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QUINCY — The Family Service Agency opened its doors on Oct. 1, 1947 in the Western Catholic Union building to provide counseling to individuals and families in Quincy and Adams County. The Family Service Agency, now known as Cornerstone: Foundations for Families, is still providing the skills, support and hope to individuals and families in…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will celebrate Franciscan Heritage Week Oct. 2–7. The public is encouraged to join faculty, staff and students at the events hosted by QU Campus Ministry. The celebration will begin at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, with an Ignite Praise and Worship service at the Campus Ministry House, 823 N. 20th. Other…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Maj. Bill Hendricks with the U.S. Marine Corps was inspired by his wife Diane 75 years ago when she tried to donate a homemade Raggedy Ann doll to a needy child but could not find any organization to do so. At her suggestion, he gathered a group of local Marine reservists who coordinated and collected…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Project Community Connect is the latest organization to receive a grant award from the Riedel Foundation. Riedel trustee April Baldwin presented a $7,500 check to PCC for an upcoming event to combat homelessness in Hannibal. PCC is the host of a one-day event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Admiral…
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QUINCY — The Catholic Church in the United States celebrates October as Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is designated as Respect Life Sunday. Community members are invited to join with other area pro-life supporters at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, in peaceful public witness. A life chain for 60 minutes will allow supports…
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QUINCY — Registration is now open for the 16th annual “Pink Pass It On in the District” 5K walk for breast cancer awareness on Saturday, Oct. 22 in Washington Park. Walkers are asked for a minimum $25 donation. Each participant will receive a t-shirt. Children under 12 can walk for free. Registration is accepted up…
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Despite the increase in knowledge about Alzheimers and other dementias, with the growing number of adults reaching age 65, the battle continues. And with that battle, the number of families having to deal with loved ones suffering from the disease never wains. Western Illinois University researchers are searching for volunteers for a new study examining…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jacob Pickard and Autumn Davis of Lewistown, Mo., at 7:07 a.m. Sept. 15.A girl was born to Robert and Valerie Pryor of Canton, Mo., at 1:37 p.m. Sept. 16.A girl was born to Kurt and Jennifer Welker of Quincy at 7:27 p.m. Sept. 16.A boy was born to…
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QUINCY — Children ages 3-6 and their favorite doll or stuffed toy are invited to Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 Marx Drive, from noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, for the 34th annual Teddy Bear Clinic. There is no cost to attend the event. The theme for this year’s event is, “Bringing Magical…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — To celebrate Hannibal Clinic’s 65th anniversary of serving the medical needs of northeast Missouri, a fall harvest block party will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 on the clinic’s campus at 100 Medical Drive. The celebration promises family fun with food trucks, bounce houses, face painting and flu shots…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup will be hosting his first “Move with the Mayor” event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, during the Quincy Park District’s fall festival at Upper Moorman Park. Troup will walk laps with the public from 10:30-11 a.m. This event is to support a nationwide initiative promoting…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Dr. David Lieber, board certified urologist at Blessing Health, will see patients at McDonough District Hospital each Wednesday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning Oct. 5. “I am excited about this opportunity to serve the residents of Macomb and the surrounding region,” Lieber said in a press release. “Having to travel to receive…
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QUINCY — Author Nancy Benz and Robert Turek, creator of “Colorful Quincy,” recently released a new book titled, “Trailblazing Midwestern Women That Made Their Mark on Herstory.” The book features inspirational true stories of women who persisted in doing what was right despite overwhelming odds, including Marie Ruoff Byrum, Albert Cashier, Victoria Woodhull, Lizzie Magie…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Fights Cancer presented checks totaling $40,500 from proceeds of this year’s team fundraising events and annual block party to HUGS (Help Us Give Support) of Hancock County and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The group presented a check for $16,200 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for cancer research and…
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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company will be the host of the sixth annual Makers Market, the hippest handmade outdoor market in the area on Sixth Street from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Sixth Street will close between Maine and Hampshire and down Jail Alley. Shop more than 45 different vendors selling skillfully crafted one-of-a-kind products such…
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QUINCY — Nicor Gas recently announced $100,000 in grants to support diversity initiatives that address the lack of access to opportunities for those experiencing discrimination based on race, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status and physical disabilities. The Illinois Veterans of Desert Wars, the recipient of a $3,000 grant, was one of…
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QUINCY — Locally-owned Celltech Electronics will be raising money during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Oct. 1-31, to benefit local breast cancer patients. Funds raised during this month-long campaign will be distributed equally in early November to the QMG Foundation Oncology Patient Assistance Fund and to the Blessing Breast Center. The campaign anchors around a custom-designed…
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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. Mervin H. Yoder and Linda L. Yoder of Dixon, Mo., sold a 24.78-acre farm at 16671…
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QUINCY — Pat Bauer was named the 2022 Villa Kathrine Volunteer of the Year during the Friends of the Castle’s 43rd annual meeting on Sept. 13 on the lawn of the Villa Kathrine. The Friends of the Castle are celebrating 35 years of operating Quincy’s official tourist information center in the parlor of the Villa…
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QUINCY — The Gem City Breakfast Kiwanis Club of Quincy presented a check to American Legion Post 37 for $750 on Friday, Sept. 9, to fund the purchase and installation of a new sound system in its building at 116 N. Eighth. The funds were donated to thank the American Legion for being gracious and…
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Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County to have open house Thursday for new lounge, coffee bar
QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will host a grand opening/open house for the new lounge and coffee bar at its Visitors Center, 425 S. 12th, on National Coffee Day from 7-11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. Area residents are welcome to drop by for a few minutes before work and enjoy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Five Hannibal-LaGrange University future teachers are studying the life process of the monarch butterfly this fall. The students are in the Teaching Science course taught by Courtney Janes, assistant professor of education. Janes shared information about how the migratory monarch butterfly has been classified as “endangered” by the International Union for Conservation…
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. Steve H. Mangold and Cheryl A. Mangold of Camp Point sold a residence at 3737 Lindell…
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QUINCY — Quincy University honored its 2022 Heritage Award recipients at an alumni dinner during homecoming weekend on Sept. 24 in the Hall of Fame Room. The Heritage Award is the highest honor bestowed by Quincy University upon outstanding alumni. Quincy University has presented the Bill O’Donnell Distinguished Alumni of the Year award for more…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently welcomed Dr. Jennifer Minoff to its pulmonology team. Minoff earned her medical degree and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia. She completed her pulmonary/critical care fellowship at St. Louis University in St. Louis. A pulmonologist is a medical doctor who studies and treats…
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