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Temporary nighttime traffic impacts scheduled on U.S. Route 24/61 at Route 6 interchange near Taylor
TAYLOR, Mo. — Motorists on northbound and southbound U.S. Route 24/61 are advised of nighttime lane closures on March 25-26 while crews set girders for the new Missouri Route 6 bridge, 7.6 miles north of Missouri Route 168, near Taylor in Marion County. U.S. Route 24/61 (northbound and southbound) will be reduced to one lane…
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Zarious D. Smith-Palmer, 22, last known address of 1500 block of Cherry in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for armed violence. Smith-Palmer is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if you know…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently was the host of a celebration in honor of its 75th anniversary, bringing together residents of Hancock Village Supportive Living. The event, “Share your Memorial Love: Mocktails and Memories,” held Feb. 28 at Hickory Grove, provided an opportunity for attendees to share stories and reflect on the hospital’s impact.…
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QUINCY — NutritionHQ. Quincy invites women to step into a space designed just for them at NHQ Ladies’ Night: Wellness Roundup from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. This free event provides an opportunity for women to focus on their health, wellness and self-care in a supportive and judgment-free…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Route D in Ralls County is scheduled to close Wednesday, March 26, from Missouri Route 19 to Route B south of Perry for the painting of a bridge over Lick Creek, 1.2 miles west of Missouri Route 19. All work on this bridge is expected to be completed by early April. On…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy is partnering with Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce to organize this year’s Dogwood royalty video contest. Arts Quincy will crown a Little King and Queen (ages 7-10 years old) and a Prince and Princess (ages 4-6 years old). Winners will ride with Arts Quincy in the Chamber’s Dogwood Parade on May…
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QUINCY — Comptroller Sheri Ray told the Quincy City Council Monday night that a projected $54.8 million budget for fiscal year 2026 will only have about $51 million in revenue to go with it. But she added that about $4 million in recurring revenues and transfers would cover expenditures. Ray said 50 percent of the…
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BURNSIDE, Ill. — A school hoping to bring an alternative option to the educational landscape of the Carthage area will open its doors for the first time in the fall. The Oaks Academy will offer a “classical Christian education” to students in kindergarten through sixth grade in its first year, with plans to expand by…
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Elijah Wilson, 18, of Quincy for improper driving at 1610 Moorman. 122Cheryl McGowan, 65, of Macomb for Disobeying Stop Light at 24th and Broadway. 122Charles Kovachevich, 77, of Quincy for Improper Backing at 22nd and Spring. 122Mariah Hultz, 39, of Hannibal, Mo., for Failure to Yield – Private Drive at 48th and Broadway. 122Devin Crouch,…
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Letters to the editor pertaining to Quincy’s April 1 election must be received by noon Wednesday. They will be posted no later than Friday noon.
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CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — Elvis is in the building … at least his music will be. Raintree Arts Council is presenting a tribute to the king of rock ‘n’ roll for its annual fund-raising dinner concert. Doors for the event will open at 6 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 5,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage is expanding its behavioral health services to include a new advanced therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which aims to enhance the quality of care offered to patients by processing traumatic experiences. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an innovative mental health treatment technique…
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QUINCY — Cheerful Home Childcare and Early Learning recently received the Gold Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s quality recognition and improvement system for early childhood education and care programs. “ExceleRate Illinois helps families make more informed choices about their children’s early childhood education and care,” Bethany Patten, director of the IDHS…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College President Lauren Schellenberger recently accepted a $10,000 donation from United State bank as part of its ongoing investment in the Johnson-Turner IDEA (Innovation, Design and Experiential Activities) Center in the heart of campus. As a major sponsor of the IDEA Center, United State Bank’s support enhances hands-on learning experiences for…
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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — R.P. Lumber, a family-owned, full-service retail home center and building materials supplier, will open its 89th retail location at 3200 Broadway in Quincy on April 7. “We’ve always wanted to have a store in Quincy, and we’re thrilled to finally have the opportunity,” Robert L. Plummer, CEO of R.P. Lumber, said in a…
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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. Lori Jolliff, et al of Irving sold a lot in Pleasant Hill to Jerry L. Buchanan…
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Six people will be on the ballot to claim four spots as commissioners on the Quincy Park Board during the April 1 general election. Barb Holthaus, an incumbent, has served two full terms. David Grimm also is an incumbent, filling the spot vacated by Trent Lyons when he resigned in December. Grimm has attended just…
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This month’s edition of Muddy TV Cribs shows you the home of Gail and Steve Herrington. It’s a John Benya designed home. Benya, a Quincy native, is widely recognized for his mid-modern style of architecture. SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Muddy TV Cribs.
Read Full Article Erica D. Miller, 32, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured at N. 11th St. and Chestnut St. 140Kaiser D. Rost, 19, of Quincy for Speeding and Operating Uninsured at N. 17th St. and Broadway St. 181Camilla G. Capek, 53, of Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection at S. 7th St. and Madison St. Lodged 107James…
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HANNIBAL — Two business owners and a General Mills employee will be on the April 8 municipal election ballot in the race to represent the 2nd Ward on Hannibal’s City Council. The winner will replace longtime councilman Mike Dobson, who served as Mayor Pro Tem after former Mayor James Hark resigned in June 2023 until…
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QUINCY — The All-Wars Museum at the Illinois Veterans Home received funds raised from the 13th annual Pins for Patriots bowling fundraiser on March 9 at The Tangerine Bowl. To help the museum recover from the recent loss of its biggest fundraiser, Pins for Patriots selected the museum as the beneficiary of this year’s event…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s approach to rural economic development will be spotlighted at the University-Industry Innovation Network (UIIN) Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from June 10–12. Leslie Sieck, vice president for economic and workforce development and executive director of Tri-State Development, will present her work, “How Small Colleges Power Rural Revitalization.” This selection follows a…
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