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QUINCY — Didn’t make it to Wednesday night’s meeting of the Quincy Park Board? Don’t worry. It only lasted 26 minutes, and the only business that could have been voted on was tabled for a month. Park Board President Mark Philpot was ill and did not attend. Neither did Commissioner Cecil Weathers. Barb Holthaus, board…
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QUINCY — A historical artifact is back where it belongs in Quincy. More than 30 years after being vandalized, then eventually removed and stored away, the sundial at Quincy Junior High School has returned to its original home on the south lawn near 14th and Jersey. “It’s been a learning process,” said Rick Owsley, assistant principal at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW) shared plans for a 12.2 percent rate increase for electrical services in the upcoming fiscal year at an administrative hearing before the Hannibal City Council last week. The increase was included in the organization’s budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026, which was unanimously approved by…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Tuesday marked the reopening of the Molly Brown Birthplace and Museum in its new location at 400 North Main, proving the structure to be nearly as tenacious as the woman who brought it to relevance. “I wanted to preserve Molly Brown’s home, and so (moving the house to its new location) felt…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board is looking to bond out the replacement of the courthouse’s roof and Heating and Air Conditioning system over 15 years. Since the County Board had previously approved the bond payments for up to $900,000 annually, Finance Committee Chairman Travis Cooley (R-District 4) told the County Board Tuesday night that…
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Ashley talks to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin about recent promotions and other things that keep the QFD hopping including business inspections, liquor license inspections, hydrant testing and, of course, fighting fires. Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy announced the recipients of the George M. Irwin Arts Awards during a Rotary Club luncheon on Tuesday, honoring individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to arts access and cultural vitality in the Quincy area. After a brief hiatus, the awards return to recognize community champions in arts education, engagement…
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QUINCY – The superintendent of the Veterans Commission of Adams County (VCAC) said veterans’ benefits have not yet been affected as a result of any protocol changes in federal government agencies. “At the time of this writing, there have been no appreciable changes in the US Department of Veterans Affairs benefit or health care systems…
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QUINCY — Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, doesn’t expect the issuance of 11 tickets to nine people for various violations on Saturday night to bring to an end a recent run of “street takeover” events that have been popping up this spring. “Thinking that this was a one-time thing would be very naïve,” Yates…
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City Council, mayor recognize 'year-long effort and a lot of work' by Fishing for Freedom organizers
QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Linda Moore read a proclamation during Monday’s meeting of the Quincy City Council declaring Monday as Fishing for Freedom Appreciation Day. Holly Cain, executive director with the Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, said that recognition was a first for her. “In the 27 years I’ve done tourism events, I don’t…
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Anthony D. McPike, 36, last known address in the 3500 block of South Lindell Drive in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated domestic battery. McPike is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 230 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was arrested Thursday and is in the Marion County Jail. The 10th Judicial District Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Friday, June 6, for Jeffrey S. Elliott, 37 of Hannibal, for delivery of a controlled substance. The warrant is the result of a search warrant executed on…
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The Quincy Police Department has received complaints about reckless driving and street racing in local parking lots, parks and on city streets. We recently learned of a planned “Street Takeover Event” scheduled for the evening hours of Saturday, June 7. In response to this planned event, and to deter future events, the Quincy Police Department…
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QUINCY — Angel Smith grew up during the Cold War, a time when the world held its breath as the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a passive-aggressive nuclear-armed headwrestle for global political, economic and ideological influence. The fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked the end of the war, and the…
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Quincy man arrested for breaking into Chelsea through the back door; faces meth and burglary charges
QUINCY — Adams County Sheriff’s deputes arrested a Quincy man Sunday following an early morning break-in Saturday at the Chelsea Adult Superstore. Just Before 5 a.m. Saturday, deputies responded to an alarm at Chelsea, 4804 Gardner Expressway. Upon arrival, deputies found the rear entrance had significant damage and appeared someone had broken into the business.…
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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. George A. O’Brien and Mary B. O’Brien of Quincy sold an insurance agency at 104 E.…
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MEXICO, Mo. — The Miss Missouri Scholarship organization will crown its 94th Miss Missouri on Saturday, June 14, after a week of preliminary competition featuring a private interview with the judges, talent performances, on-stage question and fitness. This year’s class competition class includes Miss Hannibal Grace Isch, Miss Clark County Evan Jones and Miss Mark Twain Kate…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A two-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Marion County injured a Palmyra man and a 16-year-old girl. A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said the accident occurred at 2:44 a.m. on Saturday, June 7. A northbound 2015 Honda Accord, driven by a 34-year-old man from Troy, was on U.S. 61…
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MACOMB, Ill. – A domestic violence arrest was made Friday in the 200 block of E. Wheeler. Macomb Police Department officers were dispatched at 6:44 a.m. Friday, June 6, to the 200 block of E. Wheeler for a report of a stabbing. A male victim was taken to McDonough District Hospital for treatment. He has…
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COATSBURG, Ill. — A man was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday in Adams County. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to the report of a single-vehicle rollover crash near 2084 U.S. 24 east of Coatsburg. Steven Barry, 35, was driving a 1995 Jeep westbound on U.S. 24 when he tried to avoid an…
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QUINCY — For more than four decades, Quincy Area Network Against Domestic Abuse (QUANADA) of Quincy has provided the emotional, physical and crisis “comfort blanket” to all who have been assaulted or abused. That healing process often begins by listening to the victim’s story. It seems fitting that at the annual author retreat, sponsored by…
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Ricci Dula and Anngelina Chasteen with Scouting America talk about the evolution of the organization and adapting for the future. They also talk about this week’s Saukenauk Reunion.
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QUINCY — Summer is prime time for sporting events, concerts, theater and more. But how can you make sure the tickets you’re buying for all these fun events are legit? Buying online is the easiest way for many people to get tickets to their favorite team’s game or favorite artist’s concert. If you can, it’s…
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The Quincy Juneteenth community celebration returns for the fourth year at various locations throughout the city from June 13-15 and is organized by the Quincy Juneteenth Organization. MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks with Rev. Orville Jones about the commemoration and the reasons behind Juneteenth.
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QUINCY – During a special board meeting on Friday, the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees named Josh Welker, JWCC Dean of Business Services and Institutional Effectiveness, as interim president. Welker will serve in the temporary position following current JWCC President, Dr. Bryan Renfro. Renfro will assume the Chancellor role for Eastern Iowa Community…
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