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QUINCY — The buzzword on Thursday at the annual spring Kohl Wholesale Spring Food Show was “interaction.” “I really enjoy the interaction and getting to know the needs of our customers,” said Jeff Lindsay, regional sales director for the Alpha Bakery Company in Waukee, Iowa. “That is always important.” The Kohl food shows, which have gained…
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QUINCY – The former Steak n Shake location at 3819 Broadway is being transformed into another burger and ice cream franchise. A spokesperson confirmed to Muddy River News Thursday that Freddy’s, a fast food restaurant that specializes in frozen custard and steakburgers, will open at that location in mid-August. Steak n Shake closed in Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area String Orchestra’s annual spring concert is set for 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, in the Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be taken to help cover the cost of music and other expenses. “Dancing Through Life” is the theme…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation (TFF) is reminding all eligible nonprofits, churches and schools in West Central Illinois to register for the inaugural West Central Illinois Gives (WCIL Gives) event. Registration is open through Wednesday, April 30. “More than 40 organizations have already registered,” Callie Niederhauser, TFF program manager, said in a…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital recently earned accreditation from the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) for the hospital’s specialty pharmacy. URAC promotes health care quality by setting standards for clinical practice, consumer protections, performance measurement, operations infrastructure and risk management in collaboration with an array of stakeholders and industry experts. Blessing opened its specialty pharmacy inside…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The annual Hannibal spring clean-up day will be held Saturday, April 26. Volunteers should meet anytime from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Y Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill. Volunteers can pick up gloves and trash bags at the Y Men’s Pavilion. After the trash is picked up and bagged, representatives from Hannibal…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A jury trial for the former owner of the Golden Corral at 3908 Broadway in Quincy, Ill., accused of killing a classmate more than 30 years ago, is set for January 2026. William Christopher Niemet, 48, was arrested in February 2020 and charged with one count of first-degree murder in connection with…
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QUINCY — New classes are coming to Quincy High School and the Early Childhood and Family Center and the amended school schedule was passed. At Wednesday’s Quincy School Board meeting, the board agreed unanimously to adopt new courses for both Quincy High School and Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center. At QHS, there will be an…
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Bobbi L. Mercer, 42, of Fowler for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Expired Registration at 14th and State. NTA 128Hunter A. Maas, 19, of Quincy for Speeding at 14th and Vermont. NTA 128Brayden Bier reports his 2012 Hyundai entered and property stolen in the 800 block of North 3rd on 4/22.Joseph E. Mefford, 30, of…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health and Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network staff will have a flag raising to mark Donate Life Month in front of Blessing Hospital at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 25. The father of an organ recipient, a Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network representative and a Blessing…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tree of the Month for April is a Redbud Tree at 1921 Broadway at the home of Ron and Sharon Walley. The Tree Board established a Tree of the Month Award to celebrate Hannibal’s beautiful urban forest and its stewards. The Tree Board’s mission is to encourage and inspire by example…
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QUINCY — City Card Show is expanding its 2025 schedule with three additional events for collectors, dealers and hobbyists. Each show will feature 40-plus tables, hundreds of collectors and a selection of sports cards, Pokémon, memorabilia and more. All shows will be held at the Knights of Columbus. Admission is free, and kids attending will…
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QUINCY — Nonprofit educational institutions and organizations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri are invited to apply for project funding to advance education and innovation in the field of production agriculture. Grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded through a new Community Foundation program, “AgForward,” made possible by the Bob W. Richter Endowment…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — April Azotea has defeated Tammy Riley in a landslide runoff victory to replace 15-year councilman Mike Dobson in the 2nd Ward seat on the Hannibal City Council. “I’m ready to be proactive and jump in head first,” Azotea said in a phone call with Muddy River News after the results were made…
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QUINCY — It’s common to appreciate the paint job, the model and what is under the hood when admiring cars. The upholstery often times can be glossed over. Some may not even notice it. But not after Chuck Hagan gets his hands on it. “You have to be an artist to do this,” said Hagan,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri has been partnering with community agencies since 2000. Child Advocacy Centers, or CACs, were created in 1985, and more than 1,000 of them operate in the United States. The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri is one of 15…
Read Full Article Darion G. Hogan, 30, of 401 Quincy for Domestic Battery and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at his residence. Lodged 162Terrance D. Horton, 23, of Vandalia, Mo., for Phelps Co.-FTA Burglary, Adams Co. Felon Possession of Firearm and a new charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm in the 1600 block of Jersey. Lodged260/153/104Christina Johnson-Riley,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The annual Young Masters exhibit, celebrating the artistic talents of local students, is on display at the Hannibal Arts Council through April 29. The exhibit will culminate in two special award nights to honor standout student artists. The first event, recognizing 5th and 8th grade participants, will be held on Monday, April…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) and the Quincy Public Library (QPL) are partnering to provide free specialized bus training for library staff in preparation for its new mobile library. The training, funded through a Noncredit Workforce Training Initiative grant from the Illinois Community College Board, is part of a broader initiative to upskill…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Carthage Public Library was held April 15 at the corner of First and Center. The library received bids from five general contractors and has signed an agreement with the lowest bidder, Laverdiere Construction, Inc. from Macomb for $3,646,186. “We are thrilled to be moving forward with…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — St. Louis photographer Bruce Toulmin is Alliance Gallery’s guest artist for April. After years of taking only black and white film photos, his family gifted him a Nikon digital camera when he was in his 60s. It led to him exploring the options available to him to manipulate his images. Six months…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The opening day of Central Park Farmers Market will be Saturday, April 26. The market will be open 7:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 25. Starting in mid-June, the market will also be open Tuesday evenings from 3 to 7 p.m. The market will continue in Central Park through June…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 04/19/2025:Peggy M. Crumley, Rushville; Struck a deer on Cr 750E ST. CITATIONS: 04/20/2025:Angela L. Adams, Abingdon; Driving on a suspended driver’s license.
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