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VERSAILLES, Ill. — A Rushville man is in the Schuyler County Jail after multiple illegal narcotics were found when deputies from the Brown County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at 101 S. Chestnut on Monday, March 10. A drug investigation was initiated by the West Central Illinois Task Force upon receiving information of possible…
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QUINCY — One hospital working to open its doors is now helping another do the same — halfway across the world. Quincy Medical Group (QMG) is playing a role in helping make a hospital in Kenya a reality. Collaboration between QMG president Carol Brockmiller; Ada Bair, Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services…
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QUINCY — When John Frankenhoff resigned as a commissioner on the Quincy Park Board on Dec. 20, keeping his name on the ballot for the April 1 municipal election was still on his mind. “Stepping down wasn’t necessarily the final end all,” he said. Frankenhoff learned from Adams County Clerk Ryan Niekamp that he had…
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Meteorologist Brent Clair gives us an update on this weekend’s storm possibilities.
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QUINCY — Circuit Judge Roger Thomson denied a new trial for Bradley Yohn in an order filed last week in Adams County Circuit Court, and a hearing to reconsider or reduce Yohn’s sentence is set for later this month. Thomson ruled Jan. 3 that he was allowing defense attorney Mark Wykoff to file an amended…
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QUINCY — Jeff DeLonjay is confident that all the hard work and expense will soon start paying dividends. DeLonjay, 43, the first-year owner of Quincy Raceways, has had a busy fall, winter and early spring. Along with managing his own personal business, Be Dry Roofing, DeLonjay has overseen a number of major improvements to the…
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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. Pamela A. Latour of Quincy sold a residence at 1000 Anne Avenue in Quincy to Alec…
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Hannibal Regional Hospital A son, Grant Lucas Watson, was born February 3, 2025 @ 7:41am. He weighed 8lbs 2oz and was 20 inches long. His parents are Maggie and Jorden Watson of Lenther, Mo.A daughter, Hattie James Meyers, was born February 4, 2025 @ 6:20pm. She weighed 7lbs 15oz and was 20 inches long. Her…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bridge rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin on the Interstate 72 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal in mid-April. During the first few weeks of work, eastbound and westbound I-72 across the bridge will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction. In late April/early May, the I-72 bridge will close for…
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VANDALIA, Mo. — The drivers of two vehicles suffered minor injuries in a crash on Wednesday morning three miles north of Vandalia. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2012 Chevrolet Impala, driven by a 20-year-old man from Vandalia, was headed south on Missouri Route 154 and failed to yield at a stop sign…
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QUINCY — Four adults and one juvenile were arrested Thursday in connection to a fire that destroyed the main lobby building at the Welcome Inn, 200 Maine. The Quincy Fire and Police Departments responded to a fire at the Welcome Inn at 2:18 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11. After an investigation, the fire was determined…
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Looks like some storms are brewing. Here’s meteorologist Brent Clair with details.
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QUINCY — Approximately 300 people attended a neighborhood meeting in Quincy’s 3rd Ward at the Ambiance Wednesday night to voice concerns about a proposed 270-unit apartment complex near Rooney School. Near the end of the meeting, those in attendance spoke loudest by simply standing. Joe Churchill, who developed the nearby Lake Ridge subdivision, asked anyone to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of projects Wednesday night that will enhance some of the city’s recreational facilities and sites. Among those projects is the replacing of 6,100 square feet of safety surfacing at the Lincoln Park playground, at a cost of $105,856. Repairs have been made…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to John O. Steele Jr. and Amy Lynn Gille of Quincy at 6:35 p.m. Feb. 26, 2025.A boy was born to Madison Strothoff of Quincy at 9:28 p.m. Feb. 26, 2025.A boy was born to Adilson Fernando and Erin deSouza of LaGrange, Mo., at 2:55 p.m. Feb. 27, 2025.A…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Ag Banquet on Tuesday, March 11, at Town & Country Inn and Suites celebrates the contributions of the agricultural community and honors leaders who make a difference in the field. Bastert Farm Equipment was named the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness of the Year, Mike…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board voted Tuesday night to spend more than $9.5 million to replace the roof and HVAC system at the courthouse at 5th and Vermont. The board opted to support local companies, despite their bids not being the lowest in each category. The $8.9 million bid from Peters Heating and Air Conditioning…
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QUINCY — Republican incumbent Mike Troup and independent challenger Linda Moore had similar thoughts on some issues during Tuesday night’s mayoral debate at First Christian Church, but one topic they certainly disagreed on was the city insurance mess that began in January 2023 and wasn’t resolved until July 2024. WTAD Radio’s Mary Griffith, one of…
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. Teresa Morris, Christopher Barr and Jonathan Barr sold a residence at 729 Buchanan in Carthage to…
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QUINCY — Pete Wells of The New York Times, Ruth Reichl of The Los Angeles Times and late chef-turned-writer-slash-world-traveler extraordinaire Anthony Bourdain are among the top food critics of the 21st century. This week, however, the critiques of students throughout the Quincy Catholic elementary schools and Quincy Notre Dame reign supreme. “You guys, the broccoli’s…
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NORMAL, Ill. — The Illinois State University police filed a report Monday night following an incident at CEFCU Arena after the Quincy High School boys basketball team lost 58-50 to Lisle Benet Academy in the Class 4A Normal Super-Sectional. According to ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff, the report will not be released to the public…
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Sinclair, Inc. is selling five of its local broadcast television stations, including local stations KHQA and KTVO, to former advertising sales representative for the Bally Sports-branded regional networks, which Sinclair once owned. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Todd Parkin is now the principal owner of Rincon Broadcasting Group. An asset purchase agreement filed with…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is conducting a criminal investigation after an early Tuesday morning fire decimated the main lobby building of the Welcome Inn, 200 Maine. Officials with Ameren Gas and Electric were on scene to confirm the building did not have utilities at the time of the fire — which led Steve…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a call at the vacant Welcome Inn at 200 Maine early Tuesday morning. At 2:20 a.m., the first crews arrived and saw fire coming from the roof of the main lobby building. A third alarm was called, bringing all on-duty crews to the fire scene and calling…
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NORMAL, Ill. — An on-court altercation between at least one student each from Quincy High School and Lisle Benet Academy resulted in a police investigation and multiple interviews being conducted as fans milled around Monday night following Benet’s 58-50 victory in the Class 4A Normal Super-Sectional at CEFCU Arena. After the Blue Devils and the…
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