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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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QUINCY — People in Quincy will join people in more than 340 cities nationwide to honor the legacy of past labor struggles during a May Day Strong event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at 3236 Broadway organized by 50501 Quincy Illinois. To RSVP, visit https://mobilize.us/s/7kQ5Q3. Participants at the event say they will be calling…
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QUINCY — Everyone needs to spend money on food, gas, prescriptions and restaurants. The Gene Grawe Fund allows people to turn those everyday purchases into tuition money for Catholic students with no extra cost to themselves. The Gene Grawe Fund will assist 433 families next year with a total of $325,270.27 contributed to Quincy Catholic…
Read Full Article Sarah A. McGriff, 55, of Quincy for Fraudulent Use of Debit Card. 151Sherry White, 66, of Quincy for warrant Agg Cruelty to Animals.Autumn G. Mosby, 28, of Versailles for aggravated assault at 14th and Vermont. Lodged 176Kendra Starman, 21, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage.Sarabella Taylor, 34, of Quincy for Operate Vehicle Suspended Reg and…
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SPRINGFIELD – Thirty-three students from eight high schools in west central Illinois came to Springfield on Tuesday, April 29, to experience the workings of state government as part of State Sen. Jil Tracy’s Youth Advisory Council. The students were recommended by officials from their respective schools to participate in the program. They traveled to Springfield with…
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QUINCY — Now 100 years old, the WCU Tower at 510 Maine now has a new name — the Tower of Maine. Commissioned by the Western Catholic Union and completed in 1925, the building was known as Quincy’s first skyscraper. Its Beaux-Arts architectural design and marble-adorned halls made it a centerpiece of Quincy’s commercial landscape.…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees announced Wednesday it will accept internal and external applicants for the position of interim president through May 9. Two members of the board will screen candidates, and trustees expect to name the person during open session at the May 21 board meeting. If necessary to…
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HULL, Ill. — A Hannibal man is in the Pike County Jail as he faces gun and hijacking charges. Pike County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded at 12:22 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, to a report of a stolen vehicle from Illinois Route 106, west of Hull. During the initial Investigation, deputies discovered that during the…
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