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QUINCY — The Quincy Service League’s 56th annual Holiday Gift Show will be held at the Oakley-Lindsay Center Nov. 23-24. On Saturday, Nov. 23, the VIP Breakfast opens at 8 a.m. and runs until 10 a.m., allowing attendees to enjoy an early shopping experience with a meal, exclusive early shopping hours and a relaxed, quieter…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A Canton man was injured in a deer-related crash Tuesday morning on U.S. 61 north of Palmyra. A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said a 31-year-old man from Canton was driving a 2007 Dodge Caliber south at 6:32 a.m. Tuesday on U.S. 61, one-half mile north of Palmyra, when it…
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TAYLOR, Mo. — While scrolling through his phone, a Missouri Lottery player saw a news story about a $1 million winning Powerball ticket sold at FastLane, 6725 Missouri Route 6, in Taylor. The headline jogged his memory that he had purchased a ticket for the Oct. 26 drawing at that location. “I was actually about…
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Jeffrey A. Horton, 33, Quincy for Possession of Credit Card with Intent to Defraud at 5211 Broadway St. from an incident on 10/23/2024. 122 NTAAshley M. Baker, 33, Huntsville for Speeding. 113Marikka A. Velez, 33, Quincy for Speeding. 113Aidan J. Zanger, 24, Quincy for Speeding. 113Samantha L. Camilo, 29, Quincy for Speeding. 113Keller C. Shemwell,…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — A Wentzville, Mo. teen was killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 61 north of Canton Tuesday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 18-year-old man was driving a 2008 Honda Accord southbound in the northbound lane of US 61 about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday when a 2017 Volvo tractor trailer…
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LA GRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino recently completed another successful fundraising campaign, selling smoked wings and brisket sliders to guests at the Taste of Palmyra event on Oct. 21. Val’s Pals of Palmyra received the $695 in proceeds from the event. In a press release, Ryan Lounsbury, general manager of Mark Twain Casino, said,…
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QUINCY — Quincy Humane Society recently announced support provided by the Quincy Humane Society Endowment allowed the surgical team to buy a new autoclave, a high-pressure steam machine used to sterilize items by killing microorganisms and spores. The Quincy Humane Society Endowment fund was initiated as a donor-directed bequest by Margaret Wade Meyer in honor…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# 20” Kent Trouble Maker Bike 10-1-24 24686 Gold and Rose Gold Rings 10-1-24…
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The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri has welcomed Emily Pridemore to the Community Foundation team as the organization’s development officer. In her role as development officer, Pridemore will support the Community Foundation’s donor engagement and communication strategies, helping donors fulfill their charitable goals and communicating Community Foundation news, impact, and opportunities.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater invites adults and children to include a show as part of their Christmas celebration this year. First comes Rockapella Christmas at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, with the blend of five a capella voices singing Christmas tunes with a contemporary rock twist. Rockapella is an American acappella musical…
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QUINCY — After nearly 22 years on the Adams County Board, Kent Snider presided over his final meeting as the governing body’s chair. Snider, who has been chairman for six years, was praised by his colleagues as well as Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent Paul Havermale and former Adams County Board Chairman Mike McLaughlin who all…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved an ordinance to create and establish boundaries for a River Edge Redevelopment Zone (RERZ) at their meeting Tuesday night, moving riverfront properties one step closer to restoration. The program incentivizes local developers with various tax credits, tax exemptions and tax abatements, such as new construction jobs credits and…
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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. Tara J. Huseman, as executor of the estate of James W. Nichols of Quincy, sold a…
Read Full Article Marissa J. Lumpkin, 42, 1038 Westwood Dr. for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 24th and Cedar. NTA 178Kaitlyn R. Mahsman, 26, 1718 Center Granview Dr. for Expired Registration at 18th and State. NTA 113Angela C. Thomas, 50, 2018 Maple for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 101Alec D. Vahlkamp, 25, 727 Cheshire Blvd. for Failure…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the bridge replacement project on Missouri Route 79 over Bear Creek, Norfolk Southern Railroad and Warren Barrett Drive is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, at the Jaycee grandstand at 320 S. Third. The public is invited. Construction began on the…
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QUINCY — Linda K. Moore submitted candidacy petitions at the City Clerk’s Office Tuesday for the office of Mayor as an independent candidate. “I like elements of both parties’ platforms; however, I don’t agree 100% with either platform,” Moore said regarding her decision to run as an independent. “If you pull my voting record, you’ll…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services, Moberly Area Community College, Gamm, HREDC, Hannibal Chamber of Commerce, Junior Achievement, Truman State University and Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department are combining to offer the fourth annual eighth-grade career expo will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. This event provides…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jeffrey and Samantha Cookey of Pittsfield at 6:58 p.m. Nov. 3, 2024.A boy was born to Alexander Young and Breana Cobb of Quincy at 9:09 a.m. Nov. 4, 2024,A girl was born to Brynen Tallman and Kattarina Jones of Quincy at 12:38 p.m. Nov. 4, 2024.A girl was…
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QUINCY — The District will hold its annual meeting, themed “Built to Last: A Future with History,” on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the State Theatre. This year’s event will honor the legacy of The District and pay tribute to the Adams County Bicentennial. As part of the celebration, information is being gathered about buildings and…
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QUINCY — KHQA-TV has announced that the newshub which they had been contributing to will now pull a Horace Greeley and “Go West.” Sinclair Broadcast Group announced last week that Beginning Dec. 9, KTVO-TV out of Kirksville, Mo. will produce a daily regional newscast that will air on KHQA’s digital signals, with KHQA personnel contributing…
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. Adam Swisegood and Stephanie Swisegood of Hamilton sold a residence at 650 Cooper in Hamilton to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — In honor of November being Diabetes Awareness Month, Hannibal Regional Diabetes Center is the host of the “Ask the Experts Diabetes Seminar” from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Hannibal Regional Medical Group conference center. This event, designed for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes, will focus on the…
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