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Real estate transfers in Pike County from Sept. 19-23, 2022

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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.  Tiffany Smith of Nebo sold a residence at 509 E. Jefferson in Pittsfield to Randy Smith […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from Sept. 12-16, 2022

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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.  Mervin H. Yoder and Linda L. Yoder of Dixon, Mo., sold a 24.78-acre farm at 16671 […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from Sept. 5-9, 2022

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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.  Richard L. Palmer and Therese A. Palmer of Pittsfield sold a residence at 568 Elm in […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 2022

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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.  Christopher A. Nichols of Rockport sold a glass/repair building at 1351 W. Washington in Pittsfield to […]

Quincy Medical Group flu shot clinics scheduled throughout region in September, October

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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group will be the host of flu shot clinics at several locations in September and October. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling the phone number listed with each location below. Everyone attending the flu shot clinics are asked to wear a mask. The clinics are available for ages […]

Two local classrooms taught by WIU alumni awarded grants from Compeer Financial

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MACOMB, Ill. — High school agriculture classes taught by eight Western Illinois University School of Agriculture alumni will be enhanced by funding awarded recently by the Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America. Area teachers whose classrooms were impacted by money from the Farm Credit cooperative’s giving program include Mariana Roberts, a 2018 graduate who teaches […]

Candidates’ petitions for JWCC trustee election available Sept. 6 

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QUINCY — Nominating petitions for seats on the John Wood Community College board of trustees will be available at the Quincy campus, 1301 S. 48th, on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Petitions may be circulated starting Tuesday, Sept. 20. The filing period is Dec. 12-19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This does not include Saturday, Dec. […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from Aug. 15-19, 2022

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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. WP Outdoors, LLC of New Oxford, Pa., sold a 40.50-acre farm at 10201 423rd in Nebo to […]

WIU awards degrees to 281 students after summer semester

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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — A total of 281 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the Summer 2022 semester at Western Illinois University. Of these, 31 graduates’ primary attendance site was the WIU-Quad Cities campus. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 183 graduates, and master’s degrees were earned by 98 graduates. Academic distinction was awarded to […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from Aug. 8-12, 2022

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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.  Robert Brewer and Tammy Brewer of Pittsfield sold a 60.35-acre farm in Pleasant Hill to Samuel […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from Aug. 1-5, 2022

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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.  Jessica D. Howland of Pittsfield sold a residence at 418 E. Fayette in Pittsfield to Margaret […]

Two physicians join Illini Rural Health Clinic

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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Dr. Dakota Lammy and Dr. Alborz Javadzadeh have joined the medical staff of Illini Rural Health Clinic. Lammy is a family medicine provider. Born in Alton and raised in Calhoun County, Lammy earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford and completed a three-year family medicine […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from July 25-29, 2022

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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.  Patrick Eston of Barry sold a residence at 639 E. Washington in Pittsfield to Jacob P. […]

JWCC opens new Ag Science Complex

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BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College officially dedicated its new College Agricultural Sciences Complex and Fred L. Bradshaw Learning Center Tuesday morning at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center near Baylis.  More than 300 people attended the ceremony which celebrated the 45-year educational partnership with the University of Illinois, John Wood Community College and the […]

Western Illinois release dean’s list for summer 2022

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MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — A total of 192 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the 2022 summer dean’s list. The total includes 34 students at the WIU-Quad Cities campus. To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.6 grade point average on a scale of 4.0, which equals […]

Hendrian sisters operating lemonade stand fundraiser Sept. 3 for Salvation Army

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QUINCY — Grace and June Hendrian, daughters of Adam and Kellea Hendrian of Quincy, are operating a lemonade stand to benefit The Salvation Army. The sisters are inviting children in the community and surrounding area to join them in helping their neighbors in need by operating a lemonade stand of their own. “Every year that […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from July 18-22, 2022

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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.  Brian Harris of Hull sold a residence at 29723 2000th in Hull to Robert L. Pettyjohn and […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from July 11-15

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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.  Carroll Menke and Wyvetta Menke of Jupiter, Fla., sold a residence at No. 3 Crescent Heights […]

JWCC taps Maas Construction for Workforce Development building project

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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees accepted a $6.65 million bid from Maas Construction for the Workforce Development Expansion (WDC) project and approved a $16.4 million balanced budget for the next fiscal year during its meeting Wednesday night.

Real estate transactions in Pike County from July 4-8, 2022

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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.  Jeffrey R. Moffit and Priscilla Ann Moffit of Pittsfield sold a residence at 25187 492nd in Florence […]

Orr Agricultural Center to hold agronomy field day on Wednesday

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BAYLIS, Ill. — The Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center, 37804 State Highway 104, will be the site of an agronomy field day from 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20. The event will begin the University of Illinois Orr Crop Science shop with wagon tours starting at 9 a.m. Various presentation will be made outdoors through […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from June 27 to July 1, 2022

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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.  John E. Schoenherr of Chatham sold a residence at 1051 Oak Hill Drive in Pittsfield to […]

Barry man charged with possessing, disseminating videos of children under age 13 in various sexual acts

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BARRY, Ill. — A Barry man was arrested Tuesday and charged with 12 counts of dissemination of child pornography, along with other charges. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois State Police and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office executed a court-authorized search warrant at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at a residence in Barry. Subsequent to the execution […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from June 20-24, 2022

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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.  Brian White and Cheryl A. White of Perry sold a residence at 305 S. Congress in […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from June 13-17, 2022

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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.  Margaret R. Guthrie of Pittsfield sold a residence at 240 S. Mason in Pittsfield to Rachel […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from June 6-10

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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.  Lynn R. Waters Scott, as trustee under the Letha B. Waters Trust of Liberty, sold a […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from May 23-27, 2022

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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.  (EDITOR’S NOTE: Yes, the real estate transfers for May 30 through June 3 were published last […]

Community Foundation awards more than $30,000 in scholarships to 17 area students

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QUINCY — Seventeen area students pursuing higher education and a local teacher have been awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships and recognition awards from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. Recipients of the scholarships, most of which come from permanently endowed funds at the Community Foundation, will receive financial support towards […]

Western Illinois University gives bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to 929 graduates

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MACOMB, Ill. — A total of 929 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the Spring 2022 semester at Western Illinois University. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 649 graduates. Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point averages. This consists of Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 GPA or higher on a […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from May 30-June 3, 2022

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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.  Sprague Land Company of New Canton sold an 81.17-acre farm in Pittsfield to MG Barton Farms […]

Salvation Army summer fan program begins June 13; cooling center locations reveal summer hours

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The Salvation Army will again be collecting and distributing electric fans to those in need. Distribution of fans from its Family Services facilities, in both Quincy and Hannibal, will begin on June 13. Anyone living within the Quincy Area Command’s service area of Adams, Pike, & Brown Counties in Illinois, and Marion, Ralls, Lewis, Shelby, & Monroe Counties in Missouri are encouraged to apply.

More than $82,000 in Masonic scholarships given to 42 local college students

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QUINCY — The Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Illinois of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, recently awarded 42 new and renewal scholarships to local college students totaling more than $82,000. Statewide, more than 449 scholarships were awarded totaling more than $701,950. The new scholarship […]

Real estate transfers from Pike County for May 16-20

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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. Vickie L. Summers of Barry sold a residence at 654 S. Cherry in Pittsfield to Dalton […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from May 9-13

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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. Information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted. Kinscherff Farms, LLC of Pleasant Hill […]

Looking for Lincoln sign dedication set for Thursday in Barry

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The New Philadelphia Association and the Looking for Lincoln organization invites the public to the dedication of the Looking For Lincoln sign which was set at the First Baptist Church of Barry last September.
The dedication will take place at 1:40 PM on May 26th at 900 Main Street in Barry, Illinois.

John Wood honors 359 students earning associate degree, 132 earning certificates at May 13 commencement

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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s 47th annual commencement exercises were held Friday, May 13, in the Student Activity Center on the campus in Quincy.  The ceremony honored 359 students earning associate degrees and 132 students earning career/technical certificates. Graduates, listed by degree or certificate received and current city, were:

Real estate transfers in Pike County from May 2-6

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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. Information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted. Susan S. Cox of Pittsfield sold […]

Gollihar earns college scholar recognition; WIU names spring 2022 college, departmental and honors scholars

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MACOMB — Brandi Gollihar of Augusta is one of six students who will complete degree requirements in spring 2022 and receive the highest recognition from one of the various colleges of study for overall academic excellence by being named a college scholar. Gollihar will be recognized as a university libraries college scholar and graduate with […]

Real estate transfers in Pike County from April 25-29

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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. Information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted. Thomas L. Branham and Laken P. […]

Real estate transfers recorded in Pike County from April 18-22

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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. Information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted. Square 1838, LLC of Pittsfield sold […]

Funding available for local non-profits through Community Foundation

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QUINCY — Local nonprofits seeking to build their programming, expand their mission and better their communities are invited and encouraged to apply for funding through the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri’s annual competitive grant program. The deadline to submit grant applications is at 11:45 p.m. June 1. Grants are made for […]

Real estate transfers recorded in Pike County April 11-15

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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. Information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted. Carl G. Crowder of Center, Mo., […]

Real estate transfers recorded in Pike County from April 4-8

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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. Information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted. Stacy J. McDonald of Pittsfield sold […]

JWCC awards Presidential Scholarships to two students from Pittsfield, one from Brown County

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QUINCY — Three high school seniors recently earned two-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships to John Wood Community College. Winners of the ninth annual JWCC Presidential Scholarship Competition are: Kaitlyn Cox, a student at Pittsfield High School and a daughter of Jeff and Amy Cox; Mason Henry, a student at Brown County High School and a son […]

Illinois Electric Cooperative selects Ericsson, XtremeLTE to modernize networks in Pike County

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Illinois Electric Cooperative, an Illinois-based electric service provider, has selected Ericsson through its strategic partnership with XtremeLTE to modernize networks in rural Pike County, Illinois. The project involves Fixed Wireless Access delivered through the Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum.  The new partnership, part of the Federal Communications Commission’s Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF-II), will […]

Ten libraries at local school districts receive part of $1.4 million in grants from Jesse White’s office

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Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White recently awarded more than $1.4 million in Fiscal Year 2022 School District Library Grant Program awards to 672 public school districts. More than 1.5 million Illinois students served by school library programs will benefit from the grants. “As a former public school teacher and administrator, I know […]

State Fire Marshal awards $2.5 million in grants to Illinois First Responders

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The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of the 2022 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $2.5 million was awarded to 104 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment.

Promotional tour held Wednesday at JWCC’s Orr Multipurpose Agriculture Facility

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BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College officials were the hosts of a promotional tour at the college’s Orr Multipurpose Agriculture Facility on Wednesday. The facility is in the final stages of fundraising and construction. It will open for classes during the fall 2022 semester. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 9. The […]

JWCC Business & Industry Training offering leadership courses

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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training is offering a series of three classes that focus on characteristics of effective leaders, ethics, service, and both leadership and communication skills — with a special emphasis on listening and engaging with others effectively. Become the Leader Others Want to Follow focuses on the practical aspects […]

Pike County Sheriff’s Department searching for white male missing since March 7

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FISHHOOK, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a 30-year-old white male who has been missing since the early evening of March 7. Austin Joel Shaw, 30, was last seen just southwest of Fishhook, where it was reported he was dropped off to go rock hunting. A couple of items belonging to […]

Plattner hired to be vice president/loan officer at Great Rivers Bank

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BARRY, Ill. — Julie Plattner recently was hired by Great Rivers Bank to be a vice president/loan officer in the Hannibal, Mo., and Pittsfield markets. Plattner has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Illinois State University. She has more than 27 years of banking experience with human resources, funds management, compliance, lending and loan administration. […]

Community Wellness Expo set for April 23 at Lake Pittsfield

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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Picture Pittsfield, Illini Community Hospital and the Pike County Chamber of Commerce are the hosts of a drive-thru Community Wellness Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23 at Lake Pittsfield. Participants will start their journey at the north end of the lake (near the baseball diamond and tennis courts) and […]

Twelve Western students place at Future Business Leaders of America Western Area Conference event

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MACOMB, Ill. — Twenty Western High School students competed in several different business-related testing categories against 10 other schools in a Future Business Leaders of America Western Area Conference at Western Illinois University. Twelve Western students placed first or second in their category, and another seven students placed in the top ten for their competitive […]

Applications for Snyder scholarship accepted at Two Rivers Regional Council through June 30

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QUINCY — Applications for the Frances L. Snyder Memorial Scholarship are being accepted at the Two Rivers Regional Council through June 30. A $1,250 scholarship is available in each of Adams, Brown, Pike and Schuyler counties. Scholarships are for income-eligible residents accepted at an accredited Illinois educational institution. They may be applied toward tuition, fees, […]

Community Foundation announces competitive grant program, online workshops

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QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri will distribute more than $175,000 in grants to local nonprofits through its annual competitive grant program, which opens March 1. Grants of up to $7,500 will be made to nonprofit organizations advancing arts and culture, community betterment, education, health and human services in […]

University of Illinois Extension adds natural resources, environment, energy educator to staff

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URBANA, Ill. – The University of Illinois Extension recently welcomed Amy Lefringhouse to serve as a natural resources, environment and energy educator in Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike, and Schuyler counties in Western Illinois. County Director Shelby Crow says this position involves a partnership with John Wood Community College. “We are proud to serve local residents with expertise and education in specialized areas […]

Community Foundation elects Grady as new board chair; Palmer, Shepard added as board members

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QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri recently elected Lance Grady as its new board chair and welcomed Douglas Palmer and Julie Shepard to its Board of Directors at its annual meeting. Palmer is the president of Culver-Stockton College. “I am excited to join with a group of community-minded and […]

Downtown walk-in clinic moving to Illini Community Hospital campus as part of $1.6 million project

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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital will relocate and expand its walk-in clinic as part of a $1.6 million project. Illini Xpress Walk-In Clinic will move from 101 E. Washington to a new facility to be built on the hospital campus. The facility will include two drive-through bays similar to those at the Blessing Express […]

Weather closings, cancellations and delays for 2/3/22

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Closings, cancellations and delays for February 2 in the Muddy River Region.

Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County grant to address mental health needs of three Pike County school districts

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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County recently gave a $140,000 grant to the Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois. The grant will be allocated over three years — $70,000 in year one, $40,000 in year two and $30,000 in year three. The grant will serve the mental/behavioral health needs of […]

Access Food project receives $7,500 grant from Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County

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The Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County recently announced a $7,500 grant to the Access Food project as part of its Healthy Community Grant competitive grant program, which annually selected projects that most effectively demonstrate the ability to impact Pike County’s most pressing physical, emotional and social health needs. Grant funds will be used […]

Unemployment rate down in Illinois, payroll jobs up in December

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that the unemployment rate fell 0.4 of a percentage point to 5.3 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by 22,800 in December, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and released by IDES. The preliminary report for November monthly payrolls was revised from 19,500 […]

College students can apply for $500 scholarship from Pike County Sheriff’s Office

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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding more than $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the state to students wishing to pursue higher education ring the 2022-23 academic year. The scholarships are for tuition, books and fees. Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood will be awarding a scholarship for $500. A committee made up […]

Pike County Endowment Fund exceeds $25,000 match goal through ‘Double Down for Pike County’ challenge

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QUINCY — The Pike County Fund Council accepted an invitation from a donor who did not want to be publicly identified in September to grow the Pike County Endowment Fund by $50,000. The council had until December 31 to secure $25,000 in donations to match the anonymous donor’s gift of $25,000. The Fund Council announced […]

Illini Community Hospital recognized for national ranking

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PITTSFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network recently recognized Illini Community Hospital for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care, during a ceremony at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign.  Illini Community Hospital was recognized for being in the top 10 percent of all critical access hospitals in the country for […]

Flu, COVID-19 outbreaks forcing Pleasant Hill schools to take ‘adaptive pause’ through Friday

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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — The Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District No. 3 has been taking an “adaptive pause” in classrooms throughout the district since Wednesday and will continue through the end of this week. An adaptive pause, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, is a strategy allowing for movement into any level […]

American Legion post in Pleasant Hill uses GoFundMe account to raise money for roof

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PLEASANT HILL, ill. — A new roof is on the way for the American Legion Post 1048 building in Pleasant Hill. Richard Graham, treasurer for Post 1048, says a leak in the roof also led to repairs to the ceiling inside the building. Post 1048 officials started a GoFundMe account at Central State Bank in […]

Horizons Social Services, Don Kirk honored by Community Foundation

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QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri has distributed more than $12 million to date in charitable funds to nonprofit organizations since it was founded on Nov. 26, 1997. The growth and success of the Community Foundation is due to the vision and partnership of its donors, nonprofits and supporters. […]

BBB recognizes businesses in Pittsfield, New London, Hannibal with Torch Awards

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QUINCY — The Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois recently honored three businesses in the Quincy region with Torch Awards. A Torch Award is the most prestigious honor the BBB can present to exceptional organizations for their dedication to integrity and ethical business practices.  “These organizations have truly joined BBB’s mission of advancing marketplace trust in an […]

Jerseyville man turns himself in one week after 100 MPH chase through Calhoun and Pike counties

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PITTSFIELD, IL – Just before 9:00 pm on October 16, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2011 Ford Fusion in Hardin.  The failed to stop, increased speed, and fled from the officer at speeds over 100 MPH.  The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office pursued the vehicle and notified the […]

County Market among new retailers for SNAP recipients to buy food online

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CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services announced Tuesday the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved six new retailers for Illinois’ 1.8 million Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to buy groceries online. Among the new retailers is County Market, which operates 31 locations throughout the state. County Market has […]

Hannibal Band Day 2021

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Matthew Kirby submitted these photos of the annual Hannibal Band Day field show. The parade and field show celebrate local high school marching bands and is usually held on the second Tuesday in October.

Funds now available to assist income-eligible households with energy bills

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The Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials has funds available to assist income-eligible households with natural gas, propane and electric bills, as well as furnace assistance. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is available in Adams, Brown, Pike, and Schuyler counties. Eligibility requirements are different than in years past. Households must be at or […]

Four local fire departments receive COVID-19 relief grants from Illinois State Fire Marshal

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SPRINGFIELD — The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal announced Wednesday the recipients of the one-time Illinois Fire Department COVID-19 Relief Grant, and four fire departments in Adams and Pike counties were among those selected. In Adams County, the Clayton Fire Protection District received $7,952; the Ursa Fire Protection District received $1,939; and the […]

‘Double Down for Pike County’ $25,000 matching donation challenge announced

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The Pike County (Ill.) Endowment Fund with the Community Foundation Serving West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri has an opportunity to grow its fund by up to $50,000 through a dollar-for-dollar matching donation challenge. Through the “Double Down for Pike County” effort, every gift made to the Pike County Endowment Fund by Dec. 31 will be […]

JWCC announces winners of 18th annual livestock judging contest

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BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College held its 18th annual Ag Alumni Association Livestock Judging Invitational on Sept. 17 at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center. The event was sponsored by ADM Animal Nutrition and Moorman’s ShowTec and hosted by JWCC Agriculture Alumni Association and Livestock Evaluation Club. Two-hundred and sixty students from 20 Illinois and Missouri high schools, FFA and […]

Quincy Medical Group offering multiple drive-through flu shot clinics in October

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Quincy Medical Group is offering drive-through flu shot clinics in Barry, Ill., Keokuk, Iowa, Mount Sterling, Ill., Pittsfield, Ill., and Quincy, Ill., for people ages 2 and over. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling the phone number listed with each location. All those attending the flu shot clinics are asked to wear […]

JWCC Trustees hear report on COVID vaccinations and SHIELD testing

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John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard an update on Governor JB Pritzker’s COVID executive order requiring employees and students in higher education to get vaccinated or test weekly at Wednesday’s board meeting. JWCC is working with SHIELD Illinois from the University of Illinois to implement a testing program for all JWCC sites, plus […]

‘A defining moment for our region’: JWCC breaks ground on Orr Multipurpose Agriculture Facility

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BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College president Mike Elbe called it a “defining moment for our region.” The official groundbreaking ceremony of the Orr Multipurpose Agriculture Facility was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center. More than 125 people attended the event. The ceremony showcased a 44-year educational partnership with the […]

JWCC Trustees hear report on Orr Multipurpose Agriculture Facility groundbreaking

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The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report from JWCC President Michael Elbe regarding the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Orr Multipurpose Agriculture Facility at its meeting Wednesday night. The event will be held on August 24, at 10:00 a.m., at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Baylis, IL. “The official groundbreaking […]

Area nonprofits awarded nearly $170,000 through Community Foundation’s competitive grant program

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Forty area nonprofits received $169,524 in grant funding through the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri’s competitive grant program. Forty-four grants, awarded from 48 endowment funds held at the Community Foundation, will support a wide range of local, charitable interests. The checks were awarded Tuesday morning during a presentation hosted by the […]

Registration open for whitetail archery academy at Gardner Camp

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HULL, Ill. – Gardner Camp, in partnership with Whitetails Unlimited, Rivers Edge Chapter, will be the host of a whitetail archery academy for area youths on Aug. 14-15.  The academy will provide youths ages 12- 17 with an opportunity to be outside shooting a bow at multiple targets on a variety of archery ranges. Campers will […]

Girl Scouts have 15 million boxes of unsold cookies; local CEO declines comment on impact for local programs

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The Girl Scouts are struggling to sell 15 million boxes of unsold cookies. The New York Times reported in June that cookies are stuck in warehouses because membership has declined and the scouts were not able to perform their usual in-person selling efforts. Around 12 million of the 15 million surplus cookies never left bakery […]

JWCC trustees approve budget, strategic initiative investments for 2022 fiscal year

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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved a $16,199,429 balanced budget and adopted the college’s strategic master plan for the 2022 fiscal year during its regular meeting Wednesday.  The budget includes a tuition and institutional fee freeze for the fifth straight year. “Affordability and accessibility are vital for anyone seeking education, […]

Griggsville, Illinois man arrested on fraud charges

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On June 14, the Pike County (IL) Sheriff’s Department received a complaint of alleged home repair fraud in Pleasant Hill.  On June 20, Derek E. Greenwood, 38, of Griggsville, Illinois was arrested on charges of aggravated home repair fraud and theft after a court authorized search warrant was executed at his residence.   Greenwood is […]

Barry, Illinois man arrested for sexually abusing a child

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BARRY – Illinois State Police have arrested a Barry man for allegedly sexually abusing a minor. ISP Division of Criminal Investigation officials said their investigation into Terry Eisenburg, 50, began when a minor told them Eisenburg sexually abused her. Friday, following an investigation, agents arrested Eisenburg and took him to the Pike County (IL) Jail. […]

Fellowship of Christian Athletes fundraiser offers $1.7 million in prizes for anyone who makes hole-in-one

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BARRY, Ill. — Want to win $15,000 in groceries? A 2021 Harley Davidson motorcycle? A 2021 Jeep Laredo or a 2021 Honda Pilot? Four season tickets in the Champions Club for the St. Louis Cardinals next season? A $250,000 home? Or maybe something simple like a million dollars? Anybody can win any of these prizes […]

Six local fire protection districts receive grants to buy small firefighting, ambulance equipment

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Six local fire protection districts are among the 149 recipients of $3.3 million from the Small Equipment Grant Program, according to a press release from the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.  Receiving money from the program were: the Clayton Fire Protection District, $25,962 the Liberty Fire Protection District, $25,885. the […]

JWCC passes tentative $16.2 million budget with tuition freeze

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Budget to be finalized at July meeting QUINCY – John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved a tentative budget of nearly $16.2 million for the next fiscal year during its regular meeting Wednesday night. Although the budget is $208,424 higher than last year, it does not include an increase in tuition. This is the […]

‘The Acid Lady,’ convicted of sealing dead husband in barrel of acid, seeks clemency in California

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GOLDEN, Ill. — Larissa Schuster was sentenced in May 2008 to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing her estranged husband, Golden native Timothy Schuster. Timothy Schuster’s brother, Ted, never figured the ordeal was ever truly over. “When (Larissa) was convicted, the state’s attorney’s office in Fresno County told us to be […]

IDES offices remain closed while rest of the state reopens

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From Illinois Policy Institute The Illinois Department of Employment Security was ill-prepared to handle record numbers of unemployed workers when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, was slow to distribute federal help, exposed Illinoisans’ private information, then lefts thousands on hold awaiting answers. Here’s the latest: 458  Days since Illinois Department of Employment Security offices were open […]