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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jeam-Luc AP Logan and Ava Ashcraft of Mt. Sterling at 2:04 p.m. May 21, 2024.A girl was born to KayLea McGuire of Clarksville, Mo., at 12:23 p.m. May 22, 2024.A girl was born to Tyler and Alyssa Moore of Winchester at 11:45 p.m. May 22, 2024.A boy was…
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QUINCY — Employees with the Quincy Public Schools’ transportation department are nearly finished with the move into their new home. Some of the neighbors couldn’t be happier. The former K&L Arena at 1600 N. 43rd, which QPS bought for $2 million in June 2022, will be the site of the district’s maintenance, transportation and information…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man has entered not guilty pleas to all charges he faces in connection with the shooting death last October of a 16-year-old girl. Demarco Smith, 19, is charged with felony counts of conspiracy to commit armed robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, armed robbery and attempted robbery. The conspiracy counts have a…
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QUINCY — Libraries are supposed to be quiet places. But with the Quincy City Council meeting in the Quincy Public Library because of renovations at City Hall, aldermen and members of the administration raised their voices Tuesday night as they debated how to prioritize street projects in the city’s seven wards. The discussion kicked off…
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QUINCY — A judge determined Tuesday morning that further evaluation is needed to determine if a Payson man facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder is fit to stand trial. Thomas Delcour, 34, appeared with attorney Tony Cameron and public defender John Citro in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning before Circuit Judge Tad…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — Adams County real estate tax bills were mailed on May 28. The document will be a blue bill with first and second installment pay stubs from the Adams County Collector in a standard business envelope. The due date for the first installment is Friday, June 28, with the second installment due…
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QUINCY — A plea deal for a Quincy man facing first-degree murder charges may be imminent. Victor A. Weems III, 20, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning before Judge Tad Brenner. Matt Wayman with the Hammer Law Firm in St. Louis was there to represent Weems on the first-degree murder charge. Chief Public Defender…
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Devin A. Soto, 25, last known address in the 500 block of Locust in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated DUI. Soto is 5 foot, 8 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. He has brown hair and has brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if…
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QUINCY — It’s official. Next month’s Quincy Optimist Club Derby will have a record field. The 20th annual event, formerly known as the Soap Box Derby, currently shows 234 entries in the Super Stock, Stock, Masters Elite and Super Kids divisions. That total surpasses the 226 kids who raced in 2019. “What better way to celebrate…
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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. Angela R. Reed of Breckenridge, Colo., sold a residence at 109 Waterford Drive E. in Quincy…
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MARK TWAIN LAKE, Mo. — A New London teen suffered serious injuries in a boating accident on Sunday on Mark Twain Lake near Point E. A 2006 Chaparral 22-foot open bow boat driven by Jason Utterback, 54, of New London drifted into a tube with two occupants — Mackenzie Adams, 19, of Hannibal, Mo., and…
Read Full Article MONROE CITY, Mo. — A Monroe City woman was killed in a one-vehicle traffic accident early Sunday morning. A 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Crystal Hooper, 37, of Monroe City was southbound on U.S. 61, two miles north of Palmyra, when the vehicle traveled off the left side of the road, struck an embankment and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — May is National Foster Care Month, and the United Way of the Mark Twain Area has been highlighting the work of Birthday Blessings throughout May. Birthday Blessings, a nonprofit organization headquartered in West Plains, serves foster children throughout the state of Missouri, including those in Marion, Ralls and Monroe counties. Birthday Blessings’…
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you to Quincy’s Illinois Veterans Home, which is undergoing nearly $300 million in new construction. Terry Prince, director of the Illinois Veterans Administration, gives you a tour of this sacred part of Quincy’s history. Dot Foods brings you Muddy River Gems.
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — A warehouse on Second Street in Monroe City is expected to soon become a vibrant activity hub of the city. The 22,000-square-foot building is being renovated as a community recreation center for Monroe City and surrounding areas. MC Rec Center is a nonprofit agency and led by a board of directors…
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Rev. Orville Jones and Lena Jones stop by to talk about the community’s upcoming Juneteenth celebration.
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Cody and Jenna Starman of Quincy at 11:28 a.m. May 16, 2024A boy was born to Chris and Taylor Starnes of Quincy at 6:07 a.m. May 18, 2024.A girl was born to Gage Solina and Kara Baker of Quincy at 7:55 a.m. May 18, 2024.A girl was born…
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QUINCY — A cross-country road trip is an American summer staple, but if you’re hitting the road this summer, make sure you keep track of your tolls. Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received reports of phishing text messages that impersonate road toll collection services to trick people into paying for fake outstanding tolls. The texts…
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We’re not related, but there could be a partnership in the works. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Andrew Wellman of Muddy River Engraving about the great work they do and shows off some cool new MRN gear!
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QUINCY — A former Chaddock employee is lodged in the Adams County Jail after he was charged with theft over $10,000. Detectives with the Quincy Police Department were contacted May 20 by Chaddock, which advised it had a program participant, a 20-year-old male, who allegedly had funds missing from his account. A staff member assisted…
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QUINCY — Construction on a specialty tire store on the east end of Broadway is expected to begin this summer and be completed by November. Plaza Tire Service, based out of Cape Girardeau, Mo., plans to build a 4,500-square-foot facility with eight bays at 4020 Broadway between O’Reilly Auto Parts and ImmunoTek Plasma. Brothers Mark…
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QUINCY — During its regular board meeting Wednesday night, the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees received an update on the College’s Workforce Development Center (WDC) Expansion project. The 14,000 square foot expansion was supported by a $3 million Federal Economic Adjustment Assistance Program grant awarded to JWCC in June 2021. A ribbon cutting…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently named Robert Copley as its director of safety and security. Copley is working with the current director, Sam Lathrop, who is retiring on May 31. Copley has more than 40 years of experience in law enforcement. He worked with the Quincy Police Department as a patrol officer, detective-youth specialist, detective…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police arrested a woman on the city’s south side Wednesday night when they discovered a large quantity of cannabis, firearms and ammunition. At 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Police arrested Daeshawna Stanbridge, 24, at her 1130 Adams residence. During the search officers found copious amounts of contraband. Stanbridge was taken to the Adams County…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Langhorne Meats and Provisions will hold its grand opening this Friday through Monday, May 24-27. After a successful soft opening April 13-15, the community is invited to celebrate and explore the high-quality, locally sourced meats now available. Langhorne Meats and Provisions, 120 N. Third, offers beef, pork and poultry from local farms…
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