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Chantelle M. Travis, 47, of Quincy for Driving on Suspended License at 12th and Broadway. NTA 147Jake C. Kelley, 25, of Quincy for Disobey Stop Light at 8th and Maine. NTA 101Brandy Johnson, 39, of Quincy for Home Invasion and Agg Battery. Lodged 104Kelsey Bockenfeld, 31, of Quincy for Fighting.Kelly Bockenfeld, 43, of Quincy for…
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QUINCY — Less than 10 days into his field training, Quincy Police Department (QPD) Officer Gabe VanderMaiden made a split-second decision that many law enforcement officers hope to never have to make. VanderMaiden and 25-year QPD veteran Officer Matt Hermsmeier responded on Jan. 11, 2024, to a situation of domestic violence involving an armed suspect…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Circuit Judge Heidi Benson sentenced Dylan Lovato of Beach Park to 60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the murder of Ivan Almanza on March 9, 2022. The sentencing hearing was held Friday morning at the McDonough County Courthouse in Macomb. The sentence must be served at 100 percent, pursuant…
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QUINCY — Karol Ehmen is Mayor Mike Troup and the Adams County Republican Central Committee’s choice to replace Mike Farha as one of the city’s two 4th Ward alderman. Ehmen’s appointment will go through at Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting and she will be immediately sworn in and seated to participate in the meeting. “I’ve…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Hawk Express Jazz Band will perform its Spring Jazz Showcase Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Connie Niemann Center for Music at QU’s North Campus, 17th & Seminary Road. The concert is free and open to the public. The Hawk Express Jazz Band will perform an array…
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QUINCY — The Bicentennial Speaker Series, sponsored by the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and John Wood Community College, will feature Dr. George Crickard speaking on “The Medical Maladies of Abraham Lincoln” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the John Wood Community College campus, 1301…
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The Guinness World Record for largest pothole is in the UK and is nearly 65 feet across. That’s less of a pothole and more of an accidental pond. Potholes are nature’s way of reminding us that smooth rides are a privilege, not a right. Let that sink in. Some are subtle ankle twisters; others are…
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QUINCY — The Gem City Kiwanis of Quincy foundation is now accepting applications for 2025 grants. The foundation provides grant money to benefit youths and/or youths and adults working together for the betterment of the community. Grant money is to provide enrichment of educational values, creative activities, cultural awareness and physical wellness and/or community service.…
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QUINCY — A Springfield man facing two Class X felonies for his involvement in an incident during in April 2024 in Quincy pled guilty Thursday afternoon to three lesser charges. Kareun Brewer, 22, appeared with attorney Kevin Bross and Public Defender John Citro in Adams County Circuit Court before Judge Tad Brenner. He pled guilty…
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Blessing Hospital Twin boys were born to John Edward and Kristen Carlene Shelton of Quincy at 7:21 p.m. and 7:22 p.m. Mar. 22, 2025.A boy was born to Roy Parker and Amber Lynn of Canton, Mo., at 4:53 p.m. Mar. 25, 2025.A girl was born to Joe Fogle and Dottie Franklin of Hannibal, Mo., at…
Read Full Article Suzanne E. Frey, 57, of Liberty for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 48th and State. NTA 104Kara Gower, 27, of Quincy for Peace Disturbance.Henry Cann, 20, of Quincy for Fail to Yield Private Drive. Larry W. Alderton, 79, of Quincy for Trespassing at 2050 Sycamore. NTA 124Darold B. Hiland, 62, of…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department made zero DUI arrests and issued three seat belt citations during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period. Other citations were: “We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason – to save lives,” Sgt. Jake McMahon said in a press release. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office joined…
Read Full Article Helen Barber of Quincy for operate uninsured motor vehicle and suspended registration. NTA 120Patsy R. Bassett of Quincy for agg battery. NTA 120Kaziah J. Cole, 43, of Quincy for FTA OV Illegal Dumping and FTA OV Stealing at 530 Broadway St. Lodged 186Shane T. Harrison, 50, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Possession of…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Montessori School will hold a pancake breakfast and a raffle from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Quincy Country Club. Price for the breakfast is $15 for adults and $8 for children with a menu featuring pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit, coffee and juice. Each advanced RSVP will receive a…
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Republican Mike Troup survived a tough primary four years ago to win his first term as mayor over Democrat Nora Baldner by a 61-39 percent margin, with 8,145 votes cast. After surviving a tough Republican primary against Dan Brink in February, Troup lost his re-election bid on Tuesday to Linda Moore, who ran as an…
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QUINCY — As the newest member of the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees, Kent Snider is anxious to get started on the panel’s newest and most pressing topic — the search for a new president. “That’s not really something I was counting on,” Snider said with a laugh. The news of Bryan Renfro’s…
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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. James B. Dyer and E.K. Dyer of Quincy sold a residence at 1120 Ohio in Quincy…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery is the site of the annual QU Faculty Juried Student Art Show through April 18. The student art exhibition features artwork produced during the current academic year by students enrolled in the various studios offered in the QU art program. Faculty members in the art program select the best…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held its 2024 annual awards event on March 20 at Park Place to acknowledge the efforts of several members, citizens and community leaders who played a vital part in the 2024 business community. Awards were presented to: The chamber also recognized outgoing board member Mike Woodrum…
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QUINCY — Devin Bradfield, a junior at Quincy Notre Dame, is organizing a 5K run/walk beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, to meet requirements for his Eagle Scout project. The entry fee is a donation of canned/nonperishable food items, which will be donated directly to Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry. The race…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 03/24/2025:Michaele R. Hedden, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on CR 275N. 03/25/2024:Rhonda L. Roberts, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on CR 900E St.Etienne Mervil, Columbus OH: was backing out of…
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QUINCY — A crucial step has been completed, but for Brennan Hills and the rest of Q-RILE (an acronym for Quincy for Registration Inspection Licensing Enactment), the work is far from complete. The organization’s ordinance proposal, which calls for the implementation of a comprehensive and proactive rental inspection program, passed during Tuesday’s consolidated election with…
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Demarlon A. Morris, 31, of Chicago for Unlawful Restraint, Resisting and Battery. Lodged 107Cynthia M. Rosebud, 31, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 182Norman C. Hall, 63, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Possession of Meth at 1000 S. 8th St. Lodged 124
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