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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department made no DUI arrests during the recent Labor Day impaired driving campaign. A total of 46 seat belt citations were written – 30 of which occurred during nighttime hours. Other citations and arrests were 36 for speeding, eight for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, eight for registration expiration and…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College, a private liberal arts college offering 80 major and minor tracks, recently honored several employees for their years of service during an all-college assembly held on the campus. Thirteen staff and six faculty members who celebrated work anniversary milestones of five years or more were recognized during the event on…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 1 to celebrate the grand opening of Weaver Guns and Ammo Inc., 233 E. Jackson. After an extensive remodel to a brick and mortar store, owner Tim Weaver opened his six-year online business to much success…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 31-Aug. 31, 2023. Matthew Nuguid DeVenecia, 26, of Champaign and Grace Eun Crowcroft, 27, of St. Louis, Mo., filed July 31, 2023.Kristen Noel Clifford, 28, of Quincy and Timothy James Gehring, 28, of Quincy filed Aug. 2, 2023.Joseph Christopher Solaro, 24, of…
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It looks like we will be having nice weather in the coming days, so enjoy it. Working in your garden, flowerbed and yard during this time of year can be really rewarding. There are many things to be doing with the weather the way it is now. The other day I did a podcast with…
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QUINCY — A one-day narcotics investigation on Thursday, Sept. 7 led to the arrests of 26 people. The West Central Illinois Task Force conducted the investigation in a joint effort with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Quincy Police Department, Illinois State Police, United States Marshals Service, Lawton (Okla.) Police Department, Adams County States Attorney’s Office,…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Andrew and Brandy Sparrow of Andrew and Brandy Sparrow of Quincy 4:06 a.m. Aug. 29, 2023.A boy was born to Joshua and Kaitlyn Phillips of Taylor, Mo., at 8:25 a.m. Aug. 29, 2023.A boy was born to Seth Holtschlag and Katie Cook of Quincy at 2:54 a.m. Aug.…
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QUINCY — To gain insight into the needs and challenges of family caregivers in west-central Illinois, the Illinois Department on Aging, in partnership with the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging, is hosting a caregiver roundtable at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center at 639 York, Room…
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MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — Western Illinois University’s fall 2023 total new student (freshman, transfer and graduate for both Macomb and Quad Cities) enrollment is 2,145, according to 10th-day data released by WIU’s Institutional Research and Planning. Western’s total fall 2023 enrollment is 7,073. In a press release, WIU president Guiyou Huang said, “Western Illinois University has…
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(CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced senior Ruben Reinertsen has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the Institute of Management Accountants. Reinertsen, of Kristiansand, Norway, is a business administration major and a men’s soccer player at C-SC. The scholarship is part of the organization’s IMA Memorial Education Fund, available to undergraduate and graduate students.…
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QUINCY — Three Quincy Fire Department engine companies responded to a fire in the 1900 block of Chestnut just after midnight Friday morning. QFD received a report of smoke coming from an apartment building at 1931 Chestnut which was phoned in by a pizza delivery driver. The Spot, a convenience store and smoke shop, is…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 31 to Aug. 31, 2023. Jill R. Ruxlow from Kai E. Ruxlow on July 31, 2023.Blake Power from Linzy Power on July 31, 2023.Candice S. Hanlin from Christopher T. Hanlin on July 31, 2023.Stephan D. Deming from Antionette L. Deming…
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LaHARPE, Ill. — A Lomax man was taken into custody on Tuesday, Sept. 5 on an Iowa warrant after a short standoff with police. Officers with the LaHarpe Police Department had attempted to apprehend Steven A. Bell earlier in the afternoon when he went into a residence at 102 S. E Street in LaHarpe. After…
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QUINCY — The family of Grace Schell will sponsor a concert from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with food, drinks, games, a silent auction and raffles. Be Like Grace apparel will be available for purchase along with apparel for BlackTop South and Matt…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Early Birds Kiwanis Club of Hannibal will host its fall pork loin sandwich and pulled pork sandwich dinner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at the Y-Men’s Pavilion, 100 Hill. The dinner will include baked beans, potato salad and a beverage. Cost for the dinner is $10 per…
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QUINCY — The Kroc Center is gearing up for the first Bubble Fun 5K Run in partnership with NutritionHQ. The fun run will be held beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16. Participants will walk or run through fluffy foam and bubbles in this family-friendly course. The race will start in The Kroc Center’s…
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QUINCY — After a two-hour meeting Wednesday night about city insurance issues, Quincy Mayor Mike Troup says he plans to recommend to the Quincy City Council at its Sept. 11 meeting that it buy a new six-month policy from a Mississippi-based insurance provider — about a month after a similar policy with the same provider…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service Club, formerly known as the Quincy Exchange Club, will be installing its 10th annual Field of Honor display in remembrance of 9/11 at 16th and Broadway from 1-3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8. The display will feature 1,000 American flags. A replica of the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier also will…
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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. Nicholas Popovich and Kelly Miller of Versailles sold a lot at 102 S. Main in Versailles…
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QUINCY — The Optimist Club of Quincy honored longtime member Louis Demers with a surprise 100th birthday celebration during their Sept. 5 meeting at the American Legion. A lifelong Quincy resident, Demers enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1941 and honorably served his country in World War II as well as the Korean War. Demers’…
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QUINCY — More than 300 incoming freshman arrived at Quincy University last month, making it the largest freshman class in 50 years. The 327 first-year students marks a 7 percent increase from last year. Combining freshman with new transfers, there are 411 full-time new students at QU, upslightly from last year and the highest mark…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department, Pittsfield Police Department, and West Central Illinois Task Force executed a court-authorized search warrant at 10:59 p.m. Aug. 30 in the 200 block of Chestnut. After execution of the warrant, methamphetamine was located and seized. Arrested were Tiffany L. Higgins, 34, and Earl P. Black, 40, both…
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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — A Griggsville man was lodged in the Pike County Jail after his arrest on multiple drug charges. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department and West Central Illinois Task Force executed a court-authorized search warrant at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 30 in the 300 block of South Bickford Street in Griggsville. More than 10 grams…
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QUINCY — Dr. Michelle D. Combs, laboratory manager with Rivercross Diagnostics, recently received a Career Ambassador Award from the American Society of Clinical Pathology. Career ambassadors help young people understand and appreciate the medical laboratory’s role in patient care and inspire them to pursue a career in the medical laboratory and pathology field through hands-on…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation has awarded a $7,500 grant to the CHART Teen Task Force to help in its efforts to decrease unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases for teenagers in Hannibal. The grant award will be divided with $5,000 going toward the CHART Teen Health Fair, and the balance to fund the…
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