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CANTON, Mo. — The MFA Oil Foundation recently awarded a grant to Culver-Stockton College to assist with buying academic student loaner laptops. The MFA Oil Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations that are working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. Since it was established in 1998, the…
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QUINCY — Golden Rule Entertainment, the parent company of the Quincy Baseball Club, announced Nov. 15 that Quincy will field a team in the Prospect League during the summer of 2025. President Jamie Toole introduced during a press conference other members of the ownership group and Brad Gyorkos as the team’s manager, as well as a name-the-team…
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Hannibal, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department responded with eight on-duty firefighters to astructure fire at 801 S. Hayden Sunday night after a stove was accidentally left on and unattended, causing a fire to ignite. Firefighters were able to quickly contain the flames and prevent further damage. Just after 7:40 p.m., emergency dispatch received a…
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WARNING: This story includes a description of the living conditions of a home that may be considered abhorrent, disgusting or offensive to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. HANNIBAL, Mo. — A status conference and trial setting for a Hannibal woman who left a child unattended in a house deemed “uninhabitable” by Hannibal police officers…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is set to celebrate its first Pathfinder Award ceremony to honor Jim Rapp, the college’s legal counsel for its 50-year history, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Quincy Country Club. A formal program begins at 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres…
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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. Larry W. Waters and Debra G. Waters of Pittsfield sold a residence at 208 S. Mason…
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Gretchen N. Foose, 77, Quincy for stop sign violation. NTA 128Carli J. Bryan, 34, Quincy for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. PTC 128Kaitlyn N. Rankin, 23, Quincy for DUI – Alcohol at 9th and Broadway. NTA 162Kimberly R. Spann, 48, Quincy for Forgery. Lodged 108Amber Matticks, 21, Quincy for Speeding. 113Ronald Vest,…
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QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame High School had 12 students from the Class of 2024 recognized as 2025-26 Illinois State Scholars. This award is given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to students who rank in the top 10 percent of high school seniors in the state based on class rank after the end…
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Salvation Army Quincy Area Command announces Christmas assistance programs for Illinois service area
QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command has opened applications for its Christmas Food Box and Angel Tree programs, providing holiday assistance to families in need. Eligible residents of Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois can register for a food box, and families with children aged 18 and under or seniors aged 60…
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QUINCY – A mechanical fire near the apartments above the Casino Lanes bowling alley Saturday night filled the building with smoke, but the fire was quickly extinguished. The Quincy Fire Department responded to the scene at 1201 N. 20th at 8:30 p.m. after smoke was reported coming from the building. The general alarm consisted of…
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The retiring Adams County state’s attorney is doing just that: retiring. Gary Farha talks about his career, his staff (of which he is very proud) and what his post-law career will look like.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A Quincy woman received a five-year sentence in federal prison Thursday for distribution of methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough sentenced Devin Lawton, 47, after she pled guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. Myerscough found Lawton had been transporting large amounts of methamphetamine from Kansas…
Read Full Article Gail Littleton, 48, homeless for Forgery and Theft Over $10,000.Marrisa Lockett, 18, Quincy for Agg Battery. LodgedKrista Saben, 29, Hannibal, Mo., for Retail Theft Under $300 at 6006 Broadway and Retail Theft Under $300 at 6110 Broadway. 182Lillian McCaughey, 18, Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed. 122Marc Barco, 23, Quincy for Improper Driving. 122Linda Hinkamper,…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County is offering Christmas candlelight tours of the Gov. John Wood Mansion in December. Candlelight tours will be scheduled between 5 and 7 p.m. on five days — Dec. 13, 14, 20, 21 and 26. Tour times are scheduled 20 minutes apart beginning at 5 p.m.…
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SHELBINA, Mo. — The annual Shelbina Knights of Columbus Toy Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Father Buhman Center. Admission is $2 with children under age 6 admitted free. Call 573-588-4356 for show tables or questions. On display at the toy show will be farm,…
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QUINCY — Early bird tickets are on sale for the Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Focused Schools Conference, set for March 5-6. It will bring together educators, administrators and mental health professionals from across the country for two days of sessions, workshops and networking. Early bird pricing is available through Saturday, Nov. 30 and can be purchased at tkcchaddock.org.…
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QUINCY — Plat books are a reference tool for landowners and business owners. They serve as essential guides for agriculture, land development, hunting, real estate, utilities, municipal government and more. The latest edition, the 2025 Adams County Land Atlas and Plat Book, is now available with the Adams County Bicentennial logo on the front cover. The…
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QUINCY — The trial for Quincy man charged with attempted first-degree murder for ramming his vehicle into a vehicle driven by his estranged wife will go to trial in early December. Carl E. Douglas II, 48, appeared Friday morning with Chief Public Defender Jonathan Hoover in Adams County Circuit Court for a pretrial hearing. Hoover and…
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QUINCY — The trial for a Quincy man facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder and four other felony charges stemming from a July 6 shooting incident in the TJ Maxx parking lot at the Prairie Trails Crossing shopping center will be heard during the jury docket that begins Dec. 2. Alan Pacheco, 22, appeared with attorney…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – At approximately 10:00 a.m., the Hannibal Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1623 Grace Street. All three stations responded with eight personnel and four administrators. While enroute to the scene, HFD was updated by 911 that this was an unoccupied, vacant house, with no utilities. Upon arrival, crews encountered a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University’s homecoming weekend, held Nov. 8-9, offered alumni, students, faculty and friends an opportunity to reconnect, reminisce and celebrate. The weekend began with the 50-Year Club Luncheon, a tradition honoring the Class of 1974 and all alumni from prior years. The luncheon included a group photo and a commemorative gift for…
Read Full Article Ted A. McGaughlin, 33, 1222 Spruce St. for Fighting at 1222 Spruce St. NTA 136Emily E. Carhoff, 20, 1222 Spruce St. for Fighting at 1222 Spruce St. NTA 136Marc A. Barco, 23, 1022 Elm St. for Improper Driving at N. 36th St. and Broadway St. 122Lillian J. McCaughey, 2425 Crystal Ave. for Failure to Reduce…
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