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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb officially named the Macomb passenger rail station the Thomas C. Carper Amtrak Station in honor of Thomas C. Carper on Thursday, May 16. Carper, originally from Buda, was honored for his dedication to public service and commitment to the city of Macomb, the state of Illinois and the…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting on May 8 for MacTown Fitness at 212 S. Collins Ave. Owner Korby Foxall offers classes for all ages and abilities. MacTown prides itself on offering fun, interactive workouts taught by licensed expert trainers. MacTown features a full range of fitness…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is stepping up enforcement efforts through Memorial Day to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket.” “Whether you’re driving around the corner or across the nation, remember to buckle up every time,” Sgt. Ryan Witt said in a press release. “The ‘Click It or Ticket’ effort is about preserving…
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Blanca Dominguez Santiago, 32, of Quincy for Fail to Stop at Intersection. 146James R. Gardner, 62, Palmyra, Mo., for Improper Lane Usage. NTA 126Devin D. Bassett, 34, 523 1/2 N. 6th for FTA Meth Deliver and new charges- Possession of Meth and Resisting at 623 Spring. Lodged 161Douglas R. Grenell, 59, 3331 Lyric Ln. for…
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WARSAW, Ill. — A Warsaw woman is facing child abandonment and child endangerment charges after an incident on Tuesday. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department received a report at approximately 6:57 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 of a young boy with special needs wandering the neighborhood near Sixth and Jackson in Warsaw. The young boy was found…
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QUINCY — A one-day narcotics operation was conducted Wednesday, May 15, in a joint effort between the West Central Illinois Task Force, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Quincy Police Department and the Illinois State Police. The operation’s primary focus was to target people who distribute and possess narcotics in the Quincy and Adams County area. Fourteen…
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QUINCY — The annual St. Francis Solanus Parish picnic will be from 5 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, June 8, at 1720 College. The picnic will host a variety of food and beverages, live music, cash raffle, silent auction, basket raffle, dunk tank, kids’ games, face painting, train ride, bounce houses and more. The Heidelberg…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested earlier this week after a social media company flagged him for sending nude images to minors. The Quincy Police Department received a case referral on Dec. 20, 2023, from the Internet Crimes Against Children Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. The referral began after social media company Snapchat…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Bryan and Victoria Vaughn of Quincy at 4:02 p.m. April 26, 2024.A boy was born to Kelyn Conner and Haley Clingingsmith of Quincy at 4:54 p.m. April 30, 2024.A girl was born to Dale Bolton and Courtney Higgins of Griggsville at 3:30 a.m. May 3, 2024.A boy was…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf chats with Michael Britt of Lonestar, who will be appearing in Quincy on May 26 at the Gem City Concert Series.
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QUINCY — Most people who buy a business generally cannot wait to get the signs changed to tell everyone. That was not the case for Kyle Ronellenfitch, a senior vice president with AYR Wellness in Boston. “We wanted to make sure that we didn’t just rip the Band-Aid and change Herbal Remedies to AYR immediately,” he said…
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QUINCY — Judge Debra Wellborn’s face creased with a smile as the nine graduates of Problem-Solving Court received their plaques Thursday afternoon in the Adams County Courthouse. “The types of courtroom activities that we have, Drug Court can be the most heart wrenching from time to time, but it’s also been the most rewarding thing…
Read Full Article James B. Decamp, 28, Bowen for Unauthorized Video Recording. NTA 153Carmen Caly, 58, of Quincy for FTA Stealing. 126Daniel R. Patterson ,38, Quincy for VOP. Lodged 122Stacee M. Wilkins, 28, for FTA Poss of Meth. 147Robin R. Wilson, 39, Quincy for Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine. Lodged 147Pamela G. O’Neal, 57, 807 Jonathan for…
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QUINCY — Bailey’s Coffee and Fudge, 3024 Broadway, has partnered with the Chaddock Children’s Foundation for Mental Health Awareness Month. Bailey’s is offering two specialty drinks throughout May, with a portion of the proceeds going directly to support Chaddock children. One of the featured drinks, named “The Mo-Mo,” is dedicated to longtime volunteer Maureen Scheuring…
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QUINCY — The 21st annual “Cop on a Rooftop” event will take place from 5 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 17. Law enforcement officials will be stationed at more than 300 participating Dunkin’ locations across Illinois collecting money for Special Olympics Illinois. Quincy’s law enforcement officials will be at Dunkin’, 2602 Broadway. Each guest…
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QUINCY — Jim Otis doesn’t yet have a deal in place, and he won’t reveal the names of any restaurants or businesses he could potentially bring to Quincy. But when he heads to Las Vegas for the three-day International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference beginning Sunday, he’ll search for retailers ready to commit to this…
Read Full Article Pierre Parrish, 39, of Quincy for a warrant for DWLS. 148John Mahmud, 43, of Quincy for Unlawful use of another’s Debit/ Credit Card. 182Steven Miller Jr., 30, of Quincy for fighting. 148Steven Miller Sr., 55, of Quincy for fighting. 148Michael M. Bryant, 52, Quincy for Expired Registration, Operating Uninsured Vehicle, No Valid Driver’s License, Lee…
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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. Riverside Smoke House & Grill Property of Canton, Mo., sold a residence at 1127 Jersey in…
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QUINCY — The National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) has declared May 12-18 National Senior and Specialty Move Managers Week. NASMM and its members around the world are promoting the value of senior and specialty move management and move managers’ commitment to assisting older adults and their families (and people with unique needs) with…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man is in the McDonough County Jail and charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. The Macomb Police Department’s Investigation Division began investigating on Dec. 31, 2023, an allegation that Payton L. Rucker, 20, had inappropriate contact with a child under the age of 13 between Dec. 1-31,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center will begin to present on Friday “Wonder and Praise: Sun Smith-Forêt – Sculpture, Painting, SilverScreen Quilts, Riverwork Project,” an exhibit showcasing the artistry of Sun Smith-Forêt, an artist based in Alton. Visitors are invited to experience Smith-Forêt’s work through August 3 in the galleries of The Quincy Art Center,…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — A Baylis man is lodged in the Pike County Jail and is facing 10 counts of child pornography Law enforcement officials from the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois State Police and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office executed a court-authorized search warrant at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 in the 200 block of…
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QUINCY — A months-long investigation by the West Central Illinois Task Force led to the arrest of two people on Monday on drugs and weapons charges. The West Central Illinois Task Force, Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department and Quincy Police Department began investigating in early 2024 the sale of heroin in Quincy. Officers…
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