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QUINCY — “Sometimes I get bored, and I think playing games is how to not be bored.” This sales pitch comes from 9-year-old Annabelle Gosney, who attended a recent game night with her family in the well-lit game room of Tabletop Treasure Games. As their fellow patrons played board games like Catastrophe and word-building card…
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On this week’s Business Spotlight, Brittany Boll talks with Kelsey Sprinkle from The Ram’s Horn Body Art Studio talks about her craft, which Brittany is very happy with. Bank of Springfield brings you Business spotlight.
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QUINCY — A few years ago, Quincy didn’t have a coed Special Olympics softball team. That changed when Coach Jeremy Hinkamper stepped in — and lit a spark. Since fall of 2024, the Quincy Embers have grown from a small group of seven players into a full team of fifteen, competing in tournaments across the…
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QUINCY — A new multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar and restaurant is in the works for the former Welcome Inn at 200 Maine, according to Quincy Planning Director Jason Parrott. A notice of a public hearing in regard to securing a special permit for the project could be found in front of the property…
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A look back at the big stories of the week and a look ahead to the weekend. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.
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QUINCY — Quincy Police have arrested a suspect who they believe started the Tuesday fire at the former site of Doyle Manufacturing, 4001 Broadway. At about 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Quincy Police, Fire, Tri-Township Fire Department and the Adams County Ambulance were dispatched to a large structure fire at that location. Following the extinguishing of the…
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QUINCY — Area Catholics and others made a pilgrimage from St. Peter Church to the burial site of Father Augustus Tolton Wednesday commemorate the 128th anniversary of his death. Father Tolton is recognized as the first black priest in the United States and the cause for his beatification and canonization of sainthood is ongoing in…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Quincy man Tuesday for failing to register and report as a sex offender. Deputies arrested Dalton E. Stockdale, 27, who lives in the 2200 block of Rainbow Road, was arrested around 3 p.m. Tuesday at his place of employment. An investigation concluded Stockdale had been living…
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Park Board President Mark Philpot has a message for those who are vandalizing town property: “Whoever’s doing it, stop it… Just stop. Find something else to do. Go read a book.” Recent vandalism included the use of a firework to flow up a steel trash can, messing with a Porta Potty, and destroying golf course…
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WASHINGTON —The Federal Communications Commission has approved the transfer of licenses for five TV stations from Sinclair to Rincon Broadcasting, which announced a $29.4 million deal to acquire the stations in March. In doing so, the FCC also provided a rare exemption from its ownership rules prohibiting station groups from owning more than one top-four station in a…
Read Full Article WASHINGTON —The Federal Communications Commission has approved the transfer of licenses for five TV stations from Sinclair to Rincon Broadcasting, which announced a $29.4 million deal to acquire the stations in March. In doing so, the FCC also provided a rare exemption from its ownership rules prohibiting station groups from owning more than one top-four station in a…
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Everyone has experienced the moment, trying to get out the door, running late, and looking helplessly for something you can’t find. Where is your favorite bracelet, the one that reminds you of your mom because you purchased it together? Where is your lucky necklace? In with the Permanent Jewelry trend: where metal chains are welded…
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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. Eric Gauer and Alexandra Sue Gauer of Watertown, S.D., sold a residence at 1208 S. 28th…
Read Full Article 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. Stephen D. Gay of Cornelius, N.C., sold 122.69 acres in Derry to Rex Encore Farms, LLC…
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City of Quincy Planning and Development Director Jason Parrott steps in for Mayor Linda Moore and talks about planning, zoning and other fun development issues. Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal School District #60 announced its revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. Local education officials have adopted the following family-size income criteria for determining eligibility: Children from…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Council concurred with the Plan Commission’s recommendation to deny Hope House’s request for a Special Permit to allow the use of 2122 Jefferson Street as a maternity house for pregnant mothers at risk of homelessness. Despite four citizens speaking during Public Comment in favor of Hope House, there was almost no…
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QUINCY – Quincy Fire Department and Tri-Township Fire Department responded to a large fire on the property at the former Doyle Manufacturing site at 40th and Broadway Monday evening. Fire crews got the call at 7:40 pm, according to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin. Billows of smoke could be seen from downtown and, upon arrival,…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on firearms and drug trafficking charges Monday. Circuit Judge Holly Henze sentenced Jeffrey T. Bennett, 47, to six years for possession of a firearm by a felon and manufacturing and possession with intent to deliver cannabis of more than…
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Kaitlyn E. QuincyFemale 28 and D.O.B. 9/30/96 5’2”, 120 lbs Brown Hair Blue Eyes LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 1500 BLOCK OF SOUTH 5TH ST, QUINCY She is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office on the following charge: Possession of Meth If you know where Kaitlyn Quincy can be found, please call the Quincy Regional Crime…
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QUINCY — What happens when words aren’t enough to tell your story? At Clarity Healthcare, healing begins where words end — with a paintbrush, a piece of music or even a karaoke machine. Clarity Healthcare’s A.R.T.C program helps bring a voice to youth and adults strugglingwith mental health or substance abuse. A.R.T.C. was started in 2003…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Levi and Debie Cochenour of Hannibal, Mo., at 7:06 p.m. June 28, 2025.A girl was born to Jessica Bezely of Quincy at 4:45 p.m. July 1, 2025.A boy was born to Chace and Alexis Shaffer of Ursa at 9:07 p.m. July 1, 2025.A girl was born to Colton…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Todd Hastings with Hope House of Quincy as he tries to find a home for expectant mothers who need assistance. The issue, which was not supported by the Quincy Plan Commission, goes before the full Quincy City Council Monday night. Below is the letter Hastings sent to Quincy aldermen…
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QUINCY — Several streets in Quincy will be closed in the upcoming days for various repairs. Streets to be closed include: Motorists are advised to use an alternative travel route and drive with extreme caution.
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QUINCY — Quincyan Steven Peters will be competing on American Ninja Warrior airing from Las Vegas on Monday, July 7. Peters is a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School and is employed as a firefighter with the city of Quincy. He is also a drill sergeant in the US Army Reserve. Peters will have…
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