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QUINCY — Three Quincy Fire Department engines were called to a structure fire in a single-family residence at 607 N. Eighth at 4:27 p.m. Sunday. Engine Companies No. 2, No. 4 and No. 6 and the Incident Commander responded. Upon arrival, firefighters found a large amount of smoke coming from the second floor and attic…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinics recently announced the addition of Candice Murrell-Cannon to its behavioral health team. She has 25 years of experience in mental health and counseling. Cannon is a board-certified counselor specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and substance use disorders. She serves patients aged 12 and older, including geriatrics, and is dedicated…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) recently announced that it has awarded 10 students with a scholarship through the DEWEY (Developing an Educator Workforce that Expands Yearly) awards program. These scholarships were made possible by a prestigious grant funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to support HLGU’s ongoing efforts to recruit and…
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CANTON, Mo. — Andrew D. Walsh, professor of religion and philosophy at Culver-Stockton College, has been recognized for his contribution to The Routledge Handbook of Politics and Religion in Contemporary America, a comprehensive volume that explores the intersection of politics and religion in contemporary society. The book, edited by Jeffrey Hayes and leading scholars in…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently released the names of students named to the President’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. Requirements of the President’s List are as follows: The following students were named to the President’s List for fall 2024:
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Pike County (Ill.) Endowment Fund with the Community Foundation has been offered the opportunity to grow by up to $50,000 through a dollar-for-dollar matching donation challenge. If successful, the Pike County Endowment Fund will reach a balance of $250,000 – generating and sustaining $10,000 in grants annually. Through the “Double Down…
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Michael L. Widmer, 59, Loda for Max Vehicle Height at N. 12th St. and Seminary Rd. 145John F. Koetters, 55, Quincy for Failure to Report Accident at Bill Klingner Trail. 145James D. Stapp, 31, Quincy for DWLR at N. 18th St. and Locust St. 145Brandon Hamilton, 24, Liberty for Operating Uninsured and Expired Registration at…
Read Full Article Marie Sprinkle, 53, Mendon for Expired Reg. 186Braydon Bier, 21, Quincy for Speeding. 181Adam Gun, 38, Quincy for DWLS and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle.Laterrica Cole, 21, 531 Lind for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 148Georgie I. Harris, 23, 632 Spruce for FTA Possession of Meth. Lodged 120Quinton A. Bradshaw, 23, 520 Locust for Suspended Registration & Operating…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — Plans are underway for a livestock judging clinic for youths on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the John Wood Community College Agricultural Education Center, 37803 Illinois 104, in Baylis. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with the clinic to be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The clinic, hosted by University of Illinois…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local schools that hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or high school graduation. Eligibility requirements include hosting a presentation or activity educating students on highway safety issues. Many highway safety programs are available at no cost to schools. A complete…
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CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — Donna Grote has not performed on Broadway, but she’s doing a concert filled with tunes that have been. Grote and Raintree Arts Council will present “A Salute to Broadway” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at The Apple Shed in Clarksville. Tickets will be available at the door at $10 for adults…
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QUINCY — Gem City Lodge 357 Independent Order of Odd Fellows installed its elected officers for 2025 at its Jan. 19 meeting. Installed as elected officers were Wesley Simmons, Noble Grand; Levi Schmitt, Vice Grand; Evan Roush, treasurer; Adam Reed, secretary; and Sonny Little, financial secretary. Installing officers were Steve Pigg, District Deputy Grand Master,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Jeremy Fogle is out of the Hannibal mayoral race, according to an announcement posted to social media Friday afternoon. Two candidates remain following Fogle’s departure — current 4th Ward councilmember Charles Phillips and former 1st Ward councilmember Darrell McCoy. The winner of the election will replace Barry Louderman, who opted not to…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College has released the names of students named to the Honors List for the fall 2024 semester. Requirements of the Honors List are as follows: The following C-SC students have been named to the Honors List for the fall 2024 semester:
Read Full Article Kirrah R. Vanzile, 19, 1840 Locust for Wireless Phone in a School Zone at 3300 block of Maine. NTA 104Harold W. Anderson, 83, Jacksonville for Failure to Yield Right of Way at 14th and Vermont. NTA 128Stephen McCune, 41, Quincy for FTA Traffic Laws Apply to Bicycles. 130Diann Childress, 63, Quincy for Fail to Yield-Right…
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QUINCY — The Knowledge Center at Chaddock recently announced a new, grant-funded program designed to help nonprofit organizations, government agencies and schools develop or expand their trauma-informed and attachment-based practices. Thanks to the Tracy Family Foundation, 10 organizations can participate in a year-long, customized consultation and training program valued at $7,500 – for just a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will host a dinner and performance event at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. The Soup Dinner + Concert combines two great things: food for the body and music for the soul. Admission includes music by HAC executive director and pianist Michael Gaines. Before the…
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BURLINGTON, Iowa — The Upper Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri Rivers Association (UMIMRA) along with the Corn Belt Ports and Mid-America Port Commission (MAPC) will hold the organizations’ annual meeting Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 12-13, at the Catfish Bend Conference and Event Center, 3001 Winegard Drive in Burlington, Iowa. People attending will hear presentations focused on…
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2025-000252, 01/25/2025 @ 09:58:34, Highway 19 W Highway F, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned S24 Griggs, D T Entered By C88 Wiskirchen, B JPublic Narrative Deputy conducted a traffic stop. 2025-000253, 01/25/2025 @ 10:04:53, Highway 19 Highway F, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned S24 Griggs, D T…
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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. UOU Opportunities, LLC of Pittsfield sold a retail establishment and state right-of-way at 104 N. Florence…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal City Council voted 4-1 to have fluoride removed from the city’s water supply. However, the resolution itself doesn’t have the authority to halt the addition of fluoride into the city’s water. Instead, it simply recommends its removal to the Hannibal Board of Public Works. “It is not an instruction,” City…
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HANNIBAL — A robust debate on funding disparities and retention issues at the Hannibal Fire Department (HFD) dominated Tuesday night’s Hannibal City Council meeting. However, the sparring match between April Azotea, a candidate for 2nd Ward councilmember, and two of the city’s most authoritative voices, city attorney James Lemon and Mayor Barry Louderman, was equally as lively.…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) authorized on Thursday the installation of new automatic warning devices and circuitry at the 2200 Avenue highway-rail grade crossing of BNSF Railway Company’s tracks near Camp Point in Adams County. “Highway-rail grade crossing upgrades prevent collisions, keeping pedestrians and motorists safer on our roadways,” ICC Commissioner Michael T.…
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