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QUINCY — Troop 99 and Pack 99 of Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church, 3600 Payson Road, will hold its first all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in the church fellowship hall. The breakfast will feature made-from-scratch pancakes and fresh ground pork sausage. The price is $10 per person, with children…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County is launching a new program for elementary students in Quincy and the surrounding area beginning in February. Based at the History Museum on the Square at 332 Maine, the program will offer mini-courses on three topics: The Underground Railroad, History of Quincy and Quincy Artifacts.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Business owner April Azotea came before Hannibal City Council on Tuesday evening to question the conditions of City Clerk Angel Zerbonia’s administrative leave. Zerbonia has been on paid administrative leave since November because of accusations of a hostile workplace. The council voted in January to hire an outside agency to conduct an…
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JWCC Workforce Development Center to be site of Wednesday open house for accelerated welding program
QUINCY — John Wood Community College will host an open house from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 4220 Koch’s Lane. The open house is free and for anyone interested in getting started with welding. This accelerated welding program is two weeks shorter than the standard time frame. People will earn their welding…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Amber Riefesel has been named the next assistant principal of Hannibal Middle School. She will begin this role in July 2023. Riefesel began her career with Hannibal Public Schools in 2003. She has a combined 20 years of experience at Hannibal Middle School. She has taught special education, reading, social studies and…
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Illinois community colleges celebrate workforce training during Career and Technical Education Month
QUINCY — February is Career and Technical Education Month, and Illinois community colleges across the state are celebrating their valuable role in preparing the workforce for in-demand jobs. CTE programs offered at community colleges provide students with hands-on training and real-world experience in a variety of industries including healthcare, manufacturing and technology. John Wood Community…
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HULL, Ill. — A Hannibal, Mo., man is facing drug charges after a recent traffic stop. A deputy sheriff for the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, while working for the Village of Hull, conducted a traffic stop at 1:53 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, on a blue 2008 Mercury SUV on State Highway 106 in Hull. After…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal High School students can now graduate with college credits already under their belts. An informational meeting about the dual enrollment program and the dual credit program for sophomores, juniors and seniors is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday in the HHS auditorium. The dual enrollment program allows students to earn high school…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Association of Park Districts recently presented State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) with its Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award for her commitment to advancing park and recreational opportunities for Illinois citizens. In a press release, Peter Murphy, IAPD president and chief executive officer, said “During her many years of service…
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MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — Western Illinois University’s spring-to-spring new freshmen class has increased 18.18 percent from 2022 to 2023, and new transfer students have increased 18.75 percent, according to 10th-day data released by WIU’s Institutional Research and Planning. International student enrollment and graduate enrollment also increased, with total international undergraduate headcount at 191, compared to 120…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Ricky Rudd and Faith Kline of Canton, Mo., at 4:04 p.m. Jan. 31.A girl was born to Justin Hinch-Keller and Brianna McKim of Quincy at 4:41 p.m. Jan. 31. A girls was born to Connor and Cristina Eling of Quincy at 4:42 p.m. Jan. 31.A boy was born…
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QUINCY — Because of a record number of homeless shelter occupants, The Salvation Army is seeking help from the community through personal hygiene donations. The 14-bed shelter recently housed 29 people using the space to seek refuge from the regions freezing temperatures. In a press release, Major Shelley McClintock said, “Anytime we’ve called for help,…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Susan Stark, a resident at Maple Lawn Nursing home who is in her 90s, is the author of several cook books. This was recently celebrated by the nursing home when they took several recipes from her cookbooks and created them, with Susan helping teach along the way. After that, she did a…
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DURHAM, Ill. — An apparent ice fishing accident on Saturday led to the death of two people in rural Hancock County. The Hancock County 911 Center received a call at approximately 3:44 p.m. Saturday reporting two people in the water from an ice fishing accident at a rural farm pond near Durham. Emergency services arrived…
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GOLDEN, Ill. — The Foundation for Rural Service recently named Four Star Public Library District in Mendon as a recipient of its 2022 grant in support of a broad range of community projects across rural America – from providing new equipment to local students, expanding digital inclusion initiatives, creating telehealth spaces and supporting public safety.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is one of seven hospitals named to a five-star national hospital honor roll created by the National Rural Rating System. This new ratings program created by the National Rural Rating System is a new ratings program for rural and critical access hospitals. The program celebrates the extraordinary patient experiences provided…
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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. Lynn Johnson of Mount Sterling sold a residence at 11 Grandview Drive in Mount Sterling to…
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It wasn’t the most important legislation of 1866, but it certainly would have been a big change. Sunday, Feb. 5 marks the anniversary of a constitutional amendment proposed by Northeast Missouri Congressman George Washington Anderson of Louisiana. He wanted to drop “United States” from the country’s name and simply call it “America.” The concept came…
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. Whitetail Properties of Mississippi, LLC of Lucedale, Miss., sold a hunting home and lot at 106…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Austin and Jill Haubrich of Maywood, Mo., at 9:23 p.m. Jan. 20.A girl was born to Treyvien Carter and Emilee Hamilton of Quincy at 2:50 a.m. Jan. 21.A boy was born to Anthony and Kember Logsdon of Mount Sterling at 4:23 p.m. Jan. 21.A boy was born to…
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It’s the dead of winter, but exciting times are ahead for fans of regional sports teams. Maybe you want to usher in a new St. Louis Cardinals season with a jersey. The St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL are back. Don’t forget the region’s newest Major League Soccer team, STL City. BattleHawks or City gear…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — All sixth and ninth grade Hannibal School District students can receive one evidence-informed training session with grade-level-adapted content to help students enhance their awareness and understanding of different facets of mental health. Parents are invited to an education night at the Hannibal High School auditorium from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6.…
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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 priced at $50 per ticket will be sold. If all the tickets are sold, 50 cash…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host its first annual Blazer Pep Band Day from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the Student Activity Center at 48th and Harrison. This event is free to all high school junior and senior band students. Students are invited to get the college experience of…
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HANNIBAL — The Riedel Foundation, and other supporting local businesses, will help young entrepreneurs in a new program set to start this fall. The program was announced at the Riedel Reception Thursday evening where recipients of Riedel funding from 2022 gathered to celebrate the previous year and look forward to the 2023. The Riedel…
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