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QUINCY — Local nonprofits received $284,311 in grant funding from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri Tuesday during a presentation at the Knowledge Center at Chaddock. These grants, made possible by 65 permanently endowed charitable funds, will assist local nonprofit organizations dedicated to arts and culture, community betterment, education, health, and…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was injured in a motorcycle accident Tuesday morning on Gardner Expressway. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded at 7:37 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, to a traffic crash. They learned a 2020 Dodge Ram truck driven by Jason Keller, 44, of Quincy turned southbound onto Gardner Expressway from S.…
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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# Fit & Fresh Insulated Lunch Bag w/Misc Items 7-2-24 15395 Debit Card belonging…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department issued a public health advisory Tuesday morning after a significant increase in reported syphilis cases across Adams County. A press release from Emily Andrews, health education supervisor at the health department, said syphilis can lead to serious health problems. It can be treated at any stage with antibiotics.…
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QUINCY — Every time a different bidder pondered whether to offer another $5,000 for the 13,000 square foot building at 20th and Hampshire, Trina Casburn was quick to counter with another $5,000 more. It was pretty evident during the bidding that the owner of Quincy Storage and Transfer wanted the property, which she got for…
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QUINCY — Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford told the Finance Committee during its Monday meeting at the Quincy Public Library that Adams County wants the City of Quincy to take jurisdiction of the intersection of 48thand State after aldermen voted on April 1 not to contribute $2.6 million to build a roundabout at the intersection. “That’s going…
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QUINCY — Two speakers at Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting in the Quincy Public Library questioned how much city officials wanted to spend on a vehicle and a bulldozer. Ernest Hicks asked about the proposed purchase of a 2025 Kia Sportage from Shottenkirk Kia for $31,593.03 as an Inspection vehicle. “My question is: How…
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UPDATE 8/15: Subject is in custody. David E. Hill Jr., 34, last known address in the 700 block of S. Seventh Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated battery. Hill is 6 foot tall and weighs 165 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional…
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BARRY, Ill. — A Barry man is in the Pike County Jail facing aggravated battery and armed violence charges. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched at 7:06 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, to a residence in the 1000 block of Mortimer Street in Barry regarding a stabbing incident. It was reported the victim had left…
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QUINCY — When Linda Moore retired from her position as city treasurer on Dec. 31, she was prepared to volunteer and support her favorite causes. Then she watched the presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on June 27. “It was a debacle. It was embarrassing,” Moore said. “I’m having a…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jonathan and Laura Nash of Quincy at 5:56 p.m. July 31, 2024.Twin girls were born to Karl and Heather Peter of Mendon at 8:24 a.m. and 8:25 a.m. Aug. 1, 2024.A boy was born to Wacey Gehring and Kelsey Gilker of Quincy at 8:53 a.m. Aug. 2, 2024.A…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Preservation Commission voted unanimously last week to continue its review of a resubmitted application to make St. Boniface Church, 641 Maine, a local landmark despite a request from the Diocese of Springfield for the commission to determine that further consideration of the application is “not warranted.” An application for landmark status…
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QUINCY — For the first time in nearly 80 years, you can’t listen to Quincy High School or Quincy Notre Dame sports on your radio (if you still have one of those). Muddy River News learned last week that WTAD-AM, one of five local radio stations owned by STARadio Corporation, has dropped its high school…
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Professor Chad DeWaard of Culver-Stockton College talks about the national political landscape after a tumultuous last few weeks (Months? Years?).
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QUINCY — What’s a verification code, and why are they so important? Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure. For example, you might get a text message or email with a six-digit code that you must enter when you log into your bank…
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QUINCY — Linda Moore, former treasurer for the city of Quincy, has called a news conference for Monday morning. However, she did not detail the topic of the announcement in a two-sentence media advisory emailed Saturday to local media outlets, which invited them to gather at 11 a.m. at Krazy Cakes Café and Restaurant, 512…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park District’s Board of Commissioners discussed during its annual retreat on Friday the possibility of letting the public weigh in on the future of the Art Keller Marina. The seven commissioners spent several hours at the Quincy Park District’s administrative offices planning for 2025 by reviewing finances and proposed capital projects…
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The business formerly known as “Gifts by Grawe” has a new name and MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Katharine Adrian about the change and the company’s future. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested Thursday and charged with one count of distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. Detectives with the Quincy Police Department began an investigation in July after learning a person was alleged to have shared child exploitative imagery with other users over social media. Detectives…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois University officials announced late Friday that 57 faculty and 32 staff positions will be eliminated, and 35 other faculty contracts were not renewed effective July 1. “The decision comes after extensive exploration of a variety of cost-saving measures and reflects WIU’s commitment to a financially sustainable future,” a press release…
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QUINCY — Adams County State’s Attorney Gary Farha recently announced changes in the state’s attorney’s office. Laura Keck, who has been with the state’s attorney’s office since November 2012, was promoted to lead trial attorney. She replaces Josh Jones, who started his new job as an associate judge in the Eighth Judicial Circuit in July. Jones and…
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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. Mary Bolton of Carthage sold a residence at 1451 Laurel in Hamilton to Nancy Northup of…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said late Thursday afternoon he has learned both roundtrips for Amtrak trains between Chicago and Quincy will be in service on Saturday. Troup said he learned from the Amtrak government communications group and the staff of U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin about the restoration of service. Amtrak announced July 29 that…
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QUINCY — An Omaha, Neb.-based developer’s plans for four restaurants and a convenience store on the northeast corner of 54th and Broadway might change slightly. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said Jim Otis contacted the city’s planning and development department a week ago to say a hotel developer has shown interest in leasing on the property. “(Otis)…
Read Full Article QUINCY — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said in a Wednesday letter to Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner that he is frustrated and concerned with how the suspension of one of two roundtrips between Chicago and Quincy has been handled. Amtrak announced July 29 that Carl Sandburg Train 381, from Chicago to Quincy in the morning, and Carl…
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