches and organizations operating in Adams County for 150 years or more with commemorative signs, celebrating their legacy and contribution to the county’s history. Churches and organizations eligible…
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QUINCY — Circuit Judge Roger Thomson on Friday morning allowed defense attorney Mark Wykoff to file an amended motion for a new trial for Bradley Yohn, who was remarkably silent during his appearance in Adams County Circuit Court. Thomson also allowed Wykoff to file an amended motion to reconsider the sentence given to Yohn in…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Evan Paul Schuckman and Ellie Germann of Augusta at 9:54 a.m. Dec. 21, 2024. A boy was born to Gavyn Poor of Hannibal, Mo., and Savanna Worrell of Philadelphia, Mo., at 11:43 a.m. Dec. 24, 2024.A boy was born to William Owsley and Jamie Pyatt of Quincy at…
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Stephen Pleasant for FTA Aff Battery. LodgedJohn A. Gude, 60, 520 N. 12th St. reports on 12/19/2024 his 2008 Hyundai’s rear window was damaged. 140A 20″ girls pink/ light blue Huffy bike was located at Bob Mays Park on 12/28/2024. 122Kimberly A. Brown, 19, Quincy for unlawful use of debit card in the 2700 block…
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QUINCY – The Republican leaders of the counties that make up the Illinois 99th House District selected State Representative-elect Kyle Moore to take his seat early upon the retirement of Randy Frese. Moore said he’s ready to hit the ground running next week as the Illinois General Assembly meets in its “lame duck” session next…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Debbie Arnett and Chris Midkiff of Center, Mo., welcomed their first child, a son named Kashous, at 1:56 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1. He has been recognized as the first baby born in 2025 at Hannibal Regional Hospital. Dr. Laura Maple, an obstetrician at Hannibal Regional Medical Group, delivered Kashous, who weighed…
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Police chief asking for residents to move cars off snow emergency routes before winter storm arrives
QUINCY — Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, is asking for people who live along Quincy’s snow emergency routes to move their cars in advance of a winter storm that is forecast to begin early Sunday morning “Significant snowfall is expected, along with ice accumulation, which will make roads dangerous and travel difficult…
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QUINCY — Gabriel T. Grosboll, who has served as the state’s attorney in Menard County since 2017, has been appointed as an at-large circuit judge in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The announcement was made Friday morning by Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court. Grosboll’s appointment becomes effective after he is sworn in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The CHART Teen Task Force will hold its 28th annual Teen Health Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. The fair features 40 booths on health and safety for teens, a DJ with music, a photo booth and free food for all…
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QUINCY — Larry Dietrich says nothing has changed at Quincy Mack except the name of the business. Nextran Truck Centers, a full-service commercial truck dealer, acquired Quincy Mack, a Quincy truck dealership, on Nov. 22. The sale price was $2.585 million for the business and the 8.55-acre lot at 5014 Broadway, according to property tax…
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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. Joshua Boss of Frankford, Mo., sold a residence at 1015 Gerard Avenue in Quincy to Dan…
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QUINCY — A benefit will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at South Side Boat Club for Josh Cooper, who is battling lung cancer and a brain tumor. A double elimination, blind draw pool tournament will be held at the fundraiser. Entry fee is $10. Those attending also can participate in…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) has announced the start of its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program will be on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at its Bella Ease location, 721 Broadway. This program provides people enrolled in or planning to enroll in GED courses an opportunity for free tuition to those who meet eligibility…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Col. Eric T. Olson superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reports it was a relatively safe entrance into the new year for Missouri drivers and boaters. Zero people died and 21 were injured in traffic crashing during the New Year’s holiday counting period from 6 p.m. Dec. 31, 2024 to…
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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. 12/27/2024:Susan J. Woodward, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on Il 99 @ 1000N Ave. CITATIONS: 12/24/2024:Lauren B. McLeese: Speeding 50/25 MPH Zone. 12/28/2024:Kyle N. Browne, Quincy: Speeding 71/55 MPH Zone.Rainee…
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Hoping and praying everyone had a blessed Christmas and remembered the reason for the Christmas season. Happy New Year, too. Let’s review what you can do with your Christmas tree. I still like to have a live Christmas tree to use on the front porch. Here are things you can do with them and any…
Read Full Article Abigail D. Langin, 21, 1601 S. 24th for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 18th and Harrison. NTA 113Christy I. Nilsson, 39, 658 Harrison Dr. for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 6th and State. NTA 128Kierra C. Langin, 21, 626 Maine, Apt. D, for DUI, Uninsured Vehicle and Improper Lane Usage.…
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