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QUINCY — Illinois community colleges helped address food insecurity on campuses across the state with the inaugural Feed the Need food drive, an initiative aimed at combating food insecurity on college campuses and supporting students in need. The food drive collected more than 91,000 non-perishable food items for local campus and community food banks. John Wood Community…
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James R. Fuhrman, 39, Quincy for Operating Insured and Improper Lane Usage at N. 13th St. and Broadway St. 148William E. Hanley, 46, Quincy reports on 12/19/2024 his 2010 Chevrolet was parked at 420 S. 10th St. and the rear window on the vehicle was damaged. 169Joshua L. Tenk, 33, 520 Spring St. reports on…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Friends of the Carthage Public Library are offering the After Christmas Trivia Night fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 17, at First Baptist Church. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. This is a family-friendly event, and youths are encouraged to participate. Trivia questions will be about Christmas…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The sixth and final fall sale of Show-Me-Select heifers on Saturday, Dec. 14, in Palmyra set a local record for total cost of heifers sold. The 53 buyers set a northeastern Missouri record $1,162,600 worth of bred heifers exchanging hands in one-and-a-half hours. Thirty-five repeat buyers purchased 192 head, or 59 percent…
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LA HARPE, Ill. — The Western Area Purchasing Coop (WAPC), along with the Regional Office of Education No. 26, recently announced upgrades at its facility in La Harpe made possible by a $35,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The grant allowed WAPC to rebuild the warehouse’s loading dock. These upgrades…
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QUINCY — SIU Center for Family Medicine recently recognized Kayla Leach as its December employee of the month. Leach, a certified medical assistant, has been with SIU since January 2023. Her dedication to patient care and her team earned her this honor. She performs clinical tasks, supports outreach clinics and assists with phlebotomy in the…
Read Full Article Ian P. Havermale, 38, 508 Madison for Trespassing at 520 N. 24th. NTA 101/104Heather M. Osborne, 26, 925 N. 4th for FTA-Home Invasion at 1100 block of Ohio. Lodged 126Ian P. Havermale, 38, 508 Madison for Adams Co. warrant Aggravated Battery at Broadway and 172 ramp. Lodged 178/104Justin White, 37, LaGrange, Mo., for Seatbelt Violation.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — An unnamed benefactor has donated $20,000 to Carthage Public Library District’s Launching Our Dream fundraising campaign. The goal of the initiative is to raise $50,000 before the end of February. If the library raises the remaining $30,000 to reach the goal, the unnamed benefactor will match it with another $30,000 donation. Community…
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Pike County, Mo. – The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking information on the whereabouts of Nathan Mueller, 23, of Hannibal. At around noon on Dec. 21, the Sheriff’s Office received a call of a vehicle parked in a resident’s drive near the intersection of Mo. routes C and E just west of Frankford.…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources recently awarded a $226,000 loan to the City of Palmyra for planning and design work related to its ongoing drinking water improvement project. These funds will provide interim financing to cover early engineering and administrative costs while the city works with the department to secure a…
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QUINCY — Together With Tri-State Veterans Support (TWTSVS) recently recognize the efforts, generosity and caring spirit of Home Depot as part of its Veterans Choice Award appreciation program. A presentation took place on Dec. 8 at The Corinthian Event Center, 415 Hampshire. Together With Tri-State Veterans Support officials said Home Depot in Quincy exemplifies what…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa recently announced the hiring of Chelsea Youmans, who brings a blend of medical expertise and artistry to the field of aesthetics, specializing in Botox and fillers. Memorial MedSpa is offering a special savings opportunity — purchase a Botox membership in the app and receive Botox® for only $10 per unit…
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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. Doreen L. Moore of Quincy sold a lot at 129 W. Bacon in La Prairie to…
Read Full Article Jared L. Plunk, 24, 1711 Sandusky, Jacksonville for Criminal damage to property. Lodged 174Cass D. Tasco, 34, Homeless for Trespassing at 235 S. 8th. NTA 128Robert Hermsmeyer reports his 2024 Chrysler Pacifica windshield was cracked and multiple dents on the hood overnight on 12/21. 134
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Following a report of shots being fired into a Hannibal home on Christmas night, police have arrested a Hannibal teen. A warrant was issued Thursday by the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County for Amareion M. Williams, 19, of Hannibal. He is charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The charges…
Read Full Article J.T. M. Middleton, 31, 537 Broadway for Warrant – FTA Malicious Mischief. Lodged 148Hunter D. Hibbert, 18, 1554 N. 1900th, Paloma for Failure to Obey Stop Sign. NTA 136Connie S. Perkins, 76, 1526 Spruce St. for Failure to Yield-Private Drive. NTA 122Hannah M. Young, 31, 1506 S. 6th for Warrant-Domestic Battery. Lodged 140Tanya M. Wyatt,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) honored Memorial Hospital CEO Ada Bair with its first “Pat Schou Legacy of Leadership Award” at its annual conference on Nov. 14 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. The award recognizes an person who demonstrates extraordinary contributions to an ICAHN member hospital and…
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QUINCY — Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, in cooperation with the Blessing Foundation, has awarded $1.4 million in scholarships and grants to Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences students for the 2024-25 academic year. Sixty-four students received money from 46 endowed scholarships, four additional scholarships and one general financial aid fund. Blessing-Rieman…
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QUINCY — What began with an idea to make sketchbooks for watercolor painters has led Quincy artist Peggy Burchard-Ballard to the intersection of art and chemistry … making watercolor paints by hand. Burchard-Ballard, who has a studio overlooking Washington Park, is marketing the paint under the name “Studio 433.” They are being sold at the…
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LA GRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino recently announced its recent fundraising campaign benefiting Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri raised $1,430. The fundraising initiative invited guests to participate in a match donation program where the casino matched every dollar donated in cash up to $100 in free play. Employees of Mark Twain Casino also…
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QUINCY — Six candidates for a judge vacancy in the Eighth Judicial Circuit recently were rated in an advisory poll of lawyers conducted by the Illinois State Bar Association. Ballots were sent to all ISBA members who practice or reside in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The advisory poll was conducted by mail and electronically. Licensed Illinois…
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QUINCY — Musician and educator Pam Potter was honored during Sunday’s Quincy Park Band concert with the George M. Irwin Lifetime Achievement Award for her impact on the arts community. Potter’s dedication to music, as an educator and performer, has spanned decades and touched countless lives in Quincy and the surrounding area. Potter spent 10…
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