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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Todd Borgotadt and Chassidy Schroder of LaGrange, Mo., at 1:20 p.m. June 13, 2025.Twin girls were born to Demetrus Trass and Christina Petre of Quincy at 1:59 p.m. and 2:11 p.m. June 13, 2025.A girl was born to Clayton and Bethany Robertson of Quincy at 4:39 a.m. June…
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Michael A. Coronado, 25, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 130Dorothy M. Amburn, 19, of Quincy for Fighting at 2225 N. 12th St. NTA 184/162Stacey M. Cleesen, 50, of Quincy for Fighting at 2225 N. 12th St. NTA 184/162Andrew Jacobson, 39, of Quincy for Fayette County FTA Criminal Trespass to Building at 1400 Harrison. Lodged…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — As early as the week of June 23, resurfacing work is scheduled to begin in Marion and Lewis counties. Contractor crews will start on Route F in Marion County, from Route E at Woodland to 0.2 mile west of U.S. Route 61 near Palmyra. Once complete, crews will shift to the following…
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QUINCY — The Quincy community is invited to join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in Paint Quincy Purple on Saturday, June 28, in recognition of Brain Awareness Month. Community members are encouraged to wear purple to support those affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Several local businesses will be participating by…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County celebrated its biggest Day of Caring to date on Friday, June 6, with local businesses and service organizations coming together to complete 23 community service projects across Adams County. This remarkable day of volunteerism was powered by 18 local businesses and two service organizations, representing a record level…
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QUINCY — Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club and The Salvation Army have again partnered to offer the Ken Bigelow Kid’s Day at Camp Saukenauk for an afternoon of summer fun. The kids’ day will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 26, for ages 5-12. A refundable $5 deposit is due at the time…
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LAGRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino recently announced the result of its recent charitable initiative, raising $1,939.77 for the Lewis County Food Pantry through a donation match campaign. Guests were encouraged to donate cash directly to support the local food pantry. In return, the casino matched each contribution with up to $100 in free slot…
Read Full Article Keegan D. Peters, of Quincy for FTA Speeding and Improper Lane Usage at 6th St. and Maine St. Lodged 124Sidney C. Uzelac, 30, of Quincy for Failure to Yield at N. 36th St. and Broadway St. 140Amanda Smith, 40, of Pleasant Hill for Improper Turn at 4th and Oak. 181Kody Gronewold, 24, of Quincy for…
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HANNIBAL. Mo. — Kevin James has been named the district engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation’s northeast district. James, who has served as the assistant district engineer for the northeast district for the past 17 years, will step into the leadership role following district engineer Paula Gough’s retirement in February and will lead MoDOT…
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QUINCY — Five playwrights, four local directors, and 17 community performers are bringing new stories to life as rehearsals kick off for this year’s Quincy Community Theatre Playwriting Festival at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, on the QCT main stage. Presented in partnership with the Midsummer Arts Faire, this one-night-only event promises an evening of…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Trails will host its annual fundraising bicycle ride on Saturday, July 12. The Terry Anastas Tour de Quincy will take place throughout the city of Quincy, starting at The Dock, 1021 Bonansinga Drive. The Tour de Quincy is a family friendly fundraising recreational bike ride, named in honor of the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A $10,000 grant from the Riedel Foundation will provide enough food to supply 40,000 meals to Hannibal residents in need. The food is distributed by The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri and will stock the shelves at Douglass Community Services, Harvest Outreach and the Salvation Army. Based on the latest…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 61, one mile south of Palmyra, on Wednesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the accident occurred at 2:37 p.m. Wednesday, June 18. A 2011 Ford F250 truck traveling east pulled into the path of a 2016 Hyundai Elantra traveling south.…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Drum and Bugle Corps, led by Dennis Koch and in partnership with Arts Quincy, will dedicate a new public art installation at the Illinois Veterans Home that honors the men and women who participated in the musical tradition of drum and bugle corps at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21 in…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College has named 295 students to the President’s List for the 2025 spring term. The list recognizes the highest achieving students for each major term. To be named to the President’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours and must earn a perfect grade…
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Nolan D. Carter, 25, of Quincy for Disobey Stop Sign at N. 18th St. and Oak St. 184Gabriel D. Perry, 18, of Quincy for Failure to Yield at S. 30th St. and State St. 104Nicholas L. Trenter, 40, of Quincy for Obstructing Justice, Possession of Methamphetamine and Resisting. 112/255Micaha J. Hess, 38, of Quincy for…
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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. The Congregational Church of Payson sold a residence at 102 N. Park in Payson to Joel…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District announced several administrative appointments for the upcoming school year in a news release Thursday morning. Michele McCoy was named the district’s new director of curriculum and instruction. She previously served at Hannibal High School (HHS), first as dean of students then most recently as assistant principal. Blake Niemann…
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BARRY, Ill. — The New Philadelphia Association (NPA) recently shared an addition to the documentation of New Philadelphia’s story. Scholars Gerald and Kate McWorter have found an 1825 wanted ad documenting the freedom flight of Frank, Jr., son of town founders Frank and Lucy McWorter. Such ads were common in the South before the Civil…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — As part of the Adams County Bicentennial celebrations, residents and visitors are invited to participate in historic schoolhouse tours across the county, offering a rare glimpse into the one-room schoolhouses that once were the cornerstone of education in the region. Each tour is free to attend, for ages 14 and older.…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved a tentative $19.5 million balanced budget for the next fiscal year during its regular meeting Wednesday. The tentative 2025–2026 year budget includes a zero-dollar increase in tuition and universal fees and projects a 6 percent bump in the number of credit hours delivered to…
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