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Liquor Booth 2: Electric Boogaloo

June 10, 2021 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

QUINCY – The second location of the Liquor Booth liquor store is bigger, and owner Adam Booth says it will be better. With 6,200 square feet to fill at 3530 Broadway, Booth says he plans to bring in more high-end product by expanding his bourbon and tequila selections. A massive walk-in cooler with an automatic […]

Filed Under: Adams County, Illinois, Business, Muddy River Vibe, Noteworthy, Quincy Tagged With: beer, blockbuster, bourbon, cigars, Imo's, liquor booth, Roll Tide, tequila

Quincy Park Board hears ‘strategic assessment’ of Westview Golf Course, asks for proposals to privatize Art Keller Marina

June 10, 2021 — by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — A report designed to address the declining number of rounds played at Westview Golf Course was presented to the Quincy Park District’s Board of Commissioners at its Wednesday meeting. The report was compiled by Tristan Wood, an administrative assistant with the Park District who also is working on completing his master’s degree in […]

Filed Under: Noteworthy, Quincy Tagged With: declining rounds, Quincy Park District, Tristan Wood, Westview Golf Course

Plans for 48th and State roundabout coming into focus; work expected to begin on site within year

June 9, 2021 — by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Work on the creation of a roundabout in the intersection of 48th and State should begin in the late spring or early summer of next year. Jim Frankenhoff, engineer for the Adams County Highway Department, and Steve Bange, senior project engineer for the City of Quincy, met last week with representatives from Springfield […]

Filed Under: Noteworthy, Quincy, Top Stories Tagged With: 48th & State, Jim Frankenhoff, MIKE ELBE, roundabout, Steve Bange

Another Quincy street closure…hey, you wanted them fixed

June 9, 2021 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Starting today, Wednesday, June 9, South 12th St. between Payson Avenue and Ohio will be closed to through traffic.  This section of roadway will re-open to traffic on Friday, June 18. The road is being closed by a privately hired contractor to allow for the repair of a failed sewer line in the area. Motorists are […]

Filed Under: Noteworthy, Quincy Tagged With: Quincy, street closure

Blues in the District returns with live performances starting Friday, June 11

June 8, 2021 — by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Blues in the District just wasn’t the same last year. The pandemic forced organizers to forego attempts to have live concerts in Washington Park last summer. Instead, two concerts were held in the Washington Theater, and blues lovers could watch the events on Facebook. “People still loved it,” said Bruce Guthrie, executive director […]

Filed Under: Muddy River TV+, Muddy River Vibe, Noteworthy, Quincy, Top Stories Tagged With: Blues in the District, Bruce Guthrie, Johnny Burgin

Blessing Resource Center designed to ‘take the confusion out of healthcare’

June 8, 2021 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday as Blessing Health System opened its Blessing Resource Center, which will provide a personalized, concierge-like service targeted to help consumers navigate their health in one place or with one phone call. The Blessing Resource Center will be a place for patients to learn about services, the cost […]

Filed Under: Community, Quincy Tagged With: Blessing Health System, Blessing Resource Center

Pike County Fair runs all week in Pleasant Hill

June 8, 2021 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Truck and Tractor pulls, concerts, queen contests, carnival rides and a demo derby. That’s a full lineup starting Tuesday at the 74th annual Pike County, Illinois Fair in Pleasant Hill. The Miss Pike County Fair Queen and Miss Junior Fair Queen gets things started Tuesday at 7 pm. Wednesday, June 9 is family night. With […]

Filed Under: Pike County, Illinois

Proposed residential rental registration program meets resistance from City Council

June 8, 2021 — by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Michael Seaver, director of inspection and enforcement for the City of Quincy, brought Monday night to the Quincy City Council a proposed ordinance to establish a residential rental registration program. It wasn’t met with open arms. Mike Farha and Tony Sassen, 4th Ward alderman, both said they couldn’t support the proposal. Jeff Bergman, […]

Filed Under: Muddy River TV+, Noteworthy, Quincy Tagged With: Jeff Bergman, John Mast, Michael Seaver, Mike Farha, Quincy City Council, Residential rental registration, Tony Sassen

City Council agrees to spend nearly $2 million to replace collapsed sewer on Oak Street

June 8, 2021 — by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Mike Farha looked at the nearly $2 million cost for sewer replacement for a three-block stretch on Oak Street, quietly shook his head and rubbed his eyes. “The reason I voted yes for it is that it has to be done,” the 4th Ward alderman said after Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting. […]

Filed Under: Noteworthy, Quincy, Top Stories Tagged With: Harrison Plaza, Jeffrey Conte, Mike Farha, Quincy City Council, sewer replacement

Former Center City Clerk pleads guilty to wire fraud

June 7, 2021 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

The former Center, Missouri city clerk who embezzled more than $300,000 from the small Ralls County town of about 500 people, has pleaded guilty to a few of the myriad of charges she faces. Tracey Ray was in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on Friday. She pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud […]

Filed Under: Commmunities, Ralls County, Missouri Tagged With: Tracey Ray Ralls County Sheriffs

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More than $215,000 awarded to area nonprofit organizations through Community Foundation’s competitive grant program

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QUINCY — Fifty nonprofit organizations received a total of $215,960.55 in grant funding through the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri’s competitive grant program. A total of 55 grants, awarded from 50 funds held at the Community Foundation, will support a … ...Read Full Article about More than $215,000 awarded to area nonprofit organizations through Community Foundation’s competitive grant program

Bushmeyer comes home as part of Gem City Music Festival

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Ever since a trip to Nashville with the Quincy High School Show Choir, Annie Bushmeyer knew she wanted to move there and be a performer, but she had no idea that her life’s path would turn into its own country song. Nobody kicked her dog or dented her truck.  However, her heart was … ...Read Full Article about Bushmeyer comes home as part of Gem City Music Festival

Quincy’s Sixth Street Promenade to get $2.4 million state Main Street grant; Pittsfield getting $2.8 million for work on Monroe Street

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QUINCY — The second time was the charm. In 2020, The City of Quincy Quincy applied for a $1.03-million IDOT grant to help pay for the Sixth Street Promenade, but it was rejected. But today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that Quincy was of several communities to receive part of $215 million … ...Read Full Article about Quincy’s Sixth Street Promenade to get $2.4 million state Main Street grant; Pittsfield getting $2.8 million for work on Monroe Street

Tribune report shows six of 10 Illinoisans drinking tap water with toxic chemicals; Conte says chemicals found in Quincy but don’t pose serious threat

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QUINCY — A recent investigation by the Chicago Tribune says more than 8 million people in the state — 6 out of every 10 Illinoisans — are drinking tap water with toxic chemicals that build up in human blood, cause cancer and other diseases and take years to leave the body. Recent testing by the … ...Read Full Article about Tribune report shows six of 10 Illinoisans drinking tap water with toxic chemicals; Conte says chemicals found in Quincy but don’t pose serious threat

QU adds fraternity, sorority; university hopes to raise $175,000 to upgrade houses on 18th Street

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QUINCY — People driving north on 18th Street past Quincy University in the past week may have noticed fresh paint and other modifications to the houses that make up the school’s Greek Row. Through a donation of $25,000, QU has started the first phase of a remodeling … ...Read Full Article about QU adds fraternity, sorority; university hopes to raise $175,000 to upgrade houses on 18th Street

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