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QUINCY — Two Adams County countywide elected officials filed to run for re-election in 2024 on the first day of filing along with one other prospective office holder and a number of precinct committeemen and County Board candidates. Circuit Clerk Lori Geschwandner filed for re-election as a Democrat and Coroner Scott Graham filed as a…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man originally charged with a Class X felony for child pornography nearly 3½ years ago is expected to get probation when he is sentenced on Jan. 19. Sidney Shackleton, 34, appeared with attorney Dennis Woodworth in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon before Judge Scott Larson. Shackleton was facing a…
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Jayden Currern, 18, of Quincy for FTA Aggravated Battery and Mob Action. Lodged 124Damian Carrero, 20, of Quincy for FTA Aggravated Battery and Mob Action. Lodged 124Kouri R. Woods, 33, of 1105 North 10th for Domestic Battery. Lodged 153Ray E. Davis, 60, of 2020 Cherry St. for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 8th and Broadway.…
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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. Gavyn M. Favre and Janelle N. Favre of Quincy sold a residence at 1113 N. 20th in…
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QUINCY — Maverick’s Landing, 500 S. Eighth, will be the site of a stand-up comedy show Saturday, Dec. 2. Comedians performing will be host and Quincy native Richard Bailey, Ryne Thorson, Kody Freeman, Quincy native Seth Reed and Larry Smith from NPR’s “Convince Me.” In a press release, Bailey said, “It’s always great to come…
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NEBO, Ill. — A Pittsfield man died as the result of a car crash on Friday on County Highway 7, north of Nebo. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded at 5:47 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, to a single unit vehicle crash. The driver of the vehicle, Michael Knight of Pittsfield, was pronounced dead at…
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QUINCY — World AIDS Day, observed annually on Dec. 1, serves as a global movement to unite people in the ongoing battle against HIV and AIDS. On this day, the Quincy ARISE Coalition is the host of a community event titled “Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV” from 3 to 7…
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QUINCY — City Treasurer Linda Moore admitted that when department heads approach the Quincy City Council, they’re typically asking for money. “Kelly (Stupasky, manager of the treasurer’s office) and I are here to tell you how we’ve made money for the city,” Moore said with a smile during Monday’s meeting of the Quincy City Council.…
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Alex Torres, 37, last known address in the 900 block of N. 12th Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated domestic battery and petition to revoke probation. Torres is 5-foot-7 tall and 165 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. If you know where he can be found, call…
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MACOMB, Ill. — No civilians or firefighters were injured in a fire at the Macomb National Guard Armory on Saturday morning. The Macomb Fire Department was requested by the Macomb Police Department to respond to the Macomb National Guard Armory, 135 W. Grant, for a burning odor and haze within the building at 11:26 a.m. Saturday,…
Read Full Article Andrew Adams, 32, 7011 Timber Ridge N., Quincy, for Vehicular Invasion, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Reckless Driving, Leaving the Scene, Operating Uninsured Vehicle and a City warrant for FTA – cannabis at 100 Broadway. Lodged. 135/142Steven Crane, 48, 918 Cherry St., Quincy, for registration suspended for non-insurance at 18th and Chestnut. NTA. 122Emily Hendricker, 28, 2036…
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DALLAS CITY, Ill. — A death investigation is under way after a Dallas City man was found dead after a residential fire on Saturday. The victim was identified as Lonnie E. Lewis, 74. The Dallas City Rural Fire Protection District was paged to a structure fire at 180 W. Second in Dallas City at approximately…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man facing up to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for a January shooting incident received a sentence of 364 days in the Adams County Jail and three years of probation during a sentencing hearing Monday afternoon. Aaron J. Gallaher, 20, appeared with attorney Gerald Timmerwilke in Adams County…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 20 for The Corner Cottage, a local rental property and Chamber member since June 2023. In a press release, owner Kayleigh Gray, said, “This charming, cozy cottage in the heart of Macomb is perfect for those seeking simpler…
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QUINCY — The Gem City Rock Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Quincy Town Center in the former bookstore location. A rock and fossil identification time is scheduled. Participants are invited to bring an unknown material to stump the group. An activity for kids is scheduled as well.
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department will perform its Hawk Express jazz band holiday concert at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in the Quincy University cafeteria, 1800 College Ave. The concert is free and open to the public. The band will perform holiday music with a jazz twist including “Santa Rocks the House,” “This…
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QUINCY — Rethink Media will have its second Rethinksgiving food drive at its 502 N. 12th location on Tuesday, Nov. 28. This all-day event helps the surrounding areas, as well as replenishes the various give and take pantries across the city for this upcoming holiday season and beyond. Donations will be accepted all day and…
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QUINCY — Another online food delivery service is now available in Quincy. Uber Eats, which services 465 other cities in Illinois, now has drivers in Quincy. Debbie Houston is one of the new drivers. She said she received a card in the mail about two weeks ago that said Uber Eats was coming to Quincy.…
Read Full Article Colin M. Boylen, 20, Mt. Sterling for Consumption of Alcohol-Minor at 1708 Broadway. NTA 260/142Tory L. Jordan, 26, Chicago for FTA-Operating Uninsured Vehicle and a new charge of Aggravated Domestic Battery. 179/104Harley J. Walker, 22, Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 140/185Jerel L. Bateman, 48, Quincy for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Aggravated Reckless Driving. Lodged 108Donald…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Officers with the Quincy Police Department issued multiple citations to minors at The Cedar Club, 2001 Cedar, on Friday. Officers conducted a tavern check at 11:55 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24 at the Cedar Club to identify minors consuming alcohol and or possessing fictitious identifications. Officers issued 11 citations for consumption of alcohol…
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QUINCY — As the holiday shopping season kicks off, so do holiday scams. Gift card scams are one of the most popular methods scammers used, and they’re becoming more common. Fraud reports to BBB Scam Tracker involving gift cards as a form of payment spiked in the first three quarters of 2023, up 50 percent…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Austin Aymond and Aaliyah Adams of Quincy at 2:54 a.m. Nov. 11, 2023.A girl was born Garry and Stephanie Dunn of Quincy at 5:40 a.m. Nov. 12, 2023.A boy was born Mike and Torie Disalvo of Quincy at 12:59 a.m. Nov. 13, 2023.A girl was born to Seth…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Salvation Army invites the community to show their school spirit during the Captain Kettle Mascot Challenge. Quincy High School’s Blue Devil, Quincy Notre Dame’s Raider, John Wood Community College’s Woody the Trailblazer, Liberty High School’s Eagle and Quincy University’s Victor E. Hawk will compete to claim the Captain Kettle Mascot Challenge…
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QUINCY — Audiences will be treated to a wide variety of holiday vocal and instrumental selections at John Wood Community College’s Fine Arts Department holiday music concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in the JWCC Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the Quincy campus, 48th and Harrison. JWCC’s concert choir, band and vocal show ensemble…
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MRN Editor David Adam talks with John Wood Community College President Bryan Renfro about the Aspen Prize, spring enrollment numbers, expansion at the Workforce Development Center, the Pathways to Promise Scholarship and the strange combination of pizza and Mexican food in Quincy’s restaurants. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s Furniture.
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