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QUINCY — Comptroller Sheri Ray asked the five members of the Finance Committee for guidance during their meeting before the Quincy City Council meeting. Ray ran out of time before she received an answer. Ray asked for a motion or direction from the committee to show support for a Truth in Taxation resolution and hearing,…
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QUINCY — Two members of the Quincy Park Board have decided to run for re-election, but two others will not. John Frankenhoff and Barb Holthaus hope to return to the board, while David Grimm, Cecil Weathers, Greg Artz and Josh Crabtree filed statements of candidacy before the Nov. 18 deadline as they try to secure…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) and Western Illinois University (WIU) signed an agreement Monday morning establishing a transfer pathway for students pursuing a degree in criminal justice/law enforcement. JWCC President Bryan Renfro and WIU Interim President Kristi Mindrup signed the agreement during a Monday ceremony. This agreement maps out an academic pathway from…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Holiday Art Market, the Hannibal Arts Council’s annual holiday sale, opens Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. After opening day, HAC gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. HAC is located at 105 S. Main. The market will run through Dec.…
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HUNTSVILLE, Mo. — A Junction City, Kan., man entered an Alford plea of guilty to three felonies on Nov. 13. Jeffrey Shannon Stulgate, 31, pled guilty to first-degree robbery, a Class A felony; first-degree tampering, a Class D felony; and resisting a lawful stop by fleeing, a Class E felony. Judge Scott Hayes sentenced him…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) recently was awarded a $7,000 grant from the U.S. Poultry and Egg Foundation for recruitment for the HLGU agribusiness program. The U.S. Poultry and Egg Foundation was created to provide funds to train and educate students for the advancement of the poultry industry. The HLGU Agribusiness program is a…
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QUINCY — Employees of Adams Telephone Co-Operative recently presented a check for $20,112.50 to the United Way of Adams County, Inc. The United Way of Adams County champions essential causes such as education, financial stability and health, which form the foundation of a fulfilling life. Jim Broemmer, chief executive officer, highlighted the significance of Adams’…
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Meet Titus, a sweet 5-year-old grey and white terrier lab mix with a heart of gold! This charming boy is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his vaccinations, ensuring he’s both healthy and ready for adventure. Titus has a playful personality and a zest for life that shines through in everything he does.…
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QUINCY — This year marks a special milestone for the Quincy Medical Group (QMG) Foundation Bridge the Gap to Health Race as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. This annual event has brought the community together to support causes that enhance the quality of life for local residents. To honor this milestone, the race is raising…
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QUINCY — Savana Santos, a Quincy High School graduate, recently received a Grammy nomination for best folk album for her work on “Weird Faith” with singer-songwriter Madi Diaz. The album features “Kiss on the Wall,” co-written by Santos. Santos moved to Nashville to pursue music after graduating high school in 2017. She released the song…
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There’s a new restaurant open at the Krazytown Trampoline Park. The Bridge Bar and Grill has many of your favorites including burgers, pizza, wings and drinks for you to enjoy while your kids bounce around. Brittany Boll takes you there on this edition of “Taste of the Town”, brought to you by SEE Quincy, the…
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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. Poepping, Stone, Bach & Associates, Inc. of Quincy sold an office with 5.17 acres at 100…
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Chad A. Gainey, 40, Quincy for criminal trespass. NTA 176Kimberly A. Brown, 19, Quincy for criminal trespass and consumption of alcohol by minor. NTA 144Gerad L. Epperson, 48, Quincy for driving on suspended, no insurance and expired registration. NTA 135Chad A. Gainey, 40, Quincy for agg battery and criminal damage. Lodged 144Jacob S. Bigley, 44,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The MFA Oil Foundation recently awarded a grant to Hannibal-LaGrange University to assist with buying a four-row planter and row cleaner attachment for the HLGU demonstration farm. The MFA Oil Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. Since…
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CANTON, Mo. — Dell Ann Janney, professor of accounting at Culver-Stockton College, was appointed to the board of directors for the Society for Experiential Education (SEE), formerly the National Society for Experiential Education, at the September 2024 board meeting. Founded in 1971, SEE is a nonprofit membership organization composed of a community of researchers, practitioners…
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Packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child can be dropped off Nov. 18-25 at two Quincy locations
QUINCY — Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations nearest them. Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes since 1993 to children…
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QUINCY —John Wood Community College (JWCC) reently opened spring registration for the College for Life (CFL) program. CFL provides students with intellectual or developmental disabilities an opportunity to continue their education, participate in campus life and gain skills for greater independence and community contribution. The program offers a range of non-credit courses, including practical subjects…
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QUINCY — In the third grade, Laura Sievert-Hesseltine attended the Quincy Symphony Orchestra’s Young People’s Concert, a free concert that 3,000 students from 10 counties continue to attend to this day. It inspired her to pick up the violin. Sievert-Hesseltine is now the executive director of Arts Quincy, also known as the Quincy Society of…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Nicholas Dix and Amber Hoener of Quincy at 10:38 a.m. Nov. 10, 2024.A girl was born to Brandon and Caitlyn Murphree of New Salem at 1:12 a.m. Nov. 11, 2024.A girl was born to Princeton Brown of Hannibal, Mo., and Lauren Crawley of Quincy at 8:27 a.m. Nov.…
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The newly-elected Adams County State’s Attorney talks about his transition into being the county’s lead prosecutor and balancing the administrative and courtroom duties of the office.
Read Full Article George Robbins, 72, 300 Cedar, Apt. 7 for retail theft at 1400 Harrison. 178Jeanne Biswell, 71, Colchester for operating vehicle with suspended registration.Whitney Fuhler, 34, Nebo for speeding. 113Fred Cory, 39, 3201 Acadia Way for speeding. 113Ricky Hall, 61, 1608 Harrison St. for speeding. 113Abbygail Palmer, 26, Loraine for speeding. 113Arlo P. Farrell, 33, 1268…
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