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PARIS, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension officials recently came to Monroe County to recognize county commissioners and others for their part in funding a new county extension center. Marshall Stewart, vice chancellor for extension and engagement, commended county commissioners Mike Minor, Mike Whelan and Marilyn O’Bannon for contacting Extension officials about the availability of…
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QUINCY — As cold weather threatens local residents, The Salvation Army of Quincy will offer the community the opportunity to seek warmth at The Kroc Center when cold weather advisories are issued for our area. Those who need to get out of the extreme cold are welcomed. The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont, is open as…
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The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the City of Quincy has received a $4 million loan for wastewater treatment to reduce sewer overflows being discharged into the Mississippi River. Quincy will use the funding for the second phase of a three-phase project. The project will consist of improvements to increase excess flow treatment of…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Junior High School FFA students are sponsoring a meat shoot from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at North Side Boat Club, 200 S. Front. Cost to participate in the shoot is $5-$6 to shoot five or six clay birds. Beef bundles are awarded to the winners. No reservation is needed. Proceeds…
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Ashley Conrad gets an anatomy lesson from Jeanie Rogers of Ultimate Creation salon in Hannibal and she chats with Meg Duncan about other happenings in Hannibal that don’t necessarily involve private parts.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Teenagers can learn about healthy lifestyle choices while having fun at a teen fair Saturday. The 26th annual Teen Health Fair will run from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with 36 booths present and providing information to the teens. There also will be a disc jockey with music, a photo booth, free prizes for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — After a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, the case against Hannibal attorney Tyler White — accused of attempting to tamper with a victim in a felony prosecution — will move forward to trial on a date to be announced. White allegedly approached Kaylee O’Toole before a preliminary hearing on June 13 in a…
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QUINCY — It’s estimated as many as 1.5 million total knee replacements will be done in the United States this year. As demand has increased due to an aging population and growing obesity epidemic, so has the technology used. Blessing Health invites the public to see the latest in knee replacement technology during a public…
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The following items recently have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any recovered property, call QPD evidence department at 217-228-4489. Please refer to the ID number when calling.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — President-elect Cassie Smith recently presented a check on behalf of the Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club for $1,000 to Tamitha Ague, branch director for Foster Adopt Connect. These funds will be used to help provide clothing, food, toys and other necessary items to foster children and to support their foster parents in…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Jake Harvey has joined the behavioral health team at Memorial Medical Clinic in Carthage as a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Harvey has been in the substance use recovery field since 2015. Harvey helped with the Hancock County Drug Court, where he became certified through the state and served as a substance…
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Hannibal, Mo – This spring, all students from Hannibal Middle School and Hannibal High school will have the opportunity to receive one evidence-informed training session that has grade level adapted content to help students enhance their awareness and understanding of different facets of mental health. Parents will have the option to choose whether their students…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Great River Economic Development Foundation, in partnership with Adams County, the City of Quincy and the Housing and Community Advisors, is looking for public participation to assess the housing and rental market in Adams County. GREDF received the Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery grant in September 2022 from the Illinois…
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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. Connor D. Cramsey and Hannah J. Cramsey of Quincy sold a residence at 1611 Ohio in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Four more have been charged in connection to the death of a Hannibal man that occurred on last Wednesday, Jan. 25. On Saturday, four warrants were issued in the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County charging the following subjects: Braden Chestnutt, 19, Assault 1st Degree, Murder 2nd Degree Chad Elliott, 20,…
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QUINCY — The Gentleman, one of Quincy’s premier bands, will play at a Mardi Gras party tobenefit the Quincy Catholic Elementary School Foundation. The celebration will be from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at The Armory, 416 Jersey. Tickets are $20 per person and are available at ticketstripe.com/MardisGras23. A cash bar will be available. at…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County recently gave a $7,000 grant to the Access Food Project as part of its FY23 Healthy Community Grant competitive grant program, which annually selects projects that most effectively demonstrate the ability to impact Pike County’s most pressing physical, emotional, and social health needs. The…
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The Lewis County Central Republican Committee will be hosting its annual Lincoln Day dinner event with special guest Kris “Tanto” Paronto, on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Caldwell Building in Canton, MO. Kris, or “Tanto,” as he is known in security contracting circles, is a former Army Ranger from the 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment…
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QUINCY — The truck driver training program at John Wood Community College will have an open house at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the Workforce Development Center, 4220 Koch’s Lane. The open house is free and open to the public. Representatives will share how the program has revised its training in response to new…
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QUINCY — People with completed college credits can earn a four-year healthcare degree from Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences in Quincy in as little as two years. The college has expanded its direct transfer option for a bachelor of science degree to include radiologic sciences and respiratory care, as well as its nursing…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding more than $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the state of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2023-24 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution…
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QUINCY — Two no-cost health screenings will be available at Horizons, 224 S. Eighth, in partnership with Blessing Health. The first event will be a no-cost A1C screening from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30. No appointment is required. Those attending the screening should enter the Horizons building through the door near Eighth Street. The…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Susan Johnson, Superintendent of Hannibal Public Schools, announced Friday in a public release that Gretchen O’Bryan, teacher at Early Childhood Center, was placed on paid administrative leave due to an issue reported of a physical nature. The Division of Family Services has completed an investigation and determined the report to be unfounded…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will hold its second annual Scarlet and Blue Auction on Friday, May 19, in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Doors will open and the silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. The silent auction ends at 7 p.m., and the live auction will start. Heavy appetizers will be served throughout…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was arrested Thursday in connection with the death of another Hannibal man on Wednesday night. A warrant was issued Thursday in the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County charging Howard J. Rickey, 41, with assault in the first degree and resisting arrest for a felony. Officers with the Hannibal…
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