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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Grant and Jessica Wilson of Quincy at 3:02 a.m. Jan. 9, 2025.A boy was born to Haley Koehler of Mendon at 10:06 a.m. Jan. 9, 2025.A girl was born to Andrew and Allyson Harris of Hamilton at 11:32 a.m. Jan. 9, 2025.A girl was born to Austin and…
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QUINCY — It took three meetings of the subcommittee formed by Quincy Mayor Mike Troup and nearly an hour of discussion by the Quincy City Council, but aldermen finally gave Troup the votes he needed to recommend Contour Airlines of Smyrna, Tenn., as the essential air service (EAS) provider for Quincy Regional Airport. It took…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council learned that the volume of recyclable materials collected this year is on pace to increase by 16 percent over last year. Director of Administrative Services Jeff Mays made a presentation to aldermen during Tuesday night’s meeting showing the pounds of recyclable products collected, the recycling material received at each…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A series of ordinances proposed by Mayor Barry Louderman about oversight of the Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW) was struck down by the Hannibal City Council at its meeting Tuesday night. Had the ordinances been approved, voters would have had the opportunity to indicate their support or opposition to further council…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A little more than 14 months after being elected as the mayor of Hannibal, Barry Louderman has opted not to run for re-election. Just days before the Dec. 31 filing deadline, Louderman still wasn’t sure about tossing his hat in the ring again. “Honestly, it was like four days before the deadline…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District announced the appointment of Ritchie Kracht as the district’s next superintendent, effective July 1, in a Tuesday afternoon press release. Kracht has served as the superintendent of Clark County R-1 Schools in Kahoka since 2006. His notable accomplishments include the development of a 30-year facilities plan, the successful…
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Ronald T. Woods, 23, last known address of 1500 block of South Fifth Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated domestic battery and criminal damage to property. Woods is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional…
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QUINCY — Mark Philpot arguably captured Monday morning’s mood the best, accenting what Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered for most. “He changed the social and political landscape of a nation and inspired us to hold our elected officials accountable,” said Philpot, chairman of the Quincy Human Rights Commission and president of the Quincy Park…
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School closings for Tuesday are beginning. We will add to the list as they come in.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University announced that renowned neurosurgeon, philanthropist and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson will deliver a keynote address at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 13 at the Mabee Sports Complex on the HLGU campus. Eric Turner, Christian Studies division chair at HLGU, said in a press release,…
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QUINCY — Out with the old, in with the new. If decluttering is one of your New Year’s resolutions, BBB has tips for selling your used items online. Online marketplaces like Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, eBay and Poshmark make it easy to sell unneeded items, sometimes without even leaving your home. However, they’re also popular platforms…
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QUINCY — The Standing Bear Council will be the host of the Intertribal Powwow, 12th annual Great River Eagle Days, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25-26, at the Oakley-Lindsay Center at Third and York in downtown Quincy. The event offers activities throughout the weekend centered around the majestic bald…
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The first few days of 2025 have been snowy, but we need snow to get into the ground and seal it to help protect the roots of various plants, trees, bushes and shrubs from the cold temperatures. Christmas has passed, but you can keep your poinsettia looking fresh for several more weeks and keep it…
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QUINCY — A man was hospitalized Saturday morning after he was shot by an Adams County Sheriff’s Department deputy during an altercation on the city’s south side. Chief Deputy Pat Frazier said a 911 call was made at approximately 6:59 a.m. Saturday. Deputies arrived at a home in the 2300 block of Melview Road at…
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QUINCY — One long-time employee has replaced an even longer-time employee as the president of State Street Bank. Mike Mahair retired in December after a 51-year career in banking, with 26 of those years at State Street Bank. Scott Smith, who has been with the bank for 37 years, was named as his replacement. The bank…
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ST. CHARLES, Mo. — A Hannibal man on Friday received two 30-year sentences to be served consecutively in the Missouri Department of Corrections for his role in the death of another Hannibal man. Jason D. Anderson, 26, and attorneys James Ochs and Patrick Ochs appeared before Judge Christopher McDonough in St. Charles Circuit Court. A…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation ended its Dream Big annual campaign by raising a record-breaking $515,000 in donations and pledges, breaking last year’s record of $355,213.42. The campaign total was announced during halftime at the Quincy High School basketball game on Friday, Jan. 17. This is the fourth consecutive year that a fundraising…
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QUINCY — The only popcorn shop within an 80-mile radius will be closed for National Popcorn Day on Sunday, but a lot is still popping between now and then. Upon stepping into Popp’n on Maine, 917 Maine, guests are transported back in time to every movie theater and state fair they’ve ever been to —…
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QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame announced a goal of $490,000 for its annual fund drive, which kicked off Friday and runs through the calendar year. The fund drive has raised more than $18.5 million since its inception in 1977. Dollars raised through the fund drive help keep tuition affordable by paying a portion of the school’s…
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QUINCY — The potential TikTok ban in the U.S. has sparked growing concern among content creators, social media users and lawmakers alike. TikTok, a short-form video hosting service, will be banned in the United States on Jan. 19 if it is not sold to an American company. This will affect 170 million Americans (equal to…
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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. Donald L. Baker and Mary E. Baker, c/o Gary R. Baker, of Liberty sold a residence…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Wednesday night fire in a residence hall on the Western Illinois University campus caused approximately $20,000 in fire, smoke and water damage, according to an investigation by the Macomb Fire Department and the WIU Office of Public Safety (OPS). The Macomb Fire Department was dispatched at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — If this is the year for you to reduce debt and bump up the savings account, revisiting prior financial goals is not a bad idea. Fluctuations in the economy continue to affect many households. People are reassessing retirement timelines, considering where and how they live and assessing future personal goals in the face…
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QUINCY — The five remaining members of the Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners voted to fill its two vacant seats at Wednesday night’s meeting. Following a closed session, commissioners approved Dave Hogge and Dave Grimm to the board. Cecil Weathers and Harrison Clark had also applied for the vacancies. Hogge served from 1999 to…
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QUINCY — Asked if Wednesday’s meeting of the subcommittee he formed to review the three airlines bidding to become Quincy Regional Airport’s EAS (essential air service) provider went as expected, Quincy Mayor Mike Troup simply shrugged his shoulders. The smile on his face said everything. It only took about 45 minutes for the subcommittee to…
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