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QUINCY — This year’s Fall Color Run will mark the Early Tin Dusters’ 47th annual showing in Quincy. The club anticipates more than 500 pre-1949 street rods from Washington to Arizona and throughout the Midwest, bringing thousands of visitors into the Quincy area. Street rodders who have been attending the event say it feels like…
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QUINCY — Sara Siebert recently accepted a position as an optometrist with SPECS in Quincy. Siebert graduated summa cum laude from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2014 with a bachelor of science in biology. She received her doctor of optometry in 2018 from Indiana University School of Optometry, where she graduated with honors. Siebert…
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QUINCY — Petco, 6216 Broadway, will be the site for PUPkin Patch, a fundraiser from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, to benefit Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc. Activities will include: Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc., is a non-profit animal shelter located in Quincy. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the animals at the shelter.
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QUINCY — The Elks Club will be the site for dinner and a comedy night on Saturday, Oct. 14. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. The comedy event featuring Ron Reyes and Smoogie will begin at 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The Elks will conduct a membership…
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QUINCY — The race for the election of a mayor in Quincy officially got under way on Friday when Dan Brink filed a Statement of Organization for a political committee with the Illinois State Board of Elections office in Springfield. Citizens to Elect Dan Brink for Mayor, affiliated with the Republican Party, was created with…
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Lauren R. Washburn, 38, of 701 Broadway for Expired Registration at 12th and Vermont. NTA 120Melanie L. Spence, 50, of 1137 Adams St., Apt A for Expired Registration at 8th and Vermont. NTAJennifer L. Morrison, 51, Homeless for FTA-Trespassing at 6th and Spring. Lodged 112Roxanna L. Fanshier, 46, of 115 Stadium Dr., Apt. 65 for…
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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 Corzatt and Deanne Corzatt of Mendon sold a residence at 211 Cherry in Carthage to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Housing Authority will open its Section 8 waiting list at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11. A pre-application is required and can be picked up at the QHA, 540 Harrison, on Wednesday. Section 8 vouchers allow qualified persons to rent housing in the private market. Rents are subsidized and based on income.…
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QUINCY — The fourth annual community Veterans Resource Fair will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. National, state and local veterans organizations, local community organizations and businesses and veteran support groups will be onsite to discuss the services they offer. This event provides an opportunity…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Oakley School of Business received a $2,000 grant from Enterprise Holdings Foundation. The grant money will be used to support student entrepreneurs with opportunities, events, chapter activities and conferences to help start businesses. In a press release, Cynthia Haliemun, dean of the Oakley School of Business, professor of economics, director of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Samsung Cell Phone 9-2-23 20415 iPhone 9-5-23 20694 26” Huffy Bike 9-6-23 20739 SSC…
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Cammie S. Bassett, 30, 537 Locust for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 5th & Chestnut. 173Ashlyn M. Deering, 28, 3118 N. College for Speeding at 36th & East Lake. 155Tony B. Martin, 37, 3420 Westview for Speeding at 36th & East Lake. 155Kendall T. Scott, 38, 205 Stadium Dr. for Speeding at 36th…
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity today announced Friday the conclusion of the Back to Business Restaurants, Hotels and Arts program with $156 million provided in relief funds. Through these three programs, nearly 4,000 grants went to businesses in more than 500 cities, towns and localities in 95 counties. Fifty-three restaurants, hotels…
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QUINCY — The Knowledge Center at Chaddock has partnered with the Literacy Advocates of West Central Illinois to host a Community Conversation event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at The Knowledge Center on Chaddock’s campus at 205 S. 24th. The presentation will provide an overview of trauma and adverse childhood experiences…
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QUINCY — Appetizers, education and giveaways await women who attend Blessing Health’s Pink and White Ladies Night on Thursday, Oct. 19. The free event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. The first 100 attendees will receive a free cosmetic bag. Women will learn about Blessing Health…
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QUINCY — St. James Lutheran School will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the church, 900 S. 17th. All proceeds will be benefit the St. James Lutheran School. Anyone with items to donate can drop them off from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the…
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QUINCY — St. James Lutheran School will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the school, 900 S. 17th. Cost for dine-in is $10 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 10. Carry-out options $30 for a meal that will serve four people or $40 for a meal that…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9, in observance of Columbus Day and reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 10, for regular business hours. Central Services will be closed on Monday. The Quincy City Council Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, in City Hall council chambers. There…
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QUINCY — TikTok recently launched a new online store, TikTok Shop. Before you shop, check out these smart online shopping tips to avoid scams on the new platform. TikTok is a social media app with a reputation for trendsetting, and many small businesses already use the platform to advertise their products. More than half of…
Read Full Article Cass Tasco, 33, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing, Lodged 178Bryan Smith, 41, of Quincy for FTA Poss of Meth and Domestic Battery. Lodged 112Jeffrey Willingham, 61, of Quincy for Open Burning. NTA 155Mariann Wheeler, 59, of Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 184Mary Howe, 66, of Quincy for Improper Driving. NTA 155Taylor Welch, 33, of Quincy for…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® to promote Fire Prevention Week. The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe. According to the NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home…
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Quincy native and 1983 graduate of Quincy High School Tim Scherrer will launch his new book “Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022” in Wooldridge, Mo., at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, the one-year anniversary date and hour of the wildfire that wiped half a Missouri village off the map. The book…
Read Full Article Jaden D. Gutting, 20, Clayton, for Driving While License Suspended, Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Speeding at 30th & Chestnut. NTA 180Samantha Billingsley reported that the front glass doors of 301 Riverview were broken. 142Archieona French, 33, 1005 N. 5th, Quincy, for peace disturbance, trespassing, and driving while license suspended. NTA 101Shawna Walbert, 35, 500 Oak…
Read Full Article 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. Traci A. Giles of Mount Sterling sold a residence at 109 E. Union in Mount Sterling…
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