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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Austin O’Brien and Hattie Abbott of Palmyra, Mo., at 8:21 a.m. June 28, 2023.A girl was born to Dustin Peters of and Mckenzie Decker of Quincy at 2:37 a.m. June 29, 2023.A girl was born to Zack and Ashley Burling of Carthage at 8:26 a.m. June 29, 2023.A…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Carolyn Martinez has found a handy way to cut down on food costs. The Pike County woman enrolled in a dehydrating class sponsored by NECAC. It’s just one of many life-skills classes offered by the agency. In a press release, Martinez said, “I’ve got a garden going, and I’m ready to have…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — A minimally invasive lung procedure performed at Blessing Hospital has given a 70-year-old grandmother her life back. The procedure, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, is a minimally invasive option to the incisions and cutting required with traditional lung volume reduction surgery in the treatment of the symptoms of COPD. People with COPD struggle…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sodalis Nature Preserve provides a habitat for a variety of animals and several different species of bats. Habitats will be the focus of the night hike at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. The full night hike program lasts about two hours and follows a two-mile paved trail. Representatives…
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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. Farmers State Bank & Trust Co., trustee under land trust #140028 of Mount Sterling sold a…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court June 1-30, 2023. Mohamed S. Ali from Shelley M. Ali on June 1, 2023.Robyn M. Jacobs from David C. Jacobs on June 1, 2023.Elizabeth A. Powell from Chad C. Powell on June 5, 2023.Brent D. McNay from Jennifer McNay on June…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sunday, July 9. is Christmas in July Day at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Children ages 5-17 who bring in an unwrapped new toy for the Toys for Tots program will get in free at the pool, which is open from 1-6 p.m. Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri provides toys for about…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton College Board of Trustees elected H.B. Turner to serve as chairman of the board effective July 1. He will lead a board of 31 trustees, three of whom were newly elected. Turner succeeds Ronald W. Leftwich after 33 years of service to the Board of Trustees, including 14 years as…
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QUINCY — The pubic is invited to “Raise a Glass for Matt” at a fundraiser for Matt Veneris from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at Uncle Bob’s Bar, 1301 N. 12th. Veneris is in the end stage of liver disease, and a transplant is his only hope for a better quality of life. Being unable…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to appoint Melissa Cogdal as the Hannibal City Clerk, replacing Angel Zerbonia. The council unanimously voted last month not to retain Zerbonia after an investigation for a hostile work environment. Cogdal has served as the deputy city clerk since June 2022. She took on…
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QUINCY — A campaign kick-off for Judge Amy Lannerd, who is running for a position on the Illinois Appellate Court, will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Quincy Holiday Inn, 4821 Oak. Special guests for the kickoff will be State Sen. Jil Tracy and State Rep. Randy Frese. Cost is $30 per…
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. Jamie Lee Wells of Griggsville sold a residence at 102 E. Clinton in Pleasant Hill to…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently released its Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 359 students received the honor during the spring 2023 semester. Students named to the list from…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce is launching its inaugural Leadership Institute, a program aimed at educating and inspiring emerging leaders to actively participate in the Quincy and Adams County community. Designed to cultivate leadership skills and community awareness, the Leadership Institute will empower participants to make a positive impact on the Quincy…
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EWING, Mo. — Chris Chinn, director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, will be the featured speaker at a free Women in Agriculture workshop from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the First Baptist Church of Ewing, 21875 Highway 6. The event is free, and lunch is included. Chinn, a fifth-generation farmer, lives in…
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The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on June 28 for the grand reopening of Credit Union 1, 322 W. University. The location was formerly Western Illinois Credit Union, which merged with Credit Union 1 in August 2022. Credit Union 1 offers a full range of services including…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Mayor Pro Tem Mike Dobson confirmed Wednesday at the Hannibal City Council meeting he will request for a judge rehear impeachment charges against Third Ward Councilman Stephan Franke. Marion County Associate Judge John J. Jackson granted a motion to dismiss impeachment charges against Franke on June 6, who represents the 3rd…
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. Tammy A. Koch of Fowler and William W. Murray of Gilbert, Ariz., sold a residence at…
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QUINCY — The Second Tuesday of the Month program at the Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries, 522 S. Eighth, will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 11. The July program will offer the opportunity to create a wreath with presenter Kristie Strieker. For more information or to make reservations, call 217-440-8200. Tri-State Area Center…
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QUINCY — Luther Memorial will be the host of the Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School from 6-8:30 p.m. July 10-13 at the church for children ages 4 to entering fifth grade in the fall. Kids will discover through life’s ups and downs that Jesus’ power pulls us through. Children will participate in Bible-learning activities, sing…
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QUINCY, Ill. — Several works of Robert Lee Mejer, distinguished professor of art, have been selected for international and national art exhibitions. Mejer’s watercolor “Take PC#18-Revisited” was selected for exhibition in the Rhode Island Watercolor Society National Watermedia Show. The exhibition runs through June 23. The curator at Wave Hill, a cultural center in the…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Trails is having its annual fundraising bicycle ride, the Terry Anastas Ultimate Ride, on Saturday, July 8 at The Dock. This is family-friendly recreational bike ride is named after the late Terry Anastas, a longtime Friends of the Trails board member and supporter of trail development. Help the Friends of…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting June 22 to welcome Graham Medical Group, 1630 E. Jackson, to the local healthcare community. Open since June 5, Graham Medical Group-Macomb offers primary family medicine and specialty care, women’s health, radiology, lab services as well as a…
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QUINCY — Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom has new resources available for schools, thanks to funding from Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America. In a press release, Kinsey Tiemann, the agricultural literacy coordinator for Adams County, said, “Keeping resources available at no cost to schools is a critical element of our mission so partners like…
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QUINCY — Reservations are being taken for people to get no-cost cholesterol screenings on Thursday, July 13 at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. The screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. Appointments are required and are available from 7-9 a.m. An appointment can be made…
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