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ADAMS COUNTY – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports an accident Saturday morning between a FedEx semi-truck and a passenger car has resulted in a death. The crash occurred just after 5:30 a.m. at 6000 Gardner Expressway (Ill. 57), near the FedEx Freight facility. Adams County Coroner Scott Graham reports that Jeremiah D. Engle, 28,…
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QUINCY — ADM Quincy recently partnered with The Pack Shack, J.M Huber, Ingersoll-Rand and Hollister-Whitney to pack thousands of healthy meals for neighbors in the community as part of the Feed the Funnel event. The event, a trademark of The Pack Shack, was held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 9 at the…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting as the City of Macomb proclaimed April 17 as McDonough County Health Department Day in honor of its 50th anniversary of service to the area. The McDonough County Health Department has been a cornerstone of community well-being, providing…
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QUINCY — Linda Moore’s campaign was filled with many promises, but one of them likely will define her early success when she begins her four-year term as mayor on Monday. As she shared her “Fix and Grow” plan during a press conference on Feb. 27 at the Western Catholic Union Hall, she promised to fix…
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QUINCY — People in attendance for Friday afternoon’s Golden Deeds luncheon, sponsored by the Quincy Service Club, learned about Janice Weiland’s work as an intake specialist at Two Rivers Regional Council, her activity in her church, the two books she has written and her team-first attitude. They also assuredly left the Elks Club humming a…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Michael and Sophia Hugenberg of Quincy at 8:32 a.m. April 25, 2025.A girl was born to Desiree Hicks of Quincy at 4:47 a.m. April 26, 2025.Twins, a girl and a boy, were born to Paul Wenneker of Wyaconda, Mo., and Ashley Kirchner of Wyaconda, Mo., at 12:55 p.m.…
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Michael R. Norris, 43, of Quincy for Speeding at 14th and Vermont. NTA 128Jacques R. Garrett, 46, of Quincy for Possession of Meth, Meth Delivery and Possession of Controlled Substance at 18th and State. Lodged 124Christopher A. Goodwin, 36, of Quincy for Trespassing at 421 Hampshire. NTA 161Alyssa K. Case, 33, of Anamosa, Iowa for…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Symphonic Band will perform a spring concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, in the Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. The concert will feature a new work by composer Alex Shapiro that features an audio track accompaniment to the band parts. This requires the use…
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QUINCY — In honor of the Adams County Bicentennial, the community is invited to participate in Religious Freedom and Heritage Day on Saturday, May 10. It will be a daylong celebration of the county’s rich legacy of religious diversity and the constitutional right to freedom of belief. Anchored by the theme “City of Refuge,” the…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Action Brown County (ABC) recently launched the Business Signage Program, a new grant initiative designed to help local businesses enhance their visibility and attract more customers through the installation of custom signage. The program offers funding for retail, food/drink and experience-based businesses to install blade signs —eye-catching signs that extend perpendicular…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — Camp Point has been designated as a Smart Rural Community by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, powered by Adams Fiber. This recognition celebrates Camp Point’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to drive growth, enhance opportunities and foster a thriving rural community. The announcement was made during Camp Point’s village board meeting on…
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QUINCY — Mike Troup added humor to his final meeting as mayor Wednesday night, as he did throughout his four-year term. “You’re going to keep the three-minute time for public speaking?” asked Troup after Alderwoman Kelly Mays (R-3) invited his future opinions during the brief sine die meeting to officially close out the city’s 2024-2025…
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QUINCY — Quincy’s first female mayor hopes to become the first without a person who would be considered “second in command.” Mayor-elect Linda Moore, who will be sworn in during a ceremony in Washington Park on Sunday, is planning to make a first-of-its-kind change to the organizational structure of the city’s administration. The current organizational…
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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. Chase M. Lowenstein and Jacquelyne M. Brewer-Lowenstein of Quincy sold a residence at 1130 S. 16th in…
Read Full Article Gregory J. Miller, 66, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant FTA DUI Drugs. Lodged 124Kayla M. McNary, 23, of Quincy for Failure To Report Accident and Improper Lane Usage. NTA 132Dalton N. Schell, 20, of Quincy for Disregard Official Traffic Control Device at 22nd/Chestnut. NTA 161Jack E. Sassen, 26, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured Motor…
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QUINCY — A Clayton man who pled guilty to sexual abuse charges was sentenced Thursday, May 1, in Adams County Circuit Court to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Circuit Judge Tad Brenner. Cody D. Robertson, 25, was facing charges in three cases. He was sentenced to five years in a 2023…
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Potholes are basically asphalt’s version of adult acne – they pop up unexpectedly, ruin your day, and cost a fortune to fix. They are nature’s surprise planners, except the prize is always a busted tire and some profanity. Their skill sets include coffee spiller, chaos creation, and total tire destruction. Everyone seems to think that…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center will present the Dogwood Downtown Art Walk from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 — a one-day event bringing art, creativity and community connection to the streets of downtown Quincy. Held in conjunction with the city’s beloved Dogwood Festival, this lively event supports local and regional…
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QUINCY — The Adams County CEO class recently made a $1,000 donation to Connect Child and Family Solutions. The funds were generated from the class project “Frosty Flics,” which was held in December. The CEO program takes place throughout the school year, with a focus on building a single business as a class during the…
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QUINCY — Approximately 25 members of Tau Kappa Epsilon, a social fraternity at Culver Stockton College., volunteered their time to assist with spring cleanup at Camp Sacajawea. The students spent approximately two hours removing brush and picking up trash adjacent to the trails. They maintained the fire pits, stacked wood for the fire pits and…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Mount Sterling recently was designated as a Smart Rural Community (SRC) by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, powered by Adams Fiber. This recognition celebrates Mount Sterling’s commitment to harnessing advanced technology to enhance the quality of life for its residents. The announcement was made by Adams board director Tracy Lawson, representing District…
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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. Brandon L. Frame of Kinderhook sold a residence at 1285 Union in Barry to Jerry Utterback…
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QUINCY — Quincy High School’s theatre department will conclude the 2024-25 school year with the comedic farce, “Oh, Promise Me!” by Pete Williams. Show dates are May 8-9-10 at 7 p.m. in the Quincy High School Theatre. Barry Hollis, a recent Princeton graduate, has just inherited his father’s fortune. With the reputation as a popular…
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