Illinois
MENDON, Ill. — Tractor pull lovers will can celebrate their independence with the roar of engines during the annual Independence Day Weekend Tractor Pull at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 30. This tractor pull features pullers from the Illinois Farm Pullers Association. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. with pulling action beginning at 3…
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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 estate of Marlene Halfpap of Quincy sold a residence at 103 W. Edwards in Payson…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board met Wednesday night and did some budgetary house cleaning to wrap up the fiscal year that ends June 30. The board approved an amended 2023-24 budget to finish with $98.8 million in revenues and $93.5 million in expenses. The $5.3 million fiscal year end surplus means the district now…
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LIMA, Ill. — The driver of a motorcycle was critically injured on Wednesday night after colliding with a deer near Lima. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded at approximately 5:06 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, to a single vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of East 500th and North 2900th Avenue. The driver of a…
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QUINCY — The Quincy High School Alumni Association is the host of a summer mixer for alumni and friends from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday in conjunction with Blues in the District. Alumni from Quincy High School are invited to gather at the historic Washington Theater for an evening of celebration and connection. This event…
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Troy Smith, 47, of Quincy, warrant for Aggravated Criminal Sex Abuse victim older than 5 Years. 148Alexis Kissee, 26, of Payson for No Seat Belt. 147Sarah Koeler, 27, of Payson for speeding. 147Jacob Lugena, 22, of Hannibal, Mo., for Speeding. 147Tanya Sparrow, 53, of Liberty for Speeding. 147Walter Brachensick, 79, of Sutter for Improper Lane…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will hold an educational cooking experience focused on diabetes wellness and education at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, at the Health and Wellness Teaching Kitchen. This event is open to people aged 18 and older. Participants will have the opportunity to cook a healthy meal together, leave with new…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has instituted a new procedural change designed to improve the check-in process for patients scheduled for surgery. Effective June 25, all surgery patients will check in at the front desk under the clock tower at the hospital’s main entrance. Surgery patients previously checked in at the emergency room registration before…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board’s Transportation, Building and Technology Committee sent a recommendation to the full board to approve a solar farm near Fowler in Ellington Township, northeast of Quincy. The item will be on the County Board’s July 9 agenda to propose Summit Ridge Energy to build a 3-megawatt solar farm consisting of…
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FOWLER, Ill. — Dorothy Williams says just because she’s old doesn’t mean she will fall for a scam. “I am tired of people thinking it’s OK for them to come out here, I’ll give you money and they can do whatever the hell they want to my house,” she said. “I may be 82, but…
Read Full Article Shawn M. Durk, 44, of Keokuk, Iowa for No Valid Registration at 8th and Adams. NTA 113William S. Schmits, 49, of 2714 Elm for Disobey Stop Light at 8th and State. NTA 113Stephanie N. Minor, 36, of Camp Point for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 128Gloria J. Brooks, 65,…
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QUINCY, Ill. – Quincy University’s Brenner Library is one of 50 sites in the United States selected by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association to host the Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition. This exhibit will be at Brenner Library from Oct. 23 to Dec. 4, 2026. In a press…
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QUINCY — Rustic Canteen, a fully equipped mobile bar, is serving Quincy and surrounding areas. Owned and operated by Tammy Ray, Rustic Canteen offers modern convenience for a variety of events such as weddings, backyard parties, graduation celebrations, corporate events and more. Tammy Ray brought her mobile bar dream to reality with a 50-year-old horse…
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If you didn’t have a chance to watch our MRN This Week panel discussion on tax incentives for businesses, you should: Debates make for better content, I’ll admit. Aren’t we all just waiting for our octogenarian presidents go at it Thursday night? Biden drooling … Trump’s makeup running as Jake Tapper turns off the air…
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QUINCY — The Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Illinois of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons recently awarded 41 new and renewal scholarships to local college students totaling more than $82,000. Statewide, more than 456 scholarships were awarded totaling more than $935,000. The new scholarship…
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QUINCY — One man was treated at Blessing Hospital and another arrested after a stabbing incident on the city’s west side. At about 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, Quincy Police officers responded to the Blessing Emergency Room in reference to a victim with a stab wound being transported to the hospital by private vehicle. Officers learned the…
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QUINCY — When Finance Committee Chairman Mike Rein asked for justification to increase the amount of TIF money from $500,000 to $1.5 million given to a local hotel development project, Director of Planning Chuck Bevelheimer explained the financial reasons. Then he gave everyone at Monday’s meeting in the Quincy Regional Training Center a history lesson.…
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QUINCY — A proposal from an Omaha, Neb.-based developer to place four restaurants and a gas station/convenience store on a nearly eight-acre lot on the northeast corner of 54th and Broadway must wait three weeks before the Quincy City Council will consider voting on it. However, it’s anybody’s guess how that proposal will change before it is…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved a low bid from Blick’s Construction for $143,413 for the demolition of the sludge dome building on Front Street during Monday’s meeting at the Quincy Regional Training Center. Director of Public Works Jeffrey Conte told aldermen the pump station inside the sludge dome building was built in 1980s,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved a five-year contract for the Western Illinois Veterinary Clinic for $1,040,250 during Monday night’s meeting at the Quincy Regional Training Center after the issue had been tabled for one week. The WIVC will provide essential care, medical attention and the opportunity for adoption to lost, stray and abandoned animals. It…
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QUINCY — Adams County CASA, a program of Advocacy Network for Children, had two new CASA volunteers sworn in — Christina Engle and Chloe Saxbery — by Judge John Wooleyhan on June 4 at the Adams County Courthouse. CASA volunteers are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to speak up for abused or neglected…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College has named 152 students to the President’s List for the 2024 spring term. The list recognizes the highest achieving students for each major term. To be named to the President’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours and must earn a perfect grade…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Three incoming students at Quincy University have been awarded the Presidential Scholarship, the most prestigious academic scholarship offered to undergraduate students at QU. The newest recipients are Kayla Flange of Belleville, Mich., Madison Hester of Golden and Grace Welch of Camp Point. “We are delighted to welcome these three accomplished Presidential Scholars to…
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QUINCY — Jimmie and Julie Louthan are leaving the catering business after enjoying back-to-back record years. They have sold JJ’s Catering and Café J, which serves lunch for three hours on weekdays, in the Quincy Development Center at 1400 N. 30th to Nolan Lowe. The Louthans also had a share in the ownership of the Quincy Gems from…
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