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QUINCY — Blessing Health and Quincy social service agency Bella Ease are working together to assist economically and socially disadvantaged people seeking work. Through the “Healthcare Bridge Program,” a Bella Ease Work Focus case manager provides qualifying job seekers with resume building and interviewing skills assistance, as well as access to support service funds. The…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Chris Ames and Nicole Smith of Quincy at 7:07 p.m. Dec. 27.A boy was born to the Rev. Jacob R. and Emily S. Hercamp of LaGrange, Mo., at 11:35 p.m. Dec. 27.A girl was born to Russell Sumatt and Samantha McHatton of Pittsfield at 8:18 a.m. Dec. 28.A girl…
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QUINCY — The Rotary Club of Quincy presented a $3,500 check on Tuesday, Dec. 20, to Kidzpacks, a non-profit organization that helps provide food to Quincy Public Schools students. The donation was made possible thanks to a $2,750 grant from Rotary District 6460. On Thursday, Dec. 15, a group of Rotarians helped pack 2,000 snack…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — Two Pleasant Hill residents face drug and firearms charges after the Pleasant Hill Police Department, Pike County Sheriff’s Department and Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office conducted a criminal investigation. As law enforcement officials were conducting surveillance on Tuesday, Dec. 27, on a residence in Pleasant Hill, they observed someone leaving the residence…
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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. Kathy Yingling and Carol L. Bauch of Mount Sterling and Roxanna Huffman of Fort Madison, Iowa…
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. Thomas W. Fowler of Clayton sold a retail establishment at 102 E. Outerbelt Drive in Clayton…
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PITTSFIELD, Il. — On Dec. 19, Pittsfield Police Officers started an investigation into the passing of fraudulent prescriptions at a local pharmacy. It was determined through the investigation that subjects had presented prescriptions for narcotics through an electronic system using fictitious patient names through fictitious doctor’s offices. On Dec. 23, one subject arrived at the…
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QUINCY — Erin Wilson Laegeler joined the firm of Blickhan, Timmerwilke and Woodworth in December. Prior to joining the firm, Wilson Laegeler clerked for the Judge Joe Billy McDade of the Central District of Illinois for four years. She also has served as an assistant appellate prosecutor for the Illinois State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor’s Office…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College and the Workforce Innovation Board of Western Illinois will offer an accelerated welding certificate program beginning at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. This spring accelerated welding program is two weeks shorter than the normal time frame. Individuals can earn their welding certificate in just 14 weeks and be job…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Funders Collaborative has graduated the first cohort of the NonprofitExcellence Initiative. Five participating nonprofit organizations in Adams County — Bella Ease, Cheerful Home, Horizons Social Services, Quincy Community Theatre and the Quincy Family YMCA — have completed a two-year pilot program focusing on leadership development and strategic planning to help…
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QUINCY — The following students graduated in December from the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences: Master of Science in Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Blessing-Rieman offers a bachelor of science in nursing degree, a bachelor of science in radiologic science, and a bachelor of science in respiratory care. Blessing-Rieman also offers an associate…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group urologist Matthew Knudson recently announced the addition of Axonics therapy — a long-lasting and clinically proven solution that provides symptom relief for patients suffering with overactive bladder, bowel incontinence and urinary retention. Knudson will be the host a virtual community health talk titled “Regain Bladder and Bowel Control” at 6…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Caleb Washburn and Alexis Jones of Quincy at 1:10 p.m. Dec. 13.A girl was born to Wyatt Baker and Sabrina Garza of Milton at 8:35 a.m. Dec. 20.A boy was born to Cynthia Rosebud of Quincy at 3:52 p.m. Dec. 20.A boy was born to Jeff Yodd of…
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QUINCY — Hollis (Steve) Swink retired from The Men’s Group on Dec. 18. He has provided partner abuse and domestic violence intervention services for men since 2003. As a result of his retirement, The Men’s Group is being discontinued. At its fullest, Men’s Groups were located in Springfield, Beardstown, Jacksonville, Pittsfield, Hannibal and its home…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Deakon Charles Holtsclaw, son of Jesse and Darcy Holtsclaw, was the last baby born at Memorial Hospital’s Stork Stopp at 1 p.m. Nov. 29. Deakon weighed eight pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. Jesse and Darcy said they chose Memorial Hospital because of the convenience of being close to home…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health and its employees concluded 2022 fundraising activities for United Way of Adams County on Dec. 14, with Tim Moore, Blessing’s chief accounting officer, presenting Jenna Hull of the United Way with a ceremonial check for $110,000. The actual check – consisting of employee pledges, financial support of an annual gift basket…
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QUINCY — Knapheide employees continued the tradition of spreading holiday cheer at the Illinois Veterans Home on Tuesday, Dec. 20, when they donated presents for 140 residents. This tradition of giving through the Knapheide Veterans Tree started six years ago. In a press release, Sara Colgrove, Vets Home director of volunteer services and activities, said,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center and the West Central Illinois Agency on Aging, with funding from the Illinois Department on Aging, have partnered to offer a free 12-week Fit and Strong healthy aging series. The series will begin Jan. 9 and is free. Participants can registering for classes on either Mondays or Wednesdays from 9-10:30…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will be operating under the following hours during winter break: QU Administrative Offices Mass Schedule Health and Fitness Center December schedule Dec. 19-22 Dec. 23 Dec. 24–26 Dec. 27-29 Dec. 30 Dec. 31 Health and Fitness Center January Schedule Brenner Library Hours Library hours will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the…
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QUINCY — United Community Credit Union recently appointed Sarah Distin as president and CEO. Distin had been serving as interim CEO following the resignation of Mark Dietrich earlier this year. Distin joined the credit union in 2008 as operations manager. From 2013 up to her recent appointment, she has served as vice president of operations.…
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. Daniel K. Doran of Quincy sold a residence at 21492 265th in New Canton to Rex Encore…
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QUINCY— Quincy City Hall will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday and will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 27 with regular business hours. Quincy City Hall will also be closed on Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of the New Year holiday and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 3, for…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired driving. Through Jan. 2, law enforcement across Illinois will step up enforcement efforts with a high visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI” traffic safety campaign. In a…
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. Haxleap, LLC of Quincy sold a residence at 108 Waterford Drive W. in Quincy to Raymond…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Contributions for the United Way of Adams County 2022 #StartsWithYOU annual campaign have now reached the 64 percent mark of the $1.175 million goal, with $748,457 in pledges received. In a press release, interim executive director Nancy Bluhm said, “It’s a positive milestone. We have additional information that leads us to believe that…
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