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The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees voted to approve a flat rate, keeping the 2021 tax rate the same as 2020 during its regular meeting Wednesday, December 15. The total tax rate for 2021 will remain the same as 2020 at $0.42400 per $100 Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) and result in a $8,210,760…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln Academy of Illinois recently named Quincy University senior Bailee S. Highbarger of Amboy, Ill., a recipient of the prestigious Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award for 2021. The award is presented to a senior from each four-year college or university in Illinois who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and leadership throughout the…
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Following an inquiry by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and a story this summer on Muddy River News, the Quincy School Board is exploring moving the district’s Transportation Department to Flinn Stadium. Board member Richard McNay, who is the chairman of the board’s Building Committee, presented a proposal to the full board at Wednesday’s…
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UPDATE: A Brown County jury Thursday morning found John Michael Dean of Mount Sterling guilty of murder in the first degree in the June 2019 death of Rebecca Niewohner. Full story to follow. QUINCY — The prosecution says John Michael Dean put a gun to the head of his girlfriend, Rebecca L. Niewohner, on June…
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QUINCY — Agencies who haven’t turned in an application to receive American Rescue Plan Act funds from Adams County still have a chance to do so. Bret Austin, chairman of the executive committee, said during Tuesday night’s meeting of the Adams County Board that emails were sent to 138 non-profit agencies in Quincy asking if…
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The City of Quincy’s Minimum Housing Complaint Form are available at more than 60 Continuum of Care organizations and churches in Quincy by the Safe and Livable Housing Committee. About 800 complaint forms have been sent or delivered to 60 participating groups and four individuals. “We realize there are many fine landlords in Quincy who…
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The attorney representing the former directors of the 2×4’s For Hope charity has once again asked for additional time before making another court appearance A case management conference scheduled for Monday in the civil case of 2×4’s for Hope vs. Mark and Chris Lawrence was postponed to February 1, 2022. The Lawrence’s must either enter…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — The Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District No. 3 has been taking an “adaptive pause” in classrooms throughout the district since Wednesday and will continue through the end of this week. An adaptive pause, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, is a strategy allowing for movement into any level…
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QUINCY — Rob Copley made it through his resignation letter without shedding a tear. “That was very hard,” he said. “I actually surprised myself that I read the letter as well as I did without choking up at all.” After 42 years with the Quincy Police Department, with 18 as the chief of police, Copley…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved Monday night a contract for $1,427,744 with Veregy of Chesterfield, Mo., to design and construct a solar array at Quincy Regional Airport. The solar array will provide power to the terminal, built in 1969. The terminal accounts for an average of $60,000 a year in utility costs, which…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army will serve a free community Christmas dinner on from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Christmas Day at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Attendees will need to make reservations to attend the 11 a.m. meal or the 11:45 a.m. meal. Seats are limited. A limited number of meals also will be…
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QUINCY — Bissell Pet Foundation is bringing hope to shelter pets across the country this holiday season with its “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” adoption event through Dec. 20. During each nationwide event, Bissell Pet Foundation sponsors reduced adoption fees per cat, dog, puppy and kitten. This event will be held in more than 200…
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QUINCY — The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has informed the Quincy City Council of its intention to reappoint Rob Copley as chief of the Quincy Police Department for a three-year term. Copley has been with the Police Department since 1980 and has been police chief since 2004. His last three-year reappointment was in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College is providing classes for students during winter break. The four-week session is offered entirely online from Dec. 13 to Jan. 7. Courses range from one to three credit hours. Students from any college or university may enroll. High school students also may take courses if approved by their school’s…
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QUINCY — SSB Investment Services at State Street Bank recently added Blake Carlin as a financial advisor at its 4820 Broadway office. Carlin, a native of LaGrange, Mo., is a graduate of the University of Central Missouri with a bachelor of science degree in business administration, with an emphasis in finance, and a graduate of…
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CHICAGO — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is awarding 15 community-based organizations a total of $1 million in funding to promote expanded access to preventive health care resources, including wellness visits, screenings, vaccinations and health education. Blessing Health System of Quincy is one of the participating organizations and is receiving $55,000. Blessing and BCBSIL are teaming for several…
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Jeff Butler of Clean Restoration is a guy you call when you need help. Clean Restoration is a locally owned and operated restoration company serving all of West Central Illinois. When disaster strikes your home or business, from the initial cleanup to the overall reconstruction, Clean Restoration can help. Muddy River News Business Spotlight is…
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Dear MRN, Since you posted an article about the stoplight at 25th and Broadway, I have wondered if there still needs to be a school zone speed limit on northbound and southbound traffic on 24th Street. St Peter School is a block away. Madison School is no longer used as a school. Chaddock isn’t in…
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QUINCY — Ten students from the senior class at Quincy Notre Dame recently were recognized as Illinois State Scholars. This award is given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to students who rank in the top 10 percent of high school seniors in the state. Selection is based on a combination of ACT or…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th, will be the host of a holiday health fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The no-cost health fair is hosted in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. The fair will feature Blessing Diabetes Center staff providing education and conducting a risk assessment, and…
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QUINCY – Several community business leaders turned out Thursday evening for the annual meeting of the Great River Economic Development Foundation at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. GREDF President Kyle Moore welcomed the crowd as he hosted his first annual meeting leading the organization. The former Quincy mayor took over the helm in June. He said the…
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Rise in COVID-19 cases reducing local healthcare capacity; here's where you can get tested in Quincy
QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department is encouraging residents to remain mindful of COVID-19 safety measures. COVID-19 cases regionally as well as in the Quincy community, have notably increased in recent weeks. Increases in hospitalized patients are reducing healthcare capacity in the region. Residents with a known exposure to COVID-19 or who are experiencing…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University’s Winter Commencement will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Pepsi Arena. The 2021 graduating class is comprised of 57 undergraduates with an additional 13 graduate degree recipients.University marshal Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art, and assistant marshals David Kirchhofer and Scott Luaders, professors of physics and chemistry, respectively, will lead…
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Motion to consolidate cases challenging mandatory vaccination program made to Illinois Supreme Court
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has made a motion to the Illinois Supreme Court to consolidate several similar cases in Illinois counties into one that challenges the orders from the state of Illinois establishing a COVID-19 vaccination and testing program for school personnel, healthcare workers and state employees. A case involving employment claims from suspended…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $7.17 million fiscal 2022 budget Wednesday night. The figure represents a decrease of just under $185,000 from the FY 2021 budget and reflects a deficit of about $1.32 million, the result of planned spending of revenues and fund reserves to pay for capital…
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