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QUINCY — The Muddy River Riders and Great River Corvette Club have organized a holiday toy ride to benefit The Salvation Army’s 2022 Angel Tree Program. The ride will start at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, when the riders will gather at Smith Brothers Powersports, 5101 Oak. The motorcycles and Corvettes will ride in…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Andrew Adams and Keely Murphy of Kahoka, Mo., at 3:31 p.m. Nov. 19.A girl was born to Dillion J. Welte and Ashlynn N. Steward at 8:19 a.m. Dec. 1.A boy was born to Blake and Julie Harper of Quincy at 10:41 a.m. Dec. 1.A girl was born to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Candidate filing for city council seats is under way and closes at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 for an election to be held April 4, 2023. The three-year terms for city council seats are in the Fifth Ward, currently held by Colin Welch, and Sixth Ward, currently held by Jeffrey Veach. As…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation has moved many Christmas light displays this year from Central Park to Nipper Park on Glascock’s Landing. In a press release, Mary Lynne Richards, recreation supervisor for Hannibal Parks and Recreation, said, “We were requested to display lights at the newly renovated riverfront. We think the decorations will…
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QUINCY — Bruening Heating, Air Conditioning and Fireplaces, 1857 Broadway, is the host of its seventh annual Cocoa with Claus for the Cause from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. This event is designed for families and friends to enjoy the holiday spirit while helping a local animal shelter. All are invited to attend to enjoy…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army and Emerald City Jewelers have partnered to present the “Ring for Bling” challenge, which offers an opportunity for a volunteer bell ringer to win a necklace from Emerald City Jewelers. Each time person at least 16 years old volunteers to ring bells for The Salvation Army, their name will be…
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The following items recently were recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about anyrecovered property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489. First Notice of Recovered Property 6 ft. Delta truck tool box 11-4-22 Ford key fob and four other keys 11-4-22 Woman’s mountain bike 11-6-22 Black bag with misc. items and hygiene products…
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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. Thomas Edwards of Liberty and Marlyna Oitker of Barry sold a residence at 1409 Pratt in…
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. MJ & Co of Quincy, Inc., sold a residence at 1025 S. 11th in Quincy to Charles…
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QUNCY — John Wood Community College’s Student Life organization is sponsoring its annual Pictures with Santa event from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the Spring Valley Trails at the Quincy campus, 1301 S. 48th, in the rear parking lot behind campus. The cost is $5 per child and includes a picture with Santa, hot…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield recently was awarded the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s IMPACT Award for readmission reduction during ceremonies held Nov. 10 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. Participants vying for the award were encouraged to submit innovations implemented at their respective hospitals which initiated a new approach…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Learn about the symptoms, prevention tips and treatment options for lung cancer at a free lung cancer seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 by Dr. Francis Podbielski, thoracic surgeon, at Hannibal Regional Medical Group. The seminar is available in-person or via Zoom. Podbielski will discuss symptoms of lung cancer, prevention tips,…
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QUINCY — Firefighters Local #63 will host their annual Christmas open house Friday, Dec. 9, at Central Fire Station, 906 Vermont. The doors for the event will open at 5:30 p.m. with the event continuing until 9 p.m. Santa will arrive at the fire station via fire truck at 6 p.m. He will visit with…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 20 Commander Captain Jody Huffman recently announced the results of five special traffic enforcement patrols (sTEP) in Pike and Adams counties during November and two occupant restraint enforcement patrols (OREP) in Adams County on Nov. 25 and Nov. 28. The sTEPs allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The dates for filing nominating petitions for a seat on the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees are Dec. 12-19, 2022. Petitions must be filed in the office of the president on the third floor of the JWCC Student/Administrative Center on the campus at 48th and Harrison. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m.…
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QUNCY — The Adams County Treasurer’s Office is accepting real estate property tax prepayments during December 2022 for taxes that will be payable in 2023. Prepayments will bear a receipt date in 2022. Prepayments can be made in person or by mail. If paying in person, enter the courthouse through the Fifth Street entrance. Payments…
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CARTHAGE. Ill. — Memorial Hospital in Carthage discontinued its labor and delivery birthing services on Thursday, Dec. 1. Birthing services are now transitioned to Blessing Hospital in Quincy unless the patient chooses to deliver elsewhere. Dr. Christopher Jones will continue taking obstetric patients. Additionally, he is credentialed and has privileges at Blessing Hospital to deliver…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will celebrate the Christmas season with its second “Holiday on the Hill” event on Thursday, Dec. 8, in the Mabee Center gymnasium. The holiday-themed two-hour event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy cookie decorating, photos with Santa, games facilitated by C-SC students, books read by future educators, crafts…
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QUINCY — If you are looking for a way to get a letter to Santa, stop by 5729 S. 24th between 5 and 9 p.m. through Dec. 20. Elf on the Shelf has dropped off a mailbox from which he collects all the letters each night to deliver to Santa. All letters should have the…
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QUINCY — The Truck Driver Training Program at John Wood Community College will host an open house at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at the Workforce Development Center, 4220 Koch’s Lane. Representatives will share how the program has revised its training in response to the new federal regulations regarding obtaining a CDL. Admission requirements, scholarships/funding…
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QUINCY — Adams County CEO students have teamed up with JustTasking, new local task service network, to offer a gift-wrapping business, Santa’s Elves, during the holidays through Dec. 18. People can have their presents wrapped by Santa’s Elves for a small fee. Gift wrapping prices will vary depending on size of the present, if wrapping…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The John Wood Community College cheer team is hosting its annual Mini Blazers cheerleading camp for area youngsters from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Student Activity Center gymnasium on the Quincy campus, 48th and Harrison. The camp is open to children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Participants will learn the…
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QUINCY — The one-week filing period for petitions for candidates for the Quincy Park Board begins Monday, Dec. 12. People to be considered a candidate for the Quincy Park District’s Board of Commissioners must have 157 signatures on a petition. Candidates also must complete and file a Statement of Economic Interest form that is filed…
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. John C. Skirvin and Britni J. Skirvin of Barry sold a residence at 165 S. Harper…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional president and CEO Todd Ahrens recently was recognized with the 2022 American College of Healthcare Executives Regent Award at the Missouri Hospital Association annual convention at Lake of the Ozarks. The award and is given to senior-level healthcare leaders who meet high standards in several areas, including promoting the growth…
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