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QUINCY — Aldermen tabled for one week a vote on a resolution to award a $4.038 million contract to Wiemelt Plumbing to replace as many as 340 lead water lines between Cherry and Locust and between Second and Fifth. Dave Bauer (D-2), a member of the Utilities Committee, said a competing bid was much lower…
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PALOMA, Ill. — Two women were injured in a car crash on U.S. 24 on Sunday afternoon in Adams County. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched at 4:52 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, to U.S. 24 at E. 1625th Street for a motor vehicle crash. Yessica Johnson, 51, of Coatsburg was driving a…
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QUINCY — GRM Wilco at 4801 State, a convenience store owned and operated by local businessman Gabe McClean, celebrated its grand opening with a special breakfast on March 1-2. Friends and neighbors were invited to enjoy food and check out the newly renovated space. Customers will find freshly cooked breakfast and lunch options, hand-scooped Ashby’s…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A New London woman was arrested on multiple charges in connection with a weekend break-in on Country Club Drive. An arrest warrant was issued Saturday in the Associate Circuit Court of Marion County charging Margaret A. Smith, 33, with trespassing, property damage, resisting arrest and two counts of assault on a law…
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WEST QUINCY, Mo. — When the Marion Ralls Regional Port Authority (MRRPA) was created, more than 300 acres at the West Quincy Port Authority site on the south side of U.S. 24 were expected to be used for industrial and multi-modal development. “Think of what you see going in a barge,” said Maria Kuhns, executive director…
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SAUGET, Ill. — In the shadow of the Gateway Arch, history is all around a lot and building in Sauget, Ill. Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you to the National Building Arts Center.
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Now is the best time of year to prune all types of fruit trees, grapes and brambles while they are still in their dormant stage. As the weather warms up and the sap starts to run, you shouldn’t be pruning as this will hurt the production of fruit. Once you begin to see buds start…
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QUINCY — Couples who got engaged during the holidays can look forward to spending their spring in a whirlwind of wedding planning, bridal shows, expos and consultations. But what happens when a wedding vendor doesn’t come through on their promises? BBB often receives complaints about wedding-related businesses, including caterers, florists, DJs and photographers. Many complaints…
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QUINCY — The “Friends of Justice,” a local non-profit organization, is offering a $3,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the death of Nancy Streitmatter. The Quincy Fire Department responded to a fire at 219 Oak on Oct. 7, 2012. After the fire was extinguished, the…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Feb. 1-28, 2025. Michael L. Hufford from Kimberly Hufford on Feb. 6, 2025.Kimberly S. O’Leary from Sean P. O’Leary on Feb. 13, 2025.Stephanie K. Hilgenbrinck from Andrew T. Hilgenbrinck on Feb. 13, 2025.Taylor Bryant Kelly from Lance Charles Kelly on Feb.…
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John Wood Community College political science and history professor Steve Belko talks about New Illinois and its likelihood of happening and then how the state and federal governments are working together … or not … in the current political climate.
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A Hannibal man and a Palmyra woman suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning just south of Palmyra. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reported a 1994 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound on U.S. 61 near the intersection of Business 61 at 1:49 a.m. when it failed to…
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QUINCY — Rober and Phillips, a Quincy-based law firm, recently announced the hiring of senior associate Kevin Bross. Bross, a Palmyra, Mo. native, has been practicing law locally for the last few years on both sides of the river. During that time, Bross has accrued substantial experience as a litigator. He is looking forward to…
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Scott Edlin and Craig Pool talk about the big acts coming in this July as the Gem City Concert Series returns July 18 and July 19 to Quincy’s Lincoln Park. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
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FRANKFORD, Mo. — The body of a Hannibal man was found on Friday after he had been reported missing since mid-December. Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte said Nathaniel Mueller, 23, was discovered in a pond in the area of the initial focus of the search, near the intersection of Missouri Routes C and E just…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jordan Kirsten Kemner of Quincy at 4:27 p.m. Feb. 13, 2025.A boy was born to Tomas Stech of Mt. Sterling and Skylin Lashbrook of Timewell at 2:13 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2025.A girl was born to Aliyah Wagner of Philadelphia, Mo., at 4:28 p.m. Feb. 15, 2025.A girl…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A Palmyra man arrested on Feb. 1 and charged with statutory sodomy of a child under the age of 12 will have a preliminary hearing in Marion County Circuit Court in Palmyra on March 25. Elijah K. Lewis, 18, is lodged in the Marion County Jail on a $100,000 bond. A warrant…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Five people were arrested during a Federal Bureau of Investigations investigation in cooperation with the Illinois State Police West Central Illinois Task Force on Friday, Feb. 21, and one was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 27. Each person is charged with conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine in the Quincy…
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QUINCY — Mark Philpot believes he has one of the best jobs ever. He’s the first Black president of the Quincy Park Board, the “Disneyland of city government,” as he calls it. His journey here was nearly as magical, too, despite a rough start. He drove 137 miles from the rural town of Wellman, Iowa…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Marion County Ambulance District (MCAD) is seeking a new administrative chief, following approval by the district’s board of directors to post the position. With the retirement last year of Chief John Nemes, the district has relied on interim chief Marshall Miller and interim deputy chief Eric Murfin. However, the board approved…
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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. Douglas C. Weese of Camp Point sold a residence at 111 W. Prairie in Camp Point…
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BARRY, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Jiffi Stop Convenience Store on Illinois Route 106 in Barry. A male subject entered the store at approximately 11:50 p.m., displayed a firearm and demanded money from the cashier. The subject left the store with…
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QUINCY — Notable achievements by students and important decisions for the district were approved during the Quincy School Board meeting on Wednesday night. Twelve Quincy High School student-athletes were recognized for qualifying for the state competition in various fall sports, including boys’ golf, girls’ and boys’ cross country and girls’ tennis. Annika Reddy was awarded…
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QUINCY — After a three-hour executive session, the Quincy School Board voted to fire Quincy High School softball coach Darrell Henze for his actions after writing a social media post after learning his team would not have lights on its field for the 2025 season, which starts Monday. A packed house of softball players and…
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QUINCY – The United Way of Adams County celebrated 87 years of serving the Adams County community and the completion of the 2024 annual campaign at its annual meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Town & Country Inn and Suites. The Live United Award was presented to Joanne Hibbeler, who serves as the Good News…
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