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QUINCY — The Historic Quincy Business District will have its sixth annual community dinner fundraiser returns at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. This year’s feast will seat 200 people on Hampshire between Fourth and Fifth. “We are fortunate to showcase Quincy’s historic architecture as the perfect backdrop for feast,” said Emily Lombardi, director of economic…
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QUINCY — Quincy’s Bayview Bridge joins more than 350 buildings around the world to shine a light on Fragile X syndrome for World Fragile X Day on Friday, July 22. The event is part of the FRAXA Research Foundation initiative World Fragile X Day. “This year we are joined by 13 sponsors and 19 partners who…
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QUINCY — Heidi Lanier recently was named the executive director of the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. Interim executive director Lindsay Knudson is stepping into the newly created role of special events and fundraising coordinator. Lanier has spent her career in educational non-profits, holding positions at Culver-Stockton College, Quincy University and Southern Oregon PBS. Most recently,…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Adams County Beef Producers, along with the Adams County Market Animal Sale Committee, will have its 22nd annual market animal sale on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. The evening will begin with a complimentary dinner for buyers, served from 5 p.m. until sale time at 6 p.m. All…
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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. The Hulls Family Trust sold a 41.07-acre farm in Sonora to Rodney Hulls for $636,585 on…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation recently awarded more scholarships than ever before to Brown County High School graduates. Twenty-three 2022 graduates will begin their first semester of college this fall with a competitive scholarship worth up to $18,000 over four years. Since 2011, The Tracy Family Foundation has awarded more than $1.2…
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JWCC Trustees also approve balanced budget for new fiscal year 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. The building project is…
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. Jeffrey R. Moffit and Priscilla Ann Moffit of Pittsfield sold a residence at 25187 492nd in Florence…
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. Michelle L. Tourner of Quincy sold a residence at 774 N. 550th Avenue in Quincy to Brandon…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, along with State Sen. Jil Tracy and State Rep. Randy Frese, will be the host of a senior adult health fair from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. This event is free and open to the public. Local businesses are invited to participate in…
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Fischer Health Care Consulting recently announced Ryan Fischer, a native of Quincy, Ill., is joining the board of directors for The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital for a term beginning July 1, 20. The Foundation supports research that leads to treatment breakthroughs, financial assistance for patient care, nursing scholarships and community outreach…
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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…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., the largest food industry redistributor in North America, congratulates employees Winiban Irigoyen, Dot Foods Mount Sterling; Robert Miller, Dot Foods Oklahoma; Alex Lopez, Dot Foods Idaho; and Kendall Ebersole, Dot Foods Maryland. All four winners took home the top prizes in the company’s 2022 Forklift Rodeo National Championships held…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Chris Kassing was organizing a four-man scramble golf fundraiser for the Joel Oliver Memorial Pool last week in Mount Sterling when he learned about receiving a much larger grant for the pool. Gov. JB Pritzker announced July 8 the distribution of $30.3 million in grants for 87 local park projects that…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will be the host of its annual Vacation Bible School on July 18-22 at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Area children are invited to attend this free event. The 2022 theme is “Monumental: Celebrating God’s Greatness.” Children in grades pre-K through 12 will…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, North America’s largest food industry redistributor, recently made a $4,000 donation to the Mount Sterling Community Center YMCA. Dot donates to the local YMCA annually to support its programs and facilities. The YMCA donation was part of a big first quarter of giving for the company. The Mount Sterling YMCA…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Illinois Main Street recently welcomed three organizations to its network of programs dedicated to creating meaningful improvements to their communities. The Greater Freeport Partnership and Action Brown County representing Mount Sterling join at the affiliate level, while Marshall Main Street joins at the aspiring level. The three communities unite with 18…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office recently joined forces with more than 200 other state and local law enforcement agencies on July 4 to get drunk and drugged drivers off our roads, encourage seat belt use and enforce speeding and other traffic laws. The effort featured high-visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities,…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will present “War in the Pacific,” a program on World War II, at 2 p.m. Sunday July 17, at the History Museum, 332 Maine. Mark Roehrs, history professor at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield and author of the book “War in the Pacific,” will…
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. John E. Schoenherr of Chatham sold a residence at 1051 Oak Hill Drive in Pittsfield to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The American Diabetes Association, the nation’s leading organization committed to fighting diabetes, recently announced the recognition of the diabetes health and wellness program at Memorial Hospital in Carthage through the education recognition program. The ADA’s education recognition certificate assures educational services meet the national standards for diabetes self-management education and support. The…
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QUINCY — Two incoming students at Quincy University recently were awarded a 2022 Father Augustus Tolton Presidential Scholarship, the most prestigious academic scholarship offered to undergraduate students at QU, to Luxe Hitzeroth of Quincy and Benjamin Grindel of Smithtown, N.Y. “Each year, Quincy University welcomes a talented freshman class to campus,” QU president Brian McGee…
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Bob Gough talks to Melissa Shriver-Hackamack about what’s new and what’s coming back to this year’s Adams County Fair. Muddy River News is furnished by Harvey’s.
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QUINCY — Clarity Healthcare, 639 York, Suite 212, recently became designated by the state of Illinois as a community mental health center, a specialty service provider with knowledge and expertise in providing services to adults with or at risk of serious mental illnesses. They are designed to serve the mental health needs of a community.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s art department recently awarded two scholarships for the fall 2022 semester. Laura VanNice, an incoming transfer student, was awarded a $5,000 scholarship. VanNice previously studied at Moberly Area Community College. VanNice is from Hannibal, Mo., and pursuing a degree in graphic design. High school senior Aliya Callaway received a $3,000 scholarship.…
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