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QUINCY — Community members are invited to gather at either St. Dominic School or at Transitions for the third leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in West Central Illinois on Tuesday, June 17. Officers from the Quincy Police Department, Adams County Sheriff’s Department and Illinois State Police will carry the torch…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Quilts of Valor Foundation presented quilts to 12 Dot Foods and Dot Transportation, Inc. employees during a ceremony held this spring in Mount Sterling. The event honored their service in the U.S. military. Dot’s Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) organized the ceremony and recognized the following veteran employees: The Quilts…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently announced its latest round of grant funding, approving more than $110,000 to educators that will elevate student experiences and ignite creativity across the Quincy Public School District. The foundation’s grants committee approved 22 grant applications totaling $72,671.70 to be distributed to schools this fall. An additional $42,120…
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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. 06/03/2025:Wyatt B. Johnson, Mt. Sterling struck a deer on Rt. 99/CR 1300N.Jenna E. Wilson, Macomb struck a deer Rt. 99/Schuyler County Line. 06/06/2025:Delawar Delawar, St Ann Missouri was traveling northbound…
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Teresa Huner of Picture This Photo captured some of the action at the 21st annual Quincy Derby on Saturday afternoon on the 18th Street Hill near Bob Mays Park.
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QUINCY — Kalli Mullen continued her assault on the Quincy Derby record book and has no plans to remove her foot from the throttle. Hopefully, that is. “I plan on being back next year, if I can fit into the car,” said the 16-year-old from Bluffs, who became the event’s all-time victory leader on a…
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Timothy L. Roberts, 23, of Quincy for FTA-Carry/Possess Firearm. Lodged 144John J. Shy, 40, of Shelbina, Mo., for Operate Uninsured Vehicle. NTA 106Kaiser D. Rost, 19, of Quincy for FTA-Speeding. Lodged 181Kaiser D. Rost, 19, of Quincy for Driving on Suspended License. NTA 181Patrick J. Derverger, 35, of Quincy for TOF-Criminal trespass. NTA 148Larissa Vonburg,…
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Since it’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, June is a good time for older adults and their loved ones to take extra safeguards against scams and fraud. Older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia may be more susceptible to scams. Scam awareness is a complex mental task, and it’s harder for those who have a condition…
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CLAYTON, Ill. — The Adams Brown County Old Settlers Pageant Program will hold a biscuits and gravy breakfast and antique tractor games on Saturday, June 21. The breakfast, which also will offer a 50/50 raffle, will be held from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Clayton Legion Hall, 111 S. Park. A free-will offering will…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa will be the host of “Confidence Hour: A Beauty and Wellness Evening” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at the Memorial Hospital Health Wellness Conference Rooms, 1454 N. County Road 2050. This event allows people to: Five lucky guests will receive Botox services at $7 per unit.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Great River Honor Flight board of directors recently announced that the 76th mission will be its first all-women veterans honor flight on June 18–19, leaving from Hannibal. Thirty-seven veterans will participate. Five served during the Vietnam era, 18 during the Gulf War and the remaining 14 served between those conflicts. They…
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QUINCY — In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Adams County, the Quincy Art Center recently announced the opening of three exhibitions that honor the area’s deep-rooted history through art. The exhibits — “Quincy Architecture,” “Neysa McMein – An American Illustrator” and “The Lost Art of Edward Everett” — will be on display from June…
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QUINCY — Not the on-again, off-again drizzles that persisted most of the day, nor the occasional cloudburst that drenched all who were near the 18th Street Hill in the shadow of Bob Mays Park, could water down the feel-good atmosphere that permeated the 10th annual Super Kids Derby on Friday. Not even the fact it…
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Chemical Maintenance, Inc., a distributor of cleaning supplies and equipment based in Champaign and owned by Betsy and Brad Parks, announced the sale of its business assets on Friday to the owners of Area Distributors in Quincy. The two companies have around 40 employees combined. Area Distributors offers janitorial supplies and equipment, restaurant supplies and equipment,…
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Tomorrow is Father’s Day and here’s a late gift idea for you. Alex O’Neal has treats as he and Bob discuss the quality cigars he is bringing to Quincy at his 910 York cigar shop. It’s BYOB, but you can get a drink at The Ratkseller across the street and bring it over. Bank of…
Read Full Article Cheri Dunham, 62, of Quincy for FTA Shoplifting.Sierra Thomas, 21, of Quincy for DWLS.Shawn P. La Land, 34, of Quincy for FTA-Stealing. Lodged 108Wesley D. Bowen, 64, of Quincy for Meth Delivery, Possession of controlled substance, Possession of ammo without a FOID and Possession with intent to deliver Cannibis. Lodged 161Johathan M. Sultzman, 40, of…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board on Friday voted to approve a two-year contract Quincy Federation of Teachers and Educational Support Personnel No. 809 from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Board members voted 6-0, with LaTonya Brock absent. The teachers’ union voted electronically earlier this week to ratify the contract. The contract follows…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will operate under the following summer schedule beginning immediately. Administrative Offices Health and Fitness Center – effective through Aug. 15 Pool Hours – effective through Aug. 15 (Pool closed June 2-6) Check the QU Health & Fitness Center Facebook page for changes to these regular hours and for the fitness schedule…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board on Friday voted to authorize a St. Louis firm to file a lawsuit against Klingner and Associates, a Quincy engineering firm, and Maas Construction, a general contractor, for faulty work done with the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School, 3211 Payson Road. The suit, which…
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. (Recovered firearms are not listed. If you lost a firearm, call QPD.) Appointments are required to pick up property. 1st…
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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. Kenneth Nudd Trust & Karolyn Nudd Trust of Nauvoo sold a residence at 2535 N. County…
Read Full Article Daniel J. Williams, 35, of Quincy for FTA Domestic Battery, FTA DWLS, and FTA Cruelty Toward Child (Milwaukee, Wis.). Lodged 112, 255Valen L. Hill, 27, of Quincy for Possession of Methamphetamine. LodgedLeonna M. Cheney, 46, of Quincy for TOF – Domestic Battery. Lodged 112Masen J. Stroh, 18, of Quincy for FTA Aggravated Unlawful Use of…
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BASCO, Ill. — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on Wednesday. Hancock County 911 received a report at approximately 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 900 North and County Road 1900 East, just east of Basco. A…
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QUINCY — First Bankers Trust Company (FBTC) recently announced the promotion of Kyle Beckman to vice president of marketing and customer experience. Since joining FBTC in 2019, Beckman has enhanced the bank’s ability to connect with customers through marketing strategies and an enhanced digital presence. Beckman has developing the brands for Buck Land Funding, which…
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QUINCY — Financial Advisor Ben Drebes of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Adams County has received the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation. The course of study to earn the ChFC consists of the following topics: Drebes also is required to complete a professional recertification program each year, including an ethics questionnaire. “At Edward…
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