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HANNIBAL — The Hannibal City Council is set to vote at its meeting Tuesday night on an ordinance that would expand firefighter age requirements to help curb longstanding retention issues at the Hannibal Fire Department (HFD). Hannibal Fire Chief Ryan Neisen proposed the ordinance at the council’s last meeting in January that would lower the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Applications for seasonal employment jobs with Hannibal Parks and Recreation are due March 14. Approximately 30 lifeguards will be hired at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center. Eight lifeguards are on staff during regular hours of operation. Applicants should be strong swimmers. They will be trained and certified by Hannibal Aquatics director…
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QUINCY — Quincy area organizations that direct projects toward literacy will benefit from the Altrusa Club trivia night to be held Saturday, March 1, at Knights of Columbus in Father McGivney Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with trivia beginning at 7 p.m. The cost to enter is $100 per team of up to…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health will hold a free screening to detect heart valve disease from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the community room of Bella Ease, 721 Broadway. No registration is required. The screening involves a healthcare provider listening to the heart with a stethoscope of people ages 15 and up…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council learned on Monday night that the net taxable value on the property at 3601-3701 Broadway, which once housed the former Kmart building that was transformed into Target in August 2023, has more than tripled in two years. Director of Planning and Development Jason Parrott reported to aldermen on Monday…
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QUINCY — The Finance Committee voted Monday night to send to the Quincy City Council a proposal — with no recommendation — to implement a locally-imposed 1 percent grocery sales tax by ordinance. The state of Illinois passed Public Act 103-0781, which repeals the statewide tax on groceries beginning Jan. 1, 2026. If municipalities want…
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QUINCY — Hollister-Whitney (HWI), a leading provider of elevator components and solutions, recently launched its annual scholarship program, offering two scholarships of $1,500 each to support local residents pursuing further education in vocational or technical fields. The Hollister-Whitney Scholarship aims to empower students who demonstrate outstanding community service, educational merit and financial need. It is…
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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. David M. Schaffnit and Sherry R. Schaffnit, formerly known as Sherry R. Schaefer of Quincy, sold…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Jan. 1-31, 2025. Andrew Jeremiah Carlson, 40, of Quincy and Aprilly Catiggay Vallesteros, 39, of Quincy filed Jan. 6, 2025.Randy Stan Day, 72, of Quincy and Mary Christine Day, 75, of Quincy filed Jan. 7, 2025.Scott Lee Prince, 37, of Quincy and Brittney…
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QUINCY — A total of 227 students at John Wood Community College have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2024 fall term. To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours and must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for…
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Ryanna L. Kelly, 27, 1119 S. 23rd for FTA-Possession of Meth at her residence. Lodged 101Ethan E. Moulton, 26, 1417 N. 3rd for McDonough Co. warrant FTA-Body Attachment at 22nd at 27th and Locust. Lodged 101Jevante L. Cannon, 27, 1030 N. 2nd for Aggravated Domestic Battery at his residence. Lodged 128Ryanna L. Kelly, 27, Quincy…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College (JWCC) Board of Trustees held a special board meeting on Jan. 27 to approve a bid for renovations to physical science labs on its Quincy campus. Trustees accepted the low bid for $1,567,700 from Maas Construction as the contractor for the project, which involves renovations to four science labs and…
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Scott M. Jones, 59, last known address is Leach Street in Maywood, Mo., is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for home repair fraud. Jones is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds. He has gray hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if you know…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA, in partnership with Kelly’s Tavern, is sponsoring the 42nd annual Kelly’s Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, March 16, at Kelly’s Tavern. This cherished community event supports the YMCA’s healthy living programs. The 5K race begins at 9:30 a.m. and is open to runners, walkers and strollers of all ages. Participants…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for annual boat slip rentals at Nipper Marina on the Hannibal riverfront. Annual rental fees are based on the size of the boat, $2.75 per foot. Each renter must carry a minimum of $100,000 liability insurance on the boat, and a copy of the policy…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA invites the community to join the Souper Bowl workout, a special fitness event combining movement and charity, from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. This event is free and open to everyone. Participants are encouraged to bring a canned good to benefit Quincy Catholic Charities. The event…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will be the host of its seventh annual QU Alumni Day on Thursday, Feb. 6, in honor of the university’s first day of classes on Feb. 6, 1860. In a press release, Maureen Kennedy, coordinator of alumni services, said, “I invite all QU alumni, no matter where you live, to wear…
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2025-000198, 01/19/2025 @ 07:20:34, 104 N Ralls St, New London Nature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned S18 Watts, K T Entered By C53 Keith, G M Adult Male Involve Suspicious Person 01/19/2025 Adult Male Compl. Suspicious Person 01/19/2025Public Narrative Deputy responded to the area of N. Ralls Street for a reported suspicious person. 2025-000199,…
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QUINCY — The sign is on the front of the building. The zoning is in place. The company has owned the property for three years. All that appears to be standing in the way of R.P. Lumber from opening a store in the former ShopKo building at 3200 Broadway is time to complete renovations in…
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you to Mount Sterling, where the community came together to build a new library and community center. Dot Foods brings you Muddy River Gems.
Read Full Article Diamanthe D. McGruder, 26, 828 N. 11th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Expired Registration at 8th and Chestnut. NTA 130Lindsey A. Miller, 30, 2267 Hwy. 168, Philadelphia, Mo., for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 101Tina D. Huston, 57, 1215 Vermont for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 101Matthew J. Drew, 48, 4301 Chesire Ct. for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) recently announced that Wesley and Phyllis (Van Meter) Segawa were awarded this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award, the school’s highest honor for alumni achievement. This award is presented to graduates who have made significant, impactful contributions in their professional fields or service to society, embodying the excellence, character and values…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Jaycees and Golden Eagle held the Wing Ding at the Admiral Coontz Armory on Jan. 25. More than 800 people attended the event which included a chili dog eating contest, beer Olympics and a hot wing eating contest. Awards were given for first, second and third place for chili, best…
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