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QUINCY — Registration is underway for the third annual Karter K 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 on the Bill Klingner Trail in Quincy’s Bob Mays Park. The park is on North 18th between Seminary Road and Koch’s Lane. This event helps Blessing Hospital maternity patients with medical expenses after a stillbirth. Karter’s…
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The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports that the schools in northern Adams County are in “secure mode” after yet another incident involving a social media threat. Adams County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Patrick Frazier said county deputies are on the scene at schools in the Camp Point Central School District and the Mendon Community Unit 4…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Many birds are beginning to move from their spring and summer breeding grounds to their winter homes. This is a good time to watch birds make the seasonal transition. A bird walk will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Sodalis Nature Preserve, sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation. Gale Rublee,…
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QUINCY — Quincy School Board member Richard McNay wants the school district to consider its options on how to proceed with a faulty HVAC system at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary. At Wednesday night’s School Board meeting, McNay showed slides of the leaking freon and clogged filters and coils from a system that is supposed to be self-cleaning.…
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QUINCY — Wednesday’s Quincy School Board meeting didn’t have anyone from the public comment on the events of the week where multiple schools have been in “soft lockdown” or “secure mode”, but one board member decided he wanted to clear the air on the subject. Jim Whitfield, who has been on the Quincy School Board…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District is on the verge of doing something it hasn’t done in more than two decades: Redistricting its elementary schools either through traditional redistricting or closing one of its elementary schools. Hannibal hasn’t redistricted on this large of a scale since 2000. “We have a small internal committee, and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation voted unanimously during its Wednesday afternoon meeting at the Quincy Boat Club to spend $10,000 with Klingner and Associates, an architecture and engineering company, to update the Riverfront Master Plan if necessary. It’s the first step toward the corporation’s plan to build an interactive play area — originally planned to…
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QUINCY — Mike McDowell wakes up at 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and is on the road by midnight, embarking on his weekly 3,000-mile journey as a truck driver for Dot Foods. He’s powered by Ruffles potato chips, Gold Peak unsweetened iced tea and the stimulating sounds of Five Finger Death Punch, a heavy metal band.…
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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. Charles E. Hull, Jr., of Quincy sold a residence at 1243 Harrison in Quincy to Brian…
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Toni C. Hale, 40, 725 Washington for Agg Battery to a Peace Officer. Lodged 161Jonathan M. Sultzman, 39, 501 Broadway for Methamphetamine possession under 5 g. NTA 108Jonathan M. Sultzman, 39, 501 Broadway for a Warrant-Criminal Trespass to land. Lodged 108Jacob L. Valencia, 39, homeless for Warrant-Agg Battery. Lodged 108Michael A. Santucci, 51, Homeless for…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently announced a lineup of eight shows and several new and expanding programs with its 2025 season announcement. “2025 promises to be a vibrant celebration of community and connection with some exciting new twists and turns,” executive director Burgundy Hill said in a press release. “With stories about resilience, self-discovery…
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QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame High School was the site of the annual area-wide Mass on Tuesday, Sept. 24, with students and families from QND, the four Quincy Catholic elementary schools (Blessed Sacrament, St. Dominic, St. Francis and St. Peter) and St. Mary’s of Mount Sterling. Those in attendance had the privilege of celebrating with…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will have Family Weekend on campus Friday-Sunday, Sept. 27-29, bringing together HLGU students, their families, alumni and the Hannibal community while showcasing the on-campus experience. The weekend will feature the Alumni and Friends Golf Classic, A PhD in the Hot Seat, Trilogy Disc Golf Challenge, Block Party on the Quad…
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QUINCY — Quincy Junior High School was placed into “secure mode” by the school’s administration Wednesday morning, meaning no one can enter the building. Quincy School District lifted “secure mode” just after 11 a.m. and said no threat was posed. QJHS Principal Brenda Fleer told staff the situation didn’t call for a specific threat, but…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — On Wednesday morning, the main campus of Hannibal School District, including Hannibal Middle School (HMS), Hannibal High School (HHS), Hannibal Career & Technical Center (HCTC), and the Annex, was placed on a soft lockdown for approximately one hour. From Hannibal Public Schools: The soft lockdown was initiated after a student reported seeing…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — A Pleasant Hill man charged with 48 domestic violence and sex-related offenses was arraigned Tuesday morning, and his request for pretrial release was denied. Austin L. Rodhouse, 30, appeared in Pike County Circuit Court with his attorney Drew Schnack before Circuit Judge Frank McCartney and pled not guilty to each charge. Schnack…
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QUINCY — A letter signed by Quincy Superintendent Todd Pettit and Quincy High School Principal Jody Steinke was posted on the Quincy School District 172 Facebook page on Tuesday night, providing more detail about a threat of violence Tuesday morning at Quincy High School. Students at QHS and at the adjacent Baldwin School campus were…
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QUINCY — Ameren Illinois was the host of an open house Tuesday morning to promote emergency preparedness at its Quincy Operating Center, 700 Jersey. The event was open to the public, with interactive displays and Ameren employees onsite to explain the equipment and their methods. Guests were allowed to ride in the bucket of Ameren’s highest-reaching…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Jesus Casillos and Diana Rodgriguez of Quincy at 4:27 p.m. Sept. 12, 2024.A boy was born to Darin and Melissa Jansen of Quincy at 3:06 p.m. Sept. 13, 2024.A boy was born to Daniel Oswalt of Hannibal, Mo., and Shelby Perkins of Quincy at 8:41 a.m. Sept. 14,…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will host its annual homecoming weekend Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 26–29, with numerous events planned for alumni, students and the community. Festivities kick off at 6 p.m. on Thursday with the homecoming parade and the annual Balloon Glow, which features hot air balloons on Friar’s Field and many food and beverage…
Read Full Article Jason A. Bryant, 46, Quincy for Suspended Registration. NTA 113Kaleb R. Lane, 18, Quincy for No Valid DL. 113 NTAJason A. Bryant, 46, Pittsfield for Expired Registration. NTA 113Thomas C. Darnell, 67, Quincy. Lodged 181Ryan T. Dabney, 34, 609 Meadow Dr. for Driving While License Revoked. 162Adam D. Tippey, 38, 911 N. 13th for Suspended…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, directed by Bruce Briney, begins its 77th season with its “Natural Wonders” concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. The orchestra will perform a contemporary piece by composer Roger Zare called “Fanfare Solaris.” It is inspired by the long days of summer…
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