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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. Susan B. Clark of Chatham sold a residence at 1108 N. 20th in Quincy to Megan…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Devon McBride and Freedom Long of Quincy at 8:39 a.m. July 25, 2024.A boy was born to Andrew and Faith Stille of Barry at 7:31 p.m. July 25, 2024.A boy was born to Zachary and Madeline Wolter of Quincy at 10:31 p.m. July 25, 2024.A girl was born…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Peggy Tarr of Blessing Hospital in Quincy has been named John Wood Community College Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) of the Year for 2024. Peggy received the award during a luncheon held July 26 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center. CNAs provide personal assistance with a wide array of daily activities and…
Read Full Article MENDON, Ill. — Gathering eggs, and stacking bales seems like some standard chores around the farm, but it was all part of an agricultural obstacle course Sunday, July 25, at the Adams County Fair. More than 100 people turned out to watch the fair’s seventh annual 4-H Fight to the Finish. Local 4-H clubs put…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Sgt. Brent Holtman recently returned to Quincy after spending a week in Milwaukee, Wis., working as a Mobile Field Force member of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm Systems team for the Republican National Convention. Sgt. Holtman joined 200 other ILEAS team members along with over 100 law enforcement agencies for a total of…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Due to the extreme summer temperatures and high humidity that will affect the region this week, two Western Illinois University’s residence halls are designated as cooling centers for area residents. Corbin and Olson commons will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for anyone in need of a place to cool…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The American Heart Association has recognized Blessing Hospital among the nation’s leading providers of stroke care. For the fourth consecutive year, the hospital earned the AHA’s Get With the Guidelines Gold level recognition. Specifically, Blessing received a 2024 Gold Plus Award for meeting or exceeding national core standard levels of care in the…
Read Full Article Jennifer C. Baker, 47, Quincy for Stop Sign. NTA 178Lacee J. Blevins, 41, Quincy for Meth Delivery, FTA Possession of Controlled Substance and FTA Operate Uninsured. Lodged 147 135Thomas L. Kealen, 39, Quincy for IDOC Warrant, FTA DWLR, Poss Controlled Substance and Unlawful Poss Stolen Vehicle. Lodged 147 135Edwin D. W. Rogers, 58, for FTA…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — David and Alicia Weiman have announced that Ethan’s Rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, at Flower City Park. Ethan’s Rodeo is named in memory of Ethan Weiman, a young cowboy who fought neuroblastoma – a childhood cancer responsible for 15% of all childhood cancer deaths – from 2007-2009. Ethan’s…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The City of Quincy will begin accepting applications for the position of firefighter starting Thursday, Aug. 1. The application can be found on the City of Quincy website at www.quincyil.gov. The application can be completed online and emailed for submission or can printed out, and mailed to City Hall. Online submissions should be…
Read Full Article Richard (Dickie) A. Pipkin, 61, last known address in the 700 block of S. 15th Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Domestic Battery. Miller is 6 foot, 2 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has brown/gray hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri will eliminate its division focused on diversity, social equity and inclusion on the Columbia campus, completing the dismantling of administrative structures put in place after protests in 2015 brought national attention to issues of racial equality. The move coincides with the departure of division Vice Chancellor Maurice Gipson. It is designed to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was sentenced to 20 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections after being found guilty of three felonies. On July 22 in the Circuit Court of Marion County, Judge Rachel Bringer- Shepherd sentenced Joshua Stevens for the following with terms running consecutively: Count 1 Burglary in the First Degree:…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Preservation Commission recognized 1636 Hampshire St. as a local landmark during a special presentation on Wednesday, July 17. Mayor Mike Troup joined members of the commission in presenting a commemorative plaque to the owners of the property, David and Lynette Roll. Troup congratulated the Roll’s on this designation and said preservation…
Read Full Article Joshua N. Stotts, 20, of 635 State for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 28th and Broadway. NTA 140Harley D. Foster, 31, Homeless for Criminal Trespass to Real Property and Criminal Damage Over $500 at 405 Vermont. NTA 128Teri M. Gibbons, 41, of 1125 S. 5th for Violation of Stalking No Contact Order at 1625 Spring.…
Read Full Article Kenneth Blanchett, 621 N. 5th reports the theft of a package from the front doorstep of his address between 12:49 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. on 7-23-24. 148Amber Lemon, 38, 715 S. 10th for operating uninsured vehicle at 12th and Monroe. 148Belinda Whitson, 37, 339 Scenic Drive on a warrant Possession of Meth. Lodged 151Jerrod W.…
Read Full Article Caleb W. Gottman, 39, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for possession of meth at 18th and Maine. Lodged 132Austin J. Embry, 29, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for possession of meth in the 900 block of N. 24th. Lodged 120Brayden M. Shannon, 20, Quincy for speeding at 20th and Broadway. NTA 111Gary L.…
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