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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal woodcarver Steve Holt recently gathered local interest in a woodcarving group, and the first group meeting has now been scheduled. An informal gathering surrounding the art of wood carving will he held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The hope for the…
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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. Ryan Stevenson and Heather Stevenson of Niota sold a residence at 2805 N. State Highway 96…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Lucas Likes and Kaitlin Hubbert of Ursa at 4:31 p.m. Feb. 8.A boy was born to Dillion Reavis of Springfield, Mo., and Ali Reavis of Mendon, at 5:26 p.m. Feb. 10.A boy was born to Tristan Kirk and Hanna Arnold of Keokuk, Iowa, at 1:09 a.m. Feb. 11.A…
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The McDonough County Voice will soon vacate its office on the west side of Macomb’s courthouse square. A large dumpster was parked outside the newspaper office last month. Garbage cans and boxed up materials can be seen inside the building. That comes after a round of layoffs last year that gutted remaining news staff at…
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. Ashley Jennifer Skirvin, et al of Kampsville sold a residence and a lot at 102 Fourth…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will hold its Night of Worship, headlined by speaker Shane Pruitt, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the Parker Theatre of the Roland Fine Arts Center. The Night of Worship is a free event for anyone who would like to come worship at HLGU. It is a part…
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QUINCY — The city of Quincy has announced its schedule of services offered and office hours in observance of Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 20. Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday and reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Quincy City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.…
Read Full Article PIKE COUNTY, Ill. — Applications are being taken for scholarships offered by the Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County for the 2023-24 school year. Six scholarships in support of health professions are offered in an amount totaling $9,300 to Pike County students or residents. The following scholarships serve people who are just graduating from…
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QUINCY — The fledgling Quincy Area Community Cat Coalition hopes to raise $15,000 through an upcoming fundraiser. The group, formed in 2020 and active since 2021, will host “Whiskey, Wine and Whiskers” at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11 inside the Holiday Inn ballroom, 4821 Oak. This is the organization’s principal fundraiser for the year, although…
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The story of the first free Black man to found an American town has moved a step closer to history books now that New Philadelphia in Pike County has become the 424th national park. “The designation of New Philadelphia National Historic Site ensures that Frank McWorter’s struggle, sacrifices and legacy will never be forgotten,” National…
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QUINCY — The Des Moines Veterans Affairs Regional Office is partnering with VA Central Iowa Health Care System and Iowa City VA Health Care System for claims clinic tours. Outreach specialists will be in Quincy at the Quincy VA Clinic, 6020 Broadway, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, to assist veterans and family members…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is taking applications for the 10-week Citizen Police Academy class that begins on Wednesday, March 1. The class time is 6-9 p.m., and most classes are held at Quincy City Hall. There is no charge to attend. Participants will not only learn about all aspects of the Quincy Police…
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QUINCY — St. Joseph Church will hold its seventh annual shrimp boil and fish fry beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the church located at 1435 E. 1500th St. A Mass will be held before the meal at 4 p.m. for those who would like to attend. The church will be serving shrimp,…
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. Charles Edward Hull of Quincy sold a residence at 1112 Payson Avenue in Quincy to Daniel…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Public School District has unveiled a new website that gives students or parents the opportunity to anonymously report bullying incidents or other safety concerns observed within the school district. The website, along with a new app, was introduced to the school board members at the school board meeting on Wednesday…
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John Wood Community College Board of Trustees received notification of approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of the reaffirmation of accreditation at its regular meeting Wednesday. The college has earned a full 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the HLC. Accreditation is the formal recognition of the quality of an…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Justin and Emilee Winchester of Quincy at 2:55 p.m. Feb. 2.A boy was born to Iesha Thorpe of Macomb at 8:32 a.m. Feb. 3.A boy was born to Thomas Kurfman and Caitlin Wyss of Quincy at 6 a.m. Feb. 4.A boy was born to Dermane Lloyd and Alyssa…
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With new telephone numbers in west-central Illinois in high demand, the Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved the implementation of an 861 area code to overlay the existing 309 area code region. The 309 area code serves all or part of Hancock, Bureau, Dewitt, Fulton, Henderson, Henry, Knox, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Mercer, Peoria, Rock Island,…
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MACOMB — “Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History” will premiere nationally on PBS’ award winning “American Experience” on Monday, Feb. 20, from 8-9 p.m. The word “Ruthless” in the title is in reference to the somewhat nefarious incidents involving the famous board game’s inventor Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magie, who was born in Macomb. The documentary follows the game’s…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University’s third annual HLGU Day of Giving will happen during the 24-hour period between noon on April 20 and noon on April 21. HLGU has set a goal of 250 new gifts to the university in this 24-hour timeframe. In a press release, Lauren Youse, director of development and alumni services,…
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QUINCY — Appointments are being accepted for a no-cost cholesterol screening to be held at the Blessing Resource Center, with appointments available from 7-9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. The screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. Cholesterol screening results help a person know their risk for heart…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — When Stephanie Morris walked into the church near the corner of North Hawkins and St. Marys Avenue in Hannibal, she saw in the building what she also sees in people. The building, which had a 1970s decor, had a lot of internal damage. Yet when she walked into the basement, Morris found…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — To help serve people who honorably served the United States in times of war, VFW Post 2446 Auxiliary, 209 Bird, will hold a Spring Cha-Ching raffle beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18. Five hundred tickets will be sold. VFW President Joe Desmond says the cost of a ticket recently was been…
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QUINCY — If you thought you recognized the voice during the FanDuel Kick of Destiny commercial during Sunday’s Super Bowl, you were correct. Mark Hespen, co-host of “Mornings with Mark & Sam” on 97.9 KICK-FM, voiced the commercial during the broadcast on FOX. Rob Gronkowski, formerly a tight end with the NFL’s New England Patriots,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is accepting annual boat slip rental registration for the upcoming boating season. Slips will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Renters can choose a slip based on the slips that are available, regardless of the renter’s past slip position. Annual rental fees are based on the size…
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