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QUINCY — Sun Auto Tire & Service opened on Thursday a new Plaza Tire Service store at 4020 Broadway between O’Reilly Auto Parts and ImmunoTek Plasma. For more than 60 years, Plaza Tire Service has stocked a selection of tires from top-name brands. The plans for the Quincy location were announced in May. It has 6,600 square…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Scottish Rite Masons invites the public to Lunch with Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the lower level handicap-accessible dining room of the Quincy Masonic Temple, 428 Jersey. The cost is $5 per child, with children under age 10 free of charge. The menu…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Victorian Festival of Christmas, presented by the Historic Hannibal Marketing Council, will be held Saturday in downtown Hannibal. Hannibal Parks & Recreation will have reindeer games at the Y Men’s Pavilion from 4 to 6 p.m. as part of the fun. Other activities and games include Snowball Toss and other games,…
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QUINCY — A Quincy Park Board commissioner submitted his resignation during executive session after Wednesday night’s meeting, explaining in a letter that the “toxicity and abhorrent behavior of a single, long-serving staple of the Quincy Park Board” was the reason for his decision. The vitriol in Trent Lyons’ letter was directed at commissioner John Frankenhoff,…
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QUINCY — Trackwork performed by BNSF has forced Amtrak’s Carl Sandburg service to be affected through Friday. Train 381, which normally operates between Chicago and Quincy, will terminate at Galesburg. Bus 3381 will provide alternate transportation between Galesburg and Quincy. Train 382, which normally operates between Quincy and Chicago, will originate at Galesburg. Bus 3382 will provide alternate transportation…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board voted at its Wednesday night meeting to approve a 10 percent salary increase for Executive Director Rome Frericks. The board’s 2024 budget report showed Frericks’s approved budgeted salary for 2024 was $99,275. The recommended budget for 2025 indicates a salary of $109,203. Commissioners unanimously voted in favor of the…
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Cristian Santiago H. Perez, 21, 2813 Bonansigna for Leaving the Scene, No Valid Driver’s License and Failure to Yield from Stop Sign. 176Cory M. Turner, 32, 1003 Monroe for Driving While License Suspended. 181
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Tyshaia T.D. Smith, 23, last known address in the 300 block of Locust in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for unlawful vehicular invasion. Smith is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if…
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12/01/2024 @ 12:44:18, Ocean Wave Ln, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Domestic DisturbancePublic Narrative Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on Ocean Wave Lane12/01/2024 @ 19:44:04, Highway 61 SB Highway 19, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Traffic StopPublic Narrative Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 61.12/01/2024 @ 19:54:12, Highway 61 Highway 19, Ralls County…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council recently launched its sixth annual Bad Art by Good People program, which randomly pairs 10 local community leaders with 10 area artists and mentors to create artworks that will be sold to support the arts. The title “Bad Art by Good People” is all in good fun, as…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A larger-than-anticipated increase in insurance means a tight 2025 budget for the Marion County Ambulance District (MCAD). The MCAD Board of Directors approved a $6.838 million budget during its meeting last week. The board also approved the insurance increase, discussed mobile integrated health and approved year-end incentives, a contract with Ralls County…
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QUINCY — Rober & Phillips, a Quincy law firm, recently announced the hiring of Logan E. Giesing as an associate attorney. During her law school studies, Logan worked as a law clerk at the Adams County Courthouse in 2022 and clerked at Rober Law (now Rober & Phillips) in 2023. She accepted a full-time position…
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QUINCY — Families in the Quincy area are invited to an event featuring Santa Claus arriving via helicopter at John Wood Community College from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Student Activity Center, 1301 S. 48th. The helicopter will touch down at 11 a.m. on the JWCC soccer field (near the…
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A girl was born to Jonathan Charles Davis and Alyssia Comley of Quincy at 2:13 a.m. Nov. 13, 2024.A boy was born to Levi Swift and Jordan Porter of Quincy at 8:29 a.m. Dec. 2, 2024.A boy was born to Levi Swift and Jordan Porter of Quincy at 8:33 a.m. Dec. 2, 2024.A girl was…
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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. Kenneth R. Smith of Murphysboro sold a residence at 1035 S. 12th in Quincy to Debra L.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Injuries and resignations among the firefighters in the Hannibal Fire Department have led to the decision to temporarily close Fire Station No. 2, 1383 30th Street near Huckleberry Park, effective Thursday, Dec. 12. Chief Ryan Neisen said the fire department, when fully staffed, has 38 employees — 34 firefighters, one chief, a…
Read Full Article Kesse J. Kindhart, 19, Durham, Mo., for Speeding. 181Erik R. Spring, 46, 2045 Cherry for Improper Turn. 120Devin A. Hickman, 37, 1415 S. 7th for Driving Under the Influence. 120David Dittmer, 50, Quincy for Failure to Abate a Nuisance.Troy L. Smith, 47, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for FTA aggravated criminal sexual abuse in…
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QUINCY – Bret Austin was elected as the new chairman of the Adams County Board Tuesday night. Austin, who has been on the board since 2016 and has served as vice-chairman and chairman of the board’s finance committee, was elected by a 15-0 vote, with four members voting present and two members absent. Board members…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis brought a gift to every first grader in QPS. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch made an appearance at all five elementary schools in the district. “It’s important for the success of our schools to have community partners such as the Kiwanis,” said Superintendent Todd Pettit. The Kiwanis…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Lions Club held a check presentation Nov. 21 for its donation of $1,000 to the Hannibal Nutrition Center to support ongoing efforts in providing essential nutritional services to seniors. The Hannibal Nutrition Center delivers meals to homebound seniors and provides daily meals at its facility to encourage fellowship and support…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A holiday jazz concert will be held at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, on Sunday, Dec. 15. The performance will feature smooth jazz and holiday favorites with a jazz twist by Hannibal pianist Bill Morrison and guest musicians — Morrison’s son Marty Morrison on drums, Bennett Wood on saxophone, Tom…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department will be the host of a blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Central Fire Station, 906 Vermont. People are encouraged to come to this event and donate blood. Current blood supplies are low, and the Red Cross needs donations. For an appointment call 1-800-RED…
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