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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Kroc Center encourages all planning a garage sale to consider being a part of the Upscale Garage Sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Event entry is just $1 for non-members, and Kroc members receive free admission. In a press release, scheduling coordinator Brooke Wade said, “The Upscale Garage…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital was the recipient of 17 breakthrough awards at the annual Custom Learning Systems HealthCare Service Excellence Conference at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. The awards are based on patient experience in the following categories: Each category is broken down into emerald, ruby and diamond status. Receiving an emerald award…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon and first-degree harassment in connection to a shooting incident involving a Hannibal police officer. A warrant was issued Tuesday, March 7 in the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County charging Jacob T. Wilson, 37, of Hannibal. The charges are a…
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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. Kimberly Ann Kirlin-Kennedy of Quincy sold a residence at 1031 Evangeline Road East in Quincy to…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Gavin Bassett and Shakeyia Bradshaw of Quincy at 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 28.A girl was born to Anthony and Paige Hendren of Quincy at 5:31 p.m. Feb. 28.A boy was born Lukas Markham of Jerseyville and Savannah Heatherly of Griggsville at 1:05 a.m. March 1.A girl was born…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A vendors meeting for anyone interested in participating in the Central Park Farmers Market is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Steve Huse, market manager, said plans for the upcoming season will be discussed. Opening day will be Saturday, April 29, and continue every Saturday through…
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QUINCY — Mississippi Valley Council Boy Scouts of America will have an evening of general knowledge trivia, side games and a silent auction from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Tony’s Too, 4821 Oak. The doors will open at 5 p.m., with dinner being served at 5:30 p.m. Trivia will begin at 6:30 p.m. Ticket…
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MACOMB, Ill. — This year’s dates for Macomb’s Heritage Days are Thursday thru Sunday, June 22-25 in Macomb’s downtown square, historic Chandler Park and Municipal Airport. It will be the 41st year for the festival to be presented, with entertainment free to the citizens of Unforgettable Forgottonia. This year’s theme, “Saluting Our Institutions of Higher…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Jessica Hawkins sees the hopelessness of addiction every day outside the windows from her desk at F&M Bank on Broadway in Hannibal. “It’s heartbreaking to see people hurting like that. They look lost,” she said. Hawkins, a member of Consumed International Ministries, is working with her church to bring hope to Hannibal…
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With winter nearly in the rearview mirror, thoughts turn to sunny days and a chance to get away from it all. Once the winter’s thaw breaks, people often hit the road. Scammers know this as well and are poised to take advantage, especially around spring break and into the summer travel season. Consumers reported more…
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. Christine Danner of Laughlin, Nev., sold two lots at 211 W. Main Cross of Tinewell to…
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QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri invites nonprofits throughout its 12-county service area to apply for a grant of up to $7,500 through its annual community grant program (formerly known as competitive grant program). Grants totaling more than $177,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations advancing arts and culture,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo — From a single father without insurance in need of medical care to a woman trying to manage a diabetes diagnosis, there are times when a person simply cannot do it alone. Many people in the Hannibal community are not alone because of the Hannibal Free Clinic, which serves more than 2,000 patients…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Exchange Club is giving people an opportunity to recognize someone who has been a selfless volunteer or has worked tirelessly on behalf of the community. The club will present its 71st annual Golden Deeds award during a May 12 luncheon at the Elks Club. The club is accepting nominations through April…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $1.5 million was awarded to 64 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training is offering a series of three classes focusing on characteristics of effective leaders, ethics, service and leadership and communication skills — with special emphasis on listening and engaging with others effectively. All classes are open to the public, and no application is necessary. Reservations are required.…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held its 2022 annual Awards Happy Hour event on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Macomb Dining Company, 127 E. Carroll. The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce acknowledged the efforts of several members, citizens and community leaders who played a vital part in the business community in 2022. The…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Chocolate Extravaganza will be held March 10-12 in downtown Hannibal. This event will offer an entire day of sweets, fun, friends and chocolate. Chocolate passports will be available for purchase. The passports include several different treats from most downtown businesses, of which you get to choose five you would like to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Representatives from various organizations and agencies around the region recently attended the first Regional Behavioral Health Consortium at Memorial Hospital, with the Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage Behavioral Health team serving as hosts. Twenty-six agencies and organizations with 30 representatives were present at the consortium. This initiative was developed and led by Chaka…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal High School’s Project Graduation will benefit from a $1,000 grant from the Riedel Foundation. During Project Graduation on May 25, Hannibal High School seniors will spend the entire night of graduation at a party as a safe way to celebrate their achievements. In a press release, Riedel trustee Dr. Michael Bukstein…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. – Dot Foods has announced changes across its executive team as several longtime company leaders take on new responsibilities. Dot’s new Chief Executive Officer is Dick Tracy, the youngest of founders Robert and Dorothy Tracy’s 12 children. He joined the family business in 1991 and has served as the president of Dot Foods…
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CANTON, Mo. — Douglas B. Palmer, president of Culver-Stockton College, has accepted the position of president of Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan. He will conclude his tenure at C-SC on June 30 and begin his new role in July. Palmer, C-SC’s 27th president, joined the institution in 2020 after having served as Provost at Walsh…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Richard W. Gertez Jr. and Mayme L. Gertez of Perry at 7:11 p.m. Feb. 14.A girl was born to Christopher D. Benner and Holly Gloodt of Mendon at 7:10 a.m. Feb. 16.A boy was born to Kurtis and Caitlyn Schuster of Quincy at 1:55 p.m. Feb. 21.A boy…
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QUINCY – The 2022 United Way of Adams County ‘Starts with You’ campaign officially concluded at its annual meeting Thursday night at Town & Country Inn and Suites with an announced final total of $1,131,059 in pledges. United Way invests in 18 Adams County partner agencies – all of whom rely on UWAC funding for their vital…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Casey Dooley recently joined the Memorial Hospital team. Dooley specializes in family medicine and will begin seeing patients at Memorial Medical Clinic Bowen at 209 E. Fifth St in Bowen. Dooley received her bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Illinois-Springfield and her master of science in physician assistant…
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