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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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QUINCY — The Quincy Medical Group (QMG) Foundation’s annual Cancer Crush event, held April 4, raised more than $115,000 to help local cancer patients with the financial challenges that often come with treatment. The funds will directly support people by covering essential living expenses such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities and transportation to treatment,…
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Illinois lawmakers just passed a new state budget, with a change that’s raising eyebrows in the sports betting world. Starting soon, each sports wager made in the state will come with a small fee: 25 cents per bet for the first 20 million bets a company takes, and 50 cents after that. At first glance,…
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QUINCY — The case of a Quincy man facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder and four other felony charges stemming from a July 6, 2024, shooting incident in the TJ Maxx parking lot at the Prairie Trails Crossing shopping center could still go to trial next month. However, a special conference has been set for Monday…
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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. Samuel J. Pinney and Debbie A. Pinney of Loami sold a residence at 1027 950 E.…
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QUINCY — Kalli Mullen is as honest as she is talented. When quizzed about her opportunity to rewrite a significant portion of the Quincy Derby record book this weekend, the 16-year-old did not try and politely sidestep the question. “I think about it all the time,” she said. And who can blame her? Mullen has…
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QUINCY — Didn’t make it to Wednesday night’s meeting of the Quincy Park Board? Don’t worry. It only lasted 26 minutes, and the only business that could have been voted on was tabled for a month. Park Board President Mark Philpot was ill and did not attend. Neither did Commissioner Cecil Weathers. Barb Holthaus, board…
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Mia I. Arguelles, 23, of Ursa for Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. 111Candace S. Little, 54, of Quincy for Improper Passing on the Left at State St. and Poinsettia Dr. 140Noah J. Jones, of Durham, Mo., for Operating Uninsured at 201 Maine St. 181William J. Mueller, 83, of Quincy for Failure to Yield at 201…
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QUINCY — A historical artifact is back where it belongs in Quincy. More than 30 years after being vandalized, then eventually removed and stored away, the sundial at Quincy Junior High School has returned to its original home on the south lawn near 14th and Jersey. “It’s been a learning process,” said Rick Owsley, assistant principal at…
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QUINCY — The Guns N’ Hoses annual charity softball game is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, June 13, at QU Stadium (1800 Sycamore). This event pits local law enforcement officers from the Quincy Police Department against the Quincy Fire Department firefighters. Police and fire departments come together each year to foster positive connections with…
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QUINCY — The 2025-26 Altrusa International Foundation of Quincy Illinois recently announced the recipients of the Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship. Certificates were presented to: The Altrusa International of Quincy, Illinois Foundation was founded in 1998 with a bequest from Patricia and Leonard Kramer. Patricia had been a member of Altrusa of Quincy, which…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is making mealtime easier with the return of the Prep & Go meal workshop from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, at the Teaching Kitchen,1454 North County Road 2050. This hands-on workshop, led by registered dietitians Ashlyn Housewright and Julie Shoemaker, will help participants…
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QUINCY — Mark Philpot, chairman of the Human Rights Commission, chastised the Quincy City Council on Monday night for its inaction after members recently received a letter that Philpot said was “contrary to promoting good racial harmony within our fair city.” Philpot spoke for three minutes during the public comment portion of the meeting. He…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board is looking to bond out the replacement of the courthouse’s roof and Heating and Air Conditioning system over 15 years. Since the County Board had previously approved the bond payments for up to $900,000 annually, Finance Committee Chairman Travis Cooley (R-District 4) told the County Board Tuesday night that…
Read Full Article Justin K. Hundley, 38, of Quincy for FTA Obstructing ID at S. 6th St. and Jersey St. Lodged 186Brandon J. Lewis Cain, 28, of Quincy for FTA Criminal Damage at N. 5th St. and Hampshire St. Lodged 132Kenna M. Scott, 32, of Payson for Suspended Registration at 16th St. and Maine St. 181Kelsey M. Gower,…
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Ashley talks to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin about recent promotions and other things that keep the QFD hopping including business inspections, liquor license inspections, hydrant testing and, of course, fighting fires. Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy announced the recipients of the George M. Irwin Arts Awards during a Rotary Club luncheon on Tuesday, honoring individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to arts access and cultural vitality in the Quincy area. After a brief hiatus, the awards return to recognize community champions in arts education, engagement…
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QUINCY — The Makers Market will return to the heart of downtown from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, with a special preview night from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 13. The event takes place on the newly renovated and pedestrian-friendly Sixth Street promenade, spanning from Maine to Vermont. What started…
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QUINCY — Tri-State CWM recently announced the appointment of Brenda Langan as its assistant director, effective immediately. Langan joined the ministry three years ago and has been an active member of CWM. During her time with the organization, she has made contributions to key programs, particularly the Ladies Night Out and Second Tuesday initiatives. In…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — One of the Christian congregations in Pittsfield has a new pastor. Paul Drake is the new president of the Pittsfield branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will be shepherding members, friends and visitors attending from Pittsfield, Mount Sterling, Louisiana, Mo., and other surrounding towns. Drake will be…
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QUINCY – The superintendent of the Veterans Commission of Adams County (VCAC) said veterans’ benefits have not yet been affected as a result of any protocol changes in federal government agencies. “At the time of this writing, there have been no appreciable changes in the US Department of Veterans Affairs benefit or health care systems…
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QUINCY — Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, doesn’t expect the issuance of 11 tickets to nine people for various violations on Saturday night to bring to an end a recent run of “street takeover” events that have been popping up this spring. “Thinking that this was a one-time thing would be very naïve,” Yates…
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City Council, mayor recognize 'year-long effort and a lot of work' by Fishing for Freedom organizers
QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Linda Moore read a proclamation during Monday’s meeting of the Quincy City Council declaring Monday as Fishing for Freedom Appreciation Day. Holly Cain, executive director with the Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, said that recognition was a first for her. “In the 27 years I’ve done tourism events, I don’t…
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