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Scott M. Jones, 59, last known address is Leach Street in Maywood, Mo., is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for home repair fraud. Jones is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds. He has gray hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if you know…
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QUINCY — The sign is on the front of the building. The zoning is in place. The company has owned the property for three years. All that appears to be standing in the way of R.P. Lumber from opening a store in the former ShopKo building at 3200 Broadway is time to complete renovations in…
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you to Mount Sterling, where the community came together to build a new library and community center. Dot Foods brings you Muddy River Gems.
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Paula Gough has just retired as the Northeast Missouri district engineer for MoDOT. We talk about highways, how they get built and what’s the next big project.
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QUINCY — It’s tough to keep track of your information in an increasingly connected world. As people rely more on online services for things they do in their daily lives, it’s more important than ever to be in control of your data. This Data Privacy Week is a perfect time to check in. Personal information…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Two officers with the Macomb Police Department received a letter of commendation on Friday for their efforts during a September 2023 incident. Officers Kenny Bergren and Korri Cameron responded on Sept. 14, 2023, to a residence in Macomb regarding an ongoing domestic violence situation. During their investigation, officers learned a female victim…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf sits down with James Barnett of Jerseys Bar and Grill in Camp Point, who is getting ready to open a second location in Mt. Sterling. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — The volunteer-led group Housing Solutions Quincy (HSQ) has amassed roughly $130,000 in donations in a little more than a year since its inception to buy and renovate a two-bedroom home in southwest Quincy that will provide supportive housing to those in need, with plans to close the deal set for today. The house…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested Thursday for his connection to a shots-fired incident in October. Officers with the Quincy Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit and detectives with the Quincy Police Department located and arrested James D. Johnson, 33, of Quincy, in the 800 block of South 10th. Johnson is lodged in the Adams…
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PARIS, Mo. — A Paris woman was arrested Friday morning after she allegedly stole money from a booster club. Jessica R. Howard, 43, of Paris was arrested on a warrant at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. She has been charged with six felonies: three counts of stealing, one count of forgery and two…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Parker Clark-DeJaynes and Elena Delgado of Quincy at 5:53 p.m. Jan. 14, 2025.A girl was born to Corben and Kayleigh Edwards of Pleasant Hill at 7:17 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025.A girl was born to Zackery Logsdon and Ella Wiemelt of Quincy at 11:54 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025.A girl…
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QUINCY — A Brown County ambulance was involved in a head-on collision on Quincy’s north side while transporting a patient to Blessing Hospital. Just after midnight Friday morning, the ambulance was southbound near the 2600 block of North 12th. Another car, a 2014 Ford Edge was traveling northbound when the driver hit a curb and…
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QUINCY — The trial against one of the former owners of a Quincy business facing two theft charges was dismissed last week, and the trial for the other former owner also will be dismissed — if he follows through with an agreement reached Tuesday in Adams County Circuit Court. The trial for Andy P. Reardon,…
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QUINCY — Cervical cancer is the fourth deadliest cancer among women globally and claims the lives of roughly 4,000 women in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Like many cancerous diseases, the time of detection can greatly impact the rate of survival. The more knowledgeable one…
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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. Freddie L. Behrens and Sheila J. Behrens Trust of Quincy sold a residence and garage at…
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QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Debit Card belonging to Jesus Pena 12-6-24 30125 Chevrolet and House Keys 12-6-24…
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QUINCY — A fire in a basement laundry room was quickly extinguished Thursday morning by Quincy firefighters. The Quincy Fire Department (QFD) was alerted at 7:16 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, to a basement fire in a house at 821 N. 22nd. The first crew arrived on the scene at 7:19 a.m. and reported light smoke…
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. Square 1838, LLC of Quincy sold a hotel/motel with two lots at 107 Washington in Pittsfield…
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Wednesday it has awarded $4.5 million to 12 groups across the state, funded through Gov. JB Pritzker’s 2024 Birth Equity Initiative. The grants, ranging from $100,000 to $700,000, were awarded through a competitive process and are designed to support innovative, community-based efforts that have the potential to…
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PAYSON, Ill. — A gun was found in a restroom at Payson-Seymour High School Tuesday night during a basketball game. An Adams County Sheriff’s deputy was at the game working an extra duty assignment and was told that an unattended gun was in a restroom at the school. The deputy recovered the firearm in question…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two Hannibal women are in the Marion Co. Jail after an investigation into shots being fired near Munger Lane and Jericho Road. On Tuesday, the 10th Judicial District Court of Marion County issued warrants for Jasmine R Hayes, 33 of Hannibal, and India A Williams, 22 of Hannibal, charging them with unlawful…
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Gov. Pritzker’s office detailed all of the impacted programs: Access Issues for Federal Funding Portals Despite official information from the federal government stating that programs that provide assistance directly to individuals will not be impacted, state agencies and partner organizations reported issues accessing payment systems throughout the day on January 28. Federal officials have not…
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QUINCY — The Veterans’ Home at Quincy officially welcomed its first residents into the newly constructed independent living domiciliary on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the facility’s transformation. The move-in is the latest step in a comprehensive $300 million investment that includes 80 independent living rooms and a 210-bed skilled care center opening later…
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MACOMB, Ill. – A Bushnell teen will spend 30 years in prison for killing his father in 2023. In a sentencing Tuesday afternoon in McDonough County Circuit Court, Davin Purden, 19, received a 30-year sentence from Judge Nigel Graham. Davin Purden was one of two teenagers charged in the June 2023 shooting death of Davin’s…
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